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Certification
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Esther Ruhi

New York,NY

Summary

Motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for sustainable development. Experienced in project management for SDGs realization. Seeking opportunities to further contribute and achieve even greater impact. Professionally qualified as a silvicultural scientist with a focus on innovation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Marketing Officer

KUZA AFRICA LTD
, Rwanda
05.2023 - Current
  • A garment design and production hub located in Kigali, Rwanda that offers manufacturing, wholesale, and retail of textiles, clothing, and footwear.

As CMO:

  • Developed and implemented comprehensive marketing strategies to drive sales, increase brand awareness, and attract new customers.
  • Analyzed customer feedback and market trends to inform product development decisions.
  • Collaborated with design and production teams to create effective advertising campaigns.

Research Intern

Eden Reforestation Projects
, Kenya
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Carried out research on the viability of the use of seedballs in place of seedlings to curb the growing desertification of Central Kenya.
  • Developed a herbarium for all species found in the Kijabe area, Kiambu, Kenya.
  • Developed survey questions to assess the impact of research projects.
  • Conducted literature reviews to identify key areas for further research.
  • Collaborated with other interns to ensure efficient completion of research tasks.

Volunteer

Uasin Gishu Ecosystem
, Kenya
12.2021 - 02.2022
  • Contributed to ecosystem management efforts led by the assistant Conservator
  • Coordinated the communication with the forest stations on progress report.
  • Compiled quarterly reports and sent the reports to the KFS headquarters.
  • Supervised nursery activities.

Office Administrator

Plusfarm Innovations Ltd
, Kenya
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • Coordinated and managed daily administrative operations of the office.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems, including electronic databases and records.
  • Answered incoming calls in a professional manner, directed callers to appropriate personnel or department, or took messages as needed.

Education

Bsc - Forestry

University of Eldoret
Kenya
03.2022

High School Certificate - KCSE Certificate - C+ mean grade

Ngara Girls' High School
Kenya
12.2016

Skills

  • Clear Interpersonal Communication
  • Strong Analytical Skills
  • Strong Team Collaboration
  • Forest management
  • Design thinking
  • Establishing KPI Metrics
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Partnership Development
  • Creative Thinking
  • Content Strategy
  • Program Management
  • Research and data collection
  • Project Coordination
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Organizational Skills
  • Decision-Making
  • Forest inventory

Personal Information

Title: Environmentalist

Workshopsandseminars

  • Jasiri Talent Investor, 13 Months, 2022
  • Ford Fund Education fellowship, 3 months, 2021
  • Bic Entrepreneurial Mentorship, 3 days, 2021
  • Start-up Grind - Entrepreneurial hub, Once per month, 2020
  • Blaze BYOB, Production and sales, 2 weeks, 2019

Affiliations

Team Lead at Enactus Club(2020-2022) - An entrepreneurship club for University students..

Community manager at Start-up grind(2021-2022) - A community based organizations for entrepreneurs

Member at Forestry Association of Kenya(2021-2023) - An association for people working in the Kenyan forestry sector

Certification

  • Jasiri Talent Investor - (13 months) 2022
  • Ford Fund Education Fellowship - (3 months) 2021

Timeline

Chief Marketing Officer

KUZA AFRICA LTD
05.2023 - Current

Research Intern

Eden Reforestation Projects
04.2022 - 06.2022

Volunteer

Uasin Gishu Ecosystem
12.2021 - 02.2022

Office Administrator

Plusfarm Innovations Ltd
01.2021 - 11.2021

Bsc - Forestry

University of Eldoret

High School Certificate - KCSE Certificate - C+ mean grade

Ngara Girls' High School
Esther Ruhi