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Gakenia Kagucia

Boston,MA

Summary

Gilgil, Kenya- June 2022

  • Raised over $6,000 for 3 schools in Gilgil and 1 children's orphanage.
  • Donated reusable pads and mentored young girls on menstruation and how to use the pads.
  • Painted Classrooms in schools and built desks for the children
  • Cooked nutritious meals at the schools

Work History

Intern

Watamu Marine Association
10.2022 - 10.2022
  • Conducted research for various projects including 4 in-boat dolphin & Whale surveys leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
  • Was educated on peaceful co-existence between Watamu locals and ecosystem
  • Participated in a mangrove planting event; planted over 20 trees to restore the mangrove ecosystem

Intern

Kenya Orient Life Insurance Limited
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Streamlined office processes for improved efficiency and time management through regular organization and filing.
  • Shadowed with the Finance and Insurance teams
  • Participated in office administration work efficiently answering calls at the front desk

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Analysis And Policy

Boston University
Boston, MA
05.2027

Cambridge A-Level Certificate -

Peponi Secondary School
Ruiru, Kenya
07.2023

Skills

    Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)

    Customer Service

    Languages: Fluent English and Conversational Kiswahilli

Leadership experience

Varsity Field Hockey Team Captain

Jan 23- May 23

  • Served as the team captain for the season, responsible for leading team practices and winning 3 hockey tournament thought the season

School Orchestra Junior Leader

Sept 21-May 22

  • Led the School orchestra as a Junior Leader,


Timeline

Intern

Watamu Marine Association
10.2022 - 10.2022

Intern

Kenya Orient Life Insurance Limited
07.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Analysis And Policy

Boston University

Cambridge A-Level Certificate -

Peponi Secondary School
Gakenia Kagucia