Dorcas Kimani
@dorcaskimani
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in service and management.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated and hardworking individual with extensive experience in various service roles, including housekeeping, customer service, and independent contracting. My career has been characterized by my ability to work under tight schedules and in highly active environments, ensuring that I deliver quality results consistently. I pride myself on my excellent communication skills and my attention to detail, which have been instrumental in my success in roles ranging from a house manager to a polling clerk.
Throughout my career, I have developed a strong skill set that includes effective multitasking, budget management, and a commitment to health and safety. My experience as an independent contractor has honed my transcription and translation abilities, allowing me to bridge communication gaps between English and Swahili speakers. I am also passionate about animal care, demonstrated through my responsibilities as a dog handler, where I ensured the health and safety of family pets.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
House Manager and Dog Handler
Domestic Services Work
Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Responsible for housekeeping, meal planning, budgeting, and ensuring the health and safety of family dogs, including exercising and arranging veterinary visits.
Independent Contractor
Transcript and Translate
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 5 months)
Transcribing English and Swahili audios and translating between the two languages with three years of experience.
Polling Clerk
Government of Kenya Census
Sep 2019 - Sep 2019 (0 months)
Managed hygiene at the polling station, installed census information displays, and performed population counts.
Receptionist
Madola Hotel
Mar 2018 - Mar 2018 (0 months)
Greeted guests, answered phone calls, ensured cleanliness of the reception area, and provided hotel information.
Cook and Wait Staff
Madola Hotel
Feb 2016 - Aug 2016 (6 months)
Took menu orders, prepared and served meals, managed cash records, and ensured kitchen safety and cleanliness.
Merchandise Agent
Proctor and Gamble
Oct 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 2 months)
Received and prepared medical cards, collected payments, and managed inventory of pharmaceutical drugs.
Supermarket Attendant
Uchumi SuperMarket
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 (11 months)
Displayed items, assisted shoppers, maintained store cleanliness, ordered products, and removed expired items.
Guest Room Attendant
Madola Hotel
Feb 2016 - Aug 2016 (6 months)
Provided room service, cleaned guest rooms, reported suspicious activities, and ensured compliance with guest policies.
Fruit Vendor
Self Employed
Mar 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 9 months)
Owned and managed a fruit vending business, responsible for ordering products and sales management.
Various Sales and Retail Services
Various
Jan 2011 - May 2012 (1 year 4 months)
Worked in various roles including furniture agent, supermarket cashier, and retail sales.
Domestic Worker
Various
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year)
Performed housekeeping, meal planning, budgeting, and childcare duties.
Receptionist
St Camila Medical Clinic
Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 (1 year)
Received and prepared medical cards, collected payments, and managed inventory of pharmaceutical drugs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Good Neighbors
Certificate in Computer Operation, Computer Operations
2011 - 2011
Completed a Certificate in Computer Operation, enhancing computer skills and proficiency.
Kiganjo Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, General Education
2006 - 2009
Grade: B-
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade of B-. Subjects studied included English, Biology, Chemistry, Business Studies, Mathematics, Swahili, and History.
Passenga Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, General Education
1998 - 2005
Achieved the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) with a total of 297 marks out of 500. Subjects included English, Mathematics, Science, Christian Religious Education, and Swahili.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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