KARUNGARU AW
@karungaruaw
Experienced humanitarian leader specializing in community programs and administration.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a forward-thinking and motivated professional with extensive experience in administrative, leadership, and management roles within humanitarian and community organizations.
I have led volunteer programs, coordinated internships that generated revenue, and managed branch operations including budgeting, procurement, and social media—achieving measurable improvements in goodwill, attendance, and cost savings.
My achievements include founding youth communication initiatives, designing a mental health app prototype, running mental wellness programs, and receiving awards such as Kenya Red Cross Society Volunteer of the Year (Kiambu County).
I bring strong skills in training, project management, community mobilization, graphic design, and digital tools, and I seek to apply these strengths in roles that value innovation, growth, and impactful community engagement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
SAAssistant Trainer & RSO
St. John Ambulance
Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Provide first aid and emergency response training across schools and communities, launched a school club with 85% event attendance and increased training event attendance by 60%. Conducted foot drills and delivered first aid to injured/ill individuals across Embu, Meru and Makueni.
KSBranch Manager
Kenya Red Cross Society
Jan 2021 - Apr 2021 (3 months)
Managed branch operations including budgets, procurement and renovations, restructured spending to cut expenses by 20% and increased branch goodwill by 80% through media and partnerships. Coordinated donor-sponsored and volunteer projects and maintained stakeholder engagement.
Regional Youth Secretary
Kenya Red Cross Society
Jul 2016 - Dec 2020 (4 years 5 months)
Coordinated internship and volunteer programs generating over Ksh. 500,000, improved community goodwill by 80% through mobilization and training, and increased volunteer numbers by 20% via social media marketing.
Lecturer
Havard Institute of Development Studies
Sep 2015 - Dec 2015 (3 months)
Prepared lesson plans and delivered teaching while supporting school marketing activities to drive enrollment and engagement during the term.
Intern
Postal Corporation
Jan 2011 - Apr 2011 (3 months)
Performed data entry, customer service, reconciliation of money order balances, letter sorting and consolidated files for cloud upload to improve departmental organization.
SME Officer
Embu Level 5 Hospital
Dec 2011 - Present (13 years 9 months)
Managed office documentation, typesetting and office equipment, maintaining filing systems and supporting administrative operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
British Institute of Interior Design
Diploma in Interior Design, Interior Design
2023 - 2023
Completed a Diploma in Interior Design in 2023 focusing on interior design principles and practical applications.
MUMount Kenya University
Bachelor of Commerce, International Business Management
2013 - 2016
Grade: Second Class Upper Division
Completed a Bachelor-level program in International Business Management, graduating with Second Class Upper Division.
KMKenya Institute of Management
Diploma in Business Management, Business Management
2011 - 2012
Grade: Upper Credit
Completed a Diploma in Business Management with Upper Credit, covering management and administrative practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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