Ruth Thatcher
@ruththatcher
Detail-oriented data entry and field support specialist focused on data quality.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a motivated data entry and field support specialist with strong experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, transcription, and data management. I have improved data processes across finance and field research roles, supported digitization efforts, and increased product uptake through targeted field activations.
Skilled in MS Excel, KoboToolbox, ODK, SQL (basic), QuickBooks and Google Suite, I consistently ensure data accuracy and compliance while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet reporting deadlines and support program delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Entry Clerk
Grassroots Business Fund
Dec 2024 - Present (10 months)
Enter and verify beneficiary and financial data to support microloan and donor reporting, maintain accurate digital records across platforms, and digitize physical documents to meet reporting deadlines.
Community Digital Champion
KICTANet
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year)
Promoted digital literacy and community engagement as a digital champion, delivering outreach and support for digital skills initiatives.
Temporary Data Entry Clerk
Oracom Web Solutions
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Performed remote temporary data entry tasks to support client projects, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of datasets.
KGDirect Sales Representative
KCB Bank Group
Mar 2023 - Jan 2024 (10 months)
Led field sales and activations for retailer finance, increasing loan product uptake by 30% while conducting market research, onboarding customers, and ensuring KYC/AML compliance.
Finance Intern
State Department for Crop Development and Agricultural Resea
May 2021 - May 2022 (1 year)
Supported rural agriculture programs by maintaining transaction documentation, ledgers, and reconciliations, contributing to timely vendor payments and compliance with PFM Act and IFRS.
Finance Intern
Kenya Trade Network Agency
Dec 2018 - Mar 2019 (3 months)
Recorded financial transactions, managed petty cash, improved vendor relations through prompt invoice processing, and supported audit preparations and monthly closings.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Google Digital Skills for Africa
Certificate, Digital Marketing
Completed the Fundamentals of Digital Marketing certificate covering core digital marketing concepts and practical tools.
ACWICT
Certificate, Data Science
Completed a Data Science (SQL & Excel) certificate focusing on SQL and Excel skills for data analysis.
KAKASNEB
Certified Public Accountant Part 1, Accounting
Achieved Certified Public Accountant Part 1 certification through KASNEB examinations.
Star College of Management Studies
Certificate, Accounting Software
Completed professional training in QuickBooks, Sage, and Pastel accounting software.
TKTechnical University of Kenya
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
Grade: Second Class Upper Division
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) completed with Second Class Upper Division, focusing on finance-related coursework and practical financial skills.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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