BrendaKinyanjui
About Me
My name is Brenda Wanja and I am a bachelor’s degree graduate of the United States International University in Nairobi, Kenya. During my university period, I participated in the United Nations Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural) from January 2022 at the United States International University in Africa and I was part of the communications team, also the role of a social media manager. In this position, also had the responsibilities of; Creating posts to be shared on the different school WhatsApp groups, sharing information via other apps such as Emails and WhatsApp, and making sure the virtual posters and information relevant to the conference and the simulation are circulated throughout in the university. I have also work experience of one year; as a salesperson for 4 months and 8 months as a collection specialist. In my work experience, I got an extensive knowledge of CRM systems, MS Office programs, and data collection.
I would describe myself as someone who is highly flexible, a self-driven person, and a very quick learner. I have also outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. My experience as an International Relations student has provided me with the expertise to be able to make a valuable contribution to companies.
Education
United States International University-Africa
I graduated with a bachelor's degree in arts majoring in International Relations.
Work & Experience
Salesperson.
FRANSA CAPITAL LTD
●I was able to convince ten people to open new savings and investment accounts for the company. ● I was able to get two loans approved for new members. ● Collected daily payments from new members and made daily recordings in an Excel sheet.
Collection specialist
IDEON BUSINESS OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS
● Promoted from a part-time to a full-time worker after becoming a lead collector. ● Collected outstanding debts from various clients and I was the lead collector for seven clients. ● Acted as a mediator for disputes between customers and clients and in one instance a loan of Kes 100,000 was cleared. ● Gained training in CRM systems and customer service.
Social media Manager for simulation Exercise
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY IN AFRICA
● Approved posters that were designed by the social media designer to be posted on the various WhatsApp groups in the university. ● Created an email list and sent an invitation to the invitees. ● Formulated a letter of credentials, policy statement, and a resolution for G8 members that was approved by other delegates
