Diana asha gwiyo

SILVIA NJERI MUTURI

P.O. Box 41370 - 00100, Nairobi, Kenya;

Mobile: [phone];

E-mail: [e-mail]

Languages: English, Sign Language and Kiswahili

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OBJECTIVE

To be an effective medium in disbursing information to the Deaf people in our Society.

SUMMARY QUALIFICATIONS

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  Business Development
  
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  Partnerships and Channel management.
  
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  Training and empowering sign language interpreters.
  

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kenya Sign Language: 11^th November 2004 to date.

Sign Language Interpreter:-
I have been a freelance sign language interpreter as well as worked with several organizations who advocate for the rights of the Deaf.
My work highlights include the following:-

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  Continuous Sign language interpretation for the Deaf where there is Communication Barrier.
  
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  Sensitizing Service providers on how to engage the Deaf effectively.
  
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  Huduma Care Center Staff Workshop Training on Kenyan sign Language.
  
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  Official Interpreter for Barclays Bank at the Career Fair 14^th November 2014.
  
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  An external Interpreter for Kenya National Association for the Deaf and thus worked with them on several projects, workshops, forums and seminars.
  
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  Interpreting, editing of the first video of a Deaf Rapper in East Africa
  
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  Sign Language for the Deaf Students at KEPSA – Youth Empowerment Project (Kenya Private Sector Alliance)
  
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  Organizing Annual Deaf Talent show for DINET
  

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  Museum Staff Training on Kenyan sign language
  
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  Translation of the Constitution into Kenyan Sign Language
  
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  Interpreting for 2 Deaf students at Avenue Home Care studying Nursing
  
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  Civic Education training in Tharaka Nithi County under the Ministry of Justice (Phase 1 and Phase 2) Organizing of workshops, TOT, Q&A sessions.
  
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  An external interpreter for the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD).
  
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  UNDP – on the Disability Policy Act in Western Kenya
  
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  Hatua Show – aired in KBC
  

Diva Cosmetics Limited: 1^st May 2013 to 28^th February 2014.

Operations Supervisor:-
Diva Cosmetics Ltd published a local magazine for the local Kenyan market. I supervised the revenue targets via advertisers as well managing expenses.
Vuta Wire Limited: 30^th November 2007 to November 2009.

Operations Supervisor:-

Vuta Wire Ltd is a leading distributor for Telkom Kenya and has been consistently ranked in their top 10 performers. I supervised the commercial operations of the company and distribution and revenue targets are key milestones that are measured on a daily basis. Telkom expects 100% availability of airtime in all retail shops in our area of operation (Limuru Zone).

Outdoor Advertising: February 27^th 2006 to October 10^th 2007

Sales Executive:-

Outdoor Advertising managed below and above the line advertising for large corporate organizations such as Kenya Tea Board and Kenya Pipeline Authority.

I would retain existing clients by coming up with an annual Marketing Activity and enlist new clients which contributed to monthly revenue of Ksh 300,000.

I started a project on publishing books with the aid of a guarantor, we began with creative arts that was published and sold out in Washington – USA. That department is still on-going.

Voluntary Work: January 4^th 2005 to May 4^th 2005

Dental and Health Clinic

The clinic was started in Kawangware slums as we realized the need to provide adequate health care to people who could not afford HMO’s at the time. We would see 100 patients a day at the health clinic and about 10 dental patients. Out of this initiative rose two more clinics in Kibera and Mukuru kayaba slums.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

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  Lynn University - MBA Ongoing
  
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  Social Innovation Management – Amani Institute 2015
  
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  Chartered Institute of Marketing – UK 2007
  
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  Sign Language 2004
  
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  Business and Information Technology – Diploma 2003
  
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  KCSE with a mean grade of B 2001
  

Special Skills

SIGN LANGUAGE: I am able to communicate with the Deaf Community in our Society. Having learnt both Kenyan and American Sign Language I serve as a Deaf Interpreter for local and international workshops / meetings.

COMPUTER LITERACY:

Designing a basic website MS Office Applications

Multimedia Adobe Premiere Pro
BUSINESS LITERACY:

CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing) Personal Selling

Accounting (Basic)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Self motivated

Great interpersonal skills

Team player

HOBBIES

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  Freelance as a Sign Language Interpreter.
  
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  I enjoy cooking, reading, dancing and making friends.
  
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  I attend the Theocratic Ministry School, which has helped me to develop Good Communication Skills and Counseling.
  
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  I was involved as a Choirmaster in the Writing and Composition of the TumuTumu School Anthem.
  
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  In my third year of High School I was made an Entertainment Captain and also had Special Responsibilities.
  

REFEREES

Harrison Kariuki

Director

Tel 0722 - 775091

Willie Kanyeki

Sales and Distribution Manager

Comviva Ltd

Tel 0731 - 617300

Michael Mwangi Chege

Managing Director

Slims East Africa

Tel 0722 - 703037