Karen Muriithi

I am a hardworking , resourceful and ambitious lady.I have extensive understanding of literature and a good command of both written and spoken English , with specific training and expertise in the vast field of education. 
I am industrious, self-driven and greatly interested in developing new sales skills and improving on my existing ones. I am ready and willing to accept, adopt and develop new skills. I believe in being a person of intergrity and of great character in any environment I might find myself in.

2021 – PRESENT; Sales person and all-rounder at True Cosmetics Westland 
Square.
As a sales person, I am mainly placed in the line of face and body products. 
My role involves giving our clients the correct information about the products
we stock. I also advise them on what products would be best suited for them 
depending on their skin types and as depending on their other needs.
As an all-rounder, I also assist in promoting sales in the other two lines of 
products that our shop sales. These include the make-up section and the hair
section. I also ensure that the store is always locked and that products are 
restocked from the store to the shop.
2018 – 2022; KENYA REDCROSS MACHAKOS BRANCH COUNTY YOUTH VICE 
CHAIRPERSON.
I worked hand in hand with the county youth chairperson to oversee the 
Machakos county Kenya Red cross youth activities. I confirmed all reports 
and events proceedings on youth activities.
SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2019; MACHAKOS SHELL STATION
Contracted as a loyalty champion to promote the Shell Loyalty Club. I 
mobilized customers to join the club by entering educating them on the 
benefits of being a member of the loyalty club. I also entered their details 
into an electronic registration machine that enrolled them as members of the
shell club.
JANUARY – APRIL 2018; KATELEMBO CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE BOYS’ HIGH 
SCHOOL, MACHAKOS 
I worked as a teacher on practice. During this period, I learned how to control
the students in my classroom, how the teacher on duty should act and their 
responsibilities. I was also in charge of the drama club.
AUGUST 2017; INDEPENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDARIES COMMISION, 
MACHAKOS
I worked as a polling clerk. I was tasked with ensuring good conduct of 
elections in the polling station as assigned by the presiding officer. I also 
performed any task assigned by the returning officer at the tallying center.
MAY 2016 – MAY 2017; MISS TOURISM KENYA MACHAKOS COUNTY
My roles as the county beauty queen included; raising awareness on the 
unique culture of Machakos county, launching environmentally driven 
projects, and being an active voice in marketing the tourist attractions in the 
county.
MAY 2016 – JULY 2016; NYANGWA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL, EMBU.Taught as a paid teacher of English during my second-year long holiday 
break.
SPECIAL TRAINING 
JUNE 2019: Kenya Red-Cross; basic first aid training 
SEPTEMBER 2019: Deaf Empowerment Kenya; Shuga session training on 
Behavior Change Intervention.
OCTOBER 2018: National Cohesion and Integration Commission; Training 
workshop on the establishment of Amani Club in Educations Institutions
MAY 2016: Miss Tourism Kenya; Project Management. 

2015 - 2019 Machakos University - Bachelors of Education, Arts (English and 
literature) - (second class lower Division)
2010 - 2014 Muthale Girls’ secondary school - K.C.S.E. Certificate 
2005 - 2009 Ngutaani Junior Academy - K.C.P.E. Certificate
2000 - 2004 Mwingi Academy – baby class - class 3