CURRICULUM VITAE
MANDELA ROBERT KENNEDY
P.O. BOX 181-40301 Kendu bay.
Mobile: +254-*********
Email: ad5skd@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To have relevant skills necessary and use the knowledge for the betterment of the community. Whenever possible, mentor the young generation and be a good example. Finally, to engage myself in lifelong learning so as to better understand my field and maintain a state of awareness.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
I am an adaptable person, optimistic, self-driven and capable of working independently or as a team if there is need to be.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
2015 -2019: UNIVERSITY OF KABIANGA.
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (2nd Class Upper Division)
2011- 2014: ORIWO BOYS.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE 72 points B+)
2000- 2010: OMUGA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE 359 marks B+)
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
•Conducting all laboratory bench work.
•Conducting science related research work.
•Operation, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
•Collection, preservation and storage of samples.
•Adherence to safety and biosafety rules.
•Conducting DNA profiling
•Conducting DNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis.
•Molecular diagnosis of Wildlife diseases.
•Rhino ear notching.
•Entomological technique.
•Cell digestion and processing.
•Field research.
•Public relations.
•Good communication.
•Quality Management.
•Operation
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
21st Dec 2020 – To Date: Diversey company (equator bottlers).
Division: Water treatment and production
Duties and Responsibilities:
1.Waste water treatment analysis and operation
2.Primary water treatment analysis and operation
3.Secondary water treatment analysis and operation
4.Production;
●washer caustic analysis
●Lube operation on conveyors
16th July 2019 – 18th Dec 2020: Kenya Wildlife Service.
Division: Forensic and Genetic Laboratory.
Duties and Responsibilities:
oCarrying out basic laboratory investigation
oCollection, preservation and testing of samples for various research activities
oDNA profiling for species identification.
oMolecular diagnosis of wildlife diseases and population genetics
oConducting Extraction
oConducting PCR
oConducting Gel Electrophoresis
oCell digestion and processing
oRhino ear notching at LEWA CONSERVANCY
May 2019 – June 2019: RESEARCH PROJECT FOR PHD STUDENT OF KWAZULU NATAL.
Position: Assistant Researcher.
Duties and Responsibilities:
oIt involves public relations and asking questions related to the study.
oSupervising the filling of the questionnaire.
oGood communication skills was highly involved and also how to handle rogue
Respondents.
July 2018- September 2018: Kenya Medical Research Institute-KISUMU.
Duties and Responsibilities:
oCarrying out basic laboratory investigation for the diagnosis of diseases
oCollection, preservation and testing of samples for various research activities
oOperation, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
oCarrying out molecular biology techniques including PCR and Elisa.
oImmunological techniques in cell cultures.
oField activities in collection of mosquito vectors.
oEntomological techniques in mosquito identification and rearing.
oCulture and sensitivity of microbiological samples.
oSafety and biosafety training.
March 2017 –June 2018: Equator Bottlers.
Position: Casual Worker.
Duties and Responsibilities:
oIt involves bottles inspection before and after filling.
oGeneral cleaning and maintance of machines.
oEnsuring that the final product is clean and good for public consumption
COMPUTER SKILLS
oWord processing software : Microsoft word
oOperating system : windows XP
oGraphic design programs : page maker, MS publisher, adobe Photoshop
oPresentation programs : Microsoft powerpoint
oWeb Programs : html, JavaScript
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●REFEREES
Dr. Moses Otiende
Forensic Analyst
Kenya Wildlife Service.
Nairobi
ad5skd@r.postjobfree.com
Mr Walter Oloo
Chief lab technologist
Kenya Medical Research Institute.
Kisumu
ad5skd@r.postjobfree.com
Mr Kevin Akoko
Production Manager
Equator Bottler
Kisumu
ad5skd@r.postjobfree.com