Tracy Weru
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Nairobi Province, Kenya
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- AMentorArielle for Africa LTDJun 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 4 months)- As i mentor for arielle I empower start-ups with business and technology skills and provide them with access to skills to scale-up their buisness
- GGlobal programs and community relations coordinatorGlobal Innovation Catalyst LLCMay 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 1 month)- Develops and maintains an understanding of participants, competitors, partners, business models, market sizing, and industry trends in the entrepreneurship ecosystem. - Develops and maintains an understanding of the market environment and trends - Provides guidance to program participants to inform decision-making Uses existing knowledge base to drive a deal thesis and business model. Develops an understanding of GIC's product portfolio, strategic priorities, competitive position, gaps, and potential opportunities. Leverages insights to develop recommendations and provide thought leadership (e.g., trend identification, implications of competitor moves) around potential future growth opportunities and strategic issues
TVET Technical Advisor for Employment and Skills for Development in Africa (E4D) KenyaDeutsche Gesellschaftfür Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbHJan 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 9 months)- Project Management of the VET Toolbox 2 - Project management of Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A) in Kenya- Project Coordinator of Kenya ,Make-IT in Africa ProjectDeutsche Gesellschaftfür Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbHAug 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 5 months)- Management of Make-IT in Africa local and regional activities in Kenya - Partnership management with the private sector i.e. ASSEK and other - Provided support in Start-up and company liaison and gave support to 210 Kenyan start-ups to get access to finance, access to skills and access to market Responsibilities Management of Make-IT in Africa local and regional activities in Kenya Partnership management with the private sector i.e. ASSEK and other Key stakeholders such as NGOs, Government stakeholders and other key stakeholders in the Kenya Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Provided support in Start-up and company liaison and gave support to 210 Kenyan start-ups to get access to finance, access to skills and access to market Provided support in
- iProgram manager, executive education unitiLabAfricaJan 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 8 months)- Responsible for searching ,proposing and maintaining partnerships that are relevant to the organisation Responsibilities: Oversee the growth of new partnerships and enhance the current relations of @iLabAfrica,Research centre,Curriculum Development of Post Graduate courses on Information technology and Executive courses on information technology,Work closely with clients to identify their needs and propose innovative technology solutions,Collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver tailor made technology training's as well as solutions and developing programs and initiatives that leverage on the use of Information technology Achievements Identified a partner to build and grow a Women in Technology Incubator which led to the ac
- iPlugin Faciliator - VoluntariadoiHub NairobiJan 2018 - Dec 2018 (1 year)I facilitated the Plugin Program of Nairobi Chapel and I guided participants to do Community service as well as dedicate time in their spiritual growth
- MentorStrathmore UniversityDec 2016 - Dec 2020 (4 years 1 month)- Assist undergraduate female students to set goals and work towards achieving them by educating them about various resources available on campus, as the need arises - Create awareness of different ICT career choices and international scholarship opportunities to high school female students - Assist female led start-ups with personal branding and personal presentation skills
- iProgram coordinator, executive education unitiLabAfricaJan 2016 - Dec 2017 (2 years)- Managed information technology programs by routinely accessing program deficiencies, analyzing risk factors, and providing innovative solutions that improved customer relationships with the organisation - Developed and scheduled program activities in accordance with program needs Consistently grew business by 15% quarterly by initiating innovative programs, identifying opportunities, developing strategies, and providing tactical information technology solutions by leveraging emerging technologies such as big Data,iOT etc,Coordinated new and innovative large community outreach initiatives within budgetary restraints,Provided a Customized training on Data Analytics to British American Tobacco ,Sicpa limited and Safaricom Limited and Facilit
- iBusiness development analystiLabAfricaJun 2015 - Dec 2015 (7 months)- Performing analytical tasks for the purpose of developing, analyzing and distributing sales and productivity reports to the organisation - Tender writing and tender - Preparation, proposal writing and grant writing Responsibilities Participated in the development and drafting of annual work plans, analytical reports, RFPs, handbooks, training manuals, workshop materials and other core program documents Achievements Successfully managed to deliver 2 grants awards and 4 tender awards to the organisation
- iResearch AssistantiLabAfricaFeb 2014 - Jun 2015 (1 year 5 months)- Developed materials and methods for data collection and analysis - Collected sufficient data to support the development of the a revenue management system Responsibilities: Learned the Techniques of preparing and analyzing partnership contracts and collected data for revenue management system an trained county representatives on using the revenue management system
- AE-content developerAMREF in KenyaJun 2012 - Jun 2013 (1 year 1 month)- Gained valuable experience in developing electronic content that was used on the company's eLearning platform - Main duties involved content development for Medical personnel i.e. doctors and nurses etc
- iPivot25 FinalistiHub NairobiApr 2011 - Jun 2011 (3 months)Pivot25
- CInternCraft Silicon LtdApr 2011 - Jun 2011 (3 months)Software development
- CInternCraft Silicon LtdApr 2011 - Jun 2011 (3 months)Gained valuable technical experience and also developed personal effectiveness within a corporate environment, along with an understanding of the company's core business activities. Main duties included Installed mobile application software on internet enabled phones, developed third party applications for mobile phones, trained clients on how to use mobile applications and Assisted in the development and maintenance of the company's software's.
- HHP Innovations in Education GrantHEWLETT PAC KARDENTERPRISEFeb 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 11 months)Part of the research team
- SVolunteerSt. Thomas Barnados Childrens HomeMar 2010 - Jun 2010 (4 months)- Mentoring and tutoring the primary school students and taking care of toddlers and infants in the Thomas Barnados nursery
- Hbbit studentHEWLETT PAC KARDENTERPRISEJan 2008 - Jan 2011 (3 years 1 month)
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- Computer applicationStrathmore UniversityJan 2022 - Dec 2022 (1 year)This course introduces students to basic Ms Office applications and programming languages like SQL and Web Design. Units covered include: Introduction to Microcomputers; Word Processing (Essentials & Advanced); Spreadsheets Using Ms Excel (Essentials & Advanced); Database Management using Access & SQL; Communication Tools for Internet & Email; Presentations using Ms PowerPoint; Desktop Publishing using Corel Draw, Photoshop, Photo impact etc.; Web Programming using HTML, Dream weaver, PHP etc; Cisco IT Essentials; and Business Communication
- Master degree of Science in Mobile Telecommunications and InnovationStrathmore UniversityFeb 2012 - Feb 2015 (3 years 1 month)