SOPHIE NEKESA ABWAJO

**NAME:** SOPHIE NEKESA **Gender:** Female **Nationality:** Kenyan **Language:** Kiswahili and English **Religion:** Christian **Marital Status:** Married **Residence:** Nairobi County --- **EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND** - *January 2018 - August 2021:* Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology, Nakuru (Diploma in Architecture) - *December 2019 - January 2020:* The SPA Ambassador College (Certificate in Computer Applications) - *February 2014 - November 2017:* Pioneer Secondary School, Laikipia County - *February 2009 - November 2013:* Nyahururu Vision Academy, Nyandarua County ---**CAREER OBJECTIVES** To contribute to a team that delivers quality and adds value to the industry and society, creating a multicultural environment through practical innovation. Detail-oriented and hardworking architect with expertise in designing commercial/residential projects, offering creative solutions, and maintaining a strong focus on accuracy. --- **PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY** Motivational individual with a unique ability to interact with diverse stakeholders to optimize resources for positive standards deviation in an organization. --- **WORK AND EXPERIENCE** - *December 2022 - March 2023:* Gosham Construction Ltd, Kitengela (Assistant Architect) - *May 2021 - October 2021:* Ofexcare Ltd, Bomet (Junior Architect) - *January 2020 - April 2020:* Public Works, Kitale Trans-Nzoia County (Attachment Architect) *Responsibilities:*- Worked on the design of multiple commercial/residential projects.- Conducted site visits and produced detailed architectural drawings and sketches.- Provided creative concept solutions and maintained blueprint files, documents, and records.- Prepared reports on project progress, presenting results to supervisors.- Collaborated closely with other professional architects.- Awarded attachee of the month for exemplary performance. *Work Condition:* Full working hours. --- **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE** 1. Numerical skills 2. Microsoft Office, CAD software, 3Ds Max, and Archcad knowledge. 3. Corporate communication 4. Internal communication 5. Engineering skills 6. Listening skills. 7. Building and construction knowledge 8. Documentary and achievement. 9. Capacity planning. --- **KEY STRENGTHS** 1. Fast learner with an exceptionally strong work ethic. 2. Ability to work independently as well as in a team. 3. Responsibility towards work. --- **HOBBIES AND INTERESTS** - Swimming - Drawing - Traveling --- **REFERENCES** - **MR. DAVID WAUDO** Registered Architect (Supervisor during Attachment) Public Works Kitale. **CONTACT:** 0725653493 - **ENG. PAUL OMONDI** Director, Gosham Construction Ltd **CONTACT:** +2724749218 - **DR. AMOS ROTICH** DHOD (Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology, Nakuru) **CONTACT:** 0725127443 - **MR. BENSON MATETE** Finance Manager, Laikipia University