Confident student passionate about serving people in the community. Ambitious and driven individual ready and willing to work hard and learn new skills. Strong analytical thinker and problem solver quick to learn new processes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
AVIATION STUDENT AMBASSADOR
University of Waterloo & Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA)
, Canada
01.2024 - Current
Participated in University/Faculty/WISA on-campus undergraduate recruitment activities
Participated in WISA-related aeronautics research
LEADERSHIP STUDENT
Emerging Leaders Foundation in partnership with St Andrew's Senior School
, Kenya
09.2021 - 04.2023
Company Overview: Kenya
Participated in various community service trips within rural Kenya
Undertook a collaborative project enhancing school facilities within St
Andrew's Senior School and schools in rural Kenya
Authored a dissertation centered on leadership
Kenya
INTERN
Astral Aerial Solutions
, Kenya
07.2022 - 08.2022
Company Overview: Kenya
Filled out flight plans and risk assessments and flew a DJI Phantom drone
Replaced damaged parts of an Unmanned Aircraft System and ensured that it could be used for agricultural spraying and seed dispersal
Ensured that all safety measures put in place by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority were adhered to
Kenya
EAST AFRICAN MODEL UNITED NATIONS
Model United Nations
, Kenya
10.2019 - 02.2020
Company Overview: Kenya
Participated in an annual conference, held by the United Nations, where students from around the East Africa region come together to debate global issues
Represented the country of Kuwait in the Ecology committee, where we deliberated about a range of environmental issues
This enhanced my ability to speak confidently in public, work with a range of people to achieve common goals and communicate my reasoning persuasively and effectively
Kenya
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science and Aviation, earth science
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
05.2027
General Certificate of Education International Advanced Level - Physics, Mathematic & Design and Technology
St Andrew's Senior School
Turi, Kenya
06.2023
General Certificate of Education International Advanced Subsidiary Level - Physics & Mathematics
St Andrew's Senior School
Turi, Kenya
06.2022
International General Certificate of Secondary Education -
St Andrew's Senior School
Turi, Kenya
06.2021
Skills
Problem-Solving
Strong Academic Record
Communication
Teamwork
G1 drivers license
English Fluency
Time management
Active listener
Interpersonal
Awards
University of Waterloo president scholarship of distinction, 2023, An award given by University of Waterloo for outstanding academic achievement with an average of 95% or higher.
Achievement Award in Design and Technology, 2023, an award given by St Andrew's Senior School - Turi for excellent achievement in a particular subject.
Effort and Attainment Award, 2022, an award given by St Andrew's Senior School - Turi for outstanding effort and academic achievement.
Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (Diploma in French Language Studies) (DELF) - A1, 2020, a certificate awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify the French language competency of candidates outside of France
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, 2023, training to ensure the safe handling, storage, and use of hazardous materials in workplaces
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport RCAF Foundation scholarship, 2023, Awarded for excellence in S.T.E.M. studies (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) at the post-secondary level, with a focus on preparing for careers in Aviation or Aerospace fields.
Timeline
AVIATION STUDENT AMBASSADOR
University of Waterloo & Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA)
01.2024 - Current
INTERN
Astral Aerial Solutions
07.2022 - 08.2022
LEADERSHIP STUDENT
Emerging Leaders Foundation in partnership with St Andrew's Senior School
09.2021 - 04.2023
EAST AFRICAN MODEL UNITED NATIONS
Model United Nations
10.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Science and Aviation, earth science
University of Waterloo
General Certificate of Education International Advanced Level - Physics, Mathematic & Design and Technology
St Andrew's Senior School
General Certificate of Education International Advanced Subsidiary Level - Physics & Mathematics
St Andrew's Senior School
International General Certificate of Secondary Education -
St Andrew's Senior School
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