Koech K James is a Kenyan citizen from Kericho County seeking a dynamic position where he can utilize his communication skills. He has a BA in Linguistics, Media and Communication from Moi University and experience in marketing and customer relations roles. He is hardworking, self-motivated, and excels in both written and oral communication with strong problem solving abilities.
1. CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: Koech K James
Date of birth: 10TH of July, 1989
Sex: Male
Nationality: Kenyan
County: Kericho
Marital Status: Single
Religion: Christian
Languages: English and Kiswahili.
E-mail Address: jameskoech89@yahoo.com/ joyjim2017@gmail.com
Cell Phone: 0707 211 755/ 0723 204 860
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
I want to become a dynamic, hardworking and result oriented person ready to work to the level
best towards attaining and surpassing set targets and goals, to execute duties assigned to me with
zeal and precision. To work in a good and challenging working environment that will enable me
utilize my skills, work ethic and achievements to build stronger and long lasting relationships
with the organizations’ publics thus emerging as an excellent and brilliant Corporate
Communicator. I am ready to work, gain and apply the knowledge, skills and experience with the
objective of producing solutions to clients and enhance attainment of the organizational goals.
PERSONAL STRENGTH
I am a hardworking, self-motivated, enthusiastic and devoted person ready to work with passion
for excellence. Excellence in both oral and written communication with great problem solving
and crisis management skills, leadership, interpersonal skills, cooperative and willing to work as
a team. I am a team player who respects authority and of good interpersonal relationships,
willing to work under minimum supervision.
2. EDUCATION BACKGROUND
2011- 2015: Pursued and completed a course leading to the award of a degree in BA
Linguistics, Media and Communication in Moi University, Main Campus
Attained 2nd Class Honours Upper Division.
2011: Studied basic computer packages at African Institute of Research and
Development Studies, Kericho campus and attained a distinction.
2005 - 2009: Studied at Tugunon High School and scored B Plain of 65/84 points in
the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
2002 - 2004: Studied at Kichawir Primary School and scored 403/500 marks in the Kenya
Certificate of Primary Examination
RESPONSIBILITIES HELD
2012 -2013: Project Coordinator at Kipkelion Students Association of Moi University.
2011- 2012: Public Relation Officer at Kipkelion Students Association of Moi University.
2005–2008: A Class prefect and thereafter student’s spokesperson at Tugunon secondary.
JOB EXPERIENCE
March-December 2016: Worked as a trainee at Kenya power, Central Rift- Nakuru Office:
Marketing department: working to meet target for GPOBA and Last mile connectivity.
Jan-April, 2014: Customer Relations and Marketing intern- Kenya Power and Lighting
Company, Central Rift Region, Nakuru office. Responsibilities included- Handling and
Managing customer complaints at the enquiry desk, educating customers on company products,
Telemarketing, Inserting wiring certificates into Integrated Customer System,Inserting data
collected from customers in the data base and accompanying officers while visiting large power
customers to request them to apply for additional load.
2012 – 2013: Worked at Kaisugu Limited P.O Box 37 from December 2012 to March 2013 as
roads and extensions supervisor.
COMPETENCIES
- Can work with minimum supervision.
- Have good command in Kiswahili and English; both spoken and written.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
– Knowledge in basic computer packages
3. HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Watching movies and listening to music.
Playing and watching football
Travelling and Networking
REFEREES
1. Kiplangat Bett,
Pioneer Assurance Company,
Unit manager Kericho,
Cell Phone 0710723789/0771299246
Kiplangatbett63@yahoo.com
2. Miss Maria Ngamate,
Senior Marketing Officer (KPLC) central-rift,
P.O BOX 104-20100,
Nakuru
Cell Phone 0722 822 544
Mngamate@kplc.co.ke
3. Mrs. Ruth Macharia,
Assistance Marketing Officer (KPLC) central-rift,
P.O Box 104-20100,
Nakuru
Cell Phone 0722 882 730