Kenya

AfricanColours, Press Centre, Chester House, Koinange street, Nairobi, KENYA P.O. Box 56814 -00200, phone + 254 20 250373 njoroge@africancolours.com , info@africancolours.com

<<< Yvonne Akoth >>>

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 14th July 1982

Marital Status: Single

Nationality: Kenyan

Position: Business mentor/Fine Artist/Freelance Graphic Artist


Personality

A self-motivated individual, hard working and very dependable individual. Very open minded and therefore has the ability to cope very well with diverse cultural backgrounds. Excellent communication skills. Appreciates challenges and committed to achieving goals with the ability to adapt well to new situations. Effective and efficient team player, self-disciplined and can perform duties effectively under no supervision. Is very able to work under pressure and meet set deadlines.


Career Objectives

Embarking on a challenging career where I can make good use and further develop my skills. Would like to contribute to and be apart of a goal achievement oriented company in this field.


Experience

  • Creation of Logo identities for Knite Cyber Dome- Nairobi and the STOP AIDS campaign Mombasa.
  • Production of artwork, paintings to be used in the newsletters and brochures for Project Baobab – Africa (NGO).
  • Collecting data, writing reports and mentoring small businesses sponsored for Project Baobab (NGO).


Education

2006; Training Course on Entrepreneurship and Life skills

2001-2002; Academy of Printing Technologies.

Completed level 1 course for expertise in:

  • Art and Design fundamentals
  • Communication by design
  • Typography
  • Page layout, Adobe page maker, Quark Express
  • Computer Aided design adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw
  • Digital image processing Adobe Photoshop, Scanning
  • Design for print

2000-2001; Institute of Advanced Technologies. Computer Packages e.g. Ms Word, Ms excel.

1997-2000; Limuru Girls School, Mean Grade C

1989-1996; St Xaviers Primary School, 490/700 marks


Other Involvements

Participated in the Model United Nations Conference, (UNEP) Gigiri as an Ambassador for Mongolia

Involved in the formation of Bishop Hannigton home in Nakuru

Part-time Sunday school teacher for Lake View Gospel church (Nakuru)


Hobbies

Photography

Painting

Watching documentaries

Analyzing art works


Referees

Jane Kunyiha

Project Baobab (Country Director)

jkunyiha@yahoo.com

0722-698011


Lilac Osanjo

Academy of Printing Technologies

Postbox 18095

Nairobi.