Winnie

Graduate Academic Assistant
Female37 y/oFront Office Manager/Hotel Manager/Hotel reception/Other catering and hotel positionsLive in KenyaNationality Kenya
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Work experience

  • Graduate Academic Assistant

    Moi University
    2018.01-2023.10(6 years)
    • Taught and assessed undergraduate courses, including: o Events Management (4th year) o Events and Conventions Management practical’s (4th year) o Supervised final-year projects and served as a panellist in project defenses • Facilitated presentations and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) sessions under the mentorship of Prof. Jaqueline Korir in: o Principles of Management (1st year) o Hospitality Operations Management (3rd year) o Entrepreneurship in Hospitality (4th year) o Project Management (4th year) • Independently facilitated PBL sessions in: o Marketing and Sales in Hospitality (3rd year) o Hospitality Service Management (3rd year) o Consumer Behavior (4th year) o Total Quality Management (4th year) • Taught various diploma courses at Moi University, including: o Events Management, Front Office Operations, Food & Beverage Production, Service & Management o Marketing, Project Management, Hotel & Catering Law, Research Methodology o Entrepreneurship in Hospitality, Sustainability, Facility & Property Management o Communications & Presentation Skills • Taught diploma courses at University of Eldoret, including: o The Natural History of East African Flora & Fauna o The Business of Tourism INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
  • Food and Beverage Controls Intern Trainee

    Bomas of Kenya Ltd
    2015.02-2015.07(6 months)
    • Assisted the controls department in stock management, daily inventory checks, and ensuring timely restocking. • Supported quality assurance across food production and service areas. • Participated in menu development and weekly reviews. • Conducted hygiene and equipment inspections in kitchen, bar, and restaurant areas. • Ensured compliance with health, safety, and hospitality regulations. • Monitored staff performance and gathered guest feedback for service improvement.
  • Food and Beverage Intern Trainee

    Silver Springs Hotel
    2014.03-2014.07(5 months)
    • Rotated across kitchen sections: Hot Kitchen, Cold Kitchen, Pastry, Entremetier, and Butchery. • Assisted in menu design and hygiene monitoring in compliance with HACCP standards. • Managed duty roster and led a team of 16 production staff. • Prepared meals for up to 600 guests during peak operations. • Contributed seasonal menu ideas and supported front-of-house operations. • Gained strong hands-on experience in culinary production, leadership, and teamwork under pressure. WORKSHOP AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS ATTENDED 1. Capacity Building Workshop organized by Moi University, school of business and economics in collaboration with Center for strategic Leadership development under the project title, Applied Research and Teaching for Sustainable Development in Africa. Areas covered, Integrating Sustainable Development Goals in Applied Research, Teaching and Policy Development, held between 30th -31st May 2024 at the Noble Hotel, Eldoret. 2. International Conference on Tourism, Travel and Hospitality. Organized by School of Tourism Hospitality and Events Management Moi University, under the project title, Transforming Tourism, Travel and Hospitality. Areas covered, navigating contemporary opportunities and Challenges, Sustainability and Innovative Education 2024(ICTTH 2024) Held between 14th May-15th 2024 at Moi University, Annex Campus. 3. Tenth annual educational research and evaluation international conference.in collaboration with Society of Educational Research and Evaluation in Kenya. Areas covered, Innovation and Development, Harnessing Technology in Africa: Current and future prospects held between 11th May – 12th May,2023 at Kaimosi Friends University- Main Campus-Kaimosi. 4. Post graduate Seminar on Research Proposal Development and Presentation held between 23rd and 25th July 2018 at Moi University, Annex Campus.

Educational experience

  • Moi University

    Hospitality Management
    2022.09-Current(3 years)
    Advanced training in research and professional knowledge of hospitality management
  • Moi University

    in Hospitality management
    2018.01-2021.12(4 years)
    Advanced learning of Hospitality management and indepth understanding of research
  • Moi University

    BHM in Hotel and Hospitality management
    2013.07-2016.12(3 years)
    Practical hands on experience in hotel and hospitality management. Both practical and theoretical perspctives

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English
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