Mary Gitonga Email & Phone Number

I started my journey towards becoming a Training Facilitator 10+ years ago as a Junior Childhood Teacher. I quickly realized that not only did I enjoy teaching, but that I also loved to nurture and to guide. Within no time, I ventured into working with teens and eventually found myself in the adult learning space working as a full time training facilitator. As you can imagine, while handling training programs, you work on many diverse projects consecutively or concurrently - No two projects are ever the same. ☑️ Training Programs Handled:* Life skills* Peer Consent & Methodology* Sexuality & Gender* Professional Development* MicrofinanceNeedless to say, that’s how I ended up as a project/program manager. As a continuous learner, I have acquired a wealth of skills and experience over the span of my career.✨ I’m known for:* Focusing on the learner* Problem-solving & process improvement* Keeping timelines & meeting deadlines* Effective & inspirational communication* Objectivity & neutrality* Excellent decision-making prowess* Flexibility & adaptability* Integrity & accountability* Teamwork & Collaboration💪🏿 What makes me stand out? A very interesting combination of skill, personal traits & workstyle: * Active listening* Keen observation skills * Authenticity* An energetic personality* Endurance & patience* Unwavering positivity* Promoting constructive feedback* Approaching training strategically by keeping my eye on the goal📌 Over the years, my main responsibilities have been to:* Interview staff & managers to assess training needs* Design training curriculum* Organize in-house & offsite activities, like trainings, presentations, & role-playing exercises* Order instructional material (e.g. e-books, manuals)* Enrich courses with visual aids to engage trainees* Measure outcomes from trainings* Research & recommend learning equipment (e.g. platforms, projectors)* Calculate & report on training costs🏆 Career Highlights* Increased program success by 80% in Kibra, Korogocho and Dandora slums in Nairobi, Kenya - Kept children in school by introducing adult training for parents on the direct relationship between nutritional deficit & performance in school-going children.* Increased school enrollment & retention by 50% in Machakos County by changing community attitudes towards the value of education.* Introduced a boarding school to reduce school absenteeism by 60% for students living far from school & pioneered a scholarship program for disabled children in Machakos County.Feel free to connect with me.