Muchira Christabell
A Problem Solver
AWARDS/POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Freelancing
2019 - Present
Key Responsibilities
Conducting site visits, design development and construction supervision for residential buildings in Central Kenya
Completed patio renovations designs, plants selection research, landscaping layouts & renders for homes in di erent parts of Canada and USA.
Served as a draughtsperson for a county assistant architect to produce renders for client presentations and construction drawings for county approval for apartment blocks, church multi-purpose center, etc
Achievements
Acquired valuable skills in client engagement through direct interaction and project collaboration.
Developed expertise in landscaping for residential properties abroad, enhancing proficiency in creating aesthetically pleasing outdoor environments
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, Juja, Kenya Department of Architecture Awardee
Jun 2022
Awarded a Certificate of Academic Excellence by the Department of Architecture & Women in Real Estate (WIRE) Kenya together with 9 other students out of a student population of about 800.
Makro Consultancy LTD, Nairobi, Kenya Student intern
Jan 2022 - April 2022
Key Responsibilities under the guidance of the architect Makro Consultancy Ltd & the contractor
Involved in the development of construction details (eg. for the wet areas) & digital renders for the proposed children’s center at A.C.K. St. Thomas Cathedral, Kerugoya.
Learned and applied basic construction techniques such as measuring, cutting, and assembling materials
P.O Box 338-10300
Kerugoya, Kenya
+254711 132558
muchiracristabel@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Highly motivated individual with enthusiasm for data & sustainability Seeking to actively collaborate to devise innovative solutions and thereby contribute positively to the advancement and transformation of the construction industry
SKILLS
Collaboration
Sketching
Design
Drafting
ArchiCAD
Lumion
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Detail oriented
Empathy
Adaptability
Math
Ministry of Roads, Transport & Public Works
Kirinyaga County Government, Kerugoya, Kenya Student intern
Jan 2021 - April 2021
Key Responsibilities under the guidance of the County Architect
Designed an e cient parking layout for the proposed Kerugoya Level V Hospital to accommodate the expected tra c flow and ensure convenient access for visitors and sta
Produced a comprehensive landscaping plan for the hospital premises, ensuring a harmonious blend of green spaces and functional areas.
Conducted thorough research on plant species that would thrive in the hospital environment, considering factors such as climate, maintenance requirements, and aesthetic appeal.
Designed the outdoor cafeteria, perimeter wall, gatehouse, and gate design for the Kirinyaga County Assembly premises
Supported the contractor’s team by digitally compiling all past weekly site reports for the construction of the Hospital for the contractor & continued to make site reports weekly for the construction project.
Achievements
Successfully integrated sustainable design principles into the landscaping plan, promoting environmental responsibility within the project.
Received positive feedback from senior architects and project managers for the innovative approach to parking design, optimizing space utilization while prioritizing user experience
Identified unique plant species that added visual interest to the hospital grounds while requiring minimal upkeep, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of the landscape.
Implemented innovative and functional design solutions for the outdoor cafeteria, perimeter wall, gatehouse, and gate design that met the requirements and expectations of the County Government
Successfully learnt how to do site reports.
Acquired hands-on experience in various aspects of construction, including foundation work (eg. for the hospital gate house), finishing details (for the hospital interiors), etc.
Kenya Population and Housing Census, Kerugoya, Kenya Enumerator
Aug 2019
Brookside Dairy Limited, Kenya Mathlete Merit-based Scholarship Recipient
2016 - 2017
Awarded merit certificates, a medal, trophy & a year-long merit scholarship for excellence in national mathematics contests
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Student member of the Architectural Association of Kenya (Member no 5897)
Member of the Kenya Green Building Society - Youth Chapter (Membership ID 1726456)
Member of the Architecture Students Association (JKUAT)
Member of WIRE Kenya
LANGUAGES
English (Full professional proficiency)
Kiswahili & Kikuyu (Native or bilingual proficiency)
French (KCSE Grade: A)
INTERESTS
Scrabble & Painting
LINKS TO PORTFOLIOS
https://issuu com/muchirany ambura/docs/muchira chris tabell
https://issuu.com/muchirany ambura/docs/year 5 portfo lio
https://issuu.com/muchirany ambura/docs/interior desig n - nyambura
The Tony Robbins’ Global Youth Leadership Summit, San Diego,California Participant
July 2016
Nominated, interviewed & sponsored by the Pan African Leadership Foundation to attend with 5 others out of 200+ students nationally.
EDUCATION
Sciences Po Coursera, Online Cities are back in town : Urban sociology for a globalizing urban world
April 2024 - Present
Schneider Electric University, Online — Building Controls I
April 2024 - Present
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Juja Bachelor of Architecture (2nd tier)
April 2023 - Present
Appointed as a mentor in architecture school among 20 others
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Juja — Bachelor of Architectural Studies (1st tier)
Sep 2018 - June 2023
First Class Honors; Government sponsored; Architectural design/ history, interior design, landscaping, research, building services/structures, etc.
Kaitheri County Polytechnic, Kerugoya ICT
Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
Completed a 3 month ICT course
Kabare Girls’ High School, Kerugoya KCSE
Jan 2014 - Nov 2017
77A- grade ; Top 0 5% of the 611,959 seniors in Kenya who sat for the KCSE National Examination (2017) Member of the students’ council from 2014-2017 Elected council president (headgirl) in 2017
Kamuruana Hill Premier Academy, Kerugoya KCPE
2004 - 2013
418/500 marks; Scouts Commander
ONLINE COURSES
UN-HABITAT, Online
Taking Sustainable Urban Mobility to the next level (Part 1)
Mar 2024
Young African Leaders Initiative Network, Online — Advancing the Role of Women in Politics, Peace and Security, and Economic Institutions
Mar 2024
Coursera, Online IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
Jan 2020 - July 2020
The program consisted of 9 online courses including:
1 What is Data Science?
2 Tools for Data Science
3 Data Science Methodology
4 Python for Data Science and AI
5 Databases and SQL for Data Science
6 Data Analysis with Python
7 Data Visualization with Python
8 Machine Learning with Python
9 Applied Data Science Capstone
Credential ID: WTCEA8RTV7BP
University of Virginia, Online Design Thinking for Innovation
Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
Learned how to use design thinking when coming up with solutions to problems.
Credential ID:
SVKYEPX2Q3DN