Kenyatta Wainaina

Kenyatta Wainaina

Student

I’m a Senior SMAD and CIS major at James Madison University that has experience building a program using Python, making databases, queries, and reports using Microsoft Office programs such as Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and process flowchart diagramming using UML. Currently learning and working in groups in various classes about how to plan/analyze/design/implement business functionalities into information systems to optimize efficiency

Work Experience

Robot Engineer

Starship Technologies

Feb 2021 - Present

Job Summary:

  • Involved closely with the setup, operation, and maintenance of 60 on campus delivery robots
  • Troubleshooting problems for any of the 15+ merchants on campus
  • First responder for the robots if the autonomous mode encounters problems

Instacart Shopper

Instacart

March 2020 - Present

Job Summary:

  • Maintained positive relationship with grocery store personnel by being consistently professional and friendly.
  • Exceeded customer expectations consistently as evidenced by highest feedback ratings, frequent repeat customers and increasingly high tips

Admissions Supervisor

Watermine Family Swimming Hole

May 2018 - September 2021

Job Summary:

  • Started as a Cashier in 2018 and was promoted to Assistant Admissions Supervisor in 2019
  • Oversaw and optimized workflow of 10-15 cashier’s
  • Worked with the upper management team to implement proper division of responsibilities

Sales Associate

L.L. Bean

October 2018 - January 2021

Job Summary:

  • Worked alongside retail representatives to boost sales by enhancing product presentations and advertising collateral
  • Applied security and loss training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engaged customers and promoted specific merchandise

Education

James Madisons University, 2020 - Present

Activities and Societies :

  • Alpha Sigma Phi Social Media Chair
  • Alpha Sigma Phi Diversity and Inclusion Officer
  • Chess Club
  • Gymnastics Club

Mclean High School, 2016 - 2020

Activities and Societies :

  • Chess Club
  • Football Team