Name: Martin Kaona
Contacts:
P.O BOX 372-00606
Tel:+245 722 554372
Email: mmkaona@gmail.com
Year of Birth: 10/4/1982
Nationality: Kenyan
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
8th May 2010 Strathmore University
Tax Seminar for Creative Entrepreneurs
March 12th 2010-May 14th 2010 Strathmore University/British Council
Business Programme for Creative Entrepreneurs
September 2003-December 2007 Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Arts (Hons)-Economics and Business Administration
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
1998-2001 Lenana School : Kenya certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)
1989-1997 Vitale H.G.M : Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008- Business, Finance and Logistics Manager, The Theatre Company.
April 2004-May 2004 Business Developer and Research Assistant (Intern), Unilever Kenya
June 2003-Aug 2003 Business data statistical Analyst (Intern), Gilf Property Ltd.
REFEREES
1. Daniel Kimau Kioko, Post Clearance Tax Auditor, KRA Tel: +254 722313572 Email:dakimau@yahoo.com
2. Dr. Njuki Ngibuini (MB CHB), Dorkcare Hospital, Tel:+254 722841588
Email:dorkcare@yahoo.com
3. Patrick Murage, Freelance Financial Consultant, Tel:+254 722792189
Email:pmurage@kuonatrust.org
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Co-founded events production business Vegas Events and Entertainment and transport logistics business Vegas Associates, March 2014
Steering Committee Member, Arterial Network, Kenya May 2013- January 2014
Production manager, Picasso in Kenia, 2014
Production Manger and Accounts Manager, Beach Access, 2014
Production Manager, Wanawake wa Heri wa Winsa (East African Tour), 2013
Production Manager, Kimbia (Fire by Ten 10 touring show), 2013
Production Manager, Wanawake wa Heri wa Winsa (for Globe to Globe project, UK) April 2012
Production Manager, Shungwaaya Tour, Kenya and Mali, 2012
Production Manager, Wanawake wa Heri wa Winsa (India Tour November, 2012)
Performance Training and Development Programme, Accounts and Administrative Manager August 2010 to August 2011.
Assistant Management Consultant, Oshwal Centre Auditorium, August 2008-December 2008
Production Manager, Fire By Ten 2008 Touring Performance, October – November 2008
Assistant Project Manager, Renovation of The Louis Leakey Memorial Theatre, National Museums of Kenya, January 2009-September 2009
Producer and Finance Manager, TTC Performance Development Programme, March 2009-April 2010
Coordinator and Finance Manager, TTC AED Touring Performance Homa Noma, August –November 2009.
Production Manager, Fire by Ten 2009 Touring Performance October 2009-December 2009
Producer and Production manager, Githaa & Sauti Kimya, International Theatre Festival of Kerala, December, 2009.
Together with Poverty Eradication Network, TTC Managing Director and staff developing the strategic plan for the company in 2009.
Producer, Matatu from Watamu, February-March, 2010.
Producer and Production Manager, My Moving Home April 2010.
Administrative and Accounting Manager at TTC from 2008 to date.
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Sports: Chess, squash, cricket, football, rugby.
Computer: Conversant with Ms word, Ms Excel, Ms Power Point, Adobe Photoshop, Quickbooks, Internet software (Firefox, Ms Internet explorer,Safari etc)
Outdoor: Clean Driving Licence.
Social Service: maintain consistent interest and support for Kahawa Children's Home, Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, Shangilia Educational and Performing Arts Centre.
Languages: English, Kiswahili, French (school level)