Whitney Akinyi Adhiambo
Founding Committee Member - EDGE Program at United States International University Africa (USIU-Africa)
United States International University - Africa (USIU-Africa)
Kenya
Hi, I'm Whitney Akinyi Adhiambo!
Founding Committee Member - EDGE Program at United States International University Africa (USIU-Africa)
Great ideas and research often stall without someone to act on them. That is where she thrives. She is a strategist, leader, and creative executor who transforms brainstorms and research into measurable results. With a strong foundation in finance and creative design, she consistently bridges the gap between vision and implementation—from cross-border financial reporting to driving digital engagement with integrity. Her track record demonstrates that, both individually and as part of a team, she ensures that the brainstorming process extends beyond the whiteboard, bringing together analytical thinking, design expertise, and leadership experience to produce tangible outcomes. Her top skills, according to Gallup CliftonStrengths, include Strategic, Adaptability, Learner, Futuristic, and Individualization.
Experience
United States International University Africa (USIU-Africa)
Founding Committee Member - EDGE Program
January 2024 - Present
Contribute to the development and revision of modules for a six-week student leadership and development program, strengthening interpersonal, professional, and soft skills.
Represent the student perspective in program design to ensure modules address students’ developmental needs and learning outcomes.
Coordinate communication between students and the university community to support effective program implementation.
KCB Bank Kenya Limited
Financial Reporting Intern
January 2025 - April 2025
Prepared assets for capitalization, dispatched asset tags to branches upon request, and advised on the book value of branch assets.
Participated in the Investment Banking Strategy Cascade and monitored supporting documentation for intercompany transactions.
Retrieved, compiled, and shared asset registers and intercompany transaction invoices across subsidiaries while processing recharge and refund accounts.
Generated and updated intercompany transaction grids for January–March 2025 and verified intercompany balances between December 2024 and January 2025.
KCB Bank Kenya Limited
Financial Reporting Intern
January 2025 - April 2025
Prepared assets for capitalization, dispatched asset tags to branches upon request, and advised on the book value of branch assets.
Participated in the Investment Banking Strategy Cascade and monitored supporting documentation for intercompany transactions.
Retrieved, compiled, and shared asset registers and intercompany transaction invoices across subsidiaries while processing recharge and refund accounts.
Generated and updated intercompany transaction grids for January–March 2025 and verified intercompany balances between December 2024 and January 2025.
United States International University Africa (USIU-Africa)
Chairperson - USIU-Africa Business Association Club
January 2024 - December 2025
Strengthened member engagement, promoted a culture of growth and accountability, and positioned the club as a dynamic platform for learning, networking, and leadership development.
Provided strategic leadership and directed initiatives to advance the club’s mission of professional development and industry exposure across multiple disciplines.
Simona Flowers Kenya
Customer Engagement & Social Media Coordinator
October 2021 - July 2022
Addressed customer inquiries and coordinated client orders to ensure timely service delivery and improved customer engagement.
Developed and promoted social media content while responding to online inquiries to maintain consistent brand communication and audience interaction.
Simona Flowers Kenya
Customer Engagement & Social Media Coordinator
October 2021 - July 2022
Addressed customer inquiries and coordinated client orders to ensure timely service delivery and improved customer engagement.
Developed and promoted social media content while responding to online inquiries to maintain consistent brand communication and audience interaction.
Education
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Languages
English
Swahili
Skills
Communication Skills
Integrity
Graphic Design
Reporting
Operational Efficiency
Stakeholder Engagement
Mentoring
Problem Solving
Collaboration
Leadership
Eye for detail, Detail Orientation
Mediation
Negotiation Skills
Strategic Thinking
Sustainable Development
Resource Optimization
Presentation Development