CURRICULUM VITAE PATRICK KARANJA NGUGI P. O. BOX 984 THIKA BIO DATA: Marital Status: Religion: Nationality: TEL: 020-2128040 CELL PHONE: 0720746991 E.MAIL: ngugipk1@gmail.com DATE: MAY 2012 Married Christian Kenyan OBJECTIVE Achieving quality entrepreneurship as a resource person in the field of entrepreneurship and being a good role model as an entrepreneur of high excellence and integrity. ACADEMIC & PROFFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology Ph.D in Entrepreneurship Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology Msc Entrepreneurship University of South Africa Bachelor of Business Administration Kenya Polytechnic Diploma in Electrical Engineering Presbyterian College Diploma in Theology Ministry of Energy Class ‘A’ – Licensed Electrician PUBLICATIONS Ngugi, P. K., Guyo, W. & Gakure, R. W. (2011). Factors that Influence the Growth in Small Enterprises: A Case Study on Petroleum Retail Outlets in Kenya. ORSEA, 7th International Conference Journal: University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya. Ngugi, P. K., Njagi, K. & Wario, W. (2011). Factors Influencing Use of Lease Finance by Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya. MUA 2nd International Conference Journal: Nairobi, Kenya. Guyo, W., Ondari, A, Gakure, R. & Ngugi, P. K. (2011). Retention Strategies for Health Care Practitioners in the Public Health Sectir in Kenya. MUA 2nd International Conference Journal: Nairobi, Kenya. Guyo, W., Muthini, J., Gakure, R. & Ngugi, P. K. (2011). Investigation on Trade Union Recognition in the Public Teaching Sector in Kenya. MUA 2nd International Conference Journal: Nairobi, Kenya. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY I. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Lecturer (SHRD-EPD) - 2008-to date II. Everton Enterprises Ltd Chief Executive Officer Petroleum Products and Hospitality Firm III. Kawangu Electrical Ventures Director Electrical Contractors and Suppliers Duties: Overall general management of the firm IV. Thika Municipal Council Head of Electrical Section Duties Running the section, Planning and Budgeting, Financial control, Staff establishment issues, Technical and supplies issues. V. Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited Electrical Engineering Inspector (commercial department) Duties Development estimates, new electrical installations, existing electrical installation inspections, metering and supervision of staff. COMMUNITY SERVICE I. Thika Sports Club (2000-2001) Executive Chairman A private members club whose main sports are golf, squash, tennis, rugby, snooker and swimming. It has a membership of approximately 1500 members and a workforce of 40 members. Duties Chairing all members and executive committees. Overall running of the club through the manager and the various conveners Representing the club in all social, political and public gatherings and meetings. II. School Board of Governors a) Chairman Uchekeini Secondary School (1996-2002) Rev. Elijah Kagiri Memorial School (1997-2000) Duties Chairing all board meetings Oversees the running of the school together with the executive committee. b) Member 2 Chania Girls High School (2005 to date) Makuyu High School (2008 to date) Kamahuha Girls High School (2009 to date) III. Kenya Red Cross Society (Thika Branch) Chairman, Development Committee (2001-2003) - Development, Dissemination and Youth) Kenya Red Cross Society is a voluntary humanitarian, universal and non-discriminative organization. Duties Marketing, Public relations, Youth matters, Recruitment, Fundraising, Income generating projects of the branch. IV. Presbyterian Church of East Africa, Thika Parish Development Committee Chairman (2005 to date) Duties Handling of all development projects on behalf of the members, responsible for financial funding of the projects and chairing the development committee meetings. HOBBIES: Traveling & Tourism, Golf, Squash, Snooker and Counseling REFEREES Dr. R. W. Gakure CBD Campus J.K.U.A.T Dr. Ruth Ndung’u Director Accommodations Kenyatta University 3