I’m Samuel Kiarie, a freelance academic writer and research consultant based in Kitale, Kenya, with 7+ years of experience supporting students and clients across business, marketing, law, literature, health communication, and finance. I focus on producing well-researched, properly formatted, submission-ready work with consistent APA or Harvard referencing, and I’m comfortable translating detailed briefs into clear academic writing. I work reliably with fixed deadlines and iterative feedback, from first drafts to final revisions, while also handling multiple assignments at the same time without compromising quality. Beyond writing, I support data-driven assignments with original charts and visualizations using tools like Excel and Power BI, and I bring professional communication habits developed through roles in HR support and financial reporting.

SAMUEL KIARIE

I’m Samuel Kiarie, a freelance academic writer and research consultant based in Kitale, Kenya, with 7+ years of experience supporting students and clients across business, marketing, law, literature, health communication, and finance. I focus on producing well-researched, properly formatted, submission-ready work with consistent APA or Harvard referencing, and I’m comfortable translating detailed briefs into clear academic writing. I work reliably with fixed deadlines and iterative feedback, from first drafts to final revisions, while also handling multiple assignments at the same time without compromising quality. Beyond writing, I support data-driven assignments with original charts and visualizations using tools like Excel and Power BI, and I bring professional communication habits developed through roles in HR support and financial reporting.

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I’m Samuel Kiarie, a freelance academic writer and research consultant based in Kitale, Kenya, with 7+ years of experience supporting students and clients across business, marketing, law, literature, health communication, and finance. I focus on producing well-researched, properly formatted, submission-ready work with consistent APA or Harvard referencing, and I’m comfortable translating detailed briefs into clear academic writing.

I work reliably with fixed deadlines and iterative feedback, from first drafts to final revisions, while also handling multiple assignments at the same time without compromising quality. Beyond writing, I support data-driven assignments with original charts and visualizations using tools like Excel and Power BI, and I bring professional communication habits developed through roles in HR support and financial reporting.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Academic Writer & Research Consultant at Self-Employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Produce original, well-researched academic and professional documents for students and clients across business strategy, marketing, corporate law, literature, health communication, and finance. Apply consistent academic formatting and referencing (APA and Harvard) across essays, reports, dissertations, and portfolios, delivering polished Microsoft Word documents. Incorporate detailed briefs and revision feedback from tutors or clients through multiple rounds while maintaining clarity and adherence to requirements. Support data-driven writing by creating original charts and visualizations using Excel and Power BI where needed, and manage multiple simultaneous deadlines with dependable communication throughout each assignment.
Bursar at Erait Academy
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Prepared financial reports and administrative documentation, applying structured record-keeping and accuracy in handling financial documentation for the institution.
Human Resource Assistant at County Commissioner's Office, Kitale
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Prepared written correspondence, reports, and personnel documentation requiring accuracy and attention to detail. Supported clear communication across departments by drafting professional written materials and assisting with effective information exchange within the HR and administrative environment.

Education

Bachelor of Human Resource Management at Maasai Mara University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Certified Public Accountant (CPA I) at Maasai Mara University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Certificate in Computer Applications at Kitale Technical Training Institute
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA I)
January 1, 2011 - September 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Financial Services, Professional Services, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment
    Sustainability Benchmarking & Comparative Analysis
    This report presents a comparative benchmarking analysis of environmental sustainability and resilience practices across comparable local government organisations. The project involved extensive secondary research using organisational strategy documents, annual reports, sustainability publications and other relevant sources. The analysis examined sustainability targets, environmental initiatives, emissions reduction strategies, renewable energy, urban resilience, fleet transition, community engagement and reporting practices. The report identifies key performance gaps through comparison with benchmark organisations and develops evidence-based recommendations for improving sustainability performance. The project demonstrates my skills in academic research, report writing, critical analysis, benchmarking and evidence-based recommendations. This Excel workbook contains the comparative benchmarking matrices developed as part of the sustainability research project. The matrices organise and compare information from multiple local government organisations across key sustainability and resilience indicators, including environmental targets, renewable energy, emissions reduction, governance frameworks, urban heat resilience, fleet transition, solar initiatives, community engagement and reporting practices. The analysis was used to identify patterns, performance gaps and benchmark practices and to support the findings and recommendations presented in the accompanying report. This project demonstrates my skills in research data organisation, comparative analysis, benchmarking and Excel-based research analysis.