Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
ProjectManager
ALEX KINYUA

ALEX KINYUA

Project Manager
MERU,Kenya

Summary

Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Founder and Managing Director

Elex Consultancy Ltd & Alsedox Consultancy Ltd
Meru, Meru
07.2017 - Current
  • Managed risk effectively by implementing comprehensive policies and procedures to mitigate potential threats to the business.
  • Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
  • Attracted top talent for the company, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
  • Secured funding for company growth through investor relations and networking activities.
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.

Project Manager

CARITAS MERU, THE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ARM OF THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF MERU
Meru Town, Meru
06.2009 - 06.2017
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource projects.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
  • Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
  • Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.

During this time i handled the below projects

  • Promoted innovation within project teams, encouraging exploration of new tools and methodologies to enhance project outcomes.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • World Food Program; Relief and food for work sponsored Projects
  • Arid and Marginal Lands Recovery Consortium (ARC) a USAID funded Project aiding the venerable through relief and work for food initiatives.
  • Sustainable Agriculture and Gender (OBOS funded through Kenya Episcopal Conference)
  • Kenya Food Security and Emergency appeal (Caritas Kenya)
  • Mitigation against Aflatoxin - United Nations Office for the Coordinating of Humanitarian Affairs
  • Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Njaa Marufuku Kenya
  • Livelihoods Support to Persons With Disabilities (PWDS)
  • Purdue Improved Crop storage (Fintrac) ; promotion of PICS bags to enhance food security
  • MAICE Research Project; a project on Mitigating Aflatoxin for Improving Child growth in Eastern Kenya funded by International food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
  • USDA K-SALES ;Kenya Semi-Arid Livestock Enhancement Support (K-SALES) a project that aims to improve the competitiveness of the cattle, sheep and goats meat value chains by increasing productivity and boost
    marketing and trade of live animals and meat.

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

NECCO FOSA CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED
11.2008 - 05.2009
  • Consolidation of head office and branch accounts, Preparation of end month books of accounting, Responsible for daily balancing of books of accounts
  • Managed fixed asset records, ensuring proper capitalization and depreciation calculations in accordance with company policy and tax regulations.
  • Assisted with timely month-end closing procedures, resulting in accurate financial reporting.

INTERN ACCOUNTANT

SWEET WATERS TENTED CAMP, A BRANCH OF THE SERENA HOTELS
08.2008 - 10.2008
  • Daily update of Cashbook, Daily preparation of Revenue book, Daily preparation of Food forecast, Preparation of guest house analysis

AUDIT INTERN

MUTERO AND ASSOCIATES, AN AUDIT FIRM IN NAIROBI
04.2008 - 07.2008
  • Collaborated with team members to complete audits within established deadlines, maintaining a consistent level of professionalism throughout the process.
  • Exemplified strong teamwork skills by proactively seeking opportunities to assist colleagues in completing audit tasks, fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Contributed to the development of training materials for new interns, sharing best practices learned from personal experience in auditing roles.
  • Enhanced audit efficiency by conducting thorough risk assessments and identifying key areas of focus.

Education

BBA - Accounting

Kenya Methodist University
04.2001 - 11.2020

Diploma in Cooperative Management

Cooperative University College of Kenya
04.2001 - 04.2008

CPA PART II SECTION 3

KASNEB
04.2001 - 12.2007

Advanced Certificate in Bus Mgt

Kenya Institute of Management
04.2001 - 06.2005

Skills

Accomplishments

  • Nurtured the growth of the finance department of a Local NGO to gain recognition on sound financial accounting for United States Agency for International Development and United Nations funded projects.
  • Improved public image and credit worth of the organization by timely processing of payments.
  • Helped to develop proposals, defend and implement various project in relief efforts.
  • Extensive experience in handling a variety of different financial requirements as per donor guidelines

Timeline

Founder and Managing Director

Elex Consultancy Ltd & Alsedox Consultancy Ltd
07.2017 - Current

Project Manager

CARITAS MERU, THE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ARM OF THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF MERU
06.2009 - 06.2017

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

NECCO FOSA CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED
11.2008 - 05.2009

INTERN ACCOUNTANT

SWEET WATERS TENTED CAMP, A BRANCH OF THE SERENA HOTELS
08.2008 - 10.2008

AUDIT INTERN

MUTERO AND ASSOCIATES, AN AUDIT FIRM IN NAIROBI
04.2008 - 07.2008

BBA - Accounting

Kenya Methodist University
04.2001 - 11.2020

Diploma in Cooperative Management

Cooperative University College of Kenya
04.2001 - 04.2008

CPA PART II SECTION 3

KASNEB
04.2001 - 12.2007

Advanced Certificate in Bus Mgt

Kenya Institute of Management
04.2001 - 06.2005
ALEX KINYUAProject Manager