Beth Mwaura
Nairobi Province,,30
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and over 5 years of diverse experience in client service coordination, financial advisory, project management, training coordination, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement. I have a track record of driving efficiency, fostering collaboration, and delivering impactful results in fast-paced environments. From coordinating 200+ high-impact training sessions to mentoring 33,000+ learners in a virtual community.
I’m passionate about leveraging my skills to help businesses grow, enhance operational efficiency, and lead teams towards achieving meaningful results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Freelance Project Manager
ALX Ventures
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Implemented a project management system for Shujero Sports Group, one of the ALX Ventures startups, improving task tracking efficiency by over 50% and ensuring on-time delivery of cross-functional projects, resulting in a streamlined workflow and enhanced team collaboration.
- Monitored progress across four teams (Development, Data Analysis, Sales, Operations), ensuring alignment with key deliverables .
- Identified and managed task dependencies, mitigating bottlenecks and ensuring seamless collaboration across teams, which minimized delays and kept the project on track.
- Prepared detailed weekly reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Facilitated weekly meetings fostering a culture of transparency and accountability while enhancing team collaboration, ensuring the project was completed within the set timeframe.
AI Career Essentials' Community Champion
ALX Africa
05.2024 - 08.2024
- As a Community Champion for the AI Career Essentials Programme, I played an integral role in supporting over 33,000 learners to graduate, contributing to one of ALX's largest graduating cohorts.
- Effectively guided and supported learners who were struggling to meet program requirements, leveraging my expertise, empathy and experience to provide invaluable assistance.
- Helped learners overcome challenges and successfully complete missing deliverables, ensuring their graduation from the programme.
- Leveraged strong communication skills to engage with learners from different parts of Africa, ensuring their needs were met promptly.
Strategy Workshop Coordinator
Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative/BVAT
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Supported the facilitation of strategy workshops aimed at rebranding the Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative.
- Enhanced effectiveness through well-prepared presentations and stakeholder collaboration.
- Enhanced workshop efficiency by streamlining scheduling processes and coordinating logistics.
- Incorporated interactive elements such as group activities and breakout sessions into the workshops to encourage networking among participants.
- Accelerated rebranding completion by generating detailed reports on workshop outcomes and aligning stakeholders.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by addressing any participant concerns or issues promptly and professionally.
Financial Advisor
Cytom Investments
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Provided expert financial guidance to a diverse client base, enhancing their financial literacy and achieving a 15% average annual return on investment.
- Conducted comprehensive financial planning tailored to clients' unique goals and risk tolerance.
- Built lasting client relationships through effective communication and trustworthiness.
- Analyzed financial needs of clients and developed tailored strategies to meet goals.
Client Services Coordinator
Raiser Resource Group
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Coordinated the execution of over 200 high-impact training sessions in Leadership and Management, Productivity, Trust & Employee engagement, Sales Performance, Customer loyalty, and other employee development solutions.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring high satisfaction and repeat business, which contributed to a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 80%.
- Identified and assessed the client training needs and contributed in designing and contextualization of training programs to objectively address these needs.
- Performed Data Capture, Analysis and Reporting. Analyzed training feedback and prepared post-training client reports with valuable recommendations and measurable ROI.
- Scheduled coaching sessions for all trainers who needed to build their capacity month on month and communicated all schedules, including the training calendar, while providing continuous feedback to enhance their performance.
Financial Advisor
Old Mutual Life Assurance Company
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Advised clients on suitable Insurance products.
- Achieved weekly, monthly, and quarterly budget premiums through proactive sales strategies.
- Verification of documents and compliance checks.
- Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty in managing their insurance needs.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Finance
University of Nairobi
Lower Kabete Campus 04.2011 - 12.2015
Skills
Project Management: Task prioritization, workflow optimization, and monitoring & evaluation
Certification
Asana Ambassador Certificate, Asana
Accomplishments
- Streamlined task tracking efficiency by 50% through the implementation of a project management system, enhancing team collaboration and timely project delivery.
- Coordinated over 200 high-impact training sessions, ensuring seamless execution and high engagement levels among C-suite executives and participants.
- Supported strategy workshops by generating detailed reports on outcomes, accelerating project completion and stakeholder alignment.
- Mentored over 33,000 learners in a virtual learning environment, fostering inclusivity and collaboration.
Timeline
Asana Ambassador Certificate, Asana
12-2024
Introduction to Coding & Web Development, SheCodes Foundation
11-2024
Project Management Job Simulation, Accenture North America - Forage
09-2024
ALX Virtual Assistant Program, ALX Africa.
09-2024
Freelance Project Manager
ALX Ventures
09.2024 - 11.2024
AI Career Essentials' Community Champion
ALX Africa
05.2024 - 08.2024
ALX AI Career Essentials Program, ALX Africa
04-2024
Strategy Workshop Coordinator
Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative/BVAT
09.2021 - 02.2022
Financial Advisor
Cytom Investments
08.2018 - 09.2020
Client Services Coordinator
Raiser Resource Group
10.2016 - 06.2018
Financial Advisor
Old Mutual Life Assurance Company
05.2016 - 10.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Finance
University of Nairobi
04.2011 - 12.2015
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