Brian Nyakiongona
Summary
I am self-driven, ambitious, innovative, analytical, and pride myself as a true team player with good interpersonal skills. I desire to work within a challenging and rewarding environment, which will allow me to utilize my acquired skills, apply my academic knowledge that leads to both personal and organizational growth. Diverse knowledge of trade, cooperatives societies, guidelines and procedures on their operations and requirements. Conceptual and technical understanding of Co-operatives, Management, and Community Development concepts and practices and the ability to cope with future developments in these disciplines. Self-confidence and the ability to critically evaluate co-operative business management and community development issues so as to develop solutions to problems envisaged from ethical, professional as well as academic perspectives; Critical and integrated understanding of the world of co-operative business and community development with a firm foundation in related disciplines such as economics and sociology Understanding of prospecting plans, up-sale, cross-sale, challenges and tactics to relate and close with clients. Confident and enthusiastic to convince clients into buying the idea and the product. Understanding of sales plan design, documentation and records escalation to sales leaders. Two years of experience in stock control, sales and market research. Highly motivated, innovative, and results-oriented, with strong listening skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with clients and partners. Ability to be flexible and adaptable, and a willingness to take on and be deployed on new tasks Team work coordination and collaborating with other departments for effective work delivery Proven track record of accurately maintaining detailed records, generating reports, coordinating meetings, and multitasking within fast-paced environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Collection Survey
William Grant & Sons LTD||Captivate Africa
Nairobi,Kisumu, Eldoret, Kenya
09.2023 - Current
- Created reports summarizing results of the data collected with visual aids such as Front view images and inside display images.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by meeting established deadlines for data collection.
- Mapping of on trade and off trade outlets in the region.
- Comparison of stock availablity of William Grant and son's brands with those of the competitors.
- Meet personal and team survey targets.
Safaricom Brand Ambassador
Promind Group
Nairobi , Kenya
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase brand awareness.
- Prepared detailed reports on customer feedback, sales performance, competitive analysis.
- Promoted branding initiatives while maintaining product displays to adhere to corporate standards.
- Organized online contests and giveaways that generated interest in the brand's offerings.
- Organized and carried out promotional events, set up and tore down event sites and interacted with customers.
- Monitored industry news sources for relevant updates related to the brand's products and services.
Market Researcher
Acuity Marketing Agency
Nairobi , Kenya
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed marketing strategies for products and services and identified target consumer audiences.
- Conducted surveys to analyze customer preferences and needs.
- Analyzed customer responses to determine potential product improvements or changes in strategy.
- Generated real-time data collection through open-forum discussions, surveys and questionnaires created for target audience.
- Monitored competitor activities in the marketplace.
Research Enumerator
Busara NGO (EDI Global)
Kiambu, Kenya
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Prepared written summaries of research findings for review by management.
- Utilized software programs such as Enfield CAPI, Survey CTO for data analysis purposes.
- Conducted surveys and interviews to collect data from research participants.
- Developed strategies to increase response rates in surveys.
- Conducted field visits as necessary to gather additional information.
- Adhered strictly to ethical guidelines when conducting surveys and interviews.
- Identified potential sources of bias in survey design or implementation.
- Performed quality assurance checks on collected data.
Field Data Collector
William Grant & Sons LTD||Captivate Africa
Nairobi,Nakuru, Naivasha, Mombasa , Kenya
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Doing market research of William Grant & Sons brands and doing comparison with its competitors’ brands
- Mapping of the outlets in different areas within Nairobi
- Taking pictures of the outlets to enhance quality data
- Doing survey of various brands from William Grant & Sons LTD
- Analysing the challenges facing the markets in the areas
- Doing daily Excel report of the data collected
- Connecting Suppliers to clients in the regions
- Meet personal and team sales targets
- Report and provide feedbacks to management
- Developed strategies to improve the collection process efficiency.
- Performed quality assurance checks on all collected data.
- Documented collected data accurately and thoroughly.
Internship Student
Ministry of trade and Co-operatives
Nairobi , Kenya
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Registered new Sacco's
- Improved and implemented laid down operational procedures
- Opening files
- Did regular Sacco data analysis
- Received and answered customer and clients mails
- Closed files for clients
- Educated and trained the members
- Drafted emails, newsletters, press releases, brochures, and other marketing materials.
- Maintained records of all activities related to various projects.
- Learned tenets of professional office behavior and thoughtful collaboration.
- Worked with teams to support goals and build experience.
Field Data Collector
Yellow Pages Company
Nairobi , Kenya
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Prepared PowerPoint slides for board presentation and communication
- Data collection
- Conducted investment opportunity research and analysis
- Conducted data validation of collected data
- Accurately entered data into the database and maintained integrity of the database
- Researched special issues and potential opportunities for the company
- Prepared research for company events and assisted with post-event activities and survey data management.
- Documented collected data accurately and thoroughly.
- Performed quality assurance checks on all collected data.
- Conducted interviews and surveys with participants in the field.
- Collected data from various sources, including online databases, public records, and other research materials.
Education
Bachelor of Co-operative Management - Management Science
Chuka University
Tharaka Nithi ,Kenya12.2020
Skills
- Information Protection
- Forms Management
- Route Planning
- GPS Expert
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Computer Skills
- Survey Question Interpretation
- Detail Oriented
- Data Collection
- Hand-Held Devices
- Surveys Knowledge
- Data Entry
- Email Communications
- Microsoft Office
- Fast Learner
- Document Scanning
References
Janet Mtindi supervisor.
0700127988.
Mwendwa Kelvin Team leader.
0792823034.
Makena Kirauko Project Manager.
0726259380
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Apps Used
- Survey CTO
- N-field CAPI
- GoSpotCheck
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Timeline
Safaricom Brand Ambassador
Promind Group
10.2023 - 11.2023
Data Collection Survey
William Grant & Sons LTD||Captivate Africa
09.2023 - Current
Market Researcher
Acuity Marketing Agency
08.2023 - 08.2023
Research Enumerator
Busara NGO (EDI Global)
05.2023 - 06.2023
Field Data Collector
William Grant & Sons LTD||Captivate Africa
09.2021 - 05.2022
Internship Student
Ministry of trade and Co-operatives
07.2019 - 09.2019
Field Data Collector
Yellow Pages Company
05.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Co-operative Management - Management Science
Chuka University
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