Charity Njeri Muthami-Kioko
Nairobi
Summary
Strategic leader skilled in coaching employees and delivering effective solutions. Innovative and enthusiastic managing director dedicated to driving success for organizations and fostering enduring relationships. Seeking career opportunities in the public sector, international organizations, and corporate world or non-governmental organizations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
LAVINGTON HARDWARE
Nairobi
01.2012 - Current
- Co-founded and operated a hardware business, successfully launching and establishing operations while implementing efficient systems and procedures. Demonstrated strong leadership skills by providing clear vision, managing diverse customer and supplier portfolios, fostering new business growth, and maintaining effective communication with business partners.
- Successfully scaled the business by transitioning it into a prominent hardware enterprise, resulting in an increased workforce of 8 permanent employees.
- Achieved substantial growth in business turnovers, elevating monthly revenue from $3000 in 2012 to $23,300.97 by the end of 2019.
- Increased the number of departments within the product portfolio from just three to a current total of ten.
- Launched a distribution garden and farm equipment line from Brazil in April 2020.
- Monitored organization's financial performance and implemented necessary corrective actions.
- Cultivated relationships with customers, vendors, partners and other external stakeholders.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Sales Manager
SAFARICOM LTD
Nairobi, KENYA
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Exceeded company targets by effectively recruiting resellers, preventing stockouts, and consistently meeting performance objectives.
- Built relationships with safaricom dealers and key accounts by conducting market visits to introduce new products and resolve issues
- Successfully trained, coached, and mentored below the line merchandisers to enhance market branding in Nairobi cbd and Ngong to Namanga market area.
- Created and presented monthly reports to management on sales performance.
- Achieved company growth and brand development through market expansion and sales.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and Safaricom dealers to drive long-term business development.
- Developed and significantly grew assigned territory using strong engagement and marketing skills.
- Directed and coordinated various promotional events such as roadshows, activations, and bar storms in designated regions to launch innovative offerings and foster brand allegiance.
Training Consultant
SELF EMPLOYED
Nairobi, KENYA
03.1995 - 12.2001
- Designed and executed a comprehensive curriculum covering key areas such as work-life balance, professional connections, and promotion strategies.
- Presented lectures on core principles of Business Studies including accounting, human resources, management strategies, and market analysis techniques.
- Facilitated group discussions about various topics related to Business Studies.
- Advised students on career pathways related to Business Studies courses.
- Conducted research on current trends in the field of Business Studies to inform teaching practices.
- Integrated technology into instruction when appropriate for enhanced learning opportunities.
- Enhanced learning through thoughtfully facilitated exchanges between students and industry experts
- Facilitated business internships for students, enhancing their understanding of the working world
Teacher - Business & Secretarial Studies
Blanes & ICDL College
Nairobi, KENYA
03.1991 - 11.1994
- Provided guidance regarding financial literacy topics such as budgeting or investing.
- Employed a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, group work, hands-on activities to meet different learning styles.
- Developed lesson plans and instructed students in the fundamentals of business education, including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, and business management.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to enhance student learning experience.
- Evaluated and graded students' classwork, papers and assignments to assess course success and student understanding of materials.
- Helped recruit students to business program, assisted with registration activities and directed placement of individuals into appropriate courses.
- Helped students understand topics by initiating and moderating classroom discussions.
- Met with students to understand educational desires, identify current issues and provide advice on academic, career and vocational plans.
- Met course and department instructional goals by integrating key competencies into lesson plans.
Education
Learning Portuguese On Part Time Basis -
Private Classes
10-2024
Diploma in Business for SME"s Owners - Diploma in Business For SMES
USIU - Goldman Sachs 10000 Women in Business
Nairobi01-2013
Bachelor of Business Education B.Ed - Business Economics & Education
Kenyatta University
Nairobi04-1990
KACE 12 Points -
Githunguri Girls High School
EmbuKCE 18 Points -
St anns Lioki Girls School
KiambuSkills
- Mentoring and training
- Sales Leadership
- Business Planning
- Operations Management
- Human Resources Management
- Succession Planning
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking. I have hiked Mt Kilimambogo, Mt Longonot, Ole Muntus and various trails
- Traveling: I have traveled to DRC, Addis Ababa, Spain, France and to USA
- Started beekeeping project in Kirinyaga. Maintain a kitchen garden for vegetables
- Enjoy watching crime shows and documentaries
Accomplishments
- Vice President of BNI - Business Networking International 2022
- Rotarian Member - Lavington Chapter
- Member of Kilimani Community - SME category
Languages
- English
- Kiswahili
- Currently studying Portuguese
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/29/69
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Ambassador Derrick Otieno, Rep. EA Community, 0733644335
- Mr Tony Mzee, Business Consultant, CNH INDUSTRIAL, antony.mzee@external.cnhind.com
- Mildred Gakoi, Gakoi Maina & Co Advocates, P O Box 14930, Nairobi, 0722880368, mgakoi24@yahoo.com
Timeline
Managing Director
LAVINGTON HARDWARE
01.2012 - Current
Sales Manager
SAFARICOM LTD
01.2002 - 01.2012
Training Consultant
SELF EMPLOYED
03.1995 - 12.2001
Teacher - Business & Secretarial Studies
Blanes & ICDL College
03.1991 - 11.1994
Learning Portuguese On Part Time Basis -
Private Classes
Diploma in Business for SME"s Owners - Diploma in Business For SMES
USIU - Goldman Sachs 10000 Women in Business
Bachelor of Business Education B.Ed - Business Economics & Education
Kenyatta University
KACE 12 Points -
Githunguri Girls High School
KCE 18 Points -
St anns Lioki Girls School
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