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Charles Kibuchi

Project Manager, Trade Advisor
Nairobi

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven worker bringing 10+ years' experience supervising teams, managing operations, delivering training, overseeing key projects and business development. Team-oriented leader with expertise in Business, operations and project management. Efficiency driven and industrious with a strong attention to detail and the desire to contribute expertise to enhancing business operations in the professional work environment

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Project Manager & Trade Advisor

Zurcom International
01.2019 - Current
  • Organized a virtual trade Mission and accompanied Market Research Reports to Africa for the Eastern Trade Council member states. This includes Maine, Connecticut Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont
  • Prepared Market Research project reports and organized Trade Mission from European countries such as Germany, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain to South Africa and East Africa Countries.
  • Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
  • Planned 20 Trade missions to Africa both in South Africa and in Kenya for the State of New York, State of Illinois, State of Wisconsin, State of Maryland, the State of Michigan, State of Iowa, State of Delaware and the State of Virginia and State of New Jersey.
  • Prepared Market Research Reports for over 30 different companies
  • Reached out to potential customers and partners via telephone, email and in-person inquiries.
  • Identified companies in the East Africa region, within an agreed sector, capable of trading and partnering with foreign companies.
  • Provided in country logistical support during trade missions, company visits, study tours to state and company representatives.
  • Specialized in providing match making and partnerships in the following sectors. Food and Feed Ingredience, IT, Food Processing and Packaging Sector, Medical Technology Sector, Medical Software Sector, Military Security Sector, Agricultural, Cyber Security and Block Chain sector among others.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

Business Consultant

U Fuel International
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Performed detailed assessments of risks to determine constraints and develop mitigation strategies
  • Developed complete business plans and operational strategies
  • Facilitated purchase of assets both land and equipment ranging from $10,000-$100,000
  • Sourced resources such as land and Finances to facilitate role out of the petrol stations
  • Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements
  • Cultivated customer relationships by advising clients on repayment plans for the petrol stations
  • Identified investment opportunities, threats and challenges to accurately forecast company budget
  • Researched and identified opportunities for U fuel growth, market penetration and market expansion

Business Development

Msingi Moja Projects
10.2015 - 12.2018
  • Co-Founder and Director of Msingi Moja projects which is a property development company
  • Source and identified projects worth 2 million, 3 million dollars and 7 million dollars
  • Negotiated, prepared and signed contracts with customers
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries
  • Researched and identified opportunities for growth
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients.
  • Participated and actively engaged in strategy meetings with other shareholders.
  • Identified issues and crafted unique and immediate solutions to remedy them.

Education

Master of Arts - Biblical Studies

Africa International University

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor Of Commerce Operations Management

University Of Nairobi
Nairobi, Nairobi County

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Market Entry Advisory
  • Trade Advisory
  • Training and mentoring
  • Project management
  • Experience in leadership

Timeline

Project Manager & Trade Advisor

Zurcom International
01.2019 - Current

Business Consultant

U Fuel International
01.2019 - 08.2019

Business Development

Msingi Moja Projects
10.2015 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor Of Commerce Operations Management

University Of Nairobi

Master of Arts - Biblical Studies

Africa International University

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