Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Experienced business development, project and operations management with over 10 years of experience in Banking, Real Estate & FMCG industries. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
Wheatney Bakers Limited
Nairobi
06.2015 - 03.2021
Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
Served as principal stakeholder over the organization's complete operations.
Led screening, hiring and staff scheduling to maintain compliance with group goals.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Reconciled daily sales, returns, and financial reports in QuickBooks.
Optimized team hiring, training, and performance.
Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through product strategy development and organizational leadership.
Built and deployed operational procedures, training programs, and administrative systems to handle needs.
Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
Achievements
Cut production costs by 30 - 40% and an overall increase in profitability and customer satisfaction by 6%
Achieved a turnover of USD250,000 with year on year increment of 2 - 3% pretax revenues.
Pioneered the design of a work scheduling system across all departments that streamlined the value chain from start to finish; that improved production efficiency 3x
Personal Financial Consultant
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
08.2012 - 08.2014
Created debt management plans, spending plans and budgets to assist clients in meeting financial goals.
Advised clients on portfolio allocation and various investment types.
Generated financial analysis reports and financial management proposals using Microsoft excel and bank automation software.
Promoted the bank's investment and lending products and services by conducting educational seminars to clients and prospects in organized company presentations and real estate organizations.
Monitored clients' accounts to determine changes to improve performance or accommodate life changes.
Sold $150,000 in mutual fund investments, Kshs. 128M in unsecured personal loans, Kshs. 95M in mortgage lending and Kshs. 250M in bank deposits.
Customer Service & Business Develompent Executive
FAMILY BANK LIMITED
05.2009 - 09.2011
Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Business Administration - Finance
United States International University - Africa
Nairobi
08.2009
Skills
Sales Promotion
Analytics and Metrics
Business Leadership
Budgeting and Forecasting
Business Process Reengineering
Lean Manufacturing and Design
Workflow Planning
Cost Containment
Performance Improvement
Managing Revenue Projections
Networking Events
Stakeholder Relations
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional
Google Project Management Professional Certificate
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
Wheatney Bakers Limited
06.2015 - 03.2021
Personal Financial Consultant
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
08.2012 - 08.2014
Customer Service & Business Develompent Executive
FAMILY BANK LIMITED
05.2009 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - International Business Administration - Finance
United States International University - Africa
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