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Charles Mueke

Nairobi

Summary

  • 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
Charles Mueke