Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
HOBBIES: GOLF
Accomplishments
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CHRISTINE RIAROH

KISUMU

Summary

Started many small startups in the publishing , hospitality , health industry and having an immense corporate knowledge and consumer trends in the energy sector. I'm experienced in leadership, result oriented, crisis management and new business development. I've spearheaded the growth of a startup to break-even in three years, while enhancing operational efficiency and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Excelled in marketing, securing key partnerships, and driving revenue growth through customer-centric strategies.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

BETTERSTREAM CARE
01.2021 - Current
  • After many years in Business I built this company from scratch. From formulating a business plan, Registration Process, Staffing and developing a Marketing Plan.
  • Oversaw executive team performance and company-wide objectives.
  • Built and nurtured a loyal customer base.
  • Forged key insurance partnerships to expand business opportunities.
  • Cultivated a powerful online presence to boost company recognition and customer interaction.
  • Successfully attained break-even status within three years.

Senior Marketing Officer

KPLC
07.2006 - 06.2021
  • Manage a cocktail of numerous employees in different careers and departments for completion of projects and schemes.
  • Increasing personal and individual electricity connectivity in Kenya by implementing KPLC connectivity procedures withing Western Kenya and beyond.

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  • Implementing various complex funded Group Schemes and Rural Electricity Connectivity projects of world bank, GOK and IMF projects in the country over the span of 16 years.
  • collaborate/network numerous in-house departments to achieve full connectivity and metering of clients in both individual and group schemes within the region and beyond.
  • Liaising with numerous Rural and Peri-Urban Groups of Kenyans in identifying electricity connectivity funding available, helping in applications for the funding of those projects and full follow-up to completion of projects.
  • Liaising with local leaders MP,s Governors, Min of Energy officials in funding and implementations of Electricity Projects.
  • Handling Walk-in clients and complaint resolution. I would handle up to 50 clients on a day to day basis in the office.

Education

BBA - Marketing

ST PAUL UNIVERSITY
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya

MBA - PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

NAIROBI UNIVERISITY
NAIROBI

Skills

  • Crisis management
  • Analytical and critical thinker
  • New business development
  • Operational efficiency
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Customer focus
  • Revenue growth
  • Cross-functional collaboration

HOBBIES: GOLF

I'm a good golfer. Golf is a game of strategy, wit, math and emotions. I have won many tournaments and the most notable game was winning KCB East African Tour.

Accomplishments

  • Member: Women on Boards Network
  • Board member Koru TVET College
  • Gazetted Board Member of NGAAF (National Government Affirmative Action Fund)



Timeline

CEO

BETTERSTREAM CARE
01.2021 - Current

Senior Marketing Officer

KPLC
07.2006 - 06.2021

BBA - Marketing

ST PAUL UNIVERSITY

MBA - PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

NAIROBI UNIVERISITY
CHRISTINE RIAROH