Desmond Akelo Omiti
Kisumu,Kenya
Summary
To get into a position that will allow for my personal and professional growth in the field of sales and marketing, environment, and sustainable development. While enhancing a culture of excellence, giving all I can in all that I get involved in, while learning and being responsible and accountable.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Executive
Airtel Network Kenya
Nairobi , Kenya
01.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Managed sales presentations to effectively showcase Airtel's products and services.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to align promotional campaigns with sales strategies.
Trade Development Representative
Telkom Kenya Ltd
Kisumu, Kenya
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Managing the Direct Sales within assigned Territory's to ensure distribution of airtime.
- Provide daily, weekly and monthly reports on assigned territories.
- Recruitment of Telkom SSO, ASO, Merchant and T-Kash Agents, site management and Agent float management.
- Visitation of T-kash and SSO Agent and training them on the commission profit.
- Availing visibility to outlets through branding and ABS placement.
Administration Manager
Makya General Suppliers LTD (Telkom Kenya)
Siaya, Kenya
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Manage the day-to-day planning, the agency administration team and ensure the team adheres to the work schedule and achieves the required daily SLA targets and quality standards.
- Develop and maintain a database for Agents and Partners created on the mobile money system or other data repository, as required.
- Commission calculations for the entire distribution, revenue share, airtime re-imbursement commission (check accruals for all commission structures), drafted for approval for payment.
Naturalists
Mount Kenya National Park and Reserve (The Serena Mountain Lodge)
Mount Kenya, Kenya
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Assist with preparation of all educational and training workshops and evaluation strategies.
- Interacting with park and lodge visitors to provide information and answers.
- Create exhibits, displays or other materials that provide information about park and Lodge.
- Local and international tourist handling.
- Give presentations or lead other educational activities.
- Provide directions, hand out maps and warn visitors of any potential hazards.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Assistant Research Officer
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary.
- Provide ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researcher and/or supervisor.
- As appropriate to the specified position, code and verify data in accordance with specified research protocol and coding procedures and enter data into a computer database and/or spreadsheet application for subsequent Analysis.
- Develop or assist in the development of interview schedules; contact potential subjects to introduce and explain study objectives and protocol and to arrange interviews, either in person or by telephone.
- Identify and compile lists of potential research subjects in accordance with study objectives and parameters, as appropriate to the individual position.
- Conduct and record face-to-face and/or telephone interviews with subjects, in accordance with predetermined interview protocol, data collection procedures and documentation standards.
Assistant Research Officer (Sugar Research Institute)
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, (KALRO)
Kisumu, Kenya
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Overall Monitoring and evaluation of all the Research activities.
- Compile data for progress reports quarterly, semi-annually and annually.
- Travel to field sites to collect and record data and/or samples as appropriate to the specific objectives of the study.
- Guide Program Officers on implementation of activities in the annual work plan as stipulated in the strategic plan and as per donor requirements.
- Prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.
- Set up, calibrate and maintain laboratory and/or field research equipment, as specified by the requirements of the study.
Data Clerk and Billing Officer
Kisumu Water & Sewerage Company Ltd. (Sondu Project)
Kisumu, Kenya
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Supervised and managed all billing processes.
- Entered customer and account data by inputting alphabetic and numeric information on keyboard or optical scanner according to screen format.
- Detected errors in billing processes and made appropriate corrections.
- Supported other departments and personnel in the billing process.
- Maintained registration, batching and coding for billing.
- Assisted and supported audit teams in verifying bills and billing data.
- Implemented quality billing practices and procedures.
Supervisor (GPS/Mapping/Data Checking)
IPSOS Limited
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Planned the daily work schedule and divided the work among the interviewers.
- In charge of the overall monitoring and evaluation of all the interviewer activities.
- Provided guidance for interviewers on achieving common goals and meeting required targets.
- Prepared organization's quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports.
- Verified and analyzed the collected data.
- Conducted a mapping of the 47 counties in Kenya using software and applications on android phones (Google Maps, Grass GIS, ILWIS, Map window GIS).
- Verified interviewers GPS (Global Position System) coordinates of every interview taken.
Education
Certificate of Environmental Impact Assessment/Environmental Audit -
University of Eldoret
Eldoret, KenyaCertificate of Proficiency - Computer Application
African Institute of Research and Development Studies
Kisumu, KenyaBachelor of Science - Wildlife Management
Moi University
Eldoret, KenyaDiploma - Wildlife Management
Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute (KWSTI)
Naivasha, KenyaKCSE -
Sawagongo High School
Siaya, KenyaSkills
- Computer literate
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Driving (class BCE)
- Critical thinking
- Retaile engagement
- Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards
- Planning
- Sales
Awards And Prizes
- 2012, Member of Wildlife Students Association of Moi university, KENYA
- 2011, Member of Tourism Association of Moi university, KENYA
Summary Of Skills And Competences
- Computer literate - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Bilingual (Fluent in English and Swahili).
- Driving (class BCE).
- Critical thinking.
- Airtime Retail and Wholesale.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.
- Planning, Sales, Marketing and scheduling.
- Interviewing and data Collection.
References
- Mr. Byron Alaka Odhiambo, Area Sales Manager, Telkom Kenya Ltd, P.O Box 1800-4010, Kisumu County, +254 772 929 243, +254 729 170 140, boalaka@telkom.co.ke
- Mr. Amos Odoyo, Lodge Manager, The Serena Mountain Lodge, P.O Box 123 Kiganjo, Nyeri County, +254 733 203 078, +254 734 699 867, +254 714 799 948, Aodoyo@serena.co.ke
- Miss. Yubo Yasmin Kifile, Environmental Officer, P.O Box 67839 - 00100, Nairobi, Nairobi County, +254 726 338 439, +254 787 134 545, yuboyasmin@yahoo.com
- Mr. Brian Machoka Mogeni, Supply Management Officer, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), P.O. Box 44 - 40100, Kisumu, Kisumu County, +254 725 311 330, machokab@gmail.com
Professional Development
- 2019, Human Dimensions of Fish and Wildlife Management and Conservation, Serena Hotels, Kenya
- 2019, Pathways Kenya Training Program, Colorado State University
- 2018, Conservation for Development Professionals, Serena Hotels, Kenya
- 2018, Introduction to Conservation, Leadership, Management and Facilitation, Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation (George Mason University), Serena Hotels, Kenya
Personal Information
Networking and client relationship building, market research, reading sales and leadership books, traveling for market exposure, and team sports.
Timeline
Sales Executive
Airtel Network Kenya
01.2024 - Current
Trade Development Representative
Telkom Kenya Ltd
08.2020 - 12.2023
Administration Manager
Makya General Suppliers LTD (Telkom Kenya)
04.2019 - 04.2020
Naturalists
Mount Kenya National Park and Reserve (The Serena Mountain Lodge)
10.2018 - 02.2019
Assistant Research Officer
National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
08.2017 - 09.2018
Assistant Research Officer (Sugar Research Institute)
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, (KALRO)
01.2017 - 08.2017
Data Clerk and Billing Officer
Kisumu Water & Sewerage Company Ltd. (Sondu Project)
06.2015 - 01.2017
Supervisor (GPS/Mapping/Data Checking)
IPSOS Limited
01.2013 - 04.2015
Certificate of Environmental Impact Assessment/Environmental Audit -
University of Eldoret
Certificate of Proficiency - Computer Application
African Institute of Research and Development Studies
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Management
Moi University
Diploma - Wildlife Management
Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute (KWSTI)
KCSE -
Sawagongo High School
Languages
English
Advanced
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