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Work History
Education
Skills
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References
Hobbies and Interests
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Dhruvi Manojkumar Kawa

Dhruvi Manojkumar Kawa

Summary

Strategic Business Advisor with 10 years of experience in researching and assessing business performance and developing solutions for optimization. Well-versed in identifying and deconstructing business strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Superior performance in financial analysis and evaluation of industry trends and competitor strategy. Guide business owners in understanding and responding to specific problems and opportunities and developing strategic plans to meet business objectives and drive growth. Knowledgeable financial professional experienced in assessing credit viability for retail, SME/MSME as well as corporate borrowers. Good organizational and critical thinking skills. Offering 5 years of related experience. Hardworking Credit Officer well-versed in reviewing financial documents, preparing loan packages and making recommendations based on risk values. Detail-oriented and thorough with excellent judgment and good verbal and written communication strengths.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Officer 1 (Advances)

Bank of Baroda (Kenya) Ltd
12.2024 - Current

Sarit Centre Branch - Nairobi

  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
  • Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
  • Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
  • Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
  • Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient problem-solving processes.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency.
  • Ensured compliance with national and local laws through regular policy reviews and updates.
  • Improved team morale and performance with consistent feedback and recognition of achievements.
  • Streamlined report writing processes, allowing for quicker turnover and more accurate record-keeping.
  • Implemented feedback system from community, using insights to guide policing strategies and improve public relations.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.

Credit Officer (Assistant)

Bank Of Baroda Kenya Ltd
09.2024 - Current

Sarit Centre Branch - Nairobi

  • Optimized lending practices by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and regulatory requirements.
  • Reduced past due balances and bad debt by coordinating collection efforts with customer service, sales and billing departments.
  • Investigated and evaluated customers for creditworthiness and potential risk factors.

Credit Officer in Charge

Bank of Baroda Kenya Ltd
10.2021 - 08.2024

Muthithi Road Branch - Nairobi

  • Investigated and evaluated customers for creditworthiness and potential risk factors.
  • Attended ongoing professional training to facilitate accurate and productive credit management.
  • Optimized lending practices by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and regulatory requirements.
  • Reduced past due balances and bad debt by coordinating collection efforts with customer service, sales and billing departments.

Retail Credit Officer

Bank of Baroda Kenya Ltd
06.2020 - 09.2021

Nairobi Main Branch - Nairobi

  • Maintained open communication channels with customers experiencing financial difficulties, helping them devise repayment plans suited to their individual situations.
  • Evaluated market trends and competitor offerings to maintain a competitive edge in retail credit services offered by the organization.
  • Obtained and reviewed credit reports, credit references, credit insurance and financial statements to establish credit limits for new accounts.

Customer Service Officer, Operations Department

Bank of Baroda Kenya Ltd
02.2019 - 05.2020

Nairobi Main Branch - Nairobi

  • Supported business development efforts by providing excellent service to existing customers while actively seeking out new opportunities for growth expansion.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, maintaining open communication channels and promptly addressing concerns.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries and resolving issues in a timely manner.

Customer Service Executive

Bank of Baroda (Kenya) Limited
01.2016 - 12.2018

Digo Road Branch - Kizingo, Mombasa

Have remained the face of the bank for the first year and did all the account opening, modification and updating processes for all clients, KYC updates and reporting, maintaining security instruments custody, SMS alerts and mobile banking registrations, meeting overall annual targets for new accounts brought to the branch and bank at large

Customer Service Executive

Guardian Bank Limited
11.2014 - 01.2016
  • Assisted customers in opening new accounts, ensuring thorough understanding of available products and services.
  • Resolved complex customer issues promptly, escalating matters when necessary to ensure timely resolutions and maintain client satisfaction.
  • Streamlined branch operations by collaborating with team members to optimize efficiency and improve workflow processes.

Education

Masters in Business Administration (MBA) - Strategic Management & International Business

University of Nairobi
Mombasa
10.2024

Bachelor of Commerce (B.com) - Operations Management

University of Nairobi
Mombasa
12.2016

K.C.S.E -

Aga Khan High School
Mombasa
01.2012

K.C.P.E -

Aga Khan Primary School
Mombasa
01.2008

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Credit validations and analysis
  • Documentation Review and Management
  • Financial statement review
  • Collateral risk
  • Creditworthiness Determination
  • Compliance assessments
  • Risk Assessment
  • Quality controls
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Decision-making
  • Time management
  • Excellent communication
  • Analytical thinking
  • Relationship building
  • Process improvement
  • Portfolio Management
  • Compliance reviews
  • Strategic planning
  • Innovation and creativity

Accomplishments

  • Several work achievements throughout my tenure in banking industry
  • Performed at the National Level - Kenya Music Festival 2009, Contemporary dance
  • Participated in the Annual Oratory Competition by the Rotary Club of Bahari Mombasa - 2009 & 2010
  • Vice-Chairlady of the Interact Club of Mombasa, Aga Khan High School - 2010
  • National Science Congress - 2010; qualified till Provincials
  • Junior Achievement Company Program - 2011/2012
  • Awarded exemplary service certificates by the school
  • Served as a school prefect from Form 2 onwards

Languages

English
Kiswahili
Gujarati
Hindi

References

Mr. Winston Sore, Head of Internal Audit – Bank of Baroda (Kenya) Ltd, sore.winston@gmail.com, +25720405103

Ms. Betty Muthoni, Credit Head at Bank of Baroda (Kenya) Ltd, Kizingo, Mombasa, betty.wangui.bw@gmail.com, +254721624671


Hobbies and Interests

  • Art & Craft
  • Decoration/creativity
  • Travelling & Exploring
  • Singing & Dancing
  • Animal lover



Personal Information

  • Age: 30
  • Date of Birth: 06/24/94
  • Nationality: Kenyan
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Religion: Hindu

Additional Information

Best Branch of the year 2014/2015 - Guardian Bank - Nyali Branch (Key team player)

Conducted a total KYC data clean up independently and ensured compliance before deadline at Bank of Baroda - Digo Road branch

Handled customer care during the 2017-2018 Amnesty period for Bank of Baroda - Digo Road branch independently with mass account opening and funds transfer

Promoted and transferred to a new branch in Nairobi: Bank of Baroda- Nairobi Main Office where i took charge as Head of Customer Service after which i moved to Credit department and took charge of all Retail Loans for the branch.

Promoted and transferred to Bank of Baroda- Muthithi Road Branch as Head of Credit for the new branch and took charge independently for 2 years and the branch Advances portfolio hit 1.00Bn within the period.

Promoted and transferred to one of the largest branch in terms of business and took charge of Retail Loans independently with focus on business with compliance.



Timeline

Officer 1 (Advances)

Bank of Baroda (Kenya) Ltd
12.2024 - Current

Credit Officer (Assistant)

Bank Of Baroda Kenya Ltd
09.2024 - Current

Credit Officer in Charge

Bank of Baroda Kenya Ltd
10.2021 - 08.2024

Retail Credit Officer

Bank of Baroda Kenya Ltd
06.2020 - 09.2021

Customer Service Officer, Operations Department

Bank of Baroda Kenya Ltd
02.2019 - 05.2020

Customer Service Executive

Bank of Baroda (Kenya) Limited
01.2016 - 12.2018

Customer Service Executive

Guardian Bank Limited
11.2014 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Commerce (B.com) - Operations Management

University of Nairobi

K.C.S.E -

Aga Khan High School

K.C.P.E -

Aga Khan Primary School

Masters in Business Administration (MBA) - Strategic Management & International Business

University of Nairobi
Dhruvi Manojkumar Kawa