Ebony Kadii Masha
Business Development Officer
Summary
Enterprise development professional with deep understanding of business growth strategies and implementation. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and consistent delivery of impactful results. Recognized for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments, utilizing skills in strategic planning and stakeholder management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Enterprise Development Officer
Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA)
07.2022 - Current
- Entrepreneurial engagement in Kilifi County to promote market linkages, sound business practices and provision of decent working conditions for entrepreneurs through Constituency Industrial Development Centres (CIDCs).
- Carrying out research on socio-economic dynamics in Kilifi County and advising on initiatives that will benefit the small and medium enterprise (SME) Sector.
- Conducting field exercises to assess entrepreneur needs which inform preparation of capacity building programmes and value addition workshops in Kilifi County.
- Monitoring and evaluation of development programmes such as the Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project (KYEOP), a project funded by the World Bank.
- Registration of entrepreneurs and associations to maintain a SME database for the purposes of data collection and analysis to aid in research and development of innovative, progressive capacity building programmes for marginalized groups in Kilifi County.
- Preparation of progress reports on development projects that are funded by the Kenyan government or non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Enterprise Development Assistant
Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA)
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Client engagement at the Mombasa Biashara Centre on matters relating to trade, marketing, innovation and value addition.
- Registration of micro and small enterprises to maintain a database for purposes of promotion and formalization of the SME sector.
- Implementation of the Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project (KYEOP) in Mombasa County.
Customer Service Representative
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB Bank)
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Account opening for individuals, businesses and registered groups and initiation of mobile and internet banking.
- Registration of the elderly, orphans and persons living with disability (PWDs) for the Inua Jamii programme to facilitate Social Security payments.
Education
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Section 1,2,3 and 4 Complete
Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examination Board (KASNEB)
01.2015 - 1 2020
Bachelor of Economics and Statistics - Second Class Honours
University of Nairobi, School of Economics, Main Campus
01.2014 - 12 2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Grade: A
Precious Blood Secondary School, Riruta
01.2009 - 1 2012
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - Grade: 424/500 Marks
01.2001 - 1 2008
Skills
Strong relationship-building abilities
effective data-driven decision making skills
analytical problem-solving skills
strong organizational abilities
time management skills
strong understanding of software tools
Proficient in Microsoft Word
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint
Experienced in corporate communications
Budgeting expertise
Strategic thinking
Database management proficiency
Certification
Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK), Associate Member
Trainings And Workshops Attended
- Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop on the International Labour Organization (ILO) approved SIYB (Start and Improve your Business) Programme., 06/01/21
- Sustainable Blue Economy Conference on how to leverage on opportunities in the Blue Economy to build prosperity in developing nations., 11/01/18
Timeline
Enterprise Development Officer
Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA)
07.2022 - Current
Enterprise Development Assistant
Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA)
01.2020 - 07.2022
Customer Service Representative
Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB Bank)
06.2019 - 09.2019
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Section 1,2,3 and 4 Complete
Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examination Board (KASNEB)
01.2015 - 1 2020
Bachelor of Economics and Statistics - Second Class Honours
University of Nairobi, School of Economics, Main Campus
01.2014 - 12 2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Grade: A
Precious Blood Secondary School, Riruta
01.2009 - 1 2012
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - Grade: 424/500 Marks
01.2001 - 1 2008