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GRACE WANGARI

GRACE WANGARI

ICT Officer
Nairobi,Kenya

Summary

Highly seasoned and conscientious professional with over 3 years multifaceted experience in corporate world and delivering solutions in alignment with business needs. Consistent history of improving efficiency and facilitating growth by delivering innovative solutions to meet changing business needs. Recognized for quality analysis with solid insight into generating new product ideas and process definition. Sales marketer with experience on all marketing platforms thus executing product awareness leading to development of success stories. Ability to evaluate material and product quality and coming up with realistic solutions for improving products with minimal cost. Creative trouble shooter with advanced problem solving skills considering time, efficiency, and functionality in the delivery of change.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Sales Executive

Arclivin Properties Group
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2022 - Current
  • Presented products to clients using dynamic presentations and practical use-case scenarios.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Utilized internal lead referral tools to solicit new business opportunities and contacts.
  • Managed entire sales cycle across customer accounts, proposing and closing sales to achieve total revenue growth, profit and customer satisfaction plans.
  • Held meetings with director to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
  • Maintained detailed records of sales progress, inventories and marketing success to better align goals with company priorities.

Achieved;

  • Increase in number of sales by 15%
  • Managed over 100 customers
  • Managed over 50 customer calls per day

Assistant Project Manager

Intsoft (K) LTD
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2020 - 11.2021
  • Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Reported on status for each project to appropriate stakeholders.
  • Documented project progress to fulfill project requirements and establish traceability.
  • Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.

Achievements:

  • Organized several occasions to facilitate communication with customers directly to gather prudent data.
  • Designed and implemented communication strategy placing organization as impactful and best ICT organization in region.
  • Delivered 50% jump in customer satisfaction and significant improvement in service efficiency.
  • Improved customer relations which lowered customer complaints by 30% that led to repeat business.

Customer Support Specialist

Intsoft (K) LTD
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2019 - 11.2021
  • Maintained and managed customer files and databases.
  • Evaluated customer issues and caller trends to determine areas in need of improvement and implement proactive corrections.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
  • Collected and analyzed customer information to prepare product or service reports.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions.

Achievements:

  • Managed at least 10 calls per day
  • Enhanced customer relation with organization

Assistant IT Manager

Dolphins Real Estates Limited
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
  • Analyzed network security and current infrastructure to assess areas in need of improvement and develop solutions.
  • Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies.
  • Played key role in on-going network design, reevaluation and optimization to keep pace with company growth.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.

Achievements:

  • Provided stable network 99% of time.
  • Trained over 10 colleagues

Intern

Intsoft (K) LTD
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2016 - 09.2016
  • Answered and transferred incoming telephone calls, taking messages for various staff members.
  • Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
  • Sorted, organized and maintained files.
  • Assisted with projects by applying strong analytical skills and studies.
  • Developed social media content for Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
  • Collaborated with team to optimize workflow and achieve objectives.
  • Researched and reviewed information in support of daily objectives.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.

Achievements:

  • Managed over 10 calls per day

Education

Certificate - Data Analysis

DataCamp
Online
08.2022 - Current

Certificate - Data Science Module 1

WorldQuant University
Online
12.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Meru University of Science And Technology
Meru, Kenya
03.2019 - 03.2019

Skills

    Database Management

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Accomplishments

    As an assistant project manager and customer support engineer iI;

     Organized several occasions to facilitate communication with customers directly to gather prudent data.

     Designed and implemented communication strategy that placed the organization as an impactful and best ICT organization in the region.

     Delivered a 50% jump in customer satisfaction and significant improvement in service efficiency.

     Improved customer relations which lowered customer complaints by 30% that led to repeat business.

Timeline

Certificate - Data Analysis

DataCamp
08.2022 - Current

Sales Executive

Arclivin Properties Group
01.2022 - Current

Assistant Project Manager

Intsoft (K) LTD
06.2020 - 11.2021

Certificate - Data Science Module 1

WorldQuant University
12.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Meru University of Science And Technology
03.2019 - 03.2019

Customer Support Specialist

Intsoft (K) LTD
01.2019 - 11.2021

Assistant IT Manager

Dolphins Real Estates Limited
09.2018 - 12.2018

Intern

Intsoft (K) LTD
04.2016 - 09.2016
GRACE WANGARIICT Officer