Self-motivated Operations Manager successful in collaborating with consultants, area leaders and employees to streamline and strengthen processes and control costs. Highly organized and detailed collaborator with solid record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding business targets. In-depth knowledge of operational and budget management techniques.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
KWFT
11.2009 - 12.2011
Operations - Customer service, back office, training and process engineering
Deputizing the Branch manager, charged with the responsibility of change management
Integration of processing as the organization was turning to be a bank
Risk and compliance enforcement
Was tasked to ensure the risk is minimized during the transition period
Overseeing the logistical mobilized groups get into the program and benefit from the group dynamics.
Director
KINGDOM FRANCHISE ENTERPRISE
MOMBASA, KENYA
05.2007 - 09.2009
Charged with full responsibility of Consultancy services Marketing and Management of its related franchise
Strategic positioning of company Service for maximization Mapping of the company’s operations process in relation to Risk Overall Relationship management of the enterprise
Implemented systems for tracking progress on key initiatives or projects.
Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
Monitored market conditions and competitor activities to inform business decisions.
Head Services Support
Stanbic Bank K Ltd
02.2001 - 05.2007
Operations & Risk Management Team leader-Service support and back office processing
Deputizing the Branch manager
Business Development and growth
Through process mapping, improvement and reengineering, and capacity management recommendations, we got the branch turn around with better audit results in comparison to the previous years
Successfully took charge of routine control issues with continuous corrective /improvement actions with a zero defect mark
Report scrutiny.
Senior Foreign trade officer
Stanbic Bank K Ltd
02.2001 - 05.2007
Team leader-Foreign trade department Saw foreign trade transactions processing mapped and improvement from the previous years
Team leader in charge of continuous Process mapping, definition and improvement Minimized customer turnaround time by 35% over the previous years through process mapping and utilization of automation of delivery channels.
Operations Officer
K-Rep Bank Limited
12.1999 - 01.2001
Stanbicprocesses Actively involved in the harmonizing the conventional banking and the Micro-Finance banking environment
System integration and assimilation Participated in analyzing and compiling the Bank Tariff based on bank products Was part of the Change committees responsible for recommendations and action plans during the transition period
Was Successfully in charge of overseeing the accuracy of cheque printing in line with MCIR KBA rules and requirements.
Assistant Manager
CitiBank Kenya
12.1993 - 09.1999
Retail consumer services Quality services and management team leader that oversaw successful implementation of Queue management systems Achieved local currency clearing centralization without interfering with customer satisfaction
Managed continuous improvement through gap analysis in all departments Was in charge of departmental internal audits Was team leader/liaison in charge of IT needs and liaison with IT HO team
Coordinated legal related matters through internal control Successfully handled Cash operations, MIS reports -Authorized Signatory Reduced cycle time for processing transactions by Managing process improvement by process mapping Oversaw the implementation of processes through defining them and training
Successfully managed funds transfer, clearing and trade finance departments Spearheaded the automation of manual processes that reduced reconciliation errors by 90% and increased efficiency
Reduced errors by through the implementation of self-checklists for individual s in the processing section
Ensured efficiency and uniformity in service deliver to customers by managing the centralization of products to the head office.
Risk and Finance Director
Alpha Hospitality and Management Consultant Ltd
01.2013
Operational risk, financial risk, general operational reengineering of process for effective performance
Budgeting and Market intelligence research
Charged with the responsibility of Enterprise Risk Management – Looking at the holistic functions of the organization fitting them into vision and mission
Present engagement – Consulting for Shaza Beach resort ensuring the hotel is ready to run with adequate strategic resources for competitive presence
Marketing & positioning strategy, Human resource strategic hiring and Training is the core function.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - ACCOUNING AND AUDITING
SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY
KHOLAPUR, INDIA
04-1990
Skills
Strong monetary reporting plus internal controls skills; creativity and innovation strong leadership abilities; take initiative; effective project management and coordination capabilities; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; proven training and capacity building capabilities; ability to analyze reports for effective decision making; a reputation for being well-organized, a team player within multi-cultural settings, someone who can perform multiple tasks and work well under pressure; strong analytical skills; ability to work at a fast pace, meet deadline commitments and effectively direct concurrent tasks