Writing scripts and playing the harmonica
Isaac Kahiri
Business Development Specialist
Nairobi,Nairobi
Summary
Enthusiastic Business Development Specialist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of growth and building strong foundations and training in sales and marketing. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in business development.
Overview
3
3
Languages
7
7
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Voice Over Artist
Skyeng
Moscow, Moscow
09.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Provided appropriate learning materials for students.
- Taught students remotely via pre-recorded and live video sessions.
- Responded to after hours email and telephone requests to provide students assistance with specific questions.
Beekeeping Farmer
Zanys Organic
Nairobi, Nairobi
01.2020 - Current
- Preserved general hive health by inspecting for mites and providing ample food for bees.
- Monitored health of queen bees to verify healthy egg production.
- Used smoke pot to force bees into hive to inspect hive and retrieve honey.
- Collected, prepared and labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture and microscopic examination.
- Handled day-to-day running of my 5 acre farm, ensuring high levels of productivity and progression.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
Author
Independent Contractor
Nairobi, Nairobi
08.2017 - Current
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Wrote 100,000-word assignments according to instructions.
- Evaluated project requirements and content standards for each project in order to produce copy in line with creative structure.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Prepared works in appropriate format for publication and sent to publishers.
- Conferred with clients, editors or producers to discuss changes and revisions to written material.
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Self-published my own story, Duka, about mental illness in the now, and the beyond.
SME Business Development Associate
FUZU LTD
Nairobi, Nairobi
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Drove business success by maintaining and applying current knowledge of sales, promotions and policies regarding payments, exchanges and security practices.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Supported day-to-day account management for company clients.
- Strengthened relationships with current accounts through consistent and frequent communication.
- Worked collaboratively with sales team to identify and target market opportunities.
Sales Account Manager
Starkleen Industries
Nairobi, Nairobi
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Directed work of efficient administrative team maintaining accurate sales, inventory and order documentation.
- Oversaw sales forecasting, goal setting and performance reporting for all accounts.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by answering pricing, availability, use and credit questions accurately.
- Handled over 100 client companies and brought in 200 new accounts in 4 months.
- Created sales contacts with on- and off-premise accounts.
- Built client relationships by acting as liaison between customer service and sales teams.
- Organized joint sales calls with current customers and outside vendors.
- Created proposals for new and repeat customer business transactions.
- Finalized sales deals and contracts.
- Trained staff on how to close sales in the field.
- Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies.
Grade 4 Math and English Homeschooling Tutor
Independent Contractor
Kiambu, Nairobi
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environments.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Prepared students for English language standardized testing by providing strategies to overcome test anxiety and enhance academic capabilities.
- Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of child development principles and suggested alternative parenting methods to suit individual family needs.
- Educated clients on parents roles with focus on skill development and guiding children through nurturing parenting.
Small Business Enterprise Growth Volunteer
Balloon Ventures ICS
Kericho, Kericho
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Networked among local business and community organizations to develop leads and generate business.
- Increased brand awareness, website traffic and sales by implementing effective marketing campaigns and strategies.
- Compiled product, market and customer data to forecast accurate sales and profit projections.
- Consistently exceeded quotas through penetration of new accounts.
- Collaborated with account executives to penetrate new accounts, identify potential customers and coordinate product demonstrations.
- Pitched plans and investment strategies to potential partners to raise capital.
- Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral network to promote business development.
- Guided client teams by proactively mentoring and developing staff in intellectual and professional development.
Brand Ambassador
Safaricom, Game Changer Marketing
Nairobi, Nairobi
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Planned and organized sampling events by working hand-in-hand with retail store managers and leaders.
- Snapped professional quality photographs to use on social media channels for promotional campaigns.
- Organized and stocked merchandise to keep necessary levels for sales demand.
- Communicated product value, quality and style to educate and entice potential customers.
- Conducted survey of over 200 consumers per day and gathered data on purchasing habits for use in branding efforts.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Worked closely with all product development departments to create and maintain marketing materials for sales presentations and client meetings.
- Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
Education
Certificate in Mobile And Networking Security - Intercellular Communication
EMobilis Mobile Technology Training Institute
Westlands, Nairobi 03.2015 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications And Information Technology
Kenyatta University
Nairobi 09.2014 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Kenyatta University Digital School
Nairobi 09.2017 - Current
Cyber Security - Security Engineering
Cybrary
Virtual 01.2017 - 03.2017
Skills
Sales tools and techniques
Qualifying and prospecting leads
Quality lead generation
Research and reports generation
Inter-department collaboration
Personnel training and development
Security protocol understanding
Data security
One-on-one sessions
Intervention planning
Speech Writing
Visual design
Affiliations
Kenya Scriptwriters Guild
Interests
Timeline
SME Business Development Associate
FUZU LTD
02.2021 - 05.2021
Voice Over Artist
Skyeng
09.2020 - Current
Beekeeping Farmer
Zanys Organic
01.2020 - Current
Sales Account Manager
Starkleen Industries
04.2019 - 08.2019
Grade 4 Math and English Homeschooling Tutor
Independent Contractor
01.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Kenyatta University Digital School
09.2017 - Current
Author
Independent Contractor
08.2017 - Current
Small Business Enterprise Growth Volunteer
Balloon Ventures ICS
04.2017 - 08.2017
Cyber Security - Security Engineering
Cybrary
01.2017 - 03.2017
Brand Ambassador
Safaricom, Game Changer Marketing
04.2016 - 08.2016
Certificate in Mobile And Networking Security - Intercellular Communication
EMobilis Mobile Technology Training Institute
03.2015 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications And Information Technology
Kenyatta University
09.2014 - 07.2017