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Joe Savalla
Entrepreneur
Nairobi,30
Summary
Seasoned Entrepreneur with a solid background in business management, operational planning and revenue generation. Hardworking, dedicated and resourceful leader. Ready to leverage experience and drive to pursue new professional challenges.
Results-driven with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Big Little Spaces
Nairobi, Nairobi
03.2022 - Current
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Maintained clear communication with precise technical writing to document and inform critical processes.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Entrepreneurship Intern
Africa for SDGs
Nairobi, Nairobi
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Determined areas in need of improvement and devised targeted corrective actions for each concern to maintain optimal business operations.
- Sourced initial funding to get business up and running while planning initial structure and making strategic first hires.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Set company culture, facilitated communication and built cohesion between team members.
- Mapped income generating strategies to grow revenue.
- Utilized exemplary negotiation skills to obtain manufacturing service agreements and assure quality standards.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Voluntary Worker
Kenyatta National Hospital
Nairobi, Nairobi
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Greeted visitors, answered questions and assisted with individual needs or requests.
- Answered phone to filter calls, assist and redirect appropriate personnel.
- Helped with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries.
- Managed calendar, set appointments and prioritized urgent needs.
- Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment.
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
Strathmore University
Nairobi 06.2017 - 09.2021
Master of Arts - Project Planning And Management
Catholic University of East Africa
Nairobi 09.2021 - Current
No Degree - ACCA
Strathmore University
Nairobi 06.2020 - Current
Skills
Business planning
Team Bonding
Sales and marketing
Creative merchandising
Business administration
Strategic planning
Business Development
Certification
Partly Qualified ACCA
Interests
Gaming
Travelling
Timeline
Project Manager
Big Little Spaces
03.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Project Planning And Management
Catholic University of East Africa
09.2021 - Current
No Degree - ACCA
Strathmore University
06.2020 - Current
Entrepreneurship Intern
Africa for SDGs
01.2020 - 03.2020
Voluntary Worker
Kenyatta National Hospital
01.2019 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
Strathmore University
06.2017 - 09.2021