Accomplished Development Manager with innovative leadership style and expertise in brand positioning strategies. Outstanding sales and marketing talents to manage product-related budgets. Great influencing and successful team builder with exceptional communication abilities. Innovative program management. Accomplished in exceeding targets with results-driven approach.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Professional Development Manager
Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers
Kampala
07.2021 - Current
Designed and supervised the Graduate Training Programme (GTP) that targets unemployed graduate Engineers, Technicians and Technologists from universities and other tertiary institutions to equip them with employable skills to improve the quality of works/services under the Technical Assistance from the European Union Delegation (EUD) as part of a broader effort to support the local construction industry in Uganda.
Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities and enhance program success.
Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for Graduate Engineers, Technicians and Technologists.
Business Development Manager
GASCO United Ltd
Kampala
01.2016 - 06.2021
Conducted stock reconciliation, forecast and coordination, blending plant liaison and coordination, stock management, lubrication service management and Health, Safety, Social and Environment (HSSE).
Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries.
Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
Worked with existing customers to increase purchases of products and services.
Assistant Equipment Specialist & Logistics Support
IMC Worldwide Ltd – CROSSROADS Programme Uganda funded by DFID
Kampala
08.2012 - 12.2015
CROSSROADS programme (Creating Opportunities for Sustainable Spending on Roads).
Set up, coordinated and managed the mechanics and plant operator training center.
Introduced the Equipment Management Systems and more commercial practices to plant and vehicle fleet management in Uganda National Roads Authority.
Recruited, trained plant operator assessors, developed and carried out quality assurance of plant operator vocational qualification standards in liaison the Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT).
Drew the equipment leasing guidelines, approving of leases and guarantees under the CrossRoads Guarantee Fund (CGF) and a member of the CGF committee.
Built the capacity of UNRA to run simulator and real plant operator training after CrossRoads programme by training and assessing trainers.
Carried out Monitoring & Evaluation of the already trained plant operators in the field.
Supervised the consultant (PwC) who prepared the Contractor Registration and Classification System (CRCS).
Identified a host for the Construction Guarantee Fund after CrossRoads Programme.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Provided logistical support and guidance to the CrossRoads Project Completion Review team.
Organized daily transport, conducted literature review on transport across Uganda focusing on Low carbon transport.
Prepared stakeholders for interview meetings from relevant agencies, donor partners, ministries and private sector and identified their activities in the low carbon transport space.
Conducted High Volume Transport (HVT) Low Carbon scoping study workshop, prepared a briefing report of findings and a final report.
Team Leader – Strategic Business & Logistics
KL General Enterprises Ltd
Kampala
03.2010 - 07.2012
Supervised the technical field team, drew and successfully conducted technical product service trainings for clients’ mechanics and machine operators.
Penetrated into new markets for heavy machinery spare parts and lubrication services within the great lakes region.
Successfully carried out periodic M&E for customers’ mechanics and machine operators.
Evaluated field team performance and drew the market share development plans.
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Strategic Business Unit Manager-Lubrication
MOGAS Uganda Ltd
Kampala
01.2008 - 02.2010
Set up and conducted successful lubricant service training for customers’ mechanics and machine operators.
Setup and supervised all customer promotional activities, coordinated all lubricants technical service surveys.
Drew and supervised the lubricants supply and importation plans.
Drew all lubrication sales and market share development plans.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Specialties Sales Engineer
MOGAS Uganda Ltd
Kampala
09.2005 - 12.2007
Provided lubrication services to customers within the industrial and transport sectors in Uganda.
Worked with their drivers, mechanics and machine operators to maintain their fleet.
Developed and grew company lubrication business.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Education
MBA - Business Management
Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
Kampala, Uganda
04.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda
09.2001 - 09.2005
Skills
Strategic leadership, Training Solutions Development, Sales & Marketing
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Timeline
Professional Development Manager
Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers
07.2021 - Current
MBA - Business Management
Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
04.2020 - Current
Business Development Manager
GASCO United Ltd
01.2016 - 06.2021
Assistant Equipment Specialist & Logistics Support
IMC Worldwide Ltd – CROSSROADS Programme Uganda funded by DFID
08.2012 - 12.2015
Team Leader – Strategic Business & Logistics
KL General Enterprises Ltd
03.2010 - 07.2012
Strategic Business Unit Manager-Lubrication
MOGAS Uganda Ltd
01.2008 - 02.2010
Specialties Sales Engineer
MOGAS Uganda Ltd
09.2005 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Makerere University
09.2001 - 09.2005
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