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Lavender Ooro

Homa Bay,

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at We!hub Victoria Limited, excelling in optimizing operations and spearheading sustainable initiatives. Skilled environmental impact assesment, training and coaching, with a knack for enhancing customer relations. Achieved significant cost savings through process improvements and fostered cross-functional collaboration to boost sales efficiency.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Circular Economy Lead

We!hub Victoria Limited
10.2024 - Current
  • Development, implementation and review of the company environmental policies
  • Oversee the company's green projects (like renewable energy projects, electric mobility, Solar irrigation, e-waste management) Environmental impact assessments, Audits, NEMA licensing as well as OSH audits.
  • Development of environmental training manuals, oversee staff training on environmental management, green projects and training of stakeholders especially the surrounding community, community groups and other stakeholders and training of staff
  • Managed the development and implementation of other standard work documents, ensuring consistency in operations while maximizing efficiency.
  • Electronic waste project business modeling and reviews in collaborations with M&E team
  • Implemented standardized work procedures, ensuring consistency in operations while maximizing efficiency.
  • Ensuring smooth processes of the company health and safety committee as the secretary.

Electronic Waste Coordinator

We!hub Victoria Limited
11.2020 - 10.2024
  • Analyzed existing processes to identify opportunities for optimization, recommending changes that led to significant cost savings and improved performance.
  • Trained staff on Lean methodologies, empowering employees to identify and address inefficiencies proactively.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Prepare job profiles and participate in recruitment of qualified staff
  • Coordinated Community sensitization and incentivization to return e-waste
  • Preparation of the project budget forecast and project work plans.
  • Mapping and involvement of project relevant stakeholders
  • Hold and participate in the project meetings
  • Participation in awarding tenders and Preparation of service contracts as well as participation in tender applications
  • Participation in employment of research assistants conducting the project researches and baseline surveys incase of new projects

Lead Sales Representative

We!hub Victoria Limited
06.2020 - 11.2020
  • Marketing of the company solar products and services like solar irrigations
  • Continuously refined personal sales approach based on feedback from clients and colleagues, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Established strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased repeat business and referrals.
  • Assisted in training initiatives for new hires as well as ongoing professional development programs tailored specifically towards enhancing expertise within the field.
  • Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration between sales teams to coordinate efforts during large-scale projects.
  • Coordinating team members to keep work flow on truck
  • Ensured efficient running of the hub.
  • Charging and discharging of solar lanterns and othe fishing equipment

Sales Representative

Bata Shop
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
  • Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.
  • Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
  • Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.

Office Assistant

Apete Civil Construction Limited
04.2018 - 11.2018
  • Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
  • Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.

Trainee

Lake Basin Development Authority
05.2017 - 10.2017
  • Pond maintenance
  • Harvesting of fingerlings and fish, stocking and restocking of fingerlings.
  • Fingerlings and fish feeding
  • Agroforestry, potting, weeding, grafting, pruning ,budding and watering
  • Production of rice at Kibos rice meal Kisumu
  • Livestock management
  • General office management practices
  • Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
  • Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
  • Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
  • Supported departmental tasks to increase understanding of industry processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Management

Egerton University
Nakuru-Njoro
12-2017

No Degree - Certificate in Computer Applications

Intracomnet (partels) Training Center Kisumu
Kisumu
03-2013

High School Diploma -

St. Teresa's Girls Secondary School
Kisumu
11-2012

Skills

  • Environmental impact assessment and sustainability
  • Research
  • Training and coaching
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Sales presentations
  • Customer relations
  • Effective communication
  • Team player
  • Ms office suite

Languages

English
Professional Working
Kiswahili
Professional Working
Dholuo
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Circular Economy Lead

We!hub Victoria Limited
10.2024 - Current

Electronic Waste Coordinator

We!hub Victoria Limited
11.2020 - 10.2024

Lead Sales Representative

We!hub Victoria Limited
06.2020 - 11.2020

Sales Representative

Bata Shop
02.2019 - 03.2020

Office Assistant

Apete Civil Construction Limited
04.2018 - 11.2018

Trainee

Lake Basin Development Authority
05.2017 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource Management

Egerton University

No Degree - Certificate in Computer Applications

Intracomnet (partels) Training Center Kisumu

High School Diploma -

St. Teresa's Girls Secondary School
Lavender Ooro