Leinad Mutheke
Nairobi
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Kenya Bureau of Standards
Nairobi, Kenya
11.2011 - Current
- Coordinating implementation of policies, strategies and procedures for Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) Programme for purposes of realizing international recognition and sustain leadership in Standardization Metrology Conformity Assessment (SMCA).
PVoC Manager
Kenya Bureau of Standards
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2019 - 01.2024
- Coordinating implementation of policies, strategies and procedures for Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) Programme for purposes of realizing international recognition and sustain leadership in Standardization Metrology Conformity Assessment (SMCA).
Principal Inspection Officer
Kenya Bureau of Standards
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Analyze the data of certifications from PVoC Partners to ensure conformity of the goods imported into Kenya.
Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) Program Officer
Kenya Bureau of Standards
Nairobi, Kenya
12.2013 - 07.2020
- Ensure implementation of the PVoC conformity assessment procedures and guidelines by the PVoC Partners.
Assistant Quality Assurance Officer
Kenya Bureau of Standards
Nairobi, Kenya
11.2011 - 11.2013
- Facilitating implementation of Kenya Standards and other approved specifications in the industry, in the textile field.
Head, Samples Control Department
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) & Allied Certification Corp. Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2010 - 10.2011
- Receiving of all samples brought to GMP Ltd Labs.
Quality Analyst
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) & Allied Certification Corp. Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Setting up a Textiles Testing Lab at GMP Ltd.
Education
Integrated Management Systems: ISO 22301:2019 & ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Internal Audit Course -
National Quality Institute (NQI)
02.2024
Trade Negotiation Skills Training for KENYA-USA STIP Negotiators -
World Bank and Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry
02.2024
Senior Management Course (SMC) -
Kenya School of Government
11.2023
Contract Management Training -
CapaBuil Ltd
10.2023
Integrated Management Systems Training (Covering ISO 22301 and ISO 27001) -
National Quality Institute (NQI)
10.2023
Training on Anti-Bribery Management System (ISO 37001) and related Legal Framework in Kenya -
Ethics And Anti-Corruption Commission
04.2023
Master of Science in Information Systems Management -
KCA University
01.2023
Import/Export Documentation & Inspection Processes in the U.S. Ports -
Cochran Fellowship Program
01.2023
Capacity Building & Training on Risk Management and HS Code Harmonization -
Germany Cooperation - GIZ, KENTRADE
10.2022
ISO 17020:2012 and ILAC-P15:05/2020 Implementation Course -
Kenya Accreditation Service
09.2022
ISO 19011:2018 Internal Audit Training -
Kenya Accreditation Service
09.2022
Seminar on Quality Safety and Supervision for Developing Countries -
Ministry of Commerce, People's Republic of China
07.2022
Training on Operationalization of Authorized Economic Operators -
Kenya Trade Network Agency, Kenya Revenue Authority
06.2022
Employee Mentorship and Coaching Training for Mentorship Champions -
Kenya Bureau of Standards
05.2022
Excel Data Analysis and Modelling -
DataClave Data Analytics & Consultancy
06.2021
ISO 30401:2018 Knowledge Management Systems Implementation -
Kenya Bureau of Standards
02.2020
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) -
Computer Learning Centre
07.2017
Effective Supervisory Skills -
WorldAhead Group Ltd
04.2017
ISO 9001:2015 Transition Course -
Kenya Bureau of Standards
10.2016
Advanced Financial Modelling using Microsoft Excel -
ExcelPro Consulting Ltd
04.2016
Six Sigma Yellow Belt -
SGS
06.2014
ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems Requirements training -
Kenya Bureau of Standards
09.2013
Internal Quality Auditing -
Kenya Bureau of Standards
06.2013
Introduction to ISO 17065 -
Standards and Market Access Programme, Kenya Bureau of Standards
05.2013
ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Systems Requirements training -
National Quality Institute (NQI), Kenya Bureau of Standards
04.2013
Investigations Course -
Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
08.2012
Training on Internal Quality Auditing on ISO/IEC 17025 -
GMP Services Ltd
03.2011
ISO/IEC 17025 Implementation, Method Validation and Documentation training -
Triple Q Quality Consultants Ltd
08.2010
Training on the Implementation of ISO/IEC 17020 -
GMP Ltd
02.2010
Bachelor of Technology in Textile Engineering -
Moi University
12.2009
Awareness Course on the Criteria for the Operations of Various Types of Bodies Performing Inspection Based on ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC Guide 65 -
Sheer Quality Partners Ltd
12.2009
Awareness Training on ISO/IEC 17025: General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories -
Quality Assurance Systems (QAS) Ltd
09.2009
K.C.S.E Grade B -
Kyuso Secondary Sechool
11.2001
K.C.P.E 511 marks out of 700 marks -
Ithoka Primary School
11.1997
Skills
- Money Handling
- Customer Relations
- Team motivation
- Product and service knowledge
- Staff Training and Development
- Staff Supervision
- Task Delegation
- Staff Management
- Workload Management
Accomplishments
- Ran the PVoC Office for Five (5) years
- Managed to raise KShs. 70M for KEBS
Languages
English
Kamba
Swahili
Professionalaffiliation
07/01/14, Present, Gazetted Inspector, Kenya Bureau of Standards
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Principal Inspection Officer
Kenya Bureau of Standards
08.2020 - 09.2021
PVoC Manager
Kenya Bureau of Standards
07.2019 - 01.2024
Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) Program Officer
Kenya Bureau of Standards
12.2013 - 07.2020
Assistant Manager
Kenya Bureau of Standards
11.2011 - Current
Assistant Quality Assurance Officer
Kenya Bureau of Standards
11.2011 - 11.2013
Head, Samples Control Department
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) & Allied Certification Corp. Ltd
01.2010 - 10.2011
Quality Analyst
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) & Allied Certification Corp. Ltd
01.2009 - 12.2009
Integrated Management Systems: ISO 22301:2019 & ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Internal Audit Course -
National Quality Institute (NQI)
Trade Negotiation Skills Training for KENYA-USA STIP Negotiators -
World Bank and Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry
Senior Management Course (SMC) -
Kenya School of Government
Contract Management Training -
CapaBuil Ltd
Integrated Management Systems Training (Covering ISO 22301 and ISO 27001) -
National Quality Institute (NQI)
Training on Anti-Bribery Management System (ISO 37001) and related Legal Framework in Kenya -
Ethics And Anti-Corruption Commission
Master of Science in Information Systems Management -
KCA University
Import/Export Documentation & Inspection Processes in the U.S. Ports -
Cochran Fellowship Program
Capacity Building & Training on Risk Management and HS Code Harmonization -
Germany Cooperation - GIZ, KENTRADE
ISO 17020:2012 and ILAC-P15:05/2020 Implementation Course -
Kenya Accreditation Service
ISO 19011:2018 Internal Audit Training -
Kenya Accreditation Service
Seminar on Quality Safety and Supervision for Developing Countries -
Ministry of Commerce, People's Republic of China
Training on Operationalization of Authorized Economic Operators -
Kenya Trade Network Agency, Kenya Revenue Authority
Employee Mentorship and Coaching Training for Mentorship Champions -
Kenya Bureau of Standards
Excel Data Analysis and Modelling -
DataClave Data Analytics & Consultancy
ISO 30401:2018 Knowledge Management Systems Implementation -
Kenya Bureau of Standards
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) -
Computer Learning Centre
Effective Supervisory Skills -
WorldAhead Group Ltd
ISO 9001:2015 Transition Course -
Kenya Bureau of Standards
Advanced Financial Modelling using Microsoft Excel -
ExcelPro Consulting Ltd
Six Sigma Yellow Belt -
SGS
ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems Requirements training -
Kenya Bureau of Standards
Internal Quality Auditing -
Kenya Bureau of Standards
Introduction to ISO 17065 -
Standards and Market Access Programme, Kenya Bureau of Standards
ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Systems Requirements training -
National Quality Institute (NQI), Kenya Bureau of Standards
Investigations Course -
Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
Training on Internal Quality Auditing on ISO/IEC 17025 -
GMP Services Ltd
ISO/IEC 17025 Implementation, Method Validation and Documentation training -
Triple Q Quality Consultants Ltd
Training on the Implementation of ISO/IEC 17020 -
GMP Ltd
Bachelor of Technology in Textile Engineering -
Moi University
Awareness Course on the Criteria for the Operations of Various Types of Bodies Performing Inspection Based on ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC Guide 65 -
Sheer Quality Partners Ltd
Awareness Training on ISO/IEC 17025: General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories -
Quality Assurance Systems (QAS) Ltd
K.C.S.E Grade B -
Kyuso Secondary Sechool
K.C.P.E 511 marks out of 700 marks -
Ithoka Primary School