Linda Owako Mogoi
Project management specialist
Kisumu
Summary
Personal profile: Date of birth: 18/06/87 Marital status: Married. Nationality: Kenyan Hobbies: Travelling- shows curiosity and understanding of different cultures. Reading – demonstrates focus and background knowledge in a specific fields Athletics.- I appreciate healthy living
Qualified Project Officer with proven track record in managing complex projects from inception to completion. Successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder communication and risk management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Officer
Practical Action
03.2022 - Current
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
- Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
- Facilitated successful project outcomes by maintaining open lines of communication among team members, stakeholders, and senior management.
- Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
Project Assistant
Practical Action
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in all project documentation, ensuring consistency and clarity throughout the lifecycle of projects.
- Enhanced team communication by organizing and maintaining accurate documentation of meeting notes, action items, and followups.
- Maintained a well-organized document repository for easy access to vital information during the lifecycle of projects.
Intern
Practical Action
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Worked as an intern for one year in the Agriculture based project in the lake basin region- Kisumu office with the following roles:
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Intern
Practical Action
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Worked as an intern for one year in the Agriculture based project in the lake basin region- Kisumu office with the following roles:
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Programs Manager
Muhoroni community initiative
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
Programs Manager
Muhoroni community initiative
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
Sales executive
Movado enterprises
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Boosted sales revenue by cultivating strong client relationships and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Analyzed sales data regularly to monitor progress towards goals and make necessary adjustments to strategy as needed.
Sales executive
Movado enterprises
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Boosted sales revenue by cultivating strong client relationships and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Analyzed sales data regularly to monitor progress towards goals and make necessary adjustments to strategy as needed.
Education
Bachelor - project planning and management
University of Nairobi
01.2021
Masters - strategic leadership and management
University of Nairobi
05.2025
Diploma - theology
Adullum seminary
01.2023
Diploma - banking
Kisumu polytechnic
01.2009
Kenya certificate of secondary education - undefined
Muhoroni secondary school
01.2004
Kenya certificate of primary education - undefined
Moi girls bar- korwa
01.2000
Skills
- Self-motivation
- Drive for results
- Decision-making
- Initiative
- Teamwork
- Sensitivity on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
- Project management
- Stakeholder relations
- Presentation skills
- Project scoping
- Document coordination
- Deadline adherence
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 18/06/87
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Marital Status: Married
References
- David Ogendo, Proprietor, Movado Enterprises, +254721499448 ogendodavid@gmail.com
- Philemon Exodus Otieno, Executive Director, Muhoroni Community Initiative, +254723064315
- Dr. Issa Shamir, Dean of Studies, University of Nairobi Kisumu Campus, +254720367041
- Oliver Furechi, Project Manager, Transforming Rural Economies and Youth Livelihoods, +254725495284
- Michael Ohatto- Head of Programmes Michael.Ohatto@practicalaction.or.ke.
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Reading
- Athletics
References
- David Ogendo, Proprietor, Movado Enterprises, 0721499448
- Philemon Exodus Otieno, Executive Director, Muhoroni Community Initiative, 0723064315
- Dr. Issa Shamir, Dean of Studies, University of Nairobi Kisumu Campus, 0720367041
- Oliver Furechi, Project Manager, Transforming Rural Economies and Youth Livelihoods, 0725495284
- Joshua Immo, Adullum Bible Seminary
Timeline
Project Officer
Practical Action
03.2022 - Current
Project Assistant
Practical Action
06.2020 - 02.2022
Intern
Practical Action
05.2019 - 05.2020
Intern
Practical Action
05.2019 - 05.2020
Programs Manager
Muhoroni community initiative
01.2016 - 01.2018
Programs Manager
Muhoroni community initiative
01.2016 - 01.2018
Sales executive
Movado enterprises
01.2010 - 01.2018
Sales executive
Movado enterprises
01.2010 - 01.2018
Masters - strategic leadership and management
University of Nairobi
Diploma - theology
Adullum seminary
Diploma - banking
Kisumu polytechnic
Kenya certificate of secondary education - undefined
Muhoroni secondary school
Kenya certificate of primary education - undefined
Moi girls bar- korwa
Bachelor - project planning and management
University of Nairobi
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