Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Training
Additional Information
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MARTIN NJOROGE GUTU

Economist/ Accountant/ Business Devoloper
Nairobi,Nairobi North
MARTIN NJOROGE GUTU

Summary

Martin is a dynamic and results-oriented individual with a solid foundation in Mathematical Economics and Business development. He is a Professional business developer with demonstrated success in driving growth and forging strategic partnerships. Adept at identifying market opportunities, negotiating contracts, and creating tailored business strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Recognized for reliability and effective communication in dynamic environments. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

3
years of professional experience
18
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages

Work History

Britam holdings plc
Nairobi, Nairobi Province

Financial Advisor/Business Developer
02.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Identifying at least 25 new prospective leads and closing businesses.
  • Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty in managing their financial portfolios.
  • Developed comprehensive financial plans for clients to achieve short-term and long-term goals.
  • Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.
  • Identified opportunities for business growth by networking, attending industry events, and generating referrals from satisfied clients.
  • Analyzed clients'' risk tolerance levels, developing customized investment portfolios that aligned with their personal objectives.
  • Conducted market research to stay ahead of financial trends, enabling informed advisory services.

Graceland Christian School
Nairobi, Nairobi Province

Office Clerk
05.2023 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
  • Maintained an organized and clean office environment to boost staff productivity and overall morale.
  • Increased office efficiency by maintaining accurate filing systems and streamlining administrative processes.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Managed approximately 20 incoming calls per day and correspondence professionally, ensuring timely responses to clients and colleagues alike.
  • Improved financial record-keeping accuracy with diligent tracking of invoices, payments received, and expense reports submitted for reimbursement.
  • Purchased and maintained office supplies.

Nakuru County Government
Nakuru

Attaché
01.2022 - 04.2022

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Department of Economic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Monitoring of government projects
  • Evaluating government projects.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Familiarization with important county legislative books, i.e public finance management act (PFM), CFSP, Finance Bill, CBROP etc
  • Process used in planning and budgeting of county projects
  • Department of Economic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Education

Chuka University
Nairobi, 30

Bachelor of Arts from ECONOMICS AND MATHEMATICS
01.2019 - 01.2023

University Overview

GPA: Second Class Honors (Lower Division)

  • Member of Young Life Club
  • Elected to Treasurer for Chuka University Kikuyu Organization in 2021

Ichagaki Boys High School
Maragua, 29

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education from Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
01.2015 - 11.2018

University Overview

GPA: Attained a mean grade of C (plus)

  • Elected Captain of Kenyatta Dormitory
  • Elected to Bible Coordinator for Ichagaki boys high school Christian Union in 2017

Hyrax Primary School
Nakuru, 31

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education from Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
01.2005 - 11.2014

University Overview

GPA: Attained 242/500 marks

  • Member of Young Footballers Club Nakuru

Skills

Additional Training

  • 01/01/24, 03/31/24, Sales and Marketing Technology, Yusudi Sales Academy
  • 11/01/22, 12/31/22, Certificate in Statistical Packages, Chuka University

Additional Information

REFEREES

Fredrick Omondi Makosallah

Britam Holdings Plc

Manager

0722300353

Bernard Kamau Waweru

Graceland Christian School

Director

0723478456

Joseph Maina

Nakuru County Government

Supervisor

0715925229

Timeline

Financial Advisor/Business Developer

Britam holdings plc
02.2024 - Current

Office Clerk

Graceland Christian School
05.2023 - 12.2023

Attaché

Nakuru County Government
01.2022 - 04.2022

Chuka University

Bachelor of Arts from ECONOMICS AND MATHEMATICS
01.2019 - 01.2023

Ichagaki Boys High School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education from Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
01.2015 - 11.2018

Hyrax Primary School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education from Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
01.2005 - 11.2014
MARTIN NJOROGE GUTUEconomist/ Accountant/ Business Devoloper