-Participating and taking up leadership roles
Mercy Cherono
HR Officer/Accountant
Nakuru
Summary
Detail-oriented team player seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management,organization and problem-solving skills. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Hr Officer/Accountant
Danspriv Co.LTD
03.2023 - Current
- Handling all HR duties and responsibilities in a fast-paced maize meal company. Recruited,interviewed and on-boarded 8 employees.
- Optimize resource utilization reallocating personnel based on workload assessment resulting in balanced workload distribution among the team members.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Enhanced incentive structure. Increased employee retention 17%.
- Oversaw payroll functions, ensuring accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality standards for sensitive employee information.
- Manage employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
- Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors optimally, securing best deals for the organization while maintaining excellent working relationships.
- Verify,allocate,post & reconcile transactions.
- Recording petty cash transactions.
Sales and Marketing Representative
CIC Insurance Group Limited
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Exceeded quarterly sales targets through diligent follow-ups, customer-focused solutions, and persuasive negotiation skills.
- Increased customer retention rates by providing exceptional post-sales support and maintaining regular communication with clients.
- Spearheaded joint marketing initiatives with complementary businesses, expanding reach and driving increased revenue streams.
- Enhanced company brand image through creation of compelling marketing collateral materials such as brochures, case studies, and website content.
- Boosted sales revenue by implementing effective marketing strategies and building strong client relationships.
- Attended industry trade shows to network with potential customers, generating new leads and opportunities for business growth.
- Leveraged social media platforms to build brand awareness, engage with customers, and generate leads for sales team.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
Education
CPA
Adept College
Nakuru, Kenya05.2018
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Egerton University
Nakuru, Kenya 04.2001 -
Computerized Accounting Packages.
Achievers College
Nakuru12.2016
Financial Sales
Generation-USAID
Nakuru12.2016
Skills
Interests
-Freelancing
-Reading educational and inspirational books and magazines
Additional Information
REFEREES
Peter G Mbuthia
Director, Danspriv CO. Limited
P.O.BOX 12349-20100
NAKURU
0718109456
John Otieno Ooko
Manager,CIC Group Limited
P.O.BOX 2389-20100
0721653937
Elton Kipkorir
Lecturer Egerton University
Supply chain management professional
P.O.BOX 16433-20100
0720000598
Timeline
Hr Officer/Accountant
Danspriv Co.LTD
03.2023 - Current
Sales and Marketing Representative
CIC Insurance Group Limited
06.2019 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Egerton University
04.2001 -
CPA
Adept College
Computerized Accounting Packages.
Achievers College
Financial Sales
Generation-USAID