PAUL OBOTE

Managing Tribe, Trademark, Trademark Suites, VAMOS, Mythos & Dinners – Nairobi, Kenya

• Oversee the overall management of utilities across multiple hotel properties within the Tribe Group of Hotels, ensuring optimal performance and sustainability of water, electricity, and gas systems.
• Lead utility monitoring through Building Management Systems (BMS) and Quality Management Systems (QMS), providing real-time analysis to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Designed, Develop and implemented sustainability initiatives that align with the group’s environmental goals, focusing on water reuse, renewable energy optimization, and reduction of carbon footprint.
• Achievements;
• Conducted regular audits of facility energy usage to identify areas for improvement and cost savings opportunities.
• Championed water conservation measures throughout the organization, leading to 18% reductions in annual water usage.
• Increased stakeholder buy-in by effectively communicating the benefits of sustainable practices through presentations and written materials.
• Spearheaded the creation of an employee-led green team responsible for driving internal sustainability initiatives and projects.
• Enhanced employee engagement in sustainability initiatives through ongoing education and training programs.
• Monitored or tracked sustainability indicators such as energy usage, waste generation and recycling.
• Managed green building projects, adhering to LEED certification requirements and guidelines.
• Evaluated suppliers'' environmental performance, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and values.
• Reduced energy consumption (25%) by implementing sustainable practices and policies in the workplace.

• (Lead operations of Membrane Bio Reactor (MBR), Reverse Osmosis, Conventional Treatment Plant (Aerobic), Effluent Treatment Plant and Oil and Grease Separators
• Supervised water supply, treatment, and wastewater operations to ensure safe and reliable water management across all hotel facilities.
• Achievements;
• Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
• Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
• Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to ensure consistency in service delivery across all shifts.
• Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, safety standards, and local laws during daily operations.
• Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement and setting development goals accordingly.
• Increased production output (10%) by optimizing equipment usage and scheduling preventive maintenance programs.
• Optimized resource allocation through careful planning and monitoring of inventory levels, staffing needs, and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Enhanced operational transparency with introduction of real-time dashboard for monitoring key performance indicators.
• Implemented predictive maintenance schedule for equipment, drastically reducing unexpected downtime.

• Assigned project of setting a formulation base for lab testing chemicals, water and waste water treatment chemicals among others
• Setting up a small laboratory for testing of chemical concentration and viability
• Achievements;
• Provided technical support to customers during pre-sales consultations, addressing concerns, and offering solutions tailored to their needs.
• Developed customized proposals that demonstrated a clear understanding of client requirements and offered compelling solutions to meet their unique needs.
• Generated 15 new leads through 40 cold calling, over 100 social media outreach, and attending 4 industry events within 2 months.
• Provided technical troubleshooting and problem solving for clients with installed equipment or system issues.
• Gained customer acceptance by demonstrating cost reductions and operations improvements for the 15 clients.
• Designed and delivered product training for 15 clients.
• Supported market research, metrics and requirements development and risk management.
• Utilized advanced technical knowledge to gain a competitive edge in the market by effectively showcasing product capabilities in comparison to competitor offerings.

• er vHandling, Membrane Based Treatment plant (for wastewater), RO plant (for drinking water), conventional plant (wastewater), Grease and oil separators/ traps and ETP (for laundry waste water)
• Conducted chemical dosing, filter backwashing, and laboratory testing to maintain water purity and system efficiency.
• Achievements;
• Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
• Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
• Optimized system performance thorough testing and analysis.
• Completed over 100 complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail .
• Actively participated in continuous learning initiatives to stay updated on industry trends and advancements in technology.
• Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, minimizing future disruptions.
• Improved system efficiency by implementing regular maintenance schedules for all technical equipment.
• Increased equipment lifespan, performing preventive maintenance and timely repairs.
• Supported project management teams with expert technical advice, contributing to successful project completions.
• Maintained meticulous records of maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Reduced response times to technical issues, implementing prioritized troubleshooting protocol.
• Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.

• Performed keying in of data from tractors gross, tear and cane weight into the statistical receipt computer software
• Carried out mill balancing and overseeing cane milling, participated in juice treatment practices and sugar processes to the end.
• Carried out quality control and quality assurance of sugar by testing different parameters for sugar (pol, ph., moisture,) and special effluent analysis, and water analysis
• 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.
• Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
• Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.