PETER MUIGAI

Career Summary

Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

• Project Manager, ST. KIZITO TRAINING CENTER-UTAWALA, 07/01/22, Present, Spearheaded a cross-functional team of 5+ to revamp the grant proposal process, implementing a streamlined workflow that cut proposal turnaround time by 30% and boosted grant approval rate by 15%., Successfully managed 10+ projects simultaneously across multiple departments, improving workflow efficiency by 30% through streamlined communication and process automation., Secured $300,000 from Slovak Aid and USAID to expand vocational training programs, benefiting 500+ participants and increasing employability by 70%., Eliminated subcontractor inefficiencies, ensuring 100% compliance with project timelines and specifications., Coordinated grant-related activities to align with donor requirements, achieving 90% efficiency in fund utilization., Articulated project vision to stakeholders, securing unanimous approval for a 3-year strategic plan., Integrated Google Workspace tools to improve team collaboration, resulting in a 30% increase in productivity., Established robust communication protocols with the Project Manager and team members, leading to a streamlined workflow that ensured 100% on-time delivery of all project milestones across a six-month period.
• Operations Project Manager, UMBRELLA OF EDEN, 03/01/20, 12/31/21, Implemented and optimized an email marketing campaign using [CRM tool, e.g., HubSpot or Mailchimp], increasing engagement rates by 25% and conversion rates by 15% within six months., Played a key role in business development efforts, securing 5+ high-value partnerships, and contributing to a 20% increase in revenue over one year., Collaborated with 45 children’s homes, positively impacting 2,000 orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs) and improving healthcare access by 80%., Elevated OVC educational performance from a 40% to 75% mean score within six months through targeted mentorship and life skills training., Created 10 safe spaces, reducing abuse instances by 40% and increasing emotional well-being by 50%., Established 7 Coffee Bar Forums to enhance stakeholder engagement across 45 partner children’s homes., Developed standardized processes for safety and resource allocation, reducing operational risks by 40%.
• Program Coordinator, MUKURU PROMOTION CENTRE, 02/01/17, 03/31/20, Secured over $500,000 in funding for community facilities and educational programs, including the construction of a community auditorium, increasing hosting capacity by 50%., Led a 10-member team in construction projects, ensuring compliance with budget and timelines., Conducted quarterly meetings with 20+ stakeholders, increasing donor retention by 30%., Designed 10 safety training modules, improving community knowledge of safety protocols by 50% and emergency response by 30%., Directed event security for 15 high-risk events with 5,000+ attendees, maintaining a 100% safety record.
• Project Coordinator, KARIOBANGI WOMEN PROMOTION TRAINING INSTITUTE, 04/01/15, 02/28/17, Secured funding for training programs, increasing capacity by 30% and empowering over 300 women annually., Led safety programs for 1,500+ vulnerable individuals, reducing risk-related incidents by 40% within 12 months., Managed 5 community safety initiatives, benefiting 3,000+ individuals and improving local safety protocols by 30%., Trained 14 instructors, improving curriculum delivery and achieving 80% better trainee performance., Fostered partnerships with 8 NGOs and 10 local authorities, strengthening community safety and resilience.

• BSc. Business Administration, University of the People, USA, 04/01/25
• CARE CERTIFICATE (STANDARDS 1 TO 15), Caredemy, UK
• Associate Degree in Business Administration, University of the People, USA
• Undergraduate Certificates in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, University of the People, USA
• Fundraising & Public-Private Partnership Financing for TVETs, Avvy Global Fund
• HR Certificate, Blue Ocean Corporation Consulting, UAE
• Certified Project Manager, The Open University UK & TeamGantt, US (DEXA)
• Undergraduate Certificate in Marketing, University of the People, USA
• Certificate in Creativity and Problem Solving, Metropolitan School of Business and Management, UK
• Diploma in Project Management, St. John’s College of Community Development and Technology
• Certificate in Computer Software Application, St. John’s College of Community Development and Technology

• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)
• Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides)
• Zoom
• Google Meets

• Construction Project Manager
• Project Manager
• Program Manager
• General Manager
• Assistant General Manager
• Program/Project Coordinator
• Grant Proposal Development Specialist
• Training Manager
• Proposal Writer
• Programme Development Manager
• Grant Writer Consultancy
• Care Assistants

• Designed and launched the Mukuru Promotion Centre Project, resulting in a 60% increase in market share for the company.
• Increased company revenue by $ 45,000 by negotiating grants with potential donors.
• Completed the Mukuru Promotion Centre Auditorim Project on time and under budget.
• Reduced department operating costs by 40% in 6 months.
• Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
• Supervised team of 12 staff members.
• Saved the company $ 75,000 over 2 years by implementing a successful productivity improvement plan.

Building Diverse and Effective Teams for Success in Business Careers, University of The People, USA- 4th March 2025