Rachel Gachomo
Nairobi,Nairobi County
Summary
Dynamic Operations Lead with over 12 years of experience in optimizing operational processes and driving project success. Expertise in enhancing service delivery through strategic planning, quality control, and effective resource management. Strong commitment to compliance and continuous improvement boosts team productivity and strengthens customer relationships. Passionate about community engagement and leveraging extensive logistics knowledge to align initiatives with organizational objectives, poised to deliver leadership and innovative solutions in a challenging logistics coordinator role.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Lead
Shaze Tareli Mining Limited
03.2023 - Current
- In the role of Operations Lead at Shaze Tareli Mining Limited, the focus is on overseeing and enhancing operational processes to ensure efficiency within the mining operations. This position involves strategising for optimal resource allocation and compliance with safety quality and regulatory standards. A proactive approach is taken to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes to elevate operational performance.
- Streamlined operational workflows resulting in a marked increase in productivity.
- Implemented quality control measures that significantly reduced unnecessary financial costs arising from fines.
- Led training initiatives for staff, enhancing skill levels and operational knowledge reducing operational downtime significantly.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align operational goals with Correspondence management business objectives.
- Monitored compliance with industry regulations, ensuring environmental, safety and cross border standards are met while increasing turnover.
- Coordinating transport and logistics within international borders efficiently hence reducing customs clearance delays by 30%.
Project Coordinator
Stichting Jambo Hakuna Matata Foundation
01.2015 - 05.2023
- As a Project Coordinator for Stichting Jambo Hakuna Matata Foundation, the responsibilities included planning, executing, and finalising projects according to strict deadlines and within budget constraints. This role required exceptional organisational and communication skills to manage various stakeholders and ensure project objectives were met effectively. Engaging with community members and understanding their needs was key to driving project success.
- Successfully coordinated multiple projects that improved community engagement and support.
- Developed project plans that optimised resource use and maximised impact.
- Organised and coordinated international volunteer programmes managing transport and logistics from home country to host country.
- Facilitated workshops and meetings, ensuring clear communication among team members and stakeholders.
- Monitored project progress, providing timely reports to stakeholders.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to enhance future project planning and execution.
Student Recruiter
Junek International Limited
09.2022 - 03.2023
- In the position of Student Recruiter at Junek International Limited, the focus was on attracting and enrolling students into various academic programs. This role involved conducting outreach efforts, building relationships with educational institutions, and showcasing the benefits of the programs offered. Effective communication and marketing strategies were essential to achieving recruitment targets.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies that significantly increased student enrolment.
- Organised promotional events that highlighted the institution's offerings and attracted prospective students while increasing student enrolment.
- Collaborated with academic staff to ensure alignment between recruitment messaging and program offerings.
- Maintained detailed records of recruitment activities and analysed outcomes to inform future strategies.
- Built strong relationships with local schools and community organisations to expand recruitment efforts.
- Conducted follow-up progress on students after placement in universities.
Project Coordinator
Stichting OPIN
05.2011 - 09.2014
- Analysed data to support planning and decision-making for international student exchange programmes.
- Supervised volunteers and student ambassadors, delegating tasks and monitoring performance.
- Provided administrative support for exchange programmes, managing budgets, communications, and travel arrangements.
- Developed outreach programmes and community engagement initiatives to enhance participation.
- Arranged host families for international students, ensuring compliance with expectations and standards.
- Created disciplinary code and behaviour management.
- Adhered to all President Awards programme international participation standards ensuring each participant received their respective participation medals.
Data Entry Clerk
A/C Nielsen
06.2008 - 01.2010
- Verified and maintained accuracy of account information in A/C Nielsen's computer system.
- Organized and managed documents through scanning, faxing, and filing to streamline data retrieval.
- Identified and reported data entry discrepancies to supervisors, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Conducted data transfers from paper to digital formats, enhancing record accessibility and accuracy.
- Implemented systematic archiving processes to maintain current and relevant documentation.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Business management
Association of business executives (ABE UK)
Diploma 1 & 2 - Business management
Association of business executives (UK)
Skills
Operational Excellence
Project Coordination
Quality Control
Resource Management
Community Engagement
Strategic Planning
Transport and logistics
Documentation management
Volunteer Management
Compliance Enforcement
Conversant with computer applications (MsOffice)
Conflict Resolution
Adaptable
Ability to work and motivate
Logistics coordination
Documentation management
Partnerships cultivation
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Procurement
Complaint resolution
Proposal Development
Customer Relations
Project Planning and evaluation
Accomplishments
Associate member of the association of business executives AMABE (UK)
Timeline
Operations Lead
Shaze Tareli Mining Limited
03.2023 - Current
Student Recruiter
Junek International Limited
09.2022 - 03.2023
Project Coordinator
Stichting Jambo Hakuna Matata Foundation
01.2015 - 05.2023
Project Coordinator
Stichting OPIN
05.2011 - 09.2014
Data Entry Clerk
A/C Nielsen
06.2008 - 01.2010
Advanced Diploma - Business management
Association of business executives (ABE UK)
Diploma 1 & 2 - Business management
Association of business executives (UK)