Richard K Tanui
Project Planning& Management Administrator
Litein
Summary
Accomplished and results-driven project planning and management officer with over a decade of experience overseeing diverse operations in the energy and manufacturing industry. Efficiently supervises projects from design to execution, ensuring compliance with industry standards and optimizing resource allocation. Possesses strong leadership skills in strategic management, team management, staff planning, and control. Skilled in Administration, fraud mitigation, customer relations, and operational streamlining. Committed to delivering high-quality service, maintaining safety standards, and fostering strong client/stakeholder relationships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Board of Directors
Kenya Tea Development Agency Plc
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Successfully identify marketing gaps within internal systems and establish a strategy resolve and sell the products locally and internationally
- Were able to successfully expand marketing base of our produce by identifying new buyers, new markets, product diversification and improving on customer service
- Advocates on the development of Stakeholder register, effective and strategic communications with different stakeholders in different levels which includes managing agent, farmers, suppliers, brokers, buyers and regulatory bodies which reduces conflicts
- Plays an integral role in policy formulation and execution of projects and program which are related to good agricultural practice, tea processing & manufacture, personnel management and marketing opportunities
- Built a strong Social Corporate Responsibilities Initiatives with our partners ie Financial institutions & Buyers, which help in areas like Education scholarship, trees planting and diversification farming schools to farmers
- Contributed in new product initiatives, design, development and implementation while maintaining and tracking high-quality standards in tea processing
- Initiate, monitor and evaluate project progress within the scope and timelines
- This includes farmer empowerment program, Farmer quality campaigns, low electricity initiatives ie solar installations and hydropower
- Advocates for fair pricing for manufactured tea with the buyers, resource mobilisation for capital projects and approval for ongoing programs in different stage
- Participates in budget approval, resource allocation on priorities and monitor tasks and milestones in each project
- Successfully develop a policy on company asset register
- This involves assigning each company its asset by transferring log books, title deeds and tagging
- Establishes robust, efficient and longtime infrastructure upgrade which minimize time wastage, enhance personnel performance and improve on product quality
- Ensured that the company procurement policy was adhered to when acquiring assets
- It involves purchase of new systems(SAP), purchase of fleets, acquisition of factory machinery among others
- Receive and participates in financial audit reviews and monitors implementation of audit recommendations which minimize risk and contributed to the financial stability of the company
- Yearly give comprehensive financial reports to the shareholders
- This reflects on high profitability of the company, good company image and hence boost stakeholder confidence
- Played an active role in crisis management efforts when necessary, mitigating potential damage to the company''s reputation or financial stability.
- Oversaw development of long-term strategic plans, aligning company goals with market trends and opportunities.
- Reviewed organizational metrics on performance to pinpoint opportunities for operational optimization.
Design and Construction Supervisor
Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc.
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Led planning and metering activities for new customer installations, ensuring seamless project execution within the scope
- Upon New installation conducted thorough inspections and testing to ensure compliance with industry standards
- Successfully designed individual and large-scale projects, contributing to the company's infrastructure development
- Ensured staff planning and control, overseeing and facilitating staff travelling allowance, leave request planning & approval, and overtime request approvals
- Efficiently handled work plans, materials booking and allocation to execution teams, optimizing resource utilization
- Generate daily and monthly reports, appraise them with the quarterly objective and subsequently on the yearly performance
- Generate work plans for schemes ready for implementation planning on priorities
- Identified and prepared schemes for implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Managed resources and schedules to ensure projects were completed on time and under budget.
- Supervised teams in the field to optimize work performance and maintain high-quality results.
- Monitored material usage and teams\contractor hours to align projects with budget constraints.
Commercial Cycle Supervisor
Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc.
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Generate and develop execution work plans on Meter Reading cycle and Revenue Collection while optimizing reading timelines and staff allocation
- Proactively download customer complaints and queries online report, cluster them for work plans, staff allocations and resolving
- Generate daily revenue collection report while highlighting on daily target objective
- Supervise staff effectively while aligning daily targets with monthly performance
- Ensured adherence to energy standards and compliance in Meter reading & revenue collection with company policies hence maintain quality service delivery
- Address walk in customer complaints and resolving them promptly to enhance customer satisfaction
- Orchestrated reading schedules, billing, and revenue collection processes, optimizing financial operations
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
Customer Service - Revenue Protection Unit
Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc.
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Spearheaded the Revenue Protection Unit, focusing on identifying and mitigating fraud within installations
- Ensured compliance with power standards and the Energy Act of 2020, maintaining high-quality service delivery
- Conducted inspections and tests on power installations to guarantee safety and reliability
- Cultivated strong customer relationships and managed customer interactions, fostering trust and satisfaction
- Effectively manage materials movement and coordinated staff travel, overtime, and leave schedules
- Achieved regulatory compliance through the implementation of policies and procedures.
Power Station Officer
Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc.
11.2011 - 01.2017
- Oversaw Operation and maintenance of Generation Power Station
- Ensured planned maintenance of diesel plant thus avoiding power supply
- Inspection and acceptance of diesel from suppliers to be used in generators
- Prepared staff allocation on 24 hour shift operations
- Generate power station weekly and monthly reports
- Monitor Power Station Performance and growth
- Plan and book(sap) materials used in maintenance
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
Transport and Logistics Intern
Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc.
04.2008 - 11.2011
- Efficiently managed fleet operations and maintenance including vehicle maintenance
- Fueling and accounting for kms covered
- Enhanced supply chain efficiency by optimizing transportation routes and load planning.
- Coordinated timely maintenance of fleet vehicles to reduce downtime costs associated with repairs or replacements.
- Streamlined communication channels with drivers, leading to increased operational efficiency.
- Maintained clean and safe assets and fleet work environments.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at minimizing environmental impact by promoting eco-friendly driving habits among drivers and adopting sustainable practices within daily operations.
- Conducted regular audits of fleet assets, ensuring proper utilization and compliance with regulations.
- Enhanced vehicle maintenance processes for improved fleet performance and reduced downtime.
- Implemented advanced tracking systems to monitor fleet location and performance in realtime.
- Provided all drivers with pertinent safety materials regarding rules and regulations.
Education
Degree in Project Planning & Management
University Of Nairobi
04.2015 - 01.2017
Diploma in Business Administration - undefined
University of Nairobi
01.2013 - 01.2014
Diploma in Automotive Engineering -
Eldoret Polytechnic
01.2005 - 01.2006
Skills
- Project Management & Coordination
- Staff Planning & Resource Allocation
- Inspection & Fraud Mitigation
- Customer Relations
- Team Management & Supervision
- Operational Efficiency
- Business administration
- Travel coordination
- Program management
Accomplishments
- Was able to reduce time taken to pay farmers for raw material (green leaf) delivered from 2 months to 5 days.
- Managed to build hydropower and solar in an effort to reduce power bills.
- In the year 2022, through CSR were able to partner with Equity Bank and Kobel Tea Factory to plant 15,000 trees in all Primary (32) and Secondary schools (8) within the area representation in an effort to increase forest cover.
- Successfully introduced a new tea product, i.e., purple tea, green tea.
- Conveniently introduced a new system (SAP) which replaces old systems which were slow, outdated, and inefficient.
- Consistently raised and paid shareholder earnings from monthly Ksh 18 to Ksh 23 and end year bonus from Ksh 9 to Ksh 31.
- Successfully reduced monthly revenue loss at Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc by Kshs 2,000,000 through the implementation of effective fraud detection and prevention measures.
- Consistently exceeded inspection targets by inspecting 500 installations per month, surpassing the set goal of 400.
- Demonstrated exceptional project management skills by consistently completing work plans and activities ahead of schedule.
Additional Information
REFERENCES
1. Eng. Simon Chirchir
O&M In-Charge
Kenya Power
Bomet County
simock09@gmail.com
Phone no.0723200511
2. Eng Moses Rotich
Design and Construction In Charge
Migori County, Kenya Power.
Email: kiromo2003@gmail.com
Phone no. 0721782762
3. Mr. Philip Cheruiyot
Processing
James Finlay Company Limited
Email:Philip.cheruiyot276@gmail.com
Phone no: 0724342276
Timeline
Board of Directors
Kenya Tea Development Agency Plc
06.2021 - 06.2024
Design and Construction Supervisor
Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc.
11.2019 - 08.2021
Commercial Cycle Supervisor
Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc.
08.2018 - 11.2019
Customer Service - Revenue Protection Unit
Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc.
01.2017 - 08.2018
Degree in Project Planning & Management
University Of Nairobi
04.2015 - 01.2017
Diploma in Business Administration - undefined
University of Nairobi
01.2013 - 01.2014
Power Station Officer
Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc.
11.2011 - 01.2017
Transport and Logistics Intern
Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc.
04.2008 - 11.2011
Diploma in Automotive Engineering -
Eldoret Polytechnic
01.2005 - 01.2006
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