Sheila Kathleen Yaya
Nairobi
Summary
An energetic, dedicated and customer-focused, results and detail oriented financial marketing professional. Proven interpersonal, communications and multi-tasking skills. Strong in consultative sales and formal presentations. Excellent and effective trainer. Proven ability to effectively manage and grow sales by building strategic relationships with various organizations within the East African region. Passionate Trainer with extensive knowledge of [Type] training and proven success working with [Type] clients. Devoted to long-lasting and comprehensive results for every client. Trained in [Area of expertise] and [Software] use.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainer and Coach
Africa Turnaround
06.2016
- Training on personal financial wellness
Trainer and Coach
Nehemiah Projects
06.2016
- Training on Biblical Entrepreneurship
Trainer and Coach
Nairobi Chapel Fraternity
06.2016
- Training on Managing your Finances, God's way
Trainee - Tour Operations
Abercrombie & Kent Limited
10.1996
- Working out logistics for staff activities
Marketing Manager
Habo Group of Companies
10.2010 - 05.2011
- General management of the Mamba Village Centre
Personal Assistant to Group Chief Executive Officer
Habo Group of Companies
10.2010 - 01.2011
- Manage and maintain the CEO's diary and email account
Consultant
Regnum Consultants Limited
05.2007 - 05.2010
- Training staff of corporate organizations on financial planning
Marketing Manager
Micro Kenya Limited
05.2001 - 03.2005
- Developing of various financial products and services
Marketing Manager
Micro Kenya Limited
04.2003 - 01.2005
- Developing the clientele bases in the region
Marketing & Loans Officer
Micro Kenya Limited
05.2001 - 03.2003
- Prime interface between the company and clients
Shopping Co-ordinator
Abercrombie & Kent Limited
10.1994 - 04.2001
- Co-ordinating all the clients shopping in Nairobi
Customer Service Co-ordinator
Abercrombie & Kent Limited
07.1998 - 03.1999
- Compiling and analyzing data pertaining to shopping excursions
Personal Assistant - Personnel Department
Abercrombie & Kent Limited
11.1996 - 06.1998
- Maintaining the shopping account
Secretary, Operations Department
Abercrombie & Kent Limited
10.1994 - 09.1996
- General office administration
Secretary
Sterling Health
02.1993 - 10.1994
- General office administration
Executive Secretary - Business Centre
Hotel Inter-Continental
08.1990 - 10.1991
- Management of the Business Centre
Guest Relations Officer
Hotel Inter-Continental
01.1991 - 03.1991
- General office administration
Secretary, Sales Department
Hotel Inter-Continental
08.1990 - 12.1990
- General office administration
Secretarial Clerk
Trade Bank Limited
05.1986 - 08.1990
- General office administration
Education
Obtained 2 subsidiary passes -
Alliance Girls High School
01.1985
Obtained Division 1 with a distinction in Mathematics -
Kenya High School
01.1983
Skills
- Database Management
- Instrumentation
- Lesson Planning
- Program Monitoring and Tracking
Honors And Awards
- Certified trainer, Biblical Entrepreneurship - July 2015
- Certified, Compass - finance God's way, Small group facilitator - October 2014
- Finance for Managers, AMFI - November 2002
- Windows 95, Abercrombie & Kent Ltd - May 1997
- Effective Communication skills, Abercrombie & Kent Ltd - April 1997
- Awarded Certificate of Merit, 2nd Prize, People's Involvement Programme, Sterling Health - October 1994
- Lotus 123 Level 2, with Adept Systems - September 1994
- Communications & Interpersonal Skills with CET (Consultants for Effective Training) - September 1994
- Guest Courtesy Training (GCT), Hotel Inter.Continental Nairobi - March 1991
- Employee of the month - September, Hotel Inter.Continental Nairobi - September 1990
- The Computerized Secretary at Insight Computers, with special achievements - June 1990
- Senior School Prefect - Entertainment - 1985
- Form Prize - Best student 1981
References
- Mr. William Asiko, Chief Executive Officer, The Investment Climate Facility for Africa, 50 Mirambo Street, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, (+255) 786 432 000, wasiko@icafrica.org
- Mr. James Mugambi, Managing Director, Premier Kenya, Nginyo Towers, 5th Floor, Nairobi, Kenya, (+254) 720 522 577, jmugambi@premier.co.ke
- Mrs. Anne Gichanga, Managing Director, Regnum Consultants Limited, Methodist Ministries Centre, Nairobi, Kenya, (+254) 722 573 354, agichanga@regnuminvest.com
Extracurricular Activities
Trustee of Tumaini kwa Watoto Ministry - 2010 to present Vice-Chair - Parents and Teachers Fellowship Executive Board, Nairobi Pentecostal Church Academy, Woodley - June to December 2011 Class representative to the Parents and Teachers Fellowship Executive Board, Nairobi Pentecostal Church Academy, Woodley - 2009 to 2011 Secretary to Social Justice Committee - Jikaze Camp, The Nairobi Chapel - 2009 to 2010 Secretary to the Women's Ministry Executive Committee, NPC Woodley - 2006 to 2007 Member - Kenya Rwanda Business Association. Currently Vice-Secretary incharge of communications and public relations - 2006 to 2011 Chairperson, Kentours SACCO, Supervisory Committee - 1997 to 1999
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Traveling
- Collecting woven items
- Reading
Gardening, Cooking, Traveling
I enjoy cooking and trying out new recipes. I love to gardening and road trips.
Timeline
Trainer and Coach
Africa Turnaround
06.2016
Trainer and Coach
Nehemiah Projects
06.2016
Trainer and Coach
Nairobi Chapel Fraternity
06.2016
Marketing Manager
Habo Group of Companies
10.2010 - 05.2011
Personal Assistant to Group Chief Executive Officer
Habo Group of Companies
10.2010 - 01.2011
Consultant
Regnum Consultants Limited
05.2007 - 05.2010
Marketing Manager
Micro Kenya Limited
04.2003 - 01.2005
Marketing Manager
Micro Kenya Limited
05.2001 - 03.2005
Marketing & Loans Officer
Micro Kenya Limited
05.2001 - 03.2003
Customer Service Co-ordinator
Abercrombie & Kent Limited
07.1998 - 03.1999
Personal Assistant - Personnel Department
Abercrombie & Kent Limited
11.1996 - 06.1998
Trainee - Tour Operations
Abercrombie & Kent Limited
10.1996
Shopping Co-ordinator
Abercrombie & Kent Limited
10.1994 - 04.2001
Secretary, Operations Department
Abercrombie & Kent Limited
10.1994 - 09.1996
Secretary
Sterling Health
02.1993 - 10.1994
Guest Relations Officer
Hotel Inter-Continental
01.1991 - 03.1991
Executive Secretary - Business Centre
Hotel Inter-Continental
08.1990 - 10.1991
Secretary, Sales Department
Hotel Inter-Continental
08.1990 - 12.1990
Secretarial Clerk
Trade Bank Limited
05.1986 - 08.1990
Obtained 2 subsidiary passes -
Alliance Girls High School
Obtained Division 1 with a distinction in Mathematics -
Kenya High School
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