Ruth Wanja Ndung'u

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor projects, set deadlines, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Oversee project teams, resources, and evaluate project completion.
• Supervise, hire, and train employees.
• Manage quality assurance programs and strategize process improvements.
• Liaise with clients, record information, and provide excellent customer service.
• Manage contracts, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.
• Select and negotiate contracts with vendors, designers, and general contractors.
• Negotiate with landlords and sign agreements for outdoor branding spaces.
• Coordinate project installation teams across different counties.
• Manage procurement, including sourcing, negotiating, purchasing, and quality control.
• Oversee event planning for product launches.
• Coordinate all company transport, handle insurance, and manage staff leave and tender processes.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully launched Cipladon branding in Kenya, equipping over 300 pharmacies and securing county licenses.
• Branded over 1,000 outlets during the Coca-Cola Real Magic Campaign.
• Led the rebranding of over 250 Panadol pharmacies, securing county licenses.
• Headed the branding project for TOTAL Kenya during the African Cup of Nations 2022.
• Launched Jamii Telkom in Kenya, installing shop signages and securing county licenses for all shops.
• Planned and executed launch events for various brands (Coca-Cola, GSK, CIPLA, Jamii Telkom).
• Led the branding and launch of the Unapologetic Cosmetic Line by Betty Kyallo.
• Successfully rebranded the Coca-Cola Keringet Plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinated collection of fresh produce from the farms.
• Supervised packing of the produce in the Pack house.
• Arranged audits of the farms and Pack house by HCDA to ensure they met required standards.
• Procured packing materials like cartons.
• Liaised with overseas clients on their orders, prepared all related export documents.
• Booked flights for the shipments.
• Followed up on payments from clients once produce was received overseas.

Key Achievements:

• Introduced new packhouse rules, leading to HCDA recognition as one of the best fresh produce packhouses in 2015 & 2016.
• Increased clientele due to high-quality farm-fresh produce resulting from proper packhouse practices.
• Managed payments for packhouse staff and suppliers of fresh produce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managed computerised mail log for all Agro-Projects Division correspondence.
• Oversaw travel schedule and logistics for Head of Agro-Projects Division.
• Coordinated meetings for Head of Agro-Projects Division with local and international clients.
• Managed communication for Head of Agro-Projects Division during absences.
• Drafted and monitored correspondence for Head of Agro-Projects Division.
• Organized participation in International Trade Fairs, including payments, stand arrangements, and meetings.
• Developed and maintained information flow systems for the Agro-Projects Division.
• Monitored and ensured timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Prepared documents and ensured timely purchase of tenders.
• Managed inventory of overseas products for greenhouses.

Key Achievements:

• Organized successful Open Day events launching new greenhouses, leading to increased sales.
• Played a key role in successful International Trade Fairs in the Naivasha region.
• Recognized as Best Staff of the Year for four consecutive years (1999-2002).
• Awarded Long Service Award.