Enthusiastic Development Officer eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Talented in cost management, program management, product innovation, and interpersonal communication. Motivated to learn, grow and excel as a team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
Green Agri Ventures
Busia
08.2019 - Current
Improved sales by 60% through execution of financial training program for beneficiaries on newly integrated projects and products.
Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries.
Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
Identified distributor challenges related to corporate service offerings in order to formulate potential solutions.
Startup Founder
The Art Fam
Busia
12.2020 - Current
Founded startup that focuses on training, up-skilling and aligning artists to market opportunities.
Formulated startup's vision, mission, values, and goals; defined startup's roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
Organized over 20 talent acquisition events
Built and maintained professional partnerships with potential partners.
Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
Program Officer (Part-time)
African Grassroots Development Organization
Busia
06.2020 - Current
Negotiated with stakeholders to secure additional resources, enhancing program offerings 70% without exceeding budget.
Collaborated with finance department to budget and monitor program operations, ensuring sound fiscal and system management.
Determined program plans to achieve program goals and objectives and participated in making decisions for new program activities.
Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
Collaborated with other institutions to implement special community projects, increasing program and organizational capacities
Research Assistant
FSD Kenya
Nairobi
09.2021 - 10.2021
Gathered, arranged and corrected over 10 research data per day to improve ongoing project service delivery strategy.
Scheduled appointments with beneficiaries over phone calls
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines, fast-paced atmosphere and maintained excellent attendance record.
Planned, modified and executed research techniques and procedures.
Volunteer Graduate Assistant
G-United (Ministry of Education)
Nairobi
04.2018 - 10.2018
Improved primary education outcomes in hosting school by teaching over 200 pupils.
Promoted national cohesion by initiating social projects in hosting community.
Collected, organized, and submitted weekly and monthly data and reports.
Participated in community improvement by generating suggestions, and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Criminology And Community Development
Rongo University
Migori County
12.2017
Skills
Program Administration
Decision-Making
Change and Growth Management
Integrity and Transparency
Entrepreneurial and Innovative
Talent Acquisition
Team Engagement
Project Management
Management Team Leadership
Approachable and Outgoing
Flexible and Adaptable
New Business Opportunities
Additional Information
A double awardee of Community youth champions fellowship 2020, by The Border Hub for steering the most consistent and outstanding initiative both at the sub-county and county level.
The Art Fam team was considered for the YGAP accelerator program in 2021 as a result of its unique model.
Work Availability
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Quote
Stop chasing the money and start chasing the passion.
Tony Hsieh
Timeline
Research Assistant
FSD Kenya
09.2021 - 10.2021
Startup Founder
The Art Fam
12.2020 - Current
Program Officer (Part-time)
African Grassroots Development Organization
06.2020 - Current
Business Development Manager
Green Agri Ventures
08.2019 - Current
Volunteer Graduate Assistant
G-United (Ministry of Education)
04.2018 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Criminology And Community Development
Rongo University
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