OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging opportunity in a fast paced environment that offers career growth opportunities.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 10 successful years providing Executive level and Management support to businesses and not for profit entities
Excellent Sales, Marketing and Customer Service skills
Articulate, friendly and warm personality with a passion for helping people
Goal oriented, with the ability to multitask in changing fast paced environments
An organized, problem solver with a high level of integrity
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ADMINISTRATIVE
Oversaw various activities in the areas of Administration, Finance, Operations, Logistics, Training, Sales and Marketing, Advertising and Human Resource
Managed over 100 staff and designed support structures and oversaw health and safety procedures, updating relevant manuals s well as training, evaluating, hiring and motivating staff
Entered and edited data, as well as, provided reports in a timely manner to the line manager and Board of Directors when required
Maintained strict confidentiality and non disclosure practices and procedures
Gained Sales and Marketing experience, utilizing various media including; electronic, web, news paper and billboards
Designed reports and presentation slides, as well as, managed the flow of internal and external correspondence and communication
Entered data, edited and provided reports in a timely manner to the line manager when required
Researched, revised and updated various office running policy documents on behalf of the Company as per required standards
Conducted product evaluations to improve product uptake and therefore achieved the desired profit margins consistent, as well as, selected, oversaw and monitored advertising agency activities
SALES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
Consistently exceeded monthly and yearly sales targets which led to high profit margins and Company service contract extension and expansion. Received award for best Manager in 40 Countries, two years running.
Utilized adding and cash machines
Built a strong wide wholesale market base for products geographically to reduce distribution costs and increase product uptake
Supported the development and efficient distribution of a brand, including point of point purchase and merchandising materials to enhance product visibility
Maintained service partner and supplier information and oversee warehousing activities using FIFO, was in charge of making sure the warehouses were clean and safe
Trained and developed a cohesive, well trained, motivated, lean and effective sales team
Designed and conducted customer satisfaction surveys to support product and message improvement
Taking orders, serving customers and stocking in a complex environment with over 500 customers daily
Selected, oversaw and monitored advertising agency activities, including the creation of various sales messages, schedules and plans.
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION
Organised workshops, conferences and made travel arrangements for participants
Educated key partners and groups at workshops and conferences on products, services and project goals and objectives to improve brand perception, recognition and acceptability and attract funding support
Maintained strong corporate image, while upholding the company’s goals and objectives
Resolved complex problems through clear communication, therefore reducing miscommunication and brand or Company misconceptions
As a trained Coach and with knowledge of the discipline of organisational behavior, successfully gained strong transferable people skills, including listening and providing solutions to complex communication problems
Career Coach experience
EDUCATION
BA.Social Sciences Degree (Hons), Makerere University, Uganda 1991
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Organisational Behavior Certificate, Herriot Watt, University of Edinburg, UK 2015
Certified Coach, stage 1, Mountbatten UK Ltd 2011
ICCC, Imagine a world with clear communications, To, Canada 2006
COSTI Workshop on Immigrants connecting to trade apprenticeship To, Canada 2005
Macro Economics Certificate, University of Toronto, To, Canada 2002
Global AIDS Conference, Harvard - Aids Institute, Boston, USA 2000
Young Adult Reproductive Health Workshop, Johannesburg, South Africa 1999
Strategic leadership Course, MSH Institute, Boston, USA 1999
WORK EXPERIENCE
Barista, Starbucks, Aramark Carlton University, Ottawa, Canada Present
Marketing and Fundraising, Infrastructure Partner Relations, World Leo, Canada 2016
Marketing Director, Globe Trade Commodities, Uganda 2015
Local Coordinator, Uganda, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, Frankfurt 2013
Deputy Director, BeadforLife (BFL), Uganda 2011-13
Co Managing Director, KiBO Foundation - Canada 2007-2009
Program Director, BeadforLife, Uganda 2010-2011
Acting Program Director, Marie Stopes Uganda (MSU), Uganda 2006
Career Coach, Job Connect Program, Ministry of Training and Colleges, Canada 2004-2006
Country Director, Marie Stopes International (MSI), Uganda 1998 – 2001
Deputy Country Director /Marketing Manager (MSI), Uganda 1996 – 1998
Sales Agent, AAR Health Insurance Company, 1995
INTERESTS
Painting, running, hiking, traveling and reading