Francis Kamara

FRANCIS KAMARA (-- Profile Management professional with two years’ experience versed in extensive aspects of administrative management, finance, research and marketing. Possesses exceptional communication, organizational and presentation capabilities. Also, an established Graphics and Web Developer conversant with HTML&CSS, PHP and Laravel scripting languages. Business-savvy with excellent decisionmaking skills, superb people-skills and public relations experience. Personal Data ID No: Date of Birth: Religion: Languages: Driving License: . Skills -/8/1991 Christian English, Swahili and beginner Chinese Valid B.C.E License Accounting & Finance - Possesses intermediary business analytics and financial management skills. - Knowledgeable with Invoicing, statements and ETR management. Marketing Skills - Knowledgeable with B2B and B2C direct sales and marketing. Experienced in digital marketing, through social media sites and traffic monitoring through google analytics. (SEO). I.T Skills - Excellent in design & web development (Master in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDraw, InDesign, Dreamweaver, HTML&CSS, Laravel, Adobe-Premiere and After-effects) Passion for design & web development. - Tech savvy and up-to-date with current trends. - Experience Freelancer – Nairobi, Kenya Jan 2018 - Date Web Developer / Graphics Designer - Developed and maintained various websites for several clients; (http://www.mystudylink.co.ke| http://www.careerandstaffing.com | http://www.careerserve.co.ke | http://www.cyprussolutions.co.ke | http://www.sanwenfinancial.com ) - Created attractive graphics and promotional material for various clients and companies. (see portfolio) Africote Ltd – Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya May 2018- Nov 2018 Sales & Marketing Associate - Identified potential B2C and B2B clientele in a bid to establish business relationships and generate leads. - Conducted direct sales campaigns in various regions with specific target markets. - Managed quotations, orders and Invoices for the sales I acquired, and maintained daily reports ( leads & prospects) - Contacted customers by phone and email in response to inquiries. Mahdi Logistics – Mombasa, Kenya Sept 2016-April 2018 Francis Kamara |- Administrator / Transport Manager - Marketing/ administrative department Negotiated pricing with vendors/suppliers regarding wholesale billing and marketing procedures. Created company’s first employee manual including training and development. Directed and coordinated marketing activities and policies to promote products and services. Analysed business developments and monitored market trends. Developed pricing strategies while balancing firm objectives with customer satisfaction maximization. Developed and implemented campaigns for email, online advertising, search engines and direct mail. Prioritized daily workflows, including all inbound calls, quotes and sales-related inquiries. Completed 8-10 daily cold calls, with an average customer conversion rate of 60%. Transport department Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service. Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors. Determined the most cost-effective procedures and routes for transport. Minimized damage and repair costs through careful management and preventative maintenance. Took corrective action in the case of accidents and delays to minimize extra expenses. Communicated with dispatchers, warehouses and customers regarding outgoing orders. Compiled and analysed sales and marketing reports. Developed and maintained an alert system for upcoming deadlines on incoming requests and events. Greeted visitors entering the office, determined the nature and purpose of visit and directed them to the appropriate destination. Ipsos Synovate Kenya – Nairobi, Kenya March 2015- Nov 2015 Field researcher / Interviewer - Travelled to field sites to collect and record data and/or samples as appropriate to the specific objectives of the study. - Contacted potential subjects to introduce and explain study objectives and to arrange interviews, either in person or by telephone. - Identified and compiled lists of potential research subjects in accordance with study objectives and parameters, as appropriate to the study. - Conducted and recorded face-to-face and telephone interviews with subjects, in accordance with predetermined interview protocols, data collection procedures, and documentation standards. - Reviewed and edited data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information; followed up with subjects to resolve problems or clarify data collected. Francis Kamara |- Education Kenyatta University B. Commerce, Finance Attained Second Class honours (Lower Division) degree - Kenyatta University Sept 2011- April 2012 Elementary Proficiency in the Chinese Language Attained a certificate in Intermediary Chinese language proficiency Regional Center for Tourism & Foreign Languages Elementary Chinese Attained a certificate in Beginner Chinese Apr 2010- Sep 2010 Nairobi Institute of Business Professionals (N.I.B.S) Certificate in Computer Applications Attained a certificate in I.C.D.L packages Apr 2009- Sept 2009 Dagoretti High School Attained a K.C.S.E Certificate with a mean grade of C+ - Interests & Hobbies Reading magazines, motivational books, learning new ideas, socializing and meeting new people, making new friends, travelling, swimming. To participate in capacity building among less fortunate members of the society and to influence others into giving back to the society through their talents and abilities. Referees 1. Mr. Rizwan Mawji Director Mahdi Logistics -. Mr. Sammy Anzia Project Management IPSOS Kenya -. Mr. J. Muturi Lecturer Kenyatta University - Francis Kamara |-