John Kilonzo

CURRICULUM VITAE P.O. BOX- MERU TEL. - EMAIL;-PERSONAL DETAILS NAME; John Muthiani Kilonzo DATE OF BIRTH;- GENDER; Male NATIONALITY; Kenyan MARITAL STATUS; single LANGUAGES; English, Kiswahili, kimeru, kikamba RELIGION; Christian RESIDENCE ; Kula Mawe, Isiolo County ID NO. ; - DRIVING LICENSE, NO; IDL-ABWJZ5 PASSPORT NO ; BK321545 PERSONAL MISSION My greatest aspiration lies in working in a reputable organization where I can exploit purchasing and supply management skills. Being a strong believer in competition and teamwork, I aspire to work in an organization whose standards concur with international standards, this will facilitate my career development. CAREER OBJECTIVE To prepare, create awareness, and improve the organization’s core activities. CORE COMPETENCE AND SKILLS Excellent organizational and communication skills. A clear understanding of basics in the procurement sector. Capacity to work under minimal supervision Computer literate. Can work under pressure. Being a visionary and result-oriented individual. Thorough knowledge and understanding of sales concepts. Problem-solving and analytical skills. Speed and accuracy in the delivery of results. Innovative, creative, and self-driven individual. Prudence in financial management skills. Knowledge of sales regulatory requirements. A clear understanding of markets, customers, and competitors. Excellent presentation, communication and personal effectiveness skills. PERSONAL KEY ATTRIBUTES Good team player Hardworking Excellent customer service skills. Strong persuasive skills. High ethical standards, professionalism, integrity, accountability and honesty Proactive and passionate for excellent results Good decision-making skills. EDUCATION BACKGROUND 2015 –2019 MERU UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY pursued Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management. Attained second class honors upper division. FEBRUARY 2019- MAY 2019 PETANNS DRIVING SCHOOL attained class C1 and B driving skills- NDALANI SECONDARY SCHOOL, attained B+ (plus) of 67 points in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. (KCSE- BRIDGE SCHOOL, attained 372 marks out of 500 in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education. (KCPE) WORK EXPERIENCE-: JUMIA SALESPERSON Responsibilities; - Assist selling process for our customers and generate additional sales Coordinate information to customers browsing our websites during store discovery, order, checkout, and after-sales support. Call customers to answer their inquiries and inform and advise them. Handle customer complaints and special requests. Ensured follow-up through emails, phone, or any required means May 2019- August 2019: LOGISTIC ASSISTANT, KENYA RED CROSS UPPER EASTERN REGION OFFICE, gained the following industrial skills in purchasing and supplies management. Report writing skills- trained and involved in writing weekly update reports and assessment and distribution reports within the organization. Office management – involved in record keeping, filing, scanning, and printing documents within the regional office. Data entry- involved in updating and maintaining the logistics department database. Online courses- undertook 7 courses related to the procurement field through the IFRC learning platform. Participated in Kenya Red Cross humanitarian activities within the branch, mainly dispersing and distributing food and non-food items during the response. January 2020- December 2020; BIDCO SALES PERSON CENTRAL REGION Responsibilities; - Executing as agreed on plans by the head of the department and sales support supervisor Market execution per outlet Product quality check and FIFO per wholesaler Taking and delivering retail orders. Counting stock levels at the wholesaler premises. January 2021- June 2021; VOLUNTEER, PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT, AINA Children Home -Meru. Responsibilities; - Assisting the procurement officer in carrying out procurement according to organization–and donor-specific policies. Coordinating with finance, admin, and program departments to ensure integrated internal controls, timely payment of vendors, and full, auditable support documentation. Coordinating with warehouse staff to ensure that all products arrived in good condition. Updating internal database with order details (dates, vendor, quantities, discounts) June 2021- UP TO DATE; VOLUNTEER, PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT, COMMUNITIES HEALTH TRUST. Responsibilities; - Assist the procurement officer in carrying out procurement according to CHAT and donor–specific policies. Coordinating with finance, admin and program departments to ensure integrated internal controls, timely payment of vendors and full, auditable support documentation. Routine communication, coordination and planning with the relevant requesting staff/programs regarding the order and delivery of supplies. Ensuring supplies, services, and required equipment are delivered on time. Establishing and maintaining ethical, professional working relationships with suppliers. Maintain supplier information for regularly purchased items and information on current market conditions. Coordinating with warehouse staff to ensure that all products arrived in good condition. Updating internal database with order details (dates, vendor, quantities, discounts) TRAINING >computer operation. >driving. HOBBIES >Swimming >Travelling >reading novels REFEREES 1. MR. FELLIX WAIHENYA LOGISTIC OFFICER, KENYA RED CROSS SOCIETY UPPER EASTERN REGION. P.O.BOX- ISIOLO Phone:- Email:- 2. MRS JANE IRENE SALES SUPPORT SUPERVISOR, BIDCO, KENYA CENTRAL REGION. Phone:- Email:-3. LENAH MWIKALI PROCUREMENT MANAGER, AINA CHILDREN HOME-MERU. Phone:- Email:-