Kelvin Gitonga Karagara

CURRICULUM VITAE Kelvin Gitonga Karagara Cell-phone No: - Email-PERSONAL DETAILS Date of Birth:- Nationality: Kenyan ID No:- CAREER OBJECTIVE To achieve the highest level of excellence in a dynamic and rewarding environment that contributes to the general well being of society and impacts lives directly. WORK EXPERIENCE 2018 march to Jan 2019 Financial advisor Old Mutual Kenya (Meru Branch) Sept 2016 to August 2017 Financial advisor Old Mutual Kenya (Headquarters Upper Hill) Key Responsibilities:  Making presentations / pitching to prospective clients  Selling appropriate insurance products to clients.  Meeting sales targets as may be set by the company from time to time.  Maintaining client relationships and keeping them up to date on the status of their policies, new products among other key things.  Initiating and following through premium collection procedures such as collecting cheques and other payment authority documents.  Dedicated customer service to clients at all times including assisting clients to effect changes on their policies.  Promoting the company brand and making sales during activations and other company events.  Attending branch and unit meetings as was required.  Developing and maintaining a wide network of friends, special interest groups and social clubs necessary for forming a base of marketing and referrals.  Learning and using the company software available for financial advisors in generating quotations and customer service. Jan 2016 to Sept 2016 Entrepreneur / Sole Proprietor Ladies Clothing Items Shop Key Responsibilities  Overseeing the day to day operations of the business  Restocking and stock taking  Sales and marketing of the products  Market research and decision marketing on products ACADEMIC BACKGROUND-: Discipleship Program on Biblical Principles, Self Awareness and Leadership Skills. Teen Challenge Kenya            2012: Salvation and New life Christ-likeness; Worship and Mind of Christ Spiritual Power and the Supernatural Personal Relationships with Others Obedience to Authority; God and Man Love and Accepting Myself How can I know I am a Christian Attitudes, Anger, and Self Control Temptations, and how to Manage them Boundaries and Personal Rights Learning through Failure Module 1 Certificate - Diploma in Information Communication Technology Meru Technical Training Institute       Introduction to information Communication Technology and Ethics Computer Application Structured Programming Communication Operating Systems Computer Mathematics - Grade: C plain (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) Kisima Secondary School - Grade: 418 out of 500 marks; A- Equivalent (Kenya Certificate of Primary Education) Fred's Academy School HOBBIES/INTERESTS Traveling ; to discover new places, cultures and people. Read widely as well as write and journal extensively.