Symon Wachira Mwangi

CURRICULUM VITAE TITLE AND CONTACT DETAILS PERSONAL DETAILS CAREER OBJECTIVE SYMON WACHIRA MWANGI- ,- P.O Box 65618 – 00607, Nairobi | Email:- Gender : Male Date of Birth : 27/02/1987 Nationality : Kenyan Languages : Fluent in English and Kiswahili. To be focused, highly motivated and work in a challenging and competitive company where my basic tenets for a successfully run business are controls, talent management and profit making and also being a distinguished professional whereby my knowledge and skills will be used in delivering value to people while making a positive contribution to the organization’ s goals. A professional with experience in office administration, customer service, follow-up on clients, providing presentation & briefings. PROFILE I am a self-driven, highly motivated and competent individual. I have excellent interpersonal and communication skills & knowledge of research methodologies. Jan 2019 To Date : Self Employed CURRENT WORK Position : Freelancer - Financial Intermediary EXPERIENCE Responsibilities  Market research.  Market analysis.  Recruit and solicit clients.  Assess clients' needs and goals.  Recommend strategies.  Execute strategies.  Identify new opportunities. PROFESSIONAL June 2017 – Nov 2018 : GLOBAL RESEARCH INSIGHT Position : Research Assistant WORK EXPERIENCE Responsibilities  Conducting focus group discussion.  Collecting key informant information.  Recording responses as received.  Conducting interviews with respondents.  Locating sample members. Feb 2017 – March 2017: Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) Position : Research Assistant Responsibilities  Collect data from selected Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.  Collect data from households in selected clusters of various counties.  Conduct Focus Group Discussions.  Conduct interviews of selected County Officials. Jan 2014 - Jan 2017 : Self Employed Position : Freelancer - Financial Intermediary Responsibilities ________________________________________________________________________  Market research.  Market analysis.  Recruit and solicit clients.  Assess clients' needs and goals.  Recommend strategies.  Execute strategies.  Identify new opportunities. Feb 2011 – Sept 2013 : Airtyme Communications, Happauge, NY - US PROFESSIONAL WORK Position : Product Marketing Manager – East Africa EXPERIENCE Responsibilities  Managing the product roadmap and entire product line life cycle from       strategic planning to tactical activities. Designing and executing go-to-market plans and working with all departments in implementation. Identifying and analyzing competitor offerings and developing winning strategies to counter competition. Analyzing potential partner relationships to meet revenue objectives. Communicating product value proposition to key partners, sales and marketing team. Monitoring and analyzing product KPIs. Managing Samsung organized channel through organizing sales promotion, managing sales force to drive profitable sales, brand growth and loyalty. Key Achievements: Instrumental in achieving revenue targets and market share targets for 60% of products in the business portfolio. Oct 2008 - Dec 2009 : Standard Chartered Bank of Kenya Position : Sales Executive / Customer Service Responsibilities  Implement sales strategies underpinning marketing efforts to acquire, expand and retain profitable relationships and grow the market share.  Increase branch portfolio in terms of new Current and Savings Accounts.  Increase sales of Personal Unsecured Loans at the Branch.  Process Account Opening Documents and Customer Information.  Capture Customer complaints and forward to the concerned department.  Call backs to both old and new Customers, to build a healthy relationship between the Bank and Them. Jan 2007 - Dec 2008: Kenyatta University Completed 24 Units towards a Bachelor of EDUCATION Commerce (Finance Option) Year 1 & Year 2 BACKGROUND May 2007 - Oct 2007: DataPro Computer Training Centre Certificate Computer Course Ms Packages Jan 2002 - Nov 2005: Nyandarua High School O-Levels - K.C.SE (B - Minus) Jan 1993 – Nov 2001: Muthaiga Primary School Elementary – K.C.P.E  Strong Interpersonal Skills.  Ethical, knowing and being able to perform conscientiously and morally. USEFUL  Eager to challenge self-limit. ATTRIBUTES  Ability to Prioritize and Meet Deadlines.  Proud of delivering satisfactory service to others  Results Oriented. AND HOBBIES     REFEREES 1. Vivian Kang’ ara Standard Chartered Bank Ltd Personal Financial Consultant- INTERESTS Reading Swimming Watching Football Playing Basketball 2. Anne Thuo Kenya Institute of Special Education Lecturer-. Michael O. Asola Airtyme Communications, Happauge, NY - US General Manager - East Africa- /-