Stan Wepundi

Experience

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  Akicon Associates

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2017

  L Architect

  -Prepared detailed client briefs and architectural drawings, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations.-Acted as the liaison between clients and construction professionals, coordinating the integration of structural drawings, Bills of Quantities, and project timelines.-Designed competitive bid proposals that helped secure new projects for the company.-Consistently delivered projects within budget, demonstrating strong financial management and resource allocation skills.-Led leadership development and project management efforts, guiding team members in the successful execution of projects.-Managed staff communication and ensured the programmatic execution of project strategies.-Developed 3D visualizations and animations to provide clients with immersive project previews, enhancing presentation impact and decision-making. Show less

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  Bungoma County

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2022

  Member-CoG

  -Supported the sharing of best practices through the Maarifa Best Practice Center, driving knowledge exchange across all 47-member counties.-Collaborated with the legal team to review and track policies, ensuring consistency and alignment on key issues affecting county governance.-Led efforts to strengthen county government performance, tracking task execution in compliance with the Constitution of Kenya 2010.-Monitored the implementation of inter-county and intergovernmental agreements, facilitating smooth cooperation on devolution matters.-Coordinated consultations between Governors on collective issues, fostering unified decision-making across county governments.-Played a key role in organizing high-profile events such as the Annual Devolution Conference, Summit meetings with the President and Deputy President, National Day celebrations, and other intergovernmental functions.-Managed critical communication flows, ensuring timely responses to 20+ daily requests and flagging high-priority matters for immediate attention.𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:-Spearheaded leadership training, career development, and team-building programs, contributing to the training of 200 county employees.-Coordinated the collection of COVID-19 data from all counties, supporting the Ministry of Health's communication efforts during the pandemic. Show less

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  𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐦𝐚

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2022

  𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐦𝐚

  -Acted as a liaison between the Governor’s office and key stakeholders, including national government officials, international partners (World Bank, EU, Embassies), and civil society organizations, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration.-Managed the Governor’s complex schedule, organized public engagements, and handled high-level interactions with political figures, driving policy alignment and decision-making processes.-Coordinated key events for the senior management team, ensuring seamless operations, while overseeing travel logistics and fostering productive stakeholder relationships.-Provided comprehensive reports and strategic insights for the Governor, helping inform executive decisions on critical county projects and initiatives.𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:-Empowered 10,000 scholarship beneficiaries to join top schools in Kenya (2017-2022), contributing to educational advancement within the county.-Established Kimilili and Bungoma municipalities, securing the prestigious Infrastructure Development World Grant.-Secured a Ksh 1B grant for Bungoma as part of the SUED program, outperforming 59 municipalities.-Attained a BBB credit rating for Bungoma by GCR in 2020, reflecting improved financial management.-Established 10 specialized vocational training centers, including one for persons with disabilities, enhancing skill development and inclusion.-Recognized the contributions of Community Health Volunteers with monthly stipends, supporting grassroots healthcare initiatives. Show less

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  Pata Content

  Jan 2019 - Nov 2023

  Chief Vision Officer & Founder

  -Created and optimized engaging content across the website, social media, and email campaigns, leveraging conversational AI to enhance customer interactions and boost engagement by 25%.-Spearheaded SEO-driven content strategies that increased web traffic by 30% and contributed to a 20% growth in online revenue within the first quarter.-Led a team of 10 employees, streamlining operations with AI-powered tools, reducing operational costs by 15% annually, while maintaining a 95% customer satisfaction rating.-Developed a viral marketing campaign that enhanced brand awareness, contributing to a 20% revenue increase and 15% higher customer retention rates.-Innovated a recruitment strategy that improved candidate experience and reduced hiring costs, further driving team productivity and scalability. Show less

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  𝐍𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐚

  Jan 2021 - now

  𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫

  𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐀𝐩𝐩 & 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡With a relentless passion for business growth and automation, I specialize in helping businesses maximize their potential through the strategic integration of WhatsApp and cutting-edge automation technologies. My expertise lies in:🤖 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐀𝐈 𝐍𝐨-𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐬: Crafting tailored smart AI-powered chatbots that engage customers, answer queries, and drive conversions, all while providing an exceptional user experience.📈 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Leveraging official WhatsApp APIs to streamline and automate the entire marketing funnel, resulting in increased sales, enriched customer interactions, and enhanced retention rates.🚀𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 & 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Offering businesses a custom dashboard for effortless execution of Bulk WhatsApp Campaigns, complete with a multi-team inbox, defined roles and rights, and multimedia canny replies for seamless communication management.⚙️ 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Extending automation beyond WhatsApp by integrating with apps and social platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Woocommerce, Shopify, and Zapier. This empowers businesses to eliminate redundant tasks and concentrate on strategic initiatives.📲 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬: Providing verified WhatsApp accounts to ensure a credible and trustworthy connection with your audience.Unleash the Potential of WhatsApp & Automation with 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤Let's collaborate to transform your business, achieve 10𝐗 productivity, skyrocket sales, elevate customer experiences, and foster unwavering loyalty. Reach out to me to explore how we can drive your business to new heights through the fusion of 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐀𝐩𝐩 & 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐔𝐬: 📞 +254 726 316 316 📧 info@nakusikizia.com Show less

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  Remotasks

  Jan 2021 - now

  AI Data Annotator and Trainer

  Delivered 99% accuracy in annotating complex datasets, significantly improving the quality of conversational AI model outputs.Applied advanced prompt engineering techniques, increasing model performance by 30% through optimized dataset training.Streamlined collaboration with technical teams to reduce annotation-related issues by 25%, enhancing workflow efficiency.Played a key role in transforming product requirements into scalable machine learning solutions, accelerating deployment by 20%.Consistently maintained top-tier productivity, surpassing quality benchmarks while staying current with AI industry innovations. Show less

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  HP Tech Ventures

  Sept 2023 - now

  Corporate VC & Business Analytics (Remote)

  Participated in an immersive externship program at HP Tech Ventures, gaining insight into deal sourcing and startup investment processes within a Fortune 100 company.𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭: - Conduct comprehensive research on pre-seed stage startups, assessing profiles, business models, and team dynamics.- Utilize data analytics tools to analyze startup metrics, industry data, and market trends.- Manage and clean data with tools like Open Refine, and conduct analysis using Excel and SQL for insights. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭: - Develop market maps to pinpoint emerging opportunities and potential investment targets in startup sectors.- Deliver findings and recommendations using impactful data visualization techniques.- Contribute to the selection of promising startups for further investment due diligence, highlighting strong analytical skills. Show less

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  Thematic

  Sept 2023 - Jan 2024

  Business Development Specialist

  𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜-Defined diverse personas for targeted platforms, ensuring resonant messaging aligned with Thematic's vision.-Crafted high-value messages to elevate brand positioning and engagement.𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜-Conducted lead research, informing strategic communication efforts.-Assisted in executing business development strategies based on lead insights.-Developed expertise in effective messaging following Thematic's sales playbook.𝐀𝐈-𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜-Utilized AI for tailored message personalization, optimizing prospect engagement.-Contributed to Thematic's innovation by integrating AI for more effective communication. Show less

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  Extern

  Dec 2023 - now

  𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 | 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧

  𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡:-Share opportunities within my network using the trackable application link.-Leverage direct outreach, social media posts, and emails to student groups for maximum impact.-Creatively promote programs while adhering to language guidelines.𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐞?Perfect for global students passionate about business development, sales, data analysis, and AI.𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://www.paragonone.com/externships/content-creation-digital-marketing-remote-externship?referrer=u2273ceea15b0eb6477a50c1da8273773fc7460a1a1 Show less

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  Chat Nation

  May 2024 - now

  Founder

  I am the Chief Servant at Chat Nation, a Kenyan tech company, revolutionizing 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧-𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. At Chat Nation, we design AI-powered 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐀𝐩𝐩 chatbots that empower millions of citizens to access public services in under 3 minutes using their favorite, data-light app—anytime, anywhere.Key Achievements-Serving millions of citizens monthly, cutting wait times from days to just 3 minutes.- Helping governments and agencies reduce administrative costs by 30% through automation.Core Responsibilities-Product Innovation: Developing secure, AI-powered chatbot solutions tailored for government use cases.-Strategic Growth: Partnering with global tech leaders like Meta and government agencies to expand adoption.-Inclusive Impact: Improving access to services for underserved communities with multi-language support and 24/7 availability.Why Chat Nation Matters-Smarter: Instant access via WhatsApp—no extra downloads needed.-Faster: Automated inquiries reduce delays by 80%.-Secure: GDPR-compliant encryption ensures data protection.Let’s reshape public service delivery. I’m eager to collaborate with governments, tech partners, and public-sector leaders to create smarter, faster, and more inclusive citizen services across Africa. Show less