
Winfred Gachunga
Projects Manager Trainee

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About me
Data Scientist/Technical Projects' Manager/Business Analyst
Education

ALX Africa
2024 - 2024Data ScienceALX Professional Foundations. -Leading self/Others-Critical Thinking-Comnunicating for impact-Managing Complex Tasks-Time Management-Quantitative Reasoning -Entrepreneurial Thinking

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
2019 - 2023BSC in Project ManagementEquipped with skills in the followings areas:Project planningProject ExecutionProject Monitoring and ExecutionTime managementStakeholder Management Risk Analysis Scope Management Environmental Impact Analysis for Projects
Experience

GoDown Arts Centre
May 2022 - Dec 2022Projects Manager TraineeProjects Management for the #ArtXchange programPrograms AssistantFront Office tasks(Making and receiving calls for the firm)

Dimension Data
Feb 2023 - Jun 2023Project ManagerStreamline Vendor Management:• Coordinate with a network of vendors to complete surveys for wireless and fiber requests, ensuring optimal service selection for diverse client needs.• Negotiate and share competitive quotes with internal stakeholders, securing approvals for service installations.Promote Sustainability and Efficiency:• Optimize resource utilization by managing decommissioned kits, recovering equipment for reuse, and minimizing data remnants.• Spearhead data cleansing initiatives to reduce waste and ensure responsible equipment handling.Project Management Expertise:• Successfully do internet installation projects on time and within budget.• Develop and communicate project plans to clients, promoting transparency and collaboration.• Engage key stakeholders at each stage, ensuring adherence to established procedures and channels.Post-Installation Client Care:• Proactively follow up with clients after installations, guaranteeing satisfaction with service quality and alignment with expectations.• Cultivate positive client relationships, fostering opportunities for growth and expansion.Utilize Technology for Efficiency:• Leveraged Microsoft Project to establish clear timelines and track progress towards completion goals.• Monitored task execution in real-time, ensuring alignment with client expectations and timely delivery. Show less

Dimension Data
Sept 2023 - Mar 2024Service Delivery ManagerResponsible for:Driving client satisfaction: Delivering services that consistently exceed expectations, as defined by service agreements and contracts.Proactively resolving client issues: Partnering with clients to identify and solve problems quickly and effectively, leaving them with a positive resolution.Building strong client relationships: Regularly engaging with clients through calls and meetings, ensuring their needs are understood and exceeded.Continuously improving service delivery: Actively collecting client feedback and using it to optimize processes and procedures, striving for excellence.Resolving client complaints efficiently: Taking ownership of concerns, investigating thoroughly, and providing timely and thorough solutions.Ensuring SLA compliance: Creating and managing SLA reports that accurately reflect service performance and meet client requirements. Show less

Alx_africa
Jun 2024 - Dec 2024Data Analyst studentProfessional Foundations-Leading self-Leadeing others-Technical skills-Time management-Critical thinkingThese skills comes in handy at any firm and they are rarely introduced to us in uni. Self awareness and self regulation are the stepping stones to being empathetic and sympathetics for better decisions in any firm

Fintech-Group
Jul 2024 - nowAs a Projects Officer, I effectively manage our initiatives with financial institutions, including SACCOs and banks. I conduct reviews at their convenience, ensuring that communication is clear and consistent. I prioritize selecting resources with the appropriate skill sets for specific tasks, and I am committed to meeting deadlines while ensuring that all aspects are well-organized. I believe that strong communication is key to success, and I am confident that this approach enables me to deliver exceptional results. Show less
Projects Officer
Oct 2024 - nowProjects Administrator
Jul 2024 - now
Licenses & Certifications

Lead Planner/Project Designer
CourseraAug 2023- View certificate

Agile Project Management Certifications
CourseraJul 2023 
ITIL Foundation Level
CourseraMay 2023
Certified Project Manager (CPM)
SimplilearnApr 2023- View certificate

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
SimplilearnMar 2023 
Customer Ex
CourseraJan 2024
Certified SAFe® Scrum Master
CourseraSept 2023
Project Basics to Success
CourseraAug 2023
Effective Communication
Great LearningJun 2023
Project Quality Management
Great LearningApr 2023
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