Anne Bakyaita

Experience

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  Uganda Commercial Bank (now merged to Stanbic Bank Uganda)

  Jan 1988 - Jul 2001

  Banking Officer

  • I critically thought and created processes in self and others; organised thoughts, analysed and synthesed critical appraisal. I evaluated statements in terms of evidence, detected false logic or reasoning, identified assumptions and implicit values for a smooth and fraud free banking operations environment.• I established criteria, using appropriate decision techniques including identifying, formulating and solving business problems. I created, identified and evaluated options. I implemented and reviewed decisions for smooth running of a bank branch or department.• I scanned and organised data of the loan portfolio in the development finance division abstracted meaning from information and shared knowledge with the loans approval committee.• I acquired numeric and quantitative skills in finance and accounting during my work in a bank branch and development finance division.• I monitored, evaluated and reported on various agricultural and industrial development projects under the bank credit line granted and funded by multiple donor agencies like USAID and World Bank.• I conducted various site visits of various agricultural and industrial development projects in different areas of Uganda. Show less

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  Stanbic Bank Uganda

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2005

  Team Leader

  Leading a team of staff in International banking operations that included internet,credit and investment banking.

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  Island Hospice Service

  Aug 2005 - Aug 2007

  Volunteer Administration and HR Officer

  Brief description of duties and responsibilitiesTo provide technical support : 1) For establishing a human resources department in a charitable non profit organization. 2) To reassess job descriptions, standard operating procedures and organization chart. 3) Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.I worked two mornings a week as a volunteer which was an essential requirement for my MBA program.Key achievements• I learnt more about the strategy, nature and importance of good performance within a NGO. • I studied Island Hospice extensively and recommended ways of improving the service provided in order to have a competitive advantage. This was accomplished through identifying, justifying and distinguishing between alternative strategic directions, making the most appropriate proposals which could be followed by the organization.• I was a change agent in the organization.• I was co-opted on the Human Resources Development (HRD) committee and assigned the role of reviewing job descriptions and coming up with performance appraisals and reviewed the HRD policy. I networked with all departments in the organization and interviewed all staff.• I was co-opted on the committee which drafted applications for consultancy work. • The dissertation research I did was useful to the organization as an option to solve the problem of effectiveness and sustainability due to inadequate resources. I circulated questionnaires by email and physically. I conducted the research survey with a success response rate of 95%.The solutions were feasible and could be implemented.• I suggested appropriate financial analysis tools to be implemented in the organization. Show less

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  Marsh Insurance Brokers

  May 2006 - May 2006

  Consultant

  In partial fulfilment of my Nottingham Trent MBA program we did a free of charge consultancy to Marsh Insurance Brokers, Harare, Zimbabwe and reviewed the effectiveness of the marketing plan and recommended possible alternative strategic options in May 2006.

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  Film Resource Unit

  Apr 2007 - Apr 2007

  Consultant

  In a team,we provided free consultancy services as part of the MBA program to an NGO, Film Resource Unit (FRU), Johannesburg, South Africa. We evaluated FRU’s marketing and distribution strategy and made recommendations that would enhance its profitability and visibility in the local, regional and international film arena. While conducting the consultancies we contacted and interviewed several people, gathered several reports that we condensed into a precise report with recommendations

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  UNICEF

  Feb 2008 - Oct 2010

  International Volunteer

  I worked as a Volunteer with UNICEF Congo-Brazzaville in translation of project proposals, publications, reports within the organization and media briefs. I translated documents from English to French and vice versa. I received work infrequently as need arises, about once in 3 months but ensured it is completed in a few days and submitted on time. I worked on my own at home under the supervision of communications officer.

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  Cedarpalms Investments Ltd.

  Oct 2011 - now

  Managing Director

  Managing, advertising and marketing rental apartments all over the world.Another line of business is growing palm tree, avocado and jack fruit seedlings in my backyard garden both in my home country and country of residence. Selling and giving them to friends and relatives. Advertising on social like facebook and whatsapp groups. I will research on growing them on large scale. I will look for market in outside countries through the business network international BNI where I am a member.

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  Fair Trade Africa

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2016

  International Volunteer

  Translating documents from English to French and vice versa.

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  Churches Health association of Zambia (CHAZ)

  Feb 2019 - Feb 2022

  Volunteer business planner

  I identify and analyze new income generating ventures. I appraise the viability of new and existing income generating ventures for the sustainability of CHAZ. I develop business plans for specific identified income generating ventures as required. I ensure a consultative process in development of business opportunities through undertaking discussions with all concerned departments. I also research and identify potential new partners and funding opportunities focused on raising unrestricted funds for core organisation support. Show less

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  Jeunesseglobal.com

  Feb 2019 - Jun 2024

  Executive Distributor
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  Strathmore Business School (SBS)

  Apr 2023 - now

  • Adjunct Executive Coach

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Consultant

    Apr 2023 - now
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  Del-York Creative Academy

  Aug 2023 - Oct 2023

  Associate Consultant

  Coach AbleAnne Bakyaita means business is a wife, mother, ICCP/PLD top lead career mentor with Del-York creative academy students under YAPPI Nigeria. A consultant and executive coach with Strathmore University Business School (SBS). An experienced banker of 18 years. Holder of a B.Sc.Agriculture degree and an executive MBA with commendation. Director, Cedarpalms Inv.Ltd. providing rentals in Kampala. A distributor of Jeunesseglobal organic dietary products in Uganda, Kenya, Zambia. Member of Business network international BNI Amazing, Uganda. A Rotarian of Maluba club. An assistant online trainer AOT with Bible study fellowship BSF International.Proficiency in English, Luganda and reading and writing in French. Working knowledge in computer skills in report writing and presentations.I am a member of the Business Network International, Amazing chapter in Uganda. I would like to be a credible network marketing professional linking with others in Africa and beyond. I am an executive distributor of Jeunesse global organic dietary supplements for beauty, health and wellness since February 2019.I am one who seeks opportunities and good in myself and others. I nourish them to flourish like a palm in whatever environment one is in. I'm keen on growing in knowledge and experience to build myself and others up. Just like a cedar growing tall, strong and wide to provide timber used in building houses. I'm very steadfast and committed to completing a task. I'm confident, calm and collected and daring to stretch myself out of a comfort zone.My hobbies are interior designing, backyard gardening of fruit trees, singing and I am passionate about continuous learning. In January 2021 I completed a personal and self development course, trained and was certified as an NLP practitioner and NLP Life coach. In the future, I would invest in growing herbs, establishing orchards and expanding my career in commercial farming and adding value to the crops harvested. Show less

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  Neolife

  Oct 2024 - now

  Commission Sales Associate