Wilson Odek

Experience

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  Anza International

  May 2014 - May 2015

  Student Ambassador

  A year long internship tasked with recruiting and making a team of 13-25 people with the aim of fundraising for a two-week volunteering mission to Tanzania. The mission will include building/refurbishing schools, holding sporting clinics, interacting with locals and most importantly, giving back to society especially those that are less fortunate.

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  Jubilee Insurance

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2015

  Intern - Credit Control, Finance Department

  5-week internship in the Credit Control Department at Jubilee Insurance ltd (Nairobi). Tasks over the period will range from, but not limited to: 1. Claim Verification2. Commission Allocation3. Cheque Collection and Receipt4. Reconciliation of Accounts5. Printing Test Statements for Clients

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  University of Southampton Students'​ Union

  Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

  Accounting and Finance 3rd Year Course Representative

  Elected as a Course rep to work with the Academic Presidents,and be a link between the University and the student body. Main responsibilities include: Gathering and relaying feedback, being one of the strategic leaders of my course, and shaping the direction it moves in, and also to listen and connect with students.

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  Sports Direct Int.

  Oct 2016 - Sept 2017

  Casual Sales Assistant

  Part-time Casual Sales Assistant tasked with activities in:● Cash and Till● Providing product knowledge and service to in-store customers● Sorting and receiving click-and-collect parcels● Meeting and greeting customers when they enter the shop

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  University of Southampton Students'​ Union

  Dec 2016 - Sept 2017

  Postgraduate Taught (PGT) Academic Officer

  Elected to ensure efficient representation of Taught Postgraduates in the Student Union Council and reported to the PGT Officer. Working with relevant Sabbatical Officer and Coordinators to facilitate SUSU’s Postgraduate offer to taught students. Roles and responsibilities involved but weren’t limited to: ● Representing the PGT voice in several meetings such as the Staff-Student Liaison Committee (SSLC), Graduate Faculty Board, and the Education Committee ● Working with the PG community to ensure that PGT Students are represented atall levels of SUSU and the University by gathering feedback● Sit on relevant University boards for PGT related topics● Advocating the PGT voice● Advocating SUSU to PGT students Show less

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  KCB Bank Group

  Apr 2018 - Sept 2019

  Clerk, Investor Relations

  ● Gathering and Analyzing financial data of the group and competitors alike on a Year-to-year basis as well as quarter-to-quarter basis.● Participating in Investor meetings, answering any queries investors (debt and equity) may have regarding the Group's performance, strategy and initiatives. ● Data gatgering & analysis for quarterly investor presentations, reports as well as the annual integrated report.● Monitoring and tracking the Group's and competitors' metrics, reporting any material variances. Metrics such as: Turnover, Share Price, Market Capitalization and Net flows are monitored.● Steering Committee of the Annual Integrated Report and the AGM● Analysis and Oversight of the Office of the CEO budget & Sponsorship● Managing the Investor Relations webpage & shareholder information● Supporting the Credit Rating evaluation process Show less

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  University of Southampton Business School

  Apr 2020 - Dec 2020

  Following disruption of traditional teaching methods, the Business School sought to deliver classes online and the key purpose of this role is to support academic teaching staff in Southampton Business School with the online delivery of their teaching activities. Tasks included: ● assisting in preparing live sessions ● creating bitesize walkthrough videos on various platforms for use in delivering sessions● providing in-session support ● encouraging student learning and participation. Show less

  • Postgraduate Peer Advisor

    Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Bloomberg Trading Suite Coordinator/Demonstrator

    Sept 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Online Teaching Assistant

    Apr 2020 - Jun 2020
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  University of Southampton Students'​ Union

  Oct 2020 - Sept 2021

  Students' Union Senator

  Elected as a Senator in the Students' Union Senate tasked with scrutinizing the work of Sabbatical Officers and make decisions on high–level or wide-reaching issues. Responsibilities including but not limited: ● To receive and approve the Sabbatical Officer’s yearly plans in the first Senate meeting of the year.● To ensure that Sabbatical Officers are making sufficient progress against these plans, and to read the relevant reports updating on this progress.● To attend meetings of Senate, and any relevant meetings as advised by the Democracy team.● To ensure that Sabbaticals are taking necessary action on relevant ‘You Make Changes’.● To make decisions on issues or topics brought to Senate● To take a lead on the Union’s political decision making● To take appropriate action where officers are underperforming or making decisions beyond their remit Show less

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  University of Southampton Students'​ Union

  Mar 2023 - Jul 2024

  Board Trustee

  The University Trustee Board is responsible for the overseeing the work and governance of the Students' Union. The Union is a limited company by guarantee that has the status of a charity. The board is ultimately responsible for three main areas: governance & strategy, the budget and employment issues. On a day-to-day basis, Trustee Board is responsible for:● Creating and implementing the Union's Strategy and related plans.● Developing the Union's facilities● Ensuring the strategic development of the commercial services in line with the overall strategy● Considering and reporting to the membership all decisions to affiliate to bodies during the year● Ensuring financial guidelines exist and are followed. Show less