Gregory S.

Experience

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  Ministry of Tourism Kenya

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2013

  Information Technology Support Officer

  ▶️ Key Contributions & Results✦ Maintained Human Resource Systems – Integrated Personnel Payroll Database (IPPD).✦ Maintained the overall integrity and quality of the ministry databases, including regular data.✦ Led improvement and hygiene, enforcement of database business processes and management of code values, business rules and other Set-up functions of the databases.✦ Optimized the use of the databases across the organization by staying current on upcoming enhancements to functionality and guiding staff in the appropriate use of the existing functionality.✦ Managed database design and inventory taking – Entry of Registered Hotels, Restaurants, Tour Operators into the ministry’s system.✦ Conducted Local Area Network (LAN) configuration and repair.✦ Installed and configured computer hardware, operating systems and applications. Show less

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  Nyamira County MP Office

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2017

  Program Coordinator

  ▶️ Key Achievements:🏆 Achieved an average of 25% growth in youth and women empowerment programs by sourcing external funding and using modern and scientific ways to carry out farming projects.🏆 Created monthly budgeting resulting in a savings of over 20%.🏆 Achieved an average of 25% per quarter of regional media coverage specific to campaign exposure.🏆 Grew donor base by 20%, through the implementation of core outreach programs.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▶️ Key Contributions & Results✦ Devised and maintained office systems, including data management and filing.✦ Arranged travel, visas and accommodation and, occasionally, traveling with the County MP to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations.✦ Screened phone calls, inquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate.✦ Processed sensitive office data and handled all the correspondence and dictation with uncompromised integrity and confidentiality.✦ Organized and maintained diaries and making appointments.✦ Dealt with incoming email and post, often corresponding on behalf of the County MP.✦ Carried out background research and presenting findings.✦ Produced documents, briefing papers, reports, and presentations.✦ Organized and attended meetings and ensuring the County MP is well prepared for meetings.✦ Liaised with clients, suppliers and other staff.✦ Carried out specific feasibility research on county projects as proposed by the County MP before the actual initiation.✦ Took on some of the manager's responsibilities and worked more closely with the other office members. Show less

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  Nairobi Metropolitant

  Sept 2017 - Mar 2018

  Assistant Project Manager

  ▶️ Key Achievements:🏆 Helped in coming up with a resource determination system (MS Project) which helped in managing the casual labourer on site as opposed to the use of a manual system which helped in decreasing the daily planning time by 65%.🏆 Streamlined the construction materials and equipment inventory, making it 50% more efficient than before.🏆 Took part in onsite plan modification to meet the prevailing condition which reduced project timelines by 20%.🏆 Managed a workforce of 75 casual employers including assigning them daily tasks on a 1 million budget for the entire project period.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▶️ Key Contributions & Results✦ Monitored and reported the project progress including any delays.✦ Analyzed any developing risks and forwarded the reports to the resident engineer.✦ Liaised with the resident engineer to ensure that the quality of work done reflects the scope of the project.✦ Frequently reviewed the work done and the materials used to avoid misuse of resources.✦ Participated in onsite plan modification to suit the prevailing conditions.✦ Assembled and led the casual workers on site.✦ Conducted daily documentation of the project implementation.✦ Periodically reviewed the project outline to ensure that implementation is on course and investigated explanations on the variances. Show less

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  KUZA LAB LTD

  May 2018 - Dec 2022

  Information Technology Project Manager

  ▶️ Key Achievements:🏆 Successfully managed a team of 15 software developers and UI/UX designers.🏆 90% of all the projects undertaken were completed on time, within budget and met the scope as specified by the client.🏆 Managed the deployment of the Group Loan App(Gmoney) with an estimated cost of 10 million at 15% less than the budgeted cost and 2 weeks ahead of schedule.🏆 Reduced project cost by 10% by implementing cost-effective strategies and aligning communication between clients and developers.🏆 Introduced the use of Trello which helped in redesigning the project progress tracking system and resource allocation thereby increasing the efficiency of the team by 50%.🏆 Streamlined project cycles, by the implementation of core instructions and protocol this includes the introduction of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures for all the projects).🏆 Received accolades for efficiently and effectively managing 5 projects simultaneously.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▶️ Key Contributions & Results✦ Held weekly internal and external meetings on project progress.✦ Acted a single point of contact for all communications between the customer and Company.✦ Managed team to ensure that all milestones are achieved within the agreed timeframes.✦ Ensured effective quality control processes were in place to monitor deliverables produced.✦ Identified, analyzed, measured and managed project risks.✦ Produced project definitions to include validated functional requirements, scope, roles, responsibilities, timescales and resources.✦ Prepared the necessary project documentation as stated in the SOP's for each project Business Development.✦ Inspired Agile technical projects teams to high levels of performance and quality to provide exceptional business value.✦ Created implementation methodologies to control project costs and meet deadlines.✦ Led and managed a team of eight members engaged in developing new software’s. Show less