Winnie Auma Otieno

Winnie Auma Otieno

Assistant Product Development Coordinator

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  • About me

    B.Eng | Head of Department, Manufacturing and Energy | Business Development Director Kenya, Uganda | Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Student|Fitness Enthusiast

  • Education

    • Orient Institute of Professional Studies

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      Computer Applications

    • Strathmore University Energy Research Centre

      2016 -
      Solar PV- T1 & T2 Training

      - Stand Alone Solar PV Sytems Design, Sizing, Installations- Basic technology and product knowledge for identifying the quality and functioning PV products and systems- Knowledge and understanding of solar photolytic system component

    • Life Skills

      2015 -
      Business Communication

      Training on Effective Business Communication

    • Moi University

      2005 - 2010
      B Tech M.I.Textile Eng. Second Class Upper Division

      Activities and Societies: TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS ASSOCIATION Executive Committee - Treasurer RESPONSIBILITIES - Manage the association accounts - Ensure financial prudence in the association - Strategize and champion revenue generating activities for the association

    • Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

      2014 - 2016
      Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Marketing

      MBA Markeing

  • Experience

    • Spinners Ltd.

      Feb 2012 - Feb 2015
      Assistant Product Development Coordinator

      New products developmentBrand managementTechnical marketing

    • VISCAR INDUSTRIAL CAPACITY LIMITED

      Feb 2015 - now

      The role's key merit is to drive the Company's Growth Strategy with a focus on Solutions that address the unique needs/problems of customers in the broad Manufacturing and Energy Sectors. Through Training, Consultancy, Managed Services and Technical Support Services with a bias in; #industrialautomation #processoptimization #safetyinengineering I oversee the below departmental functions:- Solutions Development- Service Delivery- Customer Relationship Management- Business Development and MarketingMy department focuses on the following solution areas; Industrial Automation, Process Optimization (Energy Efficiency, Manufacturing & Operations Excellence) and Safety in Engineering. Show less 1. Leadership and Performance Management for the Business Development Team2. Develop, review, implement and report on the business development strategy3. Ensure sustained business growth and revenue generation through directing and managing business development activities4. Account Management5. New Business Development6. Manage the consultants in effective delivery of training and consultancy assignments7. Lead the R&D segment to drive innovation and new products development8. Project Manager ensuring quality delivery of training and consultancy services9. Implement and manage effective marketing activities to support business development10. Deputize the MD in running the company Show less Responsibilities:1.Developing new products and services based on industry need and emerging practice.2.Growing and developing existing clients and ensuring client retention.3.Generating new business - identifying new prospects, establishing new customers, negotiating and closing deals.4.Preparing business forecasts and follow up of up selling opportunities with existing customers.5.Preparing proposals and responding to business requests from assigned accounts.6.Maintaining and updating customer information for assigned customer accounts in the customer database.7.Resolving customer satisfaction issues and managing customer contracts requirements as the primary company contact for assigned accounts.8.Reporting market trends and competitor intelligence information pertaining to the business.9.Participating in conferences, trade shows, expos and other relevant events that provide opportunity for awareness creation and new customer acquisition.10.Preparing regular reports on business development and maintenance activities for submission to management. Show less

      • HOD -Manufacturing and Energy - Kenya, Uganda

        Jan 2020 - now
      • Account Manager - Manufacturing and Energy

        Jan 2018 - Jan 2020
      • Team Manager - Business Development

        Jul 2017 - Dec 2017
      • Principal Client Solutions Executive - Manufacturing and Energy

        Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
      • Business Development Executive - Manufacturing and Energy

        Feb 2015 - May 2016
    • Viscar Integrated Consulting Limited

      Jan 2022 - now
      Business Development Manager

      Steer the Business to Optimal Growth, Staff Management and Development, Strategic Partnership Acquisition and Management

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Managing Employee Performance Training

      Coursera
      Jul 2019
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    • Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence

      Coursera
      Apr 2018
    • Graduate Engineer

      Engineers Board of Kenya
      Jan 2018
    • How Managers Drive Extraordinary Team Performance

      LinkedIn
      Feb 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Energy Management Systems (EnMS) Lead Implementer Training Course (ISO 50001:2018)

      BSI
      Dec 2019
    • Asking Great Sales Questions

      LinkedIn
      May 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Sales Prospecting

      LinkedIn
      Sept 2017
      View certificate certificate
    • Managing Your Sales Process

      LinkedIn
      Sept 2017
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Winnie Auma Otieno
      Professional Certification Engineers Board of Kenya Graduate Engineer ID B15868