Elizabeth Nengo
@elizabethnengo
Experienced Linguist and Sales Executive with a passion for communication.
What I'm looking for
With over 12 years of experience as a Linguist and Sales Executive, I have honed my skills in translation, interpretation, and transcription, while also excelling in business development and customer service. My expertise spans across languages including Swahili, Sheng, and English, allowing me to deliver high-quality language services tailored to diverse client needs.
Throughout my career, I have successfully managed sales teams, negotiated contracts, and maintained strong client relationships. My role as a Freelance Linguist has enabled me to collaborate with international clients on various linguistic projects, while my experience in corporate sales has equipped me with the analytical and communication skills necessary to drive revenue growth and enhance customer satisfaction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Linguist
Self Employed
Jan 2006 - Present (19 years 5 months)
Provided comprehensive linguistic services including translation, interpretation, and transcription in Swahili, Sheng, and English. Managed linguistic projects, coordinated teams, and ensured timely delivery for international clients across diverse fields such as healthcare, technology, and politics.
Corporate Sales Executive & Team Leader
Parapet Cleaning Services
Nov 2016 - Present (8 years 7 months)
Led a sales team to achieve significant revenue targets in corporate cleaning services and maintained strong client relationships, ensuring high retention and customer satisfaction. Conducted effective sales presentations, customer briefings, and site visits, while also spearheading customer satisfaction surveys to enhance service delivery.
Corporate Sales Executive & Team Leader
Parapet Cleaning Services
Nov 2016 - Present (8 years 7 months)
Led a sales team to consistently achieve revenue targets in corporate cleaning services, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic planning. Maintained robust client relationships and spearheaded customer satisfaction surveys, significantly enhancing service delivery and client retention.
Business Executive
Nation Media Group
Jul 2014 - Present (10 years 11 months)
Developed compelling advertising proposals for corporate clients, effectively aligning their needs with media solutions. Conducted thorough market research to identify new sales opportunities and maintained consistent client communication, fostering strong relationships.
Business Executive
Nation Media Group
Jul 2014 - Present (10 years 11 months)
Developed compelling advertising proposals tailored for corporate clients and conducted thorough market research to identify new sales opportunities. Maintained consistent client communication and fostered strong relationship management to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
Personal Banking Executive
Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA Group)
Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 5 months)
Successfully acquired new clients for both asset and liability products, contributing to portfolio growth and market expansion. Managed personal banking relationships with corporate employees and organized impactful product promotional activities, enhancing customer engagement.
Personal Banking Executive
Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA Group)
Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 5 months)
Successfully acquired new clients for both asset and liability products, significantly contributing to the bank's growth. Managed personal banking relationships with corporate employees and organized various product promotional activities and customer events to enhance engagement.
Sales Team Leader
KCB Bank Group
Apr 2011 - Present (14 years 2 months)
Managed loan schemes and check-off facilities for corporate clients, ensuring efficient financial service delivery. Trained and supervised sales representatives, overseeing customer acquisition and significant sales pipeline growth.
Sales Team Leader
KCB Bank Group
Apr 2011 - Present (14 years 2 months)
Managed loan schemes and check-off facilities specifically for corporate clients, ensuring efficient service delivery. Trained and supervised sales representatives, overseeing customer acquisition strategies and optimizing sales pipeline growth to meet targets.
Freelance Linguist
Self Employed
Jan 2006 - Present (19 years 5 months)
Provided comprehensive linguistic services including translation, interpretation, and transcription in Swahili, Sheng, and English. Managed diverse linguistic projects for international clients across various sectors like healthcare, technology, and politics, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics
Completed a comprehensive curriculum focused on linguistic theories and applications. Gained expertise in language structures, sociolinguistics, and translation principles.
Buru Buru Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), General Studies
Achieved the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, demonstrating proficiency across various subjects. Developed foundational academic skills essential for higher education.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Interested in hiring Elizabeth?
You can contact Elizabeth and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message ElizabethFind your dream job
Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
