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Eric Kamau

@erickamau

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Transformative operations manager with a strong finance background.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role where I can leverage my finance and operations expertise to drive growth and efficiency.

I am an experienced Operations Manager with a robust background in finance and business administration. I hold a Master of Business Administration from Walden University and have a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiencies and driving significant revenue growth. My leadership has led to the successful launch of a new venture valued at over USD 500,000, demonstrating my ability to identify opportunities and execute strategic initiatives.

Throughout my career, I have excelled in various roles, including Senior Credit Analyst and Staff Accountant, where I significantly improved organizational performance. My efforts in the collections team at Laureate Education resulted in a remarkable reduction of the bad debts ratio to 0.2%, the lowest in the industry. I am committed to fostering a culture of high performance and integrity, ensuring that my teams consistently deliver world-class customer service.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Operations Manager

Current

Four Winds Communications

May 2017 - Present (8 years 2 months)

Oversaw daily operations in sales and marketing, human resource management, budgeting, and financial forecasting. Reported to the board on acquisitions and financial analysis, contributing to a new venture valued at over USD 500,000.

Operations Management Financial Analysis Budgeting Human Resources Management Sales Strategy Marketing Forecasting Reporting

Operations Manager

Harmony Bakery

Aug 2016 - Apr 2017 (8 months)

Coordinated daily operations including procurement, sales, and staff scheduling while maintaining payroll and inventory management.

Procurement Sales Management Scheduling Inventory Management

Sales Associate

Denim Yard Shop at Uchumi Supermarkets

Aug 2012 - Jul 2016 (3 years 11 months)

Achieved monthly sales targets through exceptional customer engagement and provided management with insights on fashion trends to enhance sales.

Sales Customer Engagement Trend Analysis

Staff Accountant

Laureate Education Inc

Jul 2008 - Feb 2009 (7 months)

Conducted monthly financial reviews and reconciliations, assisted in internal audits, and contributed to policy revisions that automated expense reporting processes.

Accounting Financial Reconciliations Internal Auditing Policy Development Expense Management

Senior Credit Analyst

Laureate Education Inc

May 2003 - Jul 2008 (5 years 2 months)

Part of a team that significantly increased student population from 7,000 to 35,000. Lowered bad debts ratio to 0.2% through efficient departmental proposals and prepared financial reports for senior management.

Financial Reporting Team Leadership Debt Management Financial Strategy

Intern

Commercial Bank of Africa

Jan 2001 - Sep 2001 (8 months)

Handled daily cheque clearing with the Central Bank and reported settlement positions to the treasury.

Banking Operations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Walden University

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

2017 -

Reports to the board of directors on new acquisitions, budgets, financial reports and analysis. Oversees all daily operations in sales and marketing, human resource management, budgeting, forecasting, accounting and other finance functions.

United States International University

Bachelor of Science, International Business Administration

2003 - 2008

Identified and recruited a team that had immediate and significant impact in the organization, increasing student population from 7,000 to 35,000 in five years. The collections team lowered the bad debts ratio to 0.2%, the lowest in the industry.