Gakumo Kihoro
@gakumokihoro
Business and administration professional delivering operations, client relations, and inventory control results.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a business and administration professional with two years of hands-on experience across customer service, operations, inventory and stock control, event coordination, and recordkeeping. I have driven measurable operational improvements — reducing shrinkage by 30% and streamlining office processes to raise productivity by 20% — while maintaining accurate reporting and strong vendor relationships.
My background includes farm and poultry management, market strategy and forex analysis, combined with strengths in people management, supplier contracting, and Microsoft Office–based reporting. I am adaptable, approachable, and communication-focused, committed to professional growth and delivering reliable, practical solutions for organizational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Administration Support
Sous Chef Ltd
Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Maintained inventory and stock control, reconciled M-Pesa transactions, and streamlined office processes to increase efficiency by 20% while supporting cross-departmental operations and event coordination.
Market Strategist
Self Employed
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 8 months)
Analyzed financial markets to identify buying and selling opportunities and managed trading risk to optimize returns across commodities, stocks, currencies, and indices.
Poultry Farm Manager
Self Employed
Feb 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)
Managed poultry operations including rearing, biosecurity, record keeping, and sales coordination while maintaining growth and production records for financial tracking.
Farm Manager
Rangau Farm
Sep 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Managed crop production, harvesting and post-harvest handling, maintained farm machinery and records, and mentored trainee staff to meet production deadlines and regulatory compliance.
Forex and Risk Analyst
Africa Renaissance Limited
Sep 2019 - Dec 2019 (3 months)
Processed investment transactions with high attention to detail, executed stop-loss/take-profit strategies, and conducted market analysis to support trading decisions and customer account management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UUUnited States International University
Bachelor of Science, International Business Administration
2015 - 2019
Activities and societies: Leadership roles, volunteer service, participated in environmental project Olympiads
Completed a Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration with Entrepreneurship, focusing on business administration and entrepreneurial skills.
Light International School
IGCSE, Secondary Education
2011 - 2015
Activities and societies: School leadership, participation in Olympiad projects
Completed IGCSE secondary education covering a broad academic curriculum at Light International School.
Kilimani Junior Academy
KCPE, Primary Education
2003 - 2010
Activities and societies: Community service and early leadership activities
Completed primary education at Kilimani Junior Academy culminating in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE).
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