Grace Wangari
@gracewangari
Experienced sales and marketing professional specializing in administration and customer service.
What I'm looking for
I am a sales and marketing professional with over five years of experience across sales, administration and customer service. I have worked as a sales representative and sales associate, and have managed finance and administration functions, handling budgeting, payroll and HR tasks.
I develop and coordinate marketing campaigns, create promotional materials, and support retail operations with product demonstrations, merchandising and inventory management. I hold diplomas in Business Administration and E.C.D., plus certificates in Occupational Health & Safety and Basic Fire Fighting, and I am a collaborative, fast-learning team player with high integrity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sales Representative
Africanwear
Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Provide in-store sales and customer service, delivering product demonstrations, advising on promotions, restocking merchandise and managing returns to maintain store presentation and customer satisfaction.
Sales Associate
Odaomo
Nov 2017 - Jul 2020 (2 years 8 months)
Greeted clients, responded to product queries, cross-sold merchandise and supported marketing activities to improve customer engagement and sales.
Finance and Administration Manager
MagikGrace Art & Design L.T.D
Jun 2012 - Mar 2016 (3 years 9 months)
Managed finance and administration functions including budgeting, payroll processing, accounts recording and statutory filings while maintaining departmental records and internal controls.
Laundry Manager
Theluji Dry Cleaners
Apr 2009 - Feb 2012 (2 years 10 months)
Managed laundry operations including accounts, staff recruitment and training, work scheduling, health and safety controls, and customer complaint resolution.
Business Operations Office Assistant
Village Industrial Power
Jan 2008 - Feb 2009 (1 year 1 month)
Handled office administration tasks including mail distribution, records management, visitor reception, typing correspondence and maintaining filing systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Greensvale Teachers Training College
Certificate, Education
Completed a teacher training certificate focusing on foundational teaching methods and classroom practice.
Magan College
Certificate in Computer Packages, Information Technology
Activities and societies: Training in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Internet/E-mail.
Completed coursework in computer packages including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and internet/email applications.
Alison
Diploma in Business Administration, Business Administration
2024 -
Completed a Diploma in Business Administration covering foundational business and administrative practices.
St John Ambulance Kenya
Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety
2014 -
Activities and societies: Basic Fire Fighting Course
Obtained certification in Occupational Health & Safety and completed a Basic Fire Fighting Course.
Greensvale Teachers Training College
Diploma in E.C.D.E, Early Childhood Development and Education
Earned a Diploma in Early Childhood Development and Education (E.C.D.E.) with training in child development and pedagogy.
St. Monicah Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.), Secondary Education
Grade: C (Plain)
Completed secondary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with Grade C (Plain).
Kangemi Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E.), Primary Education
Completed primary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E.).
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