Kabura WainainaKW
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Kabura Wainaina

@kaburawainaina

GTM operations specialist focused on data-driven operational excellence.

Kenya

What I'm looking for

I seek a role in a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration, offering opportunities for growth and impactful contributions.

With over 8 years of experience in operations and project management, I have a proven track record of driving strategic B2B partnerships and enhancing operational efficiency. My role as a GTM operations specialist has allowed me to leverage data, processes, and automation to achieve remarkable results, including a 70% increase in MRR across 200+ SaaS products.

I thrive in globally distributed teams and have successfully implemented automation solutions that saved significant time and improved engagement. My passion for operational excellence is evident in my ability to create standardized workflows and enhance team collaboration, ultimately contributing to a positive company culture.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Dac Africa logoDA
Current

Go-to-Market Operations Assistant

Dac Africa

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

As a Go-to-Market Operations Assistant, I saved 75 hours per month through Airtable automations and generated a 24% CTR from programmatic SEO queries. I also created process documentation to ensure standardized workflows and knowledge transfer.

Urban Green Landscapes logoUL

Marketing and Operations Assistant

Urban Green Landscapes

Jun 2021 - Nov 2023 (2 years 5 months)

In this role, I organized monthly team catch-ups and assisted in planning company off-sites, enhancing cross-functional engagement and company culture. I also assessed candidates for contractor roles and managed the CEO’s calendar.

Sight and Sound logoSS

Growth Executive and Partnerships Manager

Sight and Sound

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

I sourced and interviewed candidates for content writer positions, successfully hiring 6 contractors. I also managed contractor payments and established affiliate partnerships that increased MRR by 70%.

The Flower People logoTP

Project Manager

The Flower People

Feb 2018 - May 2019 (1 year 3 months)

As a Project Manager, I implemented strategies that increased Valentine’s Day profits by 33% and executed a corporate flower wall project, enhancing brand awareness significantly.

Sud Planete logoSP

Data Collector

Sud Planete

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)

I provided transcription services for various media, maintaining a 98.5% accuracy rate. My work ranked in the top 3rd percentile for quality.

Urban Environmental Consultants logoUC

Project Associate

Urban Environmental Consultants

Jan 2015 - Aug 2015 (7 months)

As a Project Associate, I conducted environmental impact assessments and contributed to reports that facilitated the establishment of an international sports club.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

BD

Buruburu Institute of Art & Design

Associate Degree, Design

2010 - 2013

JU

Jomo Kenyatta University

Associate Degree, Information Technology

2008 - 2011

As part of my research project, I designed an urban city with a forested area, while conserving 'Near Threatened' forest cover. Proposed design strategies and risk mitigation measures, and ensured compliance with environmental regulations, including the Wildlife Conservation Act 2013 in collaboration with the environmental management department.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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