Margaret Wanjiku
@margaretwanjiku3
Data Analyst with 7+ years in marketing and operations analytics, turning business context into sharper, actionable insights.
What I'm looking for
I am a data analyst with a background in marketing, business KPI reporting, and hospitality management, bringing over 7 years of hands-on leadership experience across retail, F&B, and resort environments in Kenya. I manage marketing analytics P&L statements, led teams, controlled inventory, and used campaign performance insights to make real operational decisions.
Technically, I work with SQL, Advanced Excel (pivot tables, dashboards, XLOOKUP), and Power BI for data visualization and KPI reporting. I am currently completing the IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate, deepening my skills in Python and business intelligence while actively building my portfolio around marketing analytics, operational efficiency, sales trends, and customer behavior analysis.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Supervisor
Pizza Maramoja
Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Analyzed daily POS sales data to track revenue trends and identify variances to support operational decision-making. Managed kitchen supply logistics, reconciled sales reports against stock usage for financial accuracy, and maintained 100% audit readiness through compliance documentation.
Restaurant Operations Manager
Standard Grill Mtwapa
Jan 2021 - Aug 2024 (3 years 7 months)
Managed daily operations for a high-volume restaurant with 10+ staff across front-of-house and kitchen departments. Maintained and analyzed inventory databases to reduce monthly supply costs by an estimated 15%, and delivered weekly/monthly performance reports plus expense tracking, invoice reconciliation, scheduling, and HR documentation.
Hotel Operations Manager
Lambada Holiday Resort
Feb 2020 - Dec 2020 (10 months)
Managed full hotel operations across front office, housekeeping, food & beverage, and maintenance. Prepared and analyzed monthly P&L statements and owner reports, maintained payroll records and performed inventory audits, and monitored KPIs and budgets to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Assistant Marketing Manager
Gilani's Supermarket Ltd
Sep 2017 - Jul 2019 (1 year 10 months)
Conducted market research and competitive analysis using Excel to identify trends for new product line decisions and to inform pricing and promotions. Analyzed marketing campaign performance and produced reports tracking sales uplift and customer engagement while maintaining customer/product databases and coordinating execution across sales, marketing, and procurement teams.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Egerton University
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Marketing/Marketing Management
2013 - 2016
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with a focus on marketing/marketing management. Studied general coursework from 2013 to 2016.
Arutani Secondary School
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
Earned a High School Diploma at Arutani Secondary School.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Portfolio
github.com/margaretwanjiku438-ossJob categories
Skills
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