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Head of Operations at VEB Group / VEB Eco Craft, managing a UGX 93 million annual budget across two sites.

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At VEB Group / VEB Eco Craft, I manage operations and administration across two sites, including a UGX 93 million annual operating budget. I coordinate finance, procurement and logistics, with meetings and follow-up across Uganda and South Africa.

At Bloom Advocates, I coordinated strategy, communication and administration across multiple offices and practice groups. I tracked timelines and deliverables for concurrent initiatives and supported planning, budgeting and resource allocation.

Earlier, I ran academic administration at Uganda Aviation School and prepared customs declarations at Chrissfreight (U) Limited. My work has also included budgeting and social media at Ruparelia Group, and bookkeeping at African Hearts Community Organization.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Head of Operations

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VEB Group / VEB Eco Craft

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Lead operations and administration across two sites, managing a UGX 93 million annual budget and coordinating finance, procurement, logistics, and staff. Oversee procurement, supplier relationships, and internal processes to ensure continuity and value for money.

Operations Management Budget Management Procurement Supplier Management Logistics Process Improvement Internal Controls Stakeholder Management Team Supervision Management Reporting

Chief Strategist

Bloom Advocates

Jan 2021 - Dec 2025 (4 years 11 months)

Coordinated strategy, communication, and administration across multiple offices and practice groups. Managed timelines, action points, and deliverables across concurrent initiatives, and supported planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Strategic Planning Project Coordination Budgeting Resource Allocation Risk Management Stakeholder Management Management Reporting

Academic Registrar

Uganda Aviation School

Jan 2018 - Dec 2022 (4 years 11 months)

Managed academic administration end to end, including admissions, enrolment, examinations, and graduation. Prepared statistical reports and statutory returns, and trained staff on records software.

Academic Administration Records Management Data Analysis Reporting Corporate Trainer Quality Assurance Compliance

Marketing Manager / Social Media Executive

Ruparelia Group

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Prepared annual operating and capital budgets, monitored performance, and produced summary reports. Coordinated portfolio meetings, supplier relationships, and operational inspections, and managed social media pages and newsletters.

Budgeting Financial Reporting Supplier Management Social Media Management Client Engagement Operational Coordination

Marketing Manager / Declaration Officer

Chrissfreight (U) Limited

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 11 months)

Prepared customs declarations and documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Entered and verified shipment and tax data in Asycuda, and resolved queries and disputes with clients and authorities.

Customs Documentation Compliance Data Entry Asycuda Problem Solving Stakeholder Management

Bookkeeper

African Hearts Community Organization

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 11 months)

Managed purchasing, supplier invoices, petty cash, bank deposits, and account reconciliations. Prepared financial statements and audit information, and monitored receivables, fixed assets, and stock.

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation Financial Reporting Audit Support Inventory Management Bookkeeping

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Makerere University Business School

Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance

2016 - 2019

Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance, gaining comprehensive knowledge in financial accounting, management accounting, and finance.

Do-It Virtual University

Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance

2016 - 2018

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance through an online foundation bursary programme, focusing on core accounting and finance principles.