Nkirote Makena
@nkirotemakena
Operations manager skilled in administration, procurement, and data management.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly efficient operations manager with over five years' experience leading teams, managing procurement, payroll and office systems, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. I bring proven strengths in data collection and entry, process improvement, and ensuring office functionality while supporting senior leadership.
I have overseen large casual workforces, prepared monthly payroll, developed procurement plans, and implemented filing and ERP data systems across agricultural and commercial operations. I am reliable, detail-oriented, quick to learn new procedures, and focused on delivering organized, timely results that support operational continuity and stakeholder satisfaction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Office Assistant
Last Mile Collaborative
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Manage office filing systems, schedule meetings, handle correspondence and perform data entry to support operations and client needs while maintaining supplies and office functionality.
Administrator & Procurement Officer
Frigoken K Ltd
Feb 2023 - Dec 2023 (10 months)
Implemented office procedures, managed filing systems and supplies, performed data entry of farm activities, developed procurement plans and supported administrative tasks across office and field operations.
Administrator & Procurement Officer
West Rift Feeds and Foods Ltd
Feb 2022 - Jan 2023 (11 months)
Maintained staff records and leave management, supported payroll preparation, entered farm data into ERP, coordinated supplier relations and prepared payments and procurement plans.
Operations Manager
Natures Choice Fresh Produce Exporters Ltd
Apr 2016 - Jul 2021 (5 years 3 months)
Oversaw daily farm operations, led and supported 6 full-time staff plus ~400 casual employees, managed procurement and vendor relations, and prepared monthly payroll and operational reports.
Chief Exam Invigilator
Kenya Institute of Management
Mar 2015 - Jun 2015 (3 months)
Trained and supervised invigilators, ensured secure storage and submission of assessment materials, and reported examination irregularities per guidelines during the examination period.
Exam Invigilator
Kenya Institute of Management
Nov 2014 - Dec 2014 (1 month)
Supported examination venue operations, handled candidate queries, collated scripts and assisted with preparation of examination materials following strict procedures.
Customer Service Representative
CFC Stanbic Bank Limited
May 2014 - Oct 2014 (5 months)
Handled card services inquiries, processed cash receipts and cheques, resolved customer issues and promoted bank products while providing clerical support to the Card Services department.
Admin Assistant
Mara Farm Limited
Mar 2014 - Apr 2014 (1 month)
Performed data clerical duties, maintained records of farm supplies, activities and labor costs to support operational tracking and reporting.
Data Entry Clerk
Outlook Solutions Limited
May 2013 - Jun 2013 (1 month)
Collected and coded customer satisfaction survey data for the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, performed data entry and basic analysis to support research deliverables.
Intern
Ardhi Sacco Limited
Sep 2012 - Nov 2012 (2 months)
Rotated through IT, loans processing, front office and data registry functions to support operations and gain cross-functional exposure.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Uwezo Kenya
Certificate in Research, Research
Completed a Certificate in Research in October 2014 focused on research methods and data collection.
Africa Nazarene University
Bachelor of Business Information Technology, Business Information Technology
2010 - 2013
Earned a Bachelor of Business Information Technology from January 2010 to July 2013 with focus on business IT concepts and applications.
St. Clare's of Assisi Girls Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2005 - 2008
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at St. Clare's of Assisi Girls Secondary School from January 2005 to November 2008.
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