Cyrus Muchai
Consultant -Training and Skills for Kenya Micro Entrepreneurs (TASK-ME) Project at ISBI @ Strathmore Business School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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PRINCE 2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
-Dec, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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ISBI @ Strathmore Business School
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Kenya
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant -Training and Skills for Kenya Micro Entrepreneurs (TASK-ME) Project
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May 2023 - Present
Identifying business training needs for the micro-entrepreneur and developing user friendly and practical training modules to close the identified needs Training the micro-entrepreneurs through transmission of new concepts and knowledge Supporting the micro-entrepreneur journey towards the new vision of their business Nurture the micro-entrepreneur through offering support in market feasibility studies, product development, customer acquisition and revenue generation support. Identifying mentoring and coaching areas and continuously coach the micro entrepreneur by promoting and mobilizing all the micro-entrepreneur’s internal potential to achieve growth and transformation Show less
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Presbyterian Church of East Africa, Mbagathi Parish
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Kajiado, Kenya
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Facilitator-Entrepreneurship Program
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Jun 2019 - Present
Conducting entrepreneurship skills needs assessment among the youth Designing and presenting the entrepreneurship program Training and equipping the youth in the church with entrepreneurship skills Supporting the youth in nurturing their business ideas Following up with youth who have started their own businesses to monitor the progress of their businesses Conducting entrepreneurship skills needs assessment among the youth Designing and presenting the entrepreneurship program Training and equipping the youth in the church with entrepreneurship skills Supporting the youth in nurturing their business ideas Following up with youth who have started their own businesses to monitor the progress of their businesses
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Aayden Consulting Limited
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Kenya
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Mentor
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Sep 2022 - Apr 2023
Identifying business challenges faced by the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) under Young Africa Works-Kenya Program(YAW-K) by Equity Foundation and Mastercard Foundation Offering proactive business mentorship, coaching, counseling, and follow-up support to MSMEs Providing BDS support to MSMEs on business strategies, financial & markets linkages, production scale-up and organizational development Co-facilitating BDS seminars and training Providing MSME progress and outcomes reports indicating job and enterprise growth outcomes Show less
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International Centre for Reproductive Health-Kenya
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Kenya
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Manager
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Jun 2019 - Jan 2020
Researching and building excellent relationships with new/existing partners both locally & internationally Presenting new organization innovative ideas to partners and enhance existing relationships Presenting to and consulting with the pipeline committee on research trends with a view to developing research and development innovations and partnership Identifying research opportunities that will lead to increase in funding Researching and building excellent relationships with new/existing partners both locally & internationally Presenting new organization innovative ideas to partners and enhance existing relationships Presenting to and consulting with the pipeline committee on research trends with a view to developing research and development innovations and partnership Identifying research opportunities that will lead to increase in funding
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Greenlight Planet
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United States
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Renewables & Environment
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700 & Above Employee
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Busines Development Manager-East Africa
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Apr 2018 - May 2019
Identifying new sales leads. Pitching products and/or services. Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing partners. Researching organisations and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new markets. Researching the needs of other companies and learning who makes decisions about purchasing. Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings. Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives. Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events. Show less
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Cent Farm
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Kenya
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Project Manager-Markets
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Nov 2016 - Mar 2018
Coordinating farm marketing activities Analyzing market conditions and determining the strategic development for the farm Liaising with purchasers and arranging for sale of crops. Coordinating farm marketing activities Analyzing market conditions and determining the strategic development for the farm Liaising with purchasers and arranging for sale of crops.
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Wananchi Group
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Telecommunications
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500 - 600 Employee
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Deputy Country Manager-Sales
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Feb 2015 - Oct 2016
Manage and oversee the Territory Managers; evaluates their performance and provides guidance to increase sales.Direct, coordinate, manage and motivate the activities and efforts of the commercial team throughout regional territoriesResponsible for achieving sales, profit, and growth goals within an assigned region.Coordinates proper company resources to ensure efficient and stable sales results.Assists sales team in establishing personal contact and rapport with channel partnersHolds regular meeting with commercial team.Responsible for Annual Revenue Targets. Show less
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Territory Sales Manager
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Feb 2012 - Jan 2015
Northern Kenya
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SKYKNIT ENTERPRISE
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NAIROBI
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
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Jul 2011 - Jan 2012
Lead and manage customer projects to ensure deliverables, and timelines are met, and risks/issues are proactively addressed. Develop and maintain effective strategic relationships with key stakeholders including Employees, Customers, shareholders, and strategic business partners Lead and manage customer projects to ensure deliverables, and timelines are met, and risks/issues are proactively addressed. Develop and maintain effective strategic relationships with key stakeholders including Employees, Customers, shareholders, and strategic business partners
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Airtel Kenya
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Kenya
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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BACK OFFICE ADMINSTRATOR
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Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Receiving and processing post paid contracts from the SME and Corporate team. Providing information or solutions to queries raised by the customers in SME and Corporate Product range. Follows up with the relevant parties, obtains solutions and communicates to the customer to ensure retention. Coordinate with other departments in order to obtain quality service and product delivery and effectively resolves SME and Corporate customer queries. Continuously checks every transaction done and reconciles with the set standards and requirements to ensure accuracy and consistency. Show less
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TERRITORY SALES EXCECUTIVE
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Dec 2007 - Mar 2009
Ensure 100% product availability in assigned territories through Distributor owned shops/partner shop and Direct Sales Agents Implement and supervise RTM (Route To Market) model by dividing each territory into logical routes Trade marketing support on key acquisition projects-road shows, door to door initiative Marketing to support on key areas of growth through products and services review. Provide leadership in carrying out of EDS(Every Dealer Survey) Ensure 100% product availability in assigned territories through Distributor owned shops/partner shop and Direct Sales Agents Implement and supervise RTM (Route To Market) model by dividing each territory into logical routes Trade marketing support on key acquisition projects-road shows, door to door initiative Marketing to support on key areas of growth through products and services review. Provide leadership in carrying out of EDS(Every Dealer Survey)
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Standard Chartered Bank
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United Kingdom
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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GRADUATE CLERK
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Aug 2005 - Dec 2007
Provide exceptional service to existing and walk-in customers based on the relevant products and services available. Identify Cross-selling opportunities of products and services as required to provide a solution to the original service request and where necessary pass leads on to relevant areas on time. Identify opportunities for migrating customers to more appropriate and cost-effective channels. Ensure that all laid-down policies and procedures regarding the handling, locking away and security of cash are adhered to. Deal with a wide range of customer queries, showing sensitivity to customers’ individual requirements as well as the bank’s laid-down operational/procedural limitations. Show less
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Education
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2009 - 2011
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
MBA, STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT -
1999 - 2003
Egerton University
BACHELORS OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
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