Experience

Base Titanium Ltd

• • Jul 2015 - Present

  Key Contributions:◼ Aligning safe systems and structures that help streamline the flow of port activities.◼ Overseeing the timely deliveries of shipments to their various destinations.◼ Establishing efficient workflow processes, monitoring daily productivity and implementing modifications to improve the overall effectiveness of personnel at the port.◼ Outlining work plans, determining resources, and managing an annual departmental budget of about $ 6 million.◼ Developing and leading a strong port operations team and function with clear objectives and goals. Show less

• • Jul 2013 - Jun 2015

  Key Contributions:◼ Established policies and procedures that simplified the company’s Export and Shipping functions.◼ Maintained optimal levels of customer satisfaction through simplifying the documentation processes.◼ Built strong relations with other businesses through overseeing the safe and timely delivery of shipment.◼ Enabled the seamless flow of operations through aligning a fully functional shipping schedule and proper storage of product stocks.◼ Bolstered strategic partnerships with stakeholders such as Shipping agents, Shipping lines, Customs, and Kenya Ports Authority whilst ensuring all formalities required were met. ◼ Prepared, maintained and evaluated employment performance reviews and time cards. Show less



Tata Chemicals Magadi

• Shipping Assistant

  • Jul 2006 - Jun 2013

  Key Contributions: ◼ Oversaw the delivery of exceptional customer service and tracked client shipments hence managing to drive an increase in new client accounts. ◼ Forged solid relationships through chairing freight negotiations and partnering with stakeholders including Shipping lines, Kenya Revenue Authority, Kenya Ports Authority, Chamber of Commerce and Insurance Companies. ◼ Maintained 100% accuracy while drafting, processing and reviewing shipping documents. ◼ Mitigated the risk of non-collection of export debts through vetting Letters of credit to determine whether the company could meet the buyer’s conditions. ◼ Ensured that all Soda Ash was shipped in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. ◼ Maintained constant communication with recipients and shipping lines hence promoting customer loyalty and repeat business. ◼ Raised shipping commercial/sales invoices using the SAP system. ◼ Authorized the monthly reconciliation of sales and compilation of sales reports. ◼ Followed up on revenue realization in Export sales with banks for discounting and customers. Liaised with key stakeholders in the maritime industry for our daily operations. ◼ Collaborated with the operations team to ensure timely and efficient loading of ships. ◼ Engaged in the development of operating standards and ascertained that these were complied with at all times. Show less



Maersk Line

• India
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Import Executive

  • Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

  Key Contributions; ◼ Efficiently handled vessel statutory requirements while ensuring compliance with Local authorities (Port and Customs). ◼ Oversaw manifest completeness and quality. ◼ Oversaw the timely production and verification of freight Invoices. ◼ Transmitted EDI Manifesto Kenya Revenue Authority and Kenya Ports Authority. ◼ Supervised action Exceptions arising from discharge. ◼ Handled customer correspondences/queries promptly and conclusively. Key Contributions; ◼ Efficiently handled vessel statutory requirements while ensuring compliance with Local authorities (Port and Customs). ◼ Oversaw manifest completeness and quality. ◼ Oversaw the timely production and verification of freight Invoices. ◼ Transmitted EDI Manifesto Kenya Revenue Authority and Kenya Ports Authority. ◼ Supervised action Exceptions arising from discharge. ◼ Handled customer correspondences/queries promptly and conclusively.



P&O Nedlloyd

• Netherlands
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Shipment Owner Export

  • Nov 2004 - Jan 2006

  Key Contributions: ◼ Channeled new improvements in the company through aligning systems aimed at streamlining operations and customer-related activities. ◼ Maintained constant communication with clients while overseeing the timely resolution of client queries. ◼ Managed timely vessel bookings and sending daily forecasting various departments. ◼ Drafted the weekly Booking report. ◼ Received Shipping Instructions from customers. ◼ Oversaw the timely processing of documentation such as Bills of Lading and Freight Invoices. ◼ Managed timely daily vessel updates to internal and external customers. Show less