ANN MUIRURI

I am a seasoned  Group Commercial  Manager with a wealth of experience in designing and leading collaborative initiatives that positively impact an organization’s visibility, strategic direction and performance. I have had the privilege of working with diverse industries as well as a proven track record of business turnaround, successful record and effective management of staff in different capacities. Work with board of directors to design and Implement strategy ,values and mission also  short and long-term goals and identify and address problems and opportunities for the company. Making sure that services are being seamlessly delivered to the clients of an organization also in charge of a variety of tasks, such as leading project teams, rectifying reliability issues, monitoring progress, tracking KPIs, and managing budgets. Also proficient at managing comprehensive review and analysis of business policies, overseeing financial planning, developing and implementing strategies and solutions that achieve consensus among key industry leaders and stakeholders. Being a great communicator and leader, I am competent in the development of an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, key employee retention and development, and high performance. I am seeking a senior position where my strategic thinking will ensure the smooth running of company operations as I, effect change to ensure company profitability as the Group Commercial manager

Work with board of directors to design and Implement strategy ,values and mission also  short and long-term goals and identify and address problems and opportunities for the company, Contribute to thought-leadership which is disseminated across various strategic channels also act as thought-partner to internal departments, external partners , other stakeholders and also experts working in decision making forum

Managing comprehensive review and analysis of business policies, overseeing financial planning, developing and implementing strategies and solutions that achieve consensus among key industry leaders and stakeholders and to ensure sustained business growth, customer retention through operational excellence, efficiency and effectiveness in delivery and execution through responding to and surpassing customer expectations and engaging in initiatives that will enhance the company’s market leadership position and contribute to profitability and revenue growth

Prepare the annual operations budget and ensure follow through so as to align with the company’s strategic revenue and profitability objectives also manage and control departmental expenditure within agreed budgets. Spearheading the management of the business development, marketing and account management, technical support teams, fostering a team-based culture, and ensuring positive interactions with other teams within, Research Partners and other external collaborators and also r responsible for overseeing staff, suppliers, and contractors to ensure that deadlines are met. 

Master of Business Administration /Strategic Management Option) - St. Paul University; January 2018 to October 2019.Which has helped me to attain the following skills and competencies 

• Strategic Management: Have oversight of the organization’s annual work plans and  highly experienced in setting up the overall strategic goals, objectives, budget, policies & procedures and overseeing the execution of all business processes cutting across the different departments.
• Business Management: Acquired expertise in the running of SME operations of a business and having the capacity to oversee the smooth running of processes to ensure productivity. Build and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with relevant organizations, individuals and governments across the continent to inform an understanding of emerging market trends and need.
• Marketing Strategy: Experienced in the development and operationalization of marketing strategies to achieve company objectives by studying, and re-designing processes, monitoring and analyzing results
• Leadership Skills: The positions I have held have seen me hone my leadership skills where I have trained, mentored and managed staff performance to increase productivity.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Able to visualize and solve complicated problems in the best way possible and make accurate and informed decisions