Kevin Omosa

A self-driven Bachelor's in Entrepreneurship graduate with a strong commitment to
fostering the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Currently serving as an Enterprise Development Officer Intern at the State Department of
Industry, with a proactive approach towards MSMEs sector development. Adept at
leveraging academic knowledge and practical experience to contribute effectively to the
advancement of the MSME sector within Kenya.

Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry (April 2023 to date) - Intern- Enterprise Development Officer:

• Coordinating the development and finalization of the National Quality Policy for Enterprise Development and global competitiveness.
• In collaboration with GIZ and Integrated Development Consultants (IDC), coordinating the development of  Industrial Subcontracting Strategy for industrial development.
• Conducting skills upgrading programs for MSMEs in the garment-making industry in collaboration with NITA and GATSBY Africa.
• Facilitating the establishment of the Centre for Entrepreneurship (C4E) at Kenya Industrial Estate (KIE) in collaboration with GIZ.
• Coordinating and implementing The Kenya Industrial and Entrepreneurship Project (KIEP) to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Kenya.
• Coordinating resource mobilization and partnerships for programs and projects targeting MSMEs.
• Facilitating linkages between MSMEs and service providers such as quality standards, technology, funding and intellectual property rights.
• Preparing reports on programs.

Slumberland Kenya (November 2019 to July 2022) - Sales Representative:

• Presented, promoted and sold products to existing and prospective customers.
• Submitted orders, serviced existing accounts and established new accounts.
• Resolved customer complaints and  maintained sales data records.
• Established and maintained positive business and customer relationships.

SGS (Societe Generale de Surveillance) Kenya (October 2016 to November 2016) - Social Performance Research Team Leader:

• Led a team in collecting and recording data.
• Reviewed and edited collected data, encouraged team members and conducted interviews through a questionnaire.
• Wrote and presented reports to project stakeholders.

International Livestock and Research Institute (ILRI) (February 2012 to March 2012) - Data Entry:

• Entered data from source documents, verified accuracy and calculated data using Microsoft Excel.

• Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (September 2012 to June 2017).
• Certificate in Retail and Restaurant Services from Generation Kenya (July 2019).
• Certificate in Computer Software Applications from Kenya College of Commerce and Hospitality (January 2012 to March 2012).