Alex maina

Nov 09 - Present: Valentine Growers Ltd
Operations Director
• Delivered a long range plan that accelerated growth and profit through improved accounting, procurement, production and trading systems
• Renegotiated amicable terms with our suppliers for the smooth running of the business
• Developed and managed a professional team of 9 multi-skilled and motivated achievers
• Introduced and implemented ERP systems making tracking and accountability more transparent and efficient
• Ensured the smooth repositioning of company assets, and labourers to the new location

Business Development Director
• Introduced International new clients and improved client relations with existing clients
• Initiated market analysis and business plan development for our International client base
• Increased revenue stream by developing and implementing marketing campaigns that helped generate new business

Jan 08 - Mar 09: Sales, Marketing and Business Development Durogoods, New York, USA
• Identified and negotiated new business and investment opportunities for Kenyan Coffee and flowers that had synergistic value to Durogoods, NY.
• Built a team that executed launch plan and rolled-out Durogoods in NY
• Maintained client accounts

Sept 06 - Dec 07: Supply Chain & Client Relationship Manager Geodis UK -
• Oversaw the distribution and quality control process from start to finish
• Tracked product dispatch for prompt delivery to ensure client satisfaction and targets were met and surpassed

Jan 04 - Sept 06: Director AKM Trading Ltd -
• Successfully tendered to supply public institutions (academic) with stationary in Borough of Slough
• Internationally traded vehicles (cars and trucks) and mechanical spare parts to various countries in Africa

SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE

Jan 04 - Aug 04: Research Assistant Fuelex, Kenya
• Research and presentation of feasibility studies on potential for growth in the private sector.
• Part of team pioneering new fuel stations in different locations nationwide.
• Closely involved in monitoring success of the company's first station.

Jan 00 - May 02: Head of Security Warner Village, Reading, England
• Supervised the security staff of the cinema
• Assisted with Customer service and problem resolution
• Organised team building and group excursions

May 96- Aug 196: Summer Internships Marble Arch Hotel, Kenya
• Assisted the marketing team with acquire new business
• Assisted in the successful negotiation of contracts for seminars and conferences with the Agricultural Ministry