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Nazarine Nato

Nazarine Nato

Nairobi

Summary

I am a dedicated, motivated, and hardworking individual with a degree in Environmental Engineering. I have a strong background in design, construction, project management & process improvements. I have work experience in consulting and management of design and construction projects, corporate social responsibility projects, in addition to designing, testing, and analyzing processes to increase the overall efficiency of operations. My experience working with and managing diverse teams has allowed me to develop my interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills which are clearly reflected in my work. I pride myself in providing excellent consultancy service to all stakeholders and seeing the positive impact I make in people's lives and businesses. I am currently looking for an opportunity to utilize my skills in a challenging working environment and to become an asset to the organization that I work for.


Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

After Sales Support

RBKE
Nairobi
02.2022 - Current


  • Assisting with strategy & processes by developing and implementing performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Learning new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Offering friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Participating in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • After Sales and customer service support/management. I handle help desk/hotline
  • Process orders & resolving issues
  • Create/design marketing material and content

Sales Engineer

Usafi Comfort
Nairobi
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Prepared cost estimates and bid documents by studying customer RFPs and consulting with project managers.
  • Managed technical integration, systems engineering program management, customer support and program management.
  • Liaised with assigned accounts to foster relationship development.
  • Designed and delivered product training for clients.
  • Gained customer acceptance by demonstrating cost reductions and operations improvements.
  • Supported market research, metrics and requirements development and risk management.
  • Recommended changes, improvements or enhancements in products to product development team based on customer feedback.
  • Contributes to sales engineering effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and recommending courses of action.
  • Delivered technical sales presentations to prospects and presented benefits and value of products.

Independent Consultancy

Media Edge
Nairobi
09.2018 - 12.2021

· Consulted for the planning of the interiors, decor and logistics for the ICPD Nairobi Summit.

· Planned for and Managed different zones that had different activities simultaneously.

· Organized an event activity- Women's Maasai market to provide income generating opportunities for marginalized women and those with Small Businesses-One vender raised up tp Ksh 300,000.

Helped with operations for departure.

Designer & Committee Member

Edens Stewards
Kajiado
04.2019 - 08.2019

· Environmental ministry of Nairobi Chapel Ongata Rongai..

· Mobilized people for 3 environmental clean‐ups.

· Created content for use in public awareness on environmental issues.

· Engaged with internal and external stakeholders on how to further spread awareness about environmental conservation.

· Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in

materials and other marketing outreach.

Designer

Square Rock
Kajiado
09.2018 - 03.2019

• Trained on the use of workshop tools for welding and carpentry.

• Consulted with the carpenters and contractor on project design to identify design requirements for s construction projects with a special emphasis on woodwork and joinery.

Created and planned visual project concepts and project plans for management and clients.

•Helped train students from leadership Academy who were taking a class in carpentry.

•Created unique art pieces that I displayed and sold at

Yaya Soko and other markets in Nairobi.

•Slashed payroll/benefits administration costs 30% by negotiating pricing and fees, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services.

• Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy

Head of Operations

Green by Choice / Property Zone Kenya
Nairbi
01.2018 - 07.2018

· Assisted to formulate company strategy.

· Streamlined office processes and systems.

· Conducted environmental impact assessments (EIAs).

· Offered Environmental consultation.

· Introduced staff development training program.

· Designing and setting up of show houses.

· Organizing company CSR activities geared towards environmental conservation.

· Creation of content for marketing and public awareness on environmental issues.

Designer & Projects Manager

Gem Investments Ltd, Westlands, Nairobi
Nairobi
08.2015 - 12.2017

· Created themes, design concepts and décor for interiors, renovations and refurbishment of property.

· Created and managed resources and budgets to implement design concepts.

· Managed design implementation/ construction.

· Created content for branding, sales and marketing.

· Planned and organized events.

· Sourced and vetted potential sub‐contractors.

· Supervised tasks, personnel and teams.

· Completed 100% interior design and renovation projects by sourcing and supervising installation of various items for GemSuites Riverside/Muthaiga and Argenti Restaurants

Student Researcher

Michigan University, Ann Arbor, U.S.A, Michigan
Lansing
05.2014 - 09.2015

· Designed and fabricated micro fluidic chips.

· Conducted analysis and detection using Loop‐ mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP); portable inexpensive detection device; on Gene‐Z.

· Collected and analyzed lake water samples for Environmental Protection Agency, EPA's “High Risk Invasive Species Project”.

· Won award for technical presentation -awarded 95% during revie

Education

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Africa Nazarene University
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2018 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering

Benedict College
South Carolina, USA
08.2011 - 05.2015

Skills

Strategic planning

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Interests

Interior Design

Landscaping

Problem solving

Environmental conservation

CSR-Community outreach

Timeline

After Sales Support

RBKE
02.2022 - Current

Sales Engineer

Usafi Comfort
01.2020 - 12.2021

Designer & Committee Member

Edens Stewards
04.2019 - 08.2019

Independent Consultancy

Media Edge
09.2018 - 12.2021

Designer

Square Rock
09.2018 - 03.2019

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Africa Nazarene University
02.2018 - 03.2018

Head of Operations

Green by Choice / Property Zone Kenya
01.2018 - 07.2018

Designer & Projects Manager

Gem Investments Ltd, Westlands, Nairobi
08.2015 - 12.2017

Student Researcher

Michigan University, Ann Arbor, U.S.A, Michigan
05.2014 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering

Benedict College
08.2011 - 05.2015
Nazarine Nato