Nicholas Odima Odongo
Bochum,NW
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 3+ years of hands-on experience in leveraging data for informed decision-making. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft office,SQL, MATLAB , Python , R, SAP, STATA, and SPSS. Specialized in optimizing business processes, particularly in production, with a keen understanding of the transformative impact of data analysis on business growth. Possesses a problem-solving mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous learning. Eager to contribute skills and knowledge to drive efficient decision-making in business.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Management Consultant
freelance Management Consultant
09.2015 - Current
- Train Enterprise Risk Management, Performance Management, Management of Service Organization, Management of Non-profit Organization, Performance Management, Human Resource Management, Business Networking Strategies, Strategic Management and Business Policy.
Farmer and trader
10.2007 - Current
- I trade in animals and farm products. I plant maize and trees for sale. I also trade in shares(equity,money market etc) to diversify my portfolio.
FC Associate
Amazon Deutschland W13 Transport GmbH
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Assistance to the Station Manager in evaluating work forecasts and establishing productivity needs, as well as labour distribution to achieve overarching company goals.
- Generating reports to assist operations in their investigation and analysis of operational and personnel management patterns.
- Encouraging dedicated and enthusiastic employees through participation in engagement activities and the management of interpersonal difficulties and dispute resolution.
- Facilitating employee assistance through HR services while educating them on self-service options, including vacation applications, time tracking, and other modification requests.
- Formulating, directing, and engaging in the execution of enhanced or novel organisational, strategic, and technical initiatives.
- Conducting audits and processes to ensure timely identification and mitigation of hazards.
Work Student(Werkstudent) within Supply Chain and Logistics
Studitemps GmbH
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Digitalization and support for a Knowledge Management Tool creation.
- Execute the material operations service in accordance with the Customer contract requirements and in coherence and coordination with the Material Support Centre of Competence.
- Execute the warehouse activities, repairs, warranty claims, retrofit, DR and QUA, TAB, Inbound & Outbound flows include quality and export compliance for spares and AGEs.
- Solve operational issues on a daily basis together with the Material Support Centre of Competence, the Material Manager, the Material Operations Manager and the customer.
- Execute the mentioned flows in the different ERPs related to the contract: SAP, MDNPro and SASPF.
Work Student(Werkstudent) within OPS- Outbound Problem Solver
Amazon SZ NRW GmbH
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Identify, investigate and correct shipment errors through the use of Kick Out, Optimized Outbound Problem Solve (OOPS), and Putty tools to ensure that customers’ orders are delivered.
- Expert Problem Solver in all facets of Outbound Pack Singles operations; including CPTS, dwell, drop zone processes, trouble tickets and other job functions.
- Cross trained in multiple Outbound Process path including Pack Singles, AFE, Problem Solve, and Slam.
- Successfully trained 20 associates in problem solve functions.
- Acted as Process Assistant when needed.
- Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the situations.
- Away team members where I assisted in training single packers, problem solve and slam operators.
- Follow Standard checklist for a smooth and efficient flow of work.
Work Student(Werkstudent) within Supply Chain and Logistics
EDEKA Rhein-Ruhr Stiftung & Co. KG
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Advising EDEKA stores on quality issues.
- Designing and managing quality-enhancing measures.
- Participating in the design and implementation of quality assurance processes.
- Supporting and analyzing audits in retail.
- Managing and monitoring product recalls.
- Designing and managing audits in food retail, as well as evaluating results.
- Advising logistics locations on issues related to quality management.
Work Student(Werkstudent) Logistics
ARWA Personaldienstleistungen GmbH
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Support with various warehouse activities.
- Assembly of goods.
- Packaging of goods for safe transport.
- Maintaining order and cleanliness in the company.
Work Student(Werkstudent) Logistics
SOVEA Workconsult Zeitarbeit GmbH
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Support in the production process.
- Provision of the necessary materials for the serve in accordance with production requirements.
- Ensuring cleanliness and order.
- Taking on general cleaning work and operating the company washing machine.
Fulfilment Associate
Amazon Logistik Werne GmbH
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Receive and put away inventory.
- Get customer orders ready and pack them up.
- Load boxes into trucks for shipment.
- Use scanners to read bar codes on products.
- View prompts on screens and follow the direction for some tasks.
- Troubleshoot problems.
- Ensure product meets quality requirements.
- Operate powered industrial trucks (PIT) such as a forklift or pallet driver, and work at heights up to 40 feet.
- Equipment training and certification are provided free of cost.
Work Student(Werkstudent) Logistics
QTRADO Logistics GmbH & Co.KG- Dortmund
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Work inside the warehouse, selecting, packing and shipping customer orders.
- Protecting customer trust by evaluating the condition of returned items to determine if they can be resold.
Logistics Department
Arvato SCM Kamen GmbH
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Support the site management in day-to-day business as part of projects by assuming responsibility for topics in different areas.
- Involved in projects with a focus on supply chain management from the start and will play a key role in driving their implementation.
- Developing both strategic and operational recommendations for action.
- Exchange and close cooperation with controlling and operations.
Business Analyst/Management Consultant
Chronic Consultancy Limited
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Trained Enterprise Risk Management, Performance Management, Management of Service Organization, Management of Non-profit Organization, Performance Management, Human Resource Management, Business Networking Strategies, Strategic Management and Business Policy.
- Assisting in the development of the business process by conducting market survey research and carrying out competitive analysis in the fashion industry.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of sales data, identifying trends and patterns to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Implemented data-driven strategies resulting in a 15% increase in revenue within the first quarter.
- Analyzing the production process and identifying any defects or issues to improve productivity.
- Utilize advanced analytics tools to assess the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, resulting in a 20% improvement in campaign ROI.
- Assisting the financial manager in identifying budget areas in which cost needs to be added or reduced.
- Assisting in project management activities such as planning, build-up, implementation, and closeout.
Financial advisor/Trainer
Old Mutual Life Assurance Co. Ltd
03.2014 - 07.2015
- Responsible for the procurement of new business.
- Expand sales of products and services with existing customers.
- Work mainly on own leads.
- The successful candidate will demonstrate strong entrepreneurial skills, target driven, self-disciplined, customer-centric and can build great client relationships.
- Provision of financial advice along with a financial plan in line with the customer value proposition and treating customers fairly framework.
- Working in allocated key accounts and allocated markets.
- Offering customer service to Old Mutual Life Assurance clients.
- Arranging appointments with potential customers within key accounts and allocated markets.
- Updating and informing customers and client public of Old Mutual Life Assurance’s new products.
- Developing and maintaining an understanding of the range of Old Mutual Life Assurance products. Keep up to date with any changes in products or regulations, as well as the impact thereof.
- Ensuring Continuous Professional Development (CPD) credits, accreditations and qualifications are up to date to maintain a quality and continuous service offering to customers.
- Participating in knowledge sharing platforms and training opportunities, inside and outside of the organisation, where relevant.
Tutor
Northpole College
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Tutored ACCA (UK), ABE and CPA.
- Assessing students’ performance in assignments and tests.
- Instructing and guiding students’ in economics, principles of management, and financial accounting.
- Determine each student’s preferred method of learning and assist them in fully grasping the different learning ideas in for them to succeed academically.
Finance intern, Accounts/SAP Business One Intern
Krystalline Salt Limited
12.2013 - 01.2014
- Sparring partner and first point of contact for colleagues in purchasing/SCM on business management issues.
- Coordinator between purchasing/SCM, sales and production.
- Collecting purchasing and SCM-related performance indicators and interpreting them as well as making recommendations for action.
- Participation in strategic and operational planning as well as in the preparation of interim forecasts.
- Support with the respective monthly, quarterly and annual closing work including inventory valuation and preparation of deviation analyses.
- Monthly management reporting including commentary.
- Project work and ad hoc analyses.
HR & Finance departments Intern
Ministry of Information, Republic of Kenya
05.2012 - 09.2012
- Preparing monthly payroll of civil servants.
- Generating and analyzing financial reports.
- Preparing imprests.
Academic Secretary, Student Governing Council (SGC)
Inoorero University Student Association (IUSA)
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Addressing any and all academic issues that students may have.
- Planning scholarly symposiums, seminars, and debates.
- Working in cooperation with all class reps and report any discrepancies to the registrar in charge of academic affairs.
Front Office & Service Administration (FOSA) Intern
Stima SACCO Society Ltd.
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Issuing payment receipts and vouchers.
- Carrying out bank and cash reconciliation weekly on time.
- Generating and analyzing financial reports.
- Supported the annual audit by providing all necessary information to the auditors.
- Posting and entering payment and Journal vouchers into the general ledgers.
Examination Checker
Kenya Accounts and Secretaries National Examination Board (KASNEB)
04.2011 - 04.2011
- Familiarizing with the marking schemes, guidelines, and rubrics provided by KASNEB.
- Guaranteeing impartiality and uniformity in grading in accordance with KASNEB standards.
- Assign marks based on the accuracy, relevance, and quality of the answers.
- Differentiating between partial and full credit where applicable.
- Ensuring marks are recorded accurately.
- Provision of feedback by highlighting strengths and areas of improvement.
- Maintaining impartiality and objectivity while grading.
- Double-checking for any potential errors or inconsistencies in marking.
- Taking part in pertinent training sessions/workshops.
Polling/counting clerk, 2010 referendum
Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC)
07.2010 - 08.2010
- Preparation of polling station by setting up the polling station, ensuring it is ready for voters.
- Ensuring all necessary materials, such as ballot papers, voting booths, and voter registers, are available and organized.
- Voter verification by checking voter identification against the voter register.
- Ensuring each voter is eligible to vote and has not already voted.
- Marking voters who have cast their ballot to prevent double voting.
- Issuing ballot papers to verified voters and providing clear instructions on how to mark and cast their votes.
- Offering assistance to voters with disabilities/those who require help understanding the voting process.
- Maintaining order by ensuring a smooth and orderly flow of voters within the polling station.
- Manage queues and maintain a peaceful environment.
- Adherence to procedures by following all legal and procedural guidelines laid out by IIEC and report any irregularities/incidents to the presiding officer.
- Preparation for counting by ensuring the counting area is properly set up and secure.
- Verifying that all materials needed for counting are present and in order.
- Ballot handling by collecting ballot boxes from polling stations, ensuring they are sealed and intact.
- Open ballot boxes in the presence of observers and other officials.
- Counting the votes accurately and methodically, ensuring transparency and sorting ballots by candidate, as applicable.
- Tallying results by recording the vote count accurately on tally sheets and double-checking tallies to ensure accuracy.
- Reporting results by submitting the counted and tallied results to IIEC.
Enumerator Kenya Slum Upgrading Project (KENSUP)
Ministry of Local Government & Office of Deputy Prime Minister in liaison with Italian Corporation
09.2009 - 10.2009
- Attending comprehensive training sessions provided by KENSUP to understand the objectives, methodologies, and procedures for data collection specific to slum upgrading.
- Learning to use survey instruments, questionnaires, and data collection tools, including electronic devices if applicable.
- Planing field visits to designated slum areas according to the survey schedule.
- Ensuring all necessary materials and equipment, such as questionnaires, tablets, GPS devices, and identification badges, are prepared and in good working condition.
- Building rapport with community leaders and residents to explain the purpose of KENSUP and gain their cooperation by obtaining informed consent from respondents, ensuring they understand the importance of the survey and the confidentiality of their responses.
- Conducting household and individual interviews in slum areas following the guidelines provided by accurately recording responses using the specified data collection tools, ensuring completeness and adherence to the questionnaire structure as well as collection of additional observational data as required, such as housing conditions, sanitation facilities, and access to basic services.
- Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the collected data by reviewing and cross-checking responses before submission by identify and address any inconsistencies or errors in the data collection process.
- Maintaining high ethical standards, respecting the dignity and privacy of respondents by ensuring the confidentiality and security of all collected data, adhering to data protection regulations.
- Addressing challenges encountered during fieldwork, such as reluctance from respondents, difficult environmental conditions, or language barriers by seeking assistance from supervisors or community leaders when necessary to resolve issues.
- Regularly communicating with team leaders, supervisors, and other enumerators to ensure coordinated and efficient data collection by providing timely updates and reports on field activities, including progress, challenges, and any incidents encountered.
- Submitting completed questionnaires and data to the supervisor or designated data entry personnel within set deadlines and ensuring that electronic data is uploaded to the central database as required, following proper protocols.
- Conducting follow-up visits to verify data accuracy or to complete any missing information as required by ensuring all households and individuals in the assigned area are covered comprehensively.
- Participating in debriefing sessions to provide feedback on the data collection process and suggest improvements.
Enumerator, 2009 National Census
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)
07.2009 - 08.2009
- Attending training sessions organized by KNBS to understand the objectives, methodologies, and procedures for data collection.
- Familiarizing with the survey instruments, questionnaires, and electronic data collection tools.
- Planing and organizing field visits according to the survey schedule and assigned areas.
- Ensuring all necessary materials and equipment are ready for data collection.
- Conducting household and individual interviews according to the guidelines provided.
- Accurately recording responses using the specified data collection tools (e.g., paper forms, tablets).
- Ensuring all questions are asked and responses are recorded as per the questionnaire without personal bias.
- Engagement with respondents by introducing oneself and explain the purpose of the survey to respondents,obtaining informed consent from respondents before beginning the interview and ensure respondents understand the confidentiality and anonymity of their responses.
- Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the collected data by reviewing and validating the data before submitting it to ensure there are no errors or omissions.
- Reporting any inconsistencies/issues encountered during data collection to the supervisor.
- Compliance with ethical standards by adhering to all ethical guidelines and standards set by KNBS through maintenance of confidentiality and privacy of the respondents’ information.
- Coordinating with team leaders, supervisors, and other enumerators to ensure smooth data collection processes by providing regular updates and reports on progress, challenges, and any other relevant issues encountered in the field.
- Properly handling and maintaining data collection equipment (e.g., tablets, GPS devices) by ensuring all equipment is charged, in good working condition, and safely stored when not in use.
- Participating in debriefing sessions to provide feedback on the data collection process by suggesting improvements based on field experiences to enhance future surveys.
Education
Ph.D - Economics
Helmut-Schmidt-Universität/Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg
08.2025
Master of Science - International Economics and Management
Universität Paderborn
07.2024
German course
Universität Paderborn
10.2023
Transition bachelor for missing credits in Economics and Management
Universität Paderborn
06.2021
Master of Science - International Management
Bochum University of Applied Sciences
06.2019
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Istanbul Commerce University
06.2019
Master of Science - Finance
Istanbul University
03.2019
German course
Ruhr University Bochum
01.2019
Turkish language course
Istanbul University Language Centre
06.2016
Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance - undefined
College of Insurance
03.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Inoorero University
11.2013
undefined
Diemo Mixed Secondary School
10.2007
Skills
A dynamic young man of good interpersonal skills
References
Abdulkadir Osman, Farah, Assoc. Prof.Dr., osman@cgs.aau.dk, +4527282385, Aalborg University, Denmark, Department of Culture & Global Studies
Awards
October 2022: STIBET I – Kombiniertes Stipendien- und Betreuungsprogramm und DAAD-Preis,DAAD Scholarship to write my Master of Science in International Economics and Management thesis at Universität Paderborn., October 2021 to September 2023: Stiftung Studierenden OWL (Studierenden OWL Foundation) Scholarship to pursue Master of Science in International Economics and Management at Universität Paderborn., May 2018: Erasmus Exchange Programme Scholarship to pursue Master of Science in International Management at Hochschule Bochum – Bochum University of Applied Sciences, Germany., March 2018: Ibn Haldun University Scholarship to pursue Master of Science in Financial Economics at Ibn Haldun University. I did not take the offer, June 2017: Istanbul Ticaret University Scholarship to pursue Master of Business Administration at Istanbul Ticaret University, June 2015: Turkish Government Scholarship (Türkiye Bursları) to pursue Master of Science in Finance at Istanbul University, November 2013: Conferred with Bachelor of Commerce First Class Honours for exemplary performance at the university level., May 2010: Inoorero University Vice Chancellor Scholarship to pursue Bachelor of Commerce at Inoorero University, Kenya.
Affiliations
- Member of Battalgazi Youth Association (Battalgazi Gençlik Derneği), Turkey
- Alumni of Association of African Students in Turkey
- Member of African Students in Germany
- Alumni of International Students in Universität Paderborn
- Member of Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES)
Training
Attended a leadership conference by the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA) is policy think tank based in Ankara, Turkey (2016).
ANNEXES
- M.Sc. International Economics and Management degree certificate and transcripts
- Erasmus Acceptance letter
- MBA transcripts
- M.Sc. Finance degree certificate and transcripts
- Bachelor of Commerce degree certificate and transcripts
- KCSE result slip
- Kenyan passport
- Personal statement
- Research Proposal
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Turkish
Advanced (C1)
Swahili
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Dholuo
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
FC Associate
Amazon Deutschland W13 Transport GmbH
09.2024 - 01.2025
Work Student(Werkstudent) within Supply Chain and Logistics
Studitemps GmbH
09.2022 - 09.2024
Work Student(Werkstudent) within OPS- Outbound Problem Solver
Amazon SZ NRW GmbH
09.2022 - 08.2023
Work Student(Werkstudent) within Supply Chain and Logistics
EDEKA Rhein-Ruhr Stiftung & Co. KG
12.2021 - 06.2022
Work Student(Werkstudent) Logistics
ARWA Personaldienstleistungen GmbH
06.2021 - 12.2021
Work Student(Werkstudent) Logistics
SOVEA Workconsult Zeitarbeit GmbH
11.2020 - 01.2021
Fulfilment Associate
Amazon Logistik Werne GmbH
07.2020 - 10.2020
Work Student(Werkstudent) Logistics
QTRADO Logistics GmbH & Co.KG- Dortmund
03.2020 - 04.2020
Logistics Department
Arvato SCM Kamen GmbH
08.2019 - 12.2019
Management Consultant
freelance Management Consultant
09.2015 - Current
Financial advisor/Trainer
Old Mutual Life Assurance Co. Ltd
03.2014 - 07.2015
Business Analyst/Management Consultant
Chronic Consultancy Limited
01.2014 - 08.2015
Tutor
Northpole College
01.2014 - 03.2014
Finance intern, Accounts/SAP Business One Intern
Krystalline Salt Limited
12.2013 - 01.2014
HR & Finance departments Intern
Ministry of Information, Republic of Kenya
05.2012 - 09.2012
Examination Checker
Kenya Accounts and Secretaries National Examination Board (KASNEB)
04.2011 - 04.2011
Academic Secretary, Student Governing Council (SGC)
Inoorero University Student Association (IUSA)
01.2011 - 01.2012
Front Office & Service Administration (FOSA) Intern
Stima SACCO Society Ltd.
01.2011 - 05.2011
Polling/counting clerk, 2010 referendum
Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC)
07.2010 - 08.2010
Enumerator Kenya Slum Upgrading Project (KENSUP)
Ministry of Local Government & Office of Deputy Prime Minister in liaison with Italian Corporation
09.2009 - 10.2009
Enumerator, 2009 National Census
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)
07.2009 - 08.2009
Farmer and trader
10.2007 - Current
Master of Science - International Economics and Management
Universität Paderborn
German course
Universität Paderborn
Transition bachelor for missing credits in Economics and Management
Universität Paderborn
Master of Science - International Management
Bochum University of Applied Sciences
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Istanbul Commerce University
Master of Science - Finance
Istanbul University
German course
Ruhr University Bochum
Turkish language course
Istanbul University Language Centre
Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance - undefined
College of Insurance
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Inoorero University
undefined
Diemo Mixed Secondary School
Ph.D - Economics
Helmut-Schmidt-Universität/Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg
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