Linda Shinaywa M

Personal Profile

I am an energetic ambitious person who has developed a mature and responsible approach to any task that I undertake, or situation that I am presented with. As graduate from Moi University, pursued Business Management, specialized in Banking and Finance. I am excellent in working with others to achieve a certain objective on time and in excellence.

I am an all round performer who when given a task, has the ability to work quickly and efficiently.  I posses a proactive attitude and strong work ethics, sure to make a real contribution to the day-to-day operations of any business. I possess many transferable skills that can be used in a wide section of settings and industries. I have the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and provide quality service. 

 Career and Personal Objectives

• Competently apply my knowledge fully in the fields of Business management, and finance
• Adhere to ethical conduct as stipulated by the organizational policy and the broader external environment.
• Lead by example in formulating and instituting sound financial policies, procedures and systems that ensure effective control and accountability.

Educational Background

• Bachelor of Science in Business Management (Finance), Moi University, December 2019, 2nd class Honors
• Maasai Girls High School, Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, B-
• Mt. Sinai CMI School, Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, 383

Key Competencies and Skills

• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Creativity and innovation
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of people
• Excellent oral and communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office suite of packages
• Conducting Research
• Ability to work with minimal or no supervision
• Sound Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines
• Critical thinking.
• Monitoring.
• Time management.
• Active listening.

Skills Acquired Whilst Studying

• Leadership
• Introduction to Human Resource Management
• Principles of management
• Banking Theory and Practice
• Audit and Taxation
• Financial Institutions and Market
• Corporate Finance
• Basic Accounting principles
• Financial Management
• Business Finance and International Finance

Work History

• Treasury Department Intern
  Gulf African Bank March 2018- May 2018
• Volunteered for the Ministry of Health in Response to COVID. Mainly undertook administrative tasks April 2020-December2020
• Worked for Platinum Credit Limited as a Junior Loan Officer. January 2021- March 2022
• Corporate Sales Executive at Pure Boutique Supplies Limited. April 2022 to May
• Admissions Counselor at Atlantic International University. June 2022 to date

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily update of the bank position in the money markets blotter.
• Writing of ALCO minutes
• Receiving customers’ calls and issuing Foreign exchange rates.
• Meet with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and to answer questions about the process.
• Contact prospective customers to present information and explain available services.
• Explain technical product or service information to customers. Contact current or potential customers to promote products or services.
• Develop prospects from current commercial customers, referral leads, or sales or trade meetings. Identify potential customers.
• Make presentations on our products to groups and individuals to attract new clients.
• Analyze applicants’ financial status, credit risk, and collateral to determine the feasibility of granting loans.
• Obtain and compile copies of loan applicants’ loan application documents, credit histories, corporate financial statements, and other financial information.
• Review and update credit and loan files of the client.
• Compute loan schedules as required.
• Collect payments when they fall due and remind clients when the payments will fall due.
• Negotiate payment arrangements with customers who have delinquent loans.
• Preparing and interpreting own report.

  Corporate Sales Executive Duties

• Identify, visit potential customers for new business, providing quotations and follow up to close sales
• Review your own sales performance aimed at exceeding target and give daily and weekly reports on progress.
• Gather market and customer information and provide feedback on buying trends.
• Identify new markets and business opportunities aimed at increasing our market share through issuing quotations and understanding customer requirements.
• Record sales as per set targets, negotiating terms, ensure customer service through prompt delivery and responses by email and updating customer database.
• Ensuring customer’s payment is received on time as per agreed terms of sales.
•  Compile data and prepare a variety of reports for management and delivering presentations for sales planning and market development

  Admissions Counselor Duties

• Call prospective students customers using established lead methods.
• Provide excellent customer service to students through application and enrollment process
• Handles appointments, interviews and applications in a professional and timely manner.
• Advises students in program selection, test, advising, registration, etc.
• Provides general customer service to students from enrollment through graduation
• Performs consistently to meet or exceed performance targets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with enrolled students.
• Participate in various incentive programs and contests designed to support achievement goals.
• Meet goals for volume of enrollments and various performance metrics within company guidelines.

Achievements

• Participated in the African Public Service Day 2019 Conference.
• Participated in various volunteer projects with the Ministry of Health, Kenya, where I mostly undertook administrative tasks.
• Community based engagements for a good course.
• Good customer service and satisfaction.

Hobbies and Interests

• Reading novels and travelling.