Nairobi County, Kenya
My name is Wangechi Kuria an Economics and Finance graduate from Kenyatta University and a master’s degree in Strategic Management from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. I am passionate about economics (strategy), research, and development, especially in the fields of #agribusiness, #sustainability, value chain analysis, trade, #international development, and global poverty. I would describe myself as an analytical thinker, results-oriented with proven academic success, strong written and oral communication skills and leadership potential exemplified by my involvement in alleviating complex economic challenges in Africa. I have worked in dairy, horticulture, honey, goat and sheep meat, goat meat, wheat, maize, blue economy cocoa, black soldier fly and green energy projects across the continent. My super power is getting things done! I am also a great digital marketer, content creator and writer. You can view some of my creations/content here. Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/cropcareltd https://www.facebook.com/lars2012ke Instagram https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/lars2012/ Website https://cropcare.co.ke/ http://perfometer.co.ke/ Youtube https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC7ANGt7UWKnhtZaObtt_vew stories of change https://cropcare.co.ke/success-stories/transforming-my-community-a-farmer-at-a-time/ https://cropcare.co.ke/success-stories/dontillar-from-tour-guiding-to-guiding-farmers/
Program Budget Oversight
Developed and monitored multimillion-dollar program budgets(IKEA< FCDO
Key Assignment Include 1. National SMEs Expert Nakuru, DCA BSF project. •Shortlisting, interviewing and recruitment of 10 entrepreneurs to join the project out of 66 applicants. •Prepared practical training content for the modules-Human resource, finance, business model canvas branding and marketing and soft skills. •Trained entrepreneurs and SME owners in business 10 startups all of them youth and 60% women. •Value chain analysis and development for insect farming in Kenya 2. National Value Chain analyst for @CAFOD in Samburu Central
Major achievements include; 1. Built a vibrant social media presence from scratch on Facebook with 3800 active users, Twitter with 1950 active users, whats app 500 active users. 2. Facilitated market research, opening, and stocking of a Freshmatt in Pangani area Nairobi in collaboration with small holder farmers from kajiado and Nyandarua counties for produce sourcing. 3. Improved brand visibility by 50% through active social media, apparels such as t-Shirts, new logo designs, and banners. 4. Facilitated and coordinated logistics services from Nairobi to different counties where our TOTs were. 5. Worked closely with field agronomist, and project assistants to ensure timely delivery of project milestones and key outputs.
Key achievements include; 1. Creation of active online 38000 users on Facebook, Instagram, Jumia shop, and what's app. 2. Well-curated market segments for both thrift and new products resulting in a 50% increase in our sales. 3. Marketing our products in both online and offline markets through intense campaigns such as sponsored Facebook and Instagram ads, google analytics, Whats app groups etc. 4. Facilitated hosting and maintenance of LARS2012 on Jumia the leading online mall in Africa. 5. Efficiently Researched, connected, and shipped of our new lingerie line from producers and shipping companies in China.