1. WEKHOBA NEHEMIAH OPWOLO
P.O. BOX 154-50101-Butere
Phone +254 724655133
Email address: nehemiawekhoba@gmail.com
PERSONAL PROFILE
Marital Status: Single
Religion: Christian
Nationality: Kenyan
Language: English, Kiswahili
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To complement the existing manpower in fulfilling fundamental vision, mission and
objectives of the organization.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Jan 2016- to date- Master of Business Administration - University of Nairobi: Part time
Oct 2010-April 2014 - Bachelors of Education (Arts), (Mathematics
& Commerce) – University of Nairobi- Second class Upper division
2005-2008 -Musanda Mixed Secondary School- KCSE. (B+)
1997-2004 -Shinamwenyuli Primary School- KCPE (390/500)
PROFFESSIONAL SKILLS AND TRAINING
Certificate in Basic computer proficiency, Eldoret Technical Training Institute,
Eldoret
Computer networking, Eldoret Technical Training Institute, Eldoret
Leadership Skills- Trained at CITAM Karen Nairobi
Competence in Communication
WORKING EXPERIENCE
April 2016-Date- Head of Marketing- Sigimo enterprises ltd- Homes universal
August 2015- March 2016-Assistant Head of Marketing- Homes universal(Sigimo
enterprises ltd & Villacare Kenya ltd)- Real estate
June-August 2015 - Office Marketing Executive -Sigimo enterprises and Villacare
Kenya ltd (Homes universal)- Real estate
Sep 2014- June 2015 - Site Marketing Executive- Sigimo Enterprises andVillacare
KenyaLtd (Homes universal) - Real estate
General Responsibilities
- In charge of Sigimo Enterprises as the Head of Department.
-In collaboration with HR Department, schedule review of Sigimo marketer’s
2. performance as required to.
• Orienting, training, coaching, counseling, Marketing Executives/Sales
• Training Marketing Executives/Sales Representatives on planning,
programming, designing and conducting promotions job planning and
policies.
• Updating Marketing Executives/Sales Representatives on the latest trends
and most effective marketing procedures.
• Training Marketing Executives/Sales Representatives on correct and most
effective reporting procedures.
- Conducting sales and marketing analysis of all Sigimo projects.
- Design and implement affiliate partnerships where needed and applicable for
the brand.
- Ensuring that Sigimo website is up to date and advising on changes to be
made.
- Developing a strategic marketing plan to meet goals and objectives of the
company.
- Developing and maintains marketing budgets.
- Planning and coordinates the marketing of current and new Sigimo tenant
marketing campaigns.
- Developing and coordinating production of marketing and promotional
materials and programs including but not limited to print, electronic media,
direct mail, and signage.
- Develops plans, programs and promotions to improve market penetration and
meet corporate objectives.
- Coordinating and managing market research and competitive analysis,
utilizes knowledge and prepares reports as needed.
- Assisting with development and maintenance of consistent corporate image
throughout all marketing and promotional materials and product lines.
- Staying up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas
and taking corrective actions where needed.
- Performs other duties assigned by Directors.
Specific Responsibilities and achievements-Selling, letting, sourcing and management of
residential and Commercial properties- Able to seal an average of
3(sales) Per month.
Ever made five sales in a month.
Ever sold a property worth Ksh. 79,700,000
- Coordinating departmental debt collection (Able to collect a minimum
Of Ksh. 5,000,000 in a week)
- Orienting and couching new team members to catch up with real estate
marketing and be able to deliver- Have successfully been mentoring new
member to satisfactory performance.
- Coordinating to ensure availability of marketing collaterals and planning for
departmental marketing events including Kenya Homes expo, open days,
activations and target marketing.
- Having meeting with team members’ potential clients to seal deals
- Receiving client inquiring about property, profiling and associating them
with available properties
3. - Negotiating with clients, follow up on sales and documentation
- Allocation of property in terms of unit number.
- Property hand over
- Attending to clients complaints
- Coordinating Site representatives and caretakers on client attendance
- Generally assigned 4 projects to coordinate and report on sales on a monthly
Basis.
Feb 2014-Dec 2014 -Volunteer (Mentor) Wings to fly group –Equity Bank
Responsibility - Providing both social and academic mentorship to the sponsored students.
April 23-May 2014-Teller Marketing Consultant- Vacation Advisor Kenya Ltd- Real estate
Responsibility - Pitching potential clients and inviting them for sales presentation.
April-Aug 2013 -Teacher-Kakamega School (Mathematics/Business Studies)
-Teacher on practice
April 2009- Oct 2010-Teacher- Shinamwenyuli Secondary School(Mathematics and
Business Studies).
ASSOCIATIONS & PARTICIPATIONS
University of Nairobi -Kikuyu Campus Christian Union (KCCU), was a member of
creative ministry, praise and worship and Assets, Purchase and Disposal Committee
(APDC).
Association of Business Studies Students (ABSS), University of Nairobi.
Participated in an intervarsity Leadership Training held at CITAM Karen on 12th Oct
2013.
Participated in an intervarsity peace walk campaign on 24th Nov 2012.
Participated in Mathare 4B Clean up organized by Joint Coordinating Council of
University of Nairobi Christian Unions 0n 2nd April 2011.
Attended a seminar organized by Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) on challenges of
teaching at Secondary school level on 18th Feb 2010.
LEADERSHIP
April 2016- To date – Head of Marketing- Sigimo enterprises ltd
August 2015- March2016 - Assistant Marketing Manager- Sigimo Enterprises ltd
Jan 2014-April 2014 - Class Representative, International Marketing (TBS 416), UON
Sep 2013- April 2014 - Publicity Secretary, Association of Business Studies Students(ABSS),
University of Nairobi
Sep 2013- April 2014 - Special Activities Coordinator, Western Outreach Ministry
(WESO), University of Nairobi
Sep 2013- Dec 2013 - Class Representative, Principle of Marketing (407), UON
March 2012- March2013 -Treasurer/Accountant,Western Outreach Ministry (WESO),
University of Nairobi
March 2012- March 2013- Chairperson, ICT Department, KCCU, University of Nairobi
Aug 2007-Aug 2008 - Head Student, Musanda Secondary School
4. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Industrious, creative, self-motivated, honest, adaptable, results oriented team player
an individual who loves his work.
Good interpersonal skills
HOBBIES
Socializing
Travelling
Listening
REFEREES
1. Ndambuki Victor
Lecturer, University of Nairobi
Department of Business Administration
Cell phone: 0722306188
Email: victorndambuki@yahoo.com
2. Francis Okongo
Human Resource Manager
Star Times Kenya
Cell phone: 0720712777
Email: okongo@yahoo.com
3. Nesbit Ochieng
Marketing Manager,
Fahari Realtors ltd
Cell phone: 0725993994
Email: nesbit@faharirealtors.com