Cleopatra Kaweesa
Country Execution Manager
Mbezi,Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Business-minded professional tackling any job task with gusto and precision. Proven ability to nurture client relationships, execute successful projects, and contribute to business development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Public Health Research Assistant
Mukono General Hospital
Mukono
12.2019 - 02.2020
- For three months, I was engaged in a pivotal role as a key contributor to an HIV campaign initiated by a public health expert at Mukono General Hospital. My responsibilities encompassed various tasks, including sensitizing the community, conducting data collection, recording meeting minutes, and presenting data analysis.
- Presented findings at conferences and meetings with public health experts.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from research projects.
- Evaluated effectiveness of existing public health programs by assessing outcomes against predetermined goals.
Brand Ambassador
Buzz group Africa
Kampala
11.2018 - 02.2020
- During my university years, I dedicated my free time to working as a part-time Brand Ambassador, actively promoting and representing the company's brands during weekends.
- Served as a dynamic brand ambassador, embodying brand values during events and marketing initiatives for Tusker Malt ,Bell Lager and Uganda Waragi.
- Advocated for brand products, effectively communicating key features to influence purchasing decisions.
Country Execution Manager
Buzz Group Africa
Dar Es Salaam
04.2023 - Current
- Transitioned to the role of Country Execution Manager, taking the lead in establishing our presence in Tanzania during the company's expansion phase. Managed teams and orchestrated the setup of the new branch office for a successful launch
- In this role , I specialise in devising strategic business development initiatives. This involves identifying key stakeholders, cultivating relationships, and engaging in meaningful discussions to secure new business opportunities for the company.
- I also run the end-to-end operations of the business, overseeing tasks from competitor analysis, hiring, and business registration management to ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with the company's board of directors to contribute insights and actively participated in strategizing for a new operational plan. Leveraged learnings from the Ugandan market, drawing comparisons with the existing plan in Tanzania.
- Accomplished financial objectives by forecasting requirements, scheduling expenditures and preparing annual budgets.
- Developed annual goals for each department based on market trends and competitor analysis.
Business Owner
The Scotch Construct Ltd
Kampala
12.2021 - Current
- In 2021, I founded a liquor store business specializing in providing pre-packaged alcoholic products. The business caters to both small-scale retail clients and larger-scale events, weddings, and graduations that have made advance bookings.
- Initiated cost-cutting measures when necessary without sacrificing quality of products or services.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Developed business plan to secure financial backing from investors.
Senior Client Service Executive
Buzz group Africa
Kampala
01.2022 - 01.2023
- As a Senior Client Service Executive, elevated responsibilities to lead the Uganda Breweries account. Managed diverse brands, including Bell Lager, Uganda Waragi, Tusker Malt, and Captain Morgan, growing my expertise in client service and brand management within the company.
- In this role, I also made executive decisions with clients by maintaining continuous communication, collecting feedback, attending all meetings, and nurturing client relationships. Proactively engaged in damage control and strategic measures to ensure client satisfaction and overall success in managing accounts
- Coordinated event logistics by briefing production and setup teams, engaging with suppliers, and collaborating with the finance team to create budgets for successful event execution.
- Implemented effective damage control strategies by proactively engaging clients in cases where plans faced challenges.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
- Analyzed consumer data to identify target markets and develop tailored brand experiences .
- Assessed projects against budgets and timelines, keeping team and assignments on task.
- Developed and managed experiential marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness.
Junior Client Service Executive
Buzz Group Africa
Kampala
06.2021 - 01.2022
- As a Junior Client Service Executive, I skill-fully managed the Premium Beer account for Uganda Breweries, overseeing prominent brands such as Guinness and Tusker Malt. Proficiently crafted reports, drafted experiences, and contributed to the development of marketing plans for these key brands.
- Initiated marketing campaign groundwork by providing key support to senior marketing teams. Developed preliminary documents and strategies to kickstart campaigns.
- Led the execution of various experiential marketing campaigns by supervising and bringing projects to life.
- Attended post-mortem meetings with clients to gather feedback for continuous improvement. Proactively engaged in damage control and relationship-building by addressing concerns from projects that did not meet expectations.
- Organised personal and professional calendars with reminders for upcoming meetings and events.
- Ran errands to help with daily tasks, enabling superior teams to focus on more pressing duties.
Public Health Intern, DHO's Office
Ministry of Health
Kampala
05.2020 - 11.2020
- As part of my school curriculum, I undertook an internship at the District Health Officer's office. During this period, I conducted comprehensive health surveys for the residents of Mukono, with a focus on the maternal health department within local hospitals. This experience allowed me to apply the principles of public health and gain valuable insights into community healthcare.
- Created informational materials about disease prevention strategies for distribution in the community.
- Educated community members on disease prevention, vaccines and mental health resources.
- Analyzed statistical data to determine trends in population health outcomes.
- Spoke with health community workers and members of public about importance of health, prevention, and treatment.
- Compiled reports summarizing findings from research projects.
- Coordinated outreach activities aimed at increasing awareness of available resources within the community.
- Prepared presentations on various topics related to public health.
Retail Sales Manager
Genesis Hardware
Kampala
11.2014 - 10.2018
- During my secondary school holidays and through university , I worked at a family owned hardware business , overseeing sales, product stocking, and various operational aspects.
- Progressively expanded my responsibilities over the years, evolving from overseeing sales and product stocking to eventually managing the comprehensive 360-degree operations of the business.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure accuracy of product counts.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for merchandise purchases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Uganda Christian University
Mukono, Uganda 10-2021
High School Diploma -
St Josephs Senior Secondary School Naggalama
Mukono, Uganda 12-2016
Skills
- Project Coordination and Execution
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Operations Management
- Business Development
- Client Service and Relationship Management
- Brand Management and Promotion
- Compliance
- Staff Training and Development
- Team Leadership
- Sales Management
- Budget Control
- Negotiation
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
Accomplishments
- Employee of the year, Buzz Group Africa, 2023
Languages
Luganda
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Swahili
Elementary (A2)
A2
Certification
- Uganda Certificate of Education
- Uganda Advanced Certicate of Education
- Bachelors Degree with honors
- Valid Drivers Lisence
Timeline
Country Execution Manager
Buzz Group Africa
04.2023 - Current
Senior Client Service Executive
Buzz group Africa
01.2022 - 01.2023
Business Owner
The Scotch Construct Ltd
12.2021 - Current
Junior Client Service Executive
Buzz Group Africa
06.2021 - 01.2022
Public Health Intern, DHO's Office
Ministry of Health
05.2020 - 11.2020
Public Health Research Assistant
Mukono General Hospital
12.2019 - 02.2020
Brand Ambassador
Buzz group Africa
11.2018 - 02.2020
Retail Sales Manager
Genesis Hardware
11.2014 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Uganda Christian University
High School Diploma -
St Josephs Senior Secondary School Naggalama
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