DOREEN JOSHUA
Iringa
Summary
Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes agriculture, irrigation and forestry business, Irrigation installation, training and management, office management, accounting, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
DorCorp Investment Group of companies Limited
Iringa , Tanzania
2017.06 - Current
- Directed strategic planning to develop and implement corporate goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Developed action plans to ensure that all organizational objectives are met in a timely manner.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the company while coordinating with staff members.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to maximize cost savings for the organization.
- Established performance standards and monitored progress towards achieving them.
- Provided guidance to team members on project management principles and best practices.
- Monitored financial performance of the organization and initiated corrective actions as needed.
- Reviewed reports from departments to identify areas of improvement in operational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to business operations.
- Created strategies for increasing revenue streams by leveraging existing customer relationships.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers through periodic meetings and follow-ups.
- Analyzed industry trends to identify opportunities for expanding market share.
- Identified potential risks associated with operations and developed mitigation strategies.
- Increased efficiency, effectiveness and profitability by managing team productivity, costs and budgets.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
Finance and Administration Specialist
Balton Tanzania Limited
Iringa , Tanzania
2015.02 - 2017.06
- Managed office supply inventory and placed orders as needed.
- Developed filing systems for paper and electronic documents, including archiving historical records.
- Provided administrative support to executives, managers, and other staff members.
- Assisted in the preparation of presentations, reports, and other documents.
- Organized meetings and events, coordinated travel arrangements, and maintained calendars.
- Processed invoices and expense reports utilizing company software programs.
- Answered phone calls and emails from customers, vendors, and other departments.
- Updated employee contact lists; distributed memos regarding changes in policies.
- Responded promptly to requests from internal customers in order to maintain good relations.
- Checked office stock to determine supply levels and maintain inventory.
- Appraised, forecasted and determined conditions and strategies to achieve goals and objectives.
- Developed innovative strategies to establish best practices, promoting profitability.
- Identified and led cost management initiatives to achieve quantified results.
Office Manager
USAID - TAPP
Dar Es Salaam , Tanzania
2013.01 - 2015.02
- Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
- Created spreadsheets in Excel to track data such as vacation requests, sick days .
- Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding employment practices.
- Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
- Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Interpreted and communicated work procedures and company policies to staff.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
Education
BBA - Management in Finance
BANGALORE UNIVERSITY
Bangalore,INDIA2012-06
Advanced Diploma in Computer Application - Computer Application
STANFORD COLLEGE
BANGALORE,INDIA2011-11
Skills
- Mentoring and training
- Recruitment Strategies
- Sales Leadership
- Negotiation
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
- Organizational Development
- Budget Management
- Strategic Planning
- Revenue Growth
- Client Relationships
- Business Planning
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Managing Director
DorCorp Investment Group of companies Limited
2017.06 - Current
Finance and Administration Specialist
Balton Tanzania Limited
2015.02 - 2017.06
Office Manager
USAID - TAPP
2013.01 - 2015.02
BBA - Management in Finance
BANGALORE UNIVERSITY
Advanced Diploma in Computer Application - Computer Application
STANFORD COLLEGE
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