Stella Remi Sakia
Dar es Salaam
Summary
CEO | Executive Leader | Human Capital Specialist | Strategist An experienced senior-level executive with over fourteen years’ experience in a Managing Director role. Stella is a Certified Human Resource Professional/Manager (CHRP/CHRM). Hold a masters in entrepreneurship. Stella has over 13 years’ experience as Human Resources Management gained while employed by Infinity Communications Ltd that was serving financial sector and telecommunication. Stella is strategist possessing a solid business acumen with extensive experience in company start-up, operations, and company turnaround. A seasoned leader who firmly believes in and possesses an in-depth understanding of employee engagement as a key driver of company growth and profitability. A self-starter, results-oriented executive with a keen focus on driving a corporate culture of accountability and growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO
RNR Business Solutions Limited
07.2017 - Current
- Dar Es Salaam
- Key achievements:
- Founded the company, investing personal funds to an initial capital of 19m Tsh
- Achieved break-even and reported a net profit within 18 months of operations
- Funding: successfully secured a private loan of 15.7M Tsh to finance working capital (2018)
- Processing outsourced monthly payroll of over Tsh 350M for large enterprises acquired within the first 18 months
- Built headcount base to over 300 FTE within 2 years, placing resources with ISPs, e-commerce/fintech and logistics companies etc
- Involvement in different projects and assignments as Senior Human Resources professional and expert including participating in several organization development assignments and projects including Organization restructuring, Employee relations, performance management development and implementation, Talent management, Career Coaching and Succession Planning development, Talent acquisition, Development and review of rewards and recognition schemes.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
Managing Director
Infinity Communications Limited, Dar Es Salaam
12.2008 - 01.2020
- Delivered outsourced HR solutions to clients in the telecommunications, insurance and banking sectors
- Sourced identified and proposed new business opportunities and provided recommendations for operational improvements
- Developed and execute strategic business and marketing plans to achieve optimal outreach and financial objectives
- Secured contracts with over 2.4M USD yearly turnover
- Provided leadership of management of a headcount of over 400 employees
- Monitored and maintain company assets to ensure continuous value toward organisational goals; prepare and implement risk management plans
- Liaise with executive and external auditors to verify the functionality of appropriate internal audit processes and procedures
- Built and sustained a positive and productive organisational culture.
General Manager
Infinity Communications Limited, Dar Es Salaam
03.2007 - 12.2008
- Facilitated continued growth and excellence within senior-level personnel through the recruitment and retention of talented directors
- Directed and aligned senior-level personnel and corporate objectives through the conveyance of expectations, accountabilities and outcomes
- Furthered personnel opportunities for growth and contribution by creating a team-oriented atmosphere, recognising and encouraging suggestions and input, and offering advanced educational possibilities
- Developed strategic initiatives concentrating on budgetary options, identifying targets and forecasting successful scenarios
- Accomplished fiduciary objectives by establishing plans, budgets, results measurements, allocating resources, reviewing progress and performing mid-course corrective actions
- Collaborated with executive team to establish and enforce policies and procedures for procurement, production, marketing, quality, field and technical services
- Built strong working relationships with clients, government agencies, group associations, and representatives
- Updated and maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.
Human Resources Consultant
Job Search International Tanzania, Dar Es Salaam
09.2006 - 02.2007
- Oversaw recruitment campaigns for various organizations
- Ensured effective and consistent operations, organisational workflow, and availability of appropriate office services
- Administered candidates' database and attended interviews for prospective employers
- Coordinated with finance department personnel in production and completion of all invoicing
- Conducted advisory services for candidates' interviews, including CV
Human Resources Executive
Barloworld Equipment and Motors
05.2005 - 01.2006
- Compiled short-lists and selected applicants to fill open requisitions
- Co-interviewed candidates for junior positions
- Attended Value-Based Management meetings and consolidated the VBM monthly reports
- Processed all HR documents and job cards and created pro-forma invoice
- Utilised HR management system for payroll and banking functions
- Participated in all recruitment drives and conducted human capital audits and assessments
- Ensured all Health & Safety procedures were adhered to by the engineering personnel.
Education
Masters - Entrepreneurship
Lund University
2016
Post Graduate Diploma - Entrepreneurship
Lund University
2014
Bachelors of Business Administration - Management
University of Botswana
2006
Skills
- Contract Management Collaboration and Influence
- Leadership and People Development
- Negotiation Business Management
- Planning Human Capital Management
- Start-ups Ethics
- Business Administration
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Operations Management
Accomplishments
- ACOYA Awards- HR Consultancy 1st Runners-Up 2023
- TOP 100 Executives Award-CEO/MD of the Year 2022-
- TOP 100 CEOs Awards for the Year 2021-Positioned number
- Lund University Leadership Award -2014
Positioned 6th
17th
Additional Information
- ACOYA Awards- 1st Runners-up HR Consultancy Firm
- TOP 100 Executives Award-CEO/MD of the Year 2022-Positioned 6th
- TOP 100 CEOs Awards for the Year 2021-Positioned number 17th
- Lund University Leadership Award -2014
Certification
2023
Certificate in Directorship
2019
Certified Human Resources Manager -CHRM| ACI (American Certification Institute)
Certified Human Resources Professional -CHRP| ACI (American Certification Institute)
Timeline
CEO
RNR Business Solutions Limited
07.2017 - Current
Managing Director
Infinity Communications Limited, Dar Es Salaam
12.2008 - 01.2020
General Manager
Infinity Communications Limited, Dar Es Salaam
03.2007 - 12.2008
Human Resources Consultant
Job Search International Tanzania, Dar Es Salaam
09.2006 - 02.2007
Human Resources Executive
Barloworld Equipment and Motors
05.2005 - 01.2006
Masters - Entrepreneurship
Lund University
Post Graduate Diploma - Entrepreneurship
Lund University
Bachelors of Business Administration - Management
University of Botswana
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