David Kanyosya
Summary
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
DC Shipper Receiver TX 5401
Ashley Furniture Industries
03.2023 - Current
- Utilize order picker and pallet truck to transport and store items according to Ashley Furniture warehouse safety standards.
- Train new employees on safe and efficient use of warehouse equipment.
- Perform warehouse product Consolidation
Operations Manager
Outdoor Odyssey Kenya
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
Program Coordinator
MFL Institute
06.2006 - 12.2020
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
- Created and delivered program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about program and provide necessary skills to participate productively.
- Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Analyzed program data by tracking and reporting program outcomes to identify areas of improvement.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Tracked and reported expenses accurately to manage program budgets.
- Provided technical support to staff with necessary resources to carry out duties successfully.
- Coordinated program logistics to keep all relevant materials and equipment available and in good condition.
- Monitored programming schedules, conformance to guidelines and quality.
- Developed proposals and operational plans within assigned area.
- Identified risks and developed mitigation plans.
Logistics Officer
Outdoor Odyssey At Roaring Run
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Delivered logistic support to leverage existing resources with cost-effective savings.
- Supervised logistics functions and operations.
- Detected and enforced improvement opportunities in the organization.
- Conducted cross cultural training for team leads.
- Managed functional areas of logistics.
- Coordinated mission details and communicated with unit to convey changes.
- Provided support to commander and executive staff members.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
Merchandise Associate
Unilever Kenya
06.2004 - 10.2006
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and restocked shelves, racks and bins.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Built end caps and aisle displays to highlight products and support latest promotions.
- Created attractive displays to promote items.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color.
- Proposed new ideas and concepts to enhance merchandise displays.
- Presented store update suggestions and layouts to management and stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Mount Kenya University
ThikaNo Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language
School of Tomorrow
Kenya09.2016
Management - Business Management
Inorero University
Nairobi12.2005
GED -
Mbale High School
Mbale12.2003
Skills
- Sampling Protocols
- Mentorship and Training
- Sampling Procedures
- Reporting and Analysis
- Safety Procedures
- Visual Inspection
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Process Evaluations
- Quality Standards Adherence
- Corrective Action Recommendations
- Random Sampling
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Safety Protocols
- Document Maintenance
- Quantity Verification
- Collect Samples
- Administrative Management
- Assign Grades
- Production
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Professional References
1. Mwai Githinji
Country Director,
MFL Kenya
+254 722233500
2.Tillas Munyao
Director
Outdoor Odyssey Kenya
+254 702256291
3. T.S. Jones
Executive Director
Outdoor Odyssey
Major General, USMC (Ret)
814 629 6516
Timeline
DC Shipper Receiver TX 5401
Ashley Furniture Industries
03.2023 - Current
Logistics Officer
Outdoor Odyssey At Roaring Run
05.2017 - 09.2017
Operations Manager
Outdoor Odyssey Kenya
01.2016 - 12.2021
Program Coordinator
MFL Institute
06.2006 - 12.2020
Merchandise Associate
Unilever Kenya
06.2004 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Mount Kenya University
No Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language
School of Tomorrow
Management - Business Management
Inorero University
GED -
Mbale High School