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Denis Ochieng
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Denis Ochieng

Concord,USA

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

Assistant ProfessorBusiness Development ExecutiveChaplainOrganizational Development Consultant

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

HybridRemoteOn-Site
Location: Concord, USA, USCharlotte, NCSalisbury, NCMt Pleasant, NC
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home optionCareer advancementStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Summary

Dynamic and knowledgeable industrial and organizational psychologist with a proven track record in organizational strategy and behavior, dedicated to empowering organizations and individuals to reach their highest potential. Exceptional leadership, scientific acumen, and communication skills enhance organizational effectiveness and individual growth. Experienced in business development, team leadership, and strategic planning, with expertise in innovative problem-solving techniques and market analysis to drive company growth. Recognized for building cohesive teams that adapt seamlessly to evolving business landscapes while consistently delivering impactful results.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder/Rector/Owner

RESTORATION COMMUNITY CHURCH IN CHARLOTTE
01.2022 - Current
  • Provide the vision and mission of the organization, teach and train discipleship, develop training materials and train the leaders. Motivate and encourage the worshippers. Provide mentorship, counselling and coaching to the parishioners. Develop the operating procedures and the overall management of the organization including financial, human resources, planning and execution of the strategies to grow the organization.

Team Facilitator

CORNING
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Provide leadership to the shift workers, motivate, and monitor employee output, hold associates accountable, manage employee time and payroll, promote, and monitor safe work environment, ensure adherence to standard operating procedure and quality production to fulfil customer demands and orders.

Team leader

CORNING
07.2018 - 09.2021
  • Train, develop and mentors associates in achieving both organizational and personal goals. Contributed to the development of employee referral program in the plant to enhance employee retention and reduce employee turnover.

Co-Manager

WALMART
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Coordinated and oversaw job-related activities and assignments setting daily expectations for team performance. Ensured associate compliance with company policies, procedures, mission, and values. Ensured associates demonstrated and delivered exceptional customer service at every opportunity.
  • Pro-actively worked with employees to develop and coach them to prepare them to move into leadership roles.
  • Performed performance appraisal, developed a training and development program in enhancing mentorship to enhance employee growth and development.
  • Reorganized organizational leadership within Walmart stores including employee separation program and severance program.

Assistant Manager

WALMART
04.2015 - 05.2017
  • Provided supervision and leadership to hourly employees in assigned areas of operation; ensured proper delivery of customer service, handling of customer issues, and compliance to company process and procedures.
  • Responsible for the financial performance in assigned areas; drove sales through providing high-quality customer service and care.

Front Zone Manager

WALMART
02.2012 - 03.2015
  • Hired and trained team members in various departments including Customer Service Managers, Cashiers, Customer Service Associates, Inventory Associates, and Stocking personnel.
  • Ensured staffing levels were appropriate for anticipated store volume adjusting for busier days/times while remaining on target for labor budgeting purposes.
  • Verified cash register totals at the end of associate’s shifts; researched major overages/shortages to reconcile the deposit with items sold.

Human Resources Officer

KENYA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
08.2002 - 12.2011
  • Recruited and trained employees for administrative/clerical roles. Ensured the work location was a fair and ethical place to work for all employees.
  • Analyzed job performance trends to deduce what items had the largest positive impact on employee motivation; developed creative benefit plans to appeal to employees with various motivational factors.
  • Completed performance appraisals for employees giving clear and honest feedback to encourage development and growth.

Education

Doctorate - General Psychology

Grand Canyon University
01.2024

Master’s in Biblical Studies - undefined

Trinity School of Ministry
01.2024

Master’s in Business Administration - undefined

Kenya Methodist University
01.2011

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - undefined

Kenya Methodist University
01.2009

Skills

  • Proficient in SPSS, R, AMOS
  • Ethics and integrity
  • Team leadership
  • Strategic thinking
  • Marketing
  • Entrepreneurial and innovative
  • Strategic planning
  • Client engagement
  • Visionary leadership
  • Business administration
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Corporate governance

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with a team of 5 in the development of the Restoration Community Church.
  • Supervised team of 100+ staff members.
  • Achieved church growth through effectively helping with team management, customer satisfaction and service delivery..
  • Documented and resolved children safety policy, by-laws and conflict resolutions policies which led to stable church growth and development..

Affiliations

  • SOCIETY FOR INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (SIOP) 01/2019-Present
  • Affiliate Member
  • Committee member
  • Local I-O Group Relations Committee of SIOP
  • NORTH CAROLINA INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (NCIOP) 08/2020-Present
  • Member
  • PERSONNEL TESTING COUNCIL METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON (PTCMW) 11/2020-Present
  • Student Consulting Challenge. Participated in PTCMW consulting challenge organized by FMP.
  • BLACKS IN INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 01/2021-Present
  • Committee member and a mentor
  • Member Engagement committee

Certification

  • Ordained Priest, Anglican Church in North America
  • Children and youth ministry Training - Ministry Safe
  • Licensed Priest
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology Training - 2016-2024
  • Biblical Studies Training - 2020-2024
  • Human Resource Management Training - 2009-2011
  • Business Administration Training - 2006-2009

Languages

English
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
Greek
Limited Working
Hebrew
Limited Working

Interests

  • Advocacy Campaigns
  • Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
  • Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
  • Volunteer Work
  • Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects

Academic Experience

  • KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
  • Lecturer, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Instructed undergraduate courses for the Business Administration program including Organizational Behavior, Career Development, Principles of Management, Managerial Accounting, Business Law, and Recruitment and Selection.
  • Created original course content aimed to keep students engaged in the learning process and able to apply newly learned information to real-world situations.
  • Mentored students as they made decisions pertaining to their future careers.
  • Provided prompt feedback on all submitted coursework with comprehensive notes to aid in the understanding of the course materials.

Publications

  • Geller, D., Erickson, A. & Ochieng D., (2021) Blacks in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. SIOP Volume 58 Number 3 Winter 2021. https://www.siop.org/Research-Publications/Items-of-Interest/ArtMID/19366/ArticleID/4875/
  • Erickson, A & Ochieng D., (2021). Once-Upon-a-Time-in-Hollywood-Local-I-O-Groups-in-Tinseltown https://www.siop.org/Research-Publications/Items-of-Interest/ArtMID/19366/ArticleID/5409/

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Timeline

Founder/Rector/Owner

RESTORATION COMMUNITY CHURCH IN CHARLOTTE
01.2022 - Current

Team Facilitator

CORNING
10.2021 - 10.2022

Team leader

CORNING
07.2018 - 09.2021

Co-Manager

WALMART
06.2017 - 06.2018

Assistant Manager

WALMART
04.2015 - 05.2017

Front Zone Manager

WALMART
02.2012 - 03.2015

Human Resources Officer

KENYA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
08.2002 - 12.2011

Master’s in Biblical Studies - undefined

Trinity School of Ministry

Master’s in Business Administration - undefined

Kenya Methodist University

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - undefined

Kenya Methodist University

Doctorate - General Psychology

Grand Canyon University