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Gilbert Kimutai Arap Bor

Gilbert Kimutai Arap Bor

Dallas,TX

Summary

Committed to establishing a secure and nurturing learning environment, my foremost goal is to promote student growth and development. I strive to inspire a passion for learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through engaging and challenging instruction. As a versatile Senior Lecturer specializing in Marketing, I have displayed expertise in my field while teaching demanding graduate-level courses at a prominent university. Throughout the past year, I consistently earned high approval ratings from my students. My extensive subject matter knowledge and exceptional communication abilities have consistently yielded optimal outcomes. Additionally, as a resourceful University Lecturer with impeccable teaching credentials, I have contributed numerous scholarly articles and presented at symposia. Notably, I directed the Marketing curriculum at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Gaba (Eldoret) Campus, effectively expanding course offerings while maintaining high quality standards. With my outstanding communication and teaching delivery skills, I consistently achieved positive results.

Overview

52
52
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Lecturer

Catholic University of Eastern Africa
09.2023 - 07.2024
  • Using this position and experienced gained in my previous position to deliver higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs
  • Also, to support colleague lecturers' course development and recommending refinements to enhance student learning and employing advanced knowledge of Marketing to teach challenging high-level courses to graduate students
  • Also supporting graduate students in preparing their research proposals towards obtaining doctoral degrees by three (3) PhD candidates, advising them on study plans, research and doctoral dissertations, and supervising MBA students' projects and advising on focus, methodology and report generation to meet preset standards
  • Continuing with responsibilities of examining graduate students' research proposals and theses to ensure quality work that meet standards to proceed in research and to advance at least five (5) of them to MBA graduation.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Lecturer

Catholic University of Eastern Africa
01.2016 - 08.2023
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations
  • Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students
  • Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives
  • Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information
  • Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences
  • Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.

Assistant Lecturer

Catholic University of Eastern Africa
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Developed easy and open rapport with students to encourage engagement and academic progress
  • Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further programs or employment
  • Met with students during and after office hours to address concerns and offer feedback
  • Prepared and organized different teaching aids for use in classroom
  • Performed various general administrative tasks such as filing, recordkeeping and taking phone messages
  • Initiated and facilitated classroom discussions
  • Participated in weekly faculty meetings and contributed to curriculum review
  • Sat in on once weekly lectures to absorb material and learn from lecturer
  • Dispersed, collected and graded assignments to give detailed feedback.

Tutorial Fellow

Catholic University of Eastern Africa
01.2010 - 12.2010
  • Kept accurate records of student grades, attendance and e-mail communication
  • Read and understood course materials ahead of preparatory sessions
  • Networked and built strong presence with peers to facilitate professional relationships
  • Supported teaching objectives of department by teaching through allocated lectures, tutorials and other forms of undergraduate and postgraduate instruction
  • Collaborated with team to optimize workflow and achieve objectives
  • Reviewed course design and delivery to maintain departmental standards for quality
  • Contributed to research activities by providing specialist input based on professional expertise, practice, experience and qualifications
  • Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research.

Part Time Lecturer

Catholic University of Eastern Africa
09.2009 - 12.2009
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations
  • Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up to date with latest trends in field
  • Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives
  • Used PowerPoint technology to give presentations to student classrooms
  • Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students
  • Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in the subject
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework
  • Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.

Part Time Lecturer

Moi University
05.2008 - 08.2008
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations
  • Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework
  • Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.

District Coordinator

Constitution Of Kenya Review Commission
10.2001 - 03.2003
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents
  • Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures
  • Coordinated with the Civic Provincial Administration to coordinate logistics for constitutional review venues
  • Managed Commissioners' schedules to coordinate calendar and arrange travel to various venues within the district to receive public views for the review of the Constitution of Kenya
  • Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings for the review of the constitution
  • Inventoried and ordered office supplies to maintain availability of materials and equipment
  • Coordinated with human resources within my jurisdiction to handle payroll and personnel databases.

Owner-Manager

Eldairy Products Limited
12.1998 - 08.2001
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
  • Managed day-to-day business operations
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.

Sales & Marketing Executive

Rift Valley Bottlers Limited (Coca-Cola)
11.1978 - 11.1998
  • Sourced advertising opportunities to place adverts in press and social media
  • Developed positive, performance-based internal sales and marketing culture to include mentoring staff
  • Evaluated and monitored promotional activities to confirm adequate return on promotional funds
  • Managed production of leaflets, posters and newsletters
  • Analyzed and forecasted monthly sales data of existing marketed companies within designated area
  • Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors
  • Developed value-added campaigns and executed technical solutions to streamline and improve marketing efficiencies
  • Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies
  • Suggested innovative ideas to increase sales and improve customer experience.

Customs Officer

East African Customs and Excise Department
09.1972 - 11.1978
  • Collected samples of import merchandise for additional testing, examination and appraisal
  • Validated Customs Declaration documents; asked questions and computed Customs revenue; reported discrepancies to authorities for further review
  • Examined baggage and personal items upon entering or leaving the country to verify adherence to customs requirements and identify suspected violations
  • Reported seized contraband or attempts to illegally transport goods to proper authorities and documented observations and evidence for future actions
  • Explained laws and regulations to travelers and distributors and promoted comprehension to foster adherence to requirements
  • Interacted with carriers, agencies, and foreign entities to provide guidance on admissibility and compliance
  • Identified contraband items and seized them according to Customs & Excise laws.

Education

Doctor of Business Administration (Marketing) - DBA -

Moi University
07.2009

Master of Science in International Community Economic Development (Marketing Track) -

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, USA
07.2007

BBM – Bachelor of Business Management (Micro-enterprise Development) -

Moi University
04.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Cooperative Studies

International Institute For Co-operative & Labor S
05.1990

Certified Public Accountant 1 -

Mombasa Polytechnic
10.1978

High School (EACE) -

Mang'u High School
11.1971

Skills

  • Academic & Creative writing
  • Research & Development
  • Digital savviness
  • Child advocacy, education and development
  • Overall education industry and philanthropy knowledge
  • Communication, listening skills and emotional intelligence
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical and positive future thinking
  • Time management
  • Lesson planning
  • Leadership
  • ESG/strong governance skills
  • Possession of both soft and hard skills
  • Online content delivery
  • Academic advising
  • Student needs assessment
  • Online Teaching

Conferencesseminars

  • Board Induction Workshop for Board Members of State Corporations (January 29 – 31, 2024), Naivasha, Kenya. By the State Corporations Advisory Committee (SCAC) and the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK).
  • Church Management Program (January 2020), Tangaza University College, Nairobi, Kenya. By the Vincentian Center for Church and Society, St. John’s University, New York.
  • Induction Course for Board Members (27-29 June 2019), Naivasha, Kenya. By State Corporations Advisory Committee.
  • Corporate Governance & Social Responsibility for Directors (26 Feb - 2 March 2018), Mombasa, Kenya. By School of Government, Mombasa.
  • FAO Regional Meeting on Agricultural Biotechnologies in Sustainable Food Systems and Nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa (22 to 24 November 2017), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  • Cornell Alliance for Science Leadership Course for Farmers (September 2017), Rock Island, Ill, USA
  • Entrepreneurship Educators Programme (August 2017) by The Wadhwani Foundation; Nairobi, Kenya
  • 7th Africa Science Week, FARA Conference, Kigali, Rwanda, 13th – 17th June 2016. Presented a paper titled “Taking GM Crops to the Market in SSA: A Farmer's View
  • Research on the Challenges of rural and agricultural development in Kenya, Tangaza University College, Nairobi, 14th May 2016. Presented a paper on “Needed Research to Improve Agricultural Marketing: The Case for Agricultural Cooperative Organizations.
  • The World Food Prize (Des Moines, USA) - representing Kenyan farmers as a participant in the 2009, 2011& 2013: Global Farmer-to-Farmer Roundtable. Awarded the Kleckner Award for the most outstanding Science and Agriculture Communicator for 2011.
  • Practicing agricultural innovation in Africa A platform for action – A World Bank Institute Forum, (Dar es Salaam, 2012).

Appointments

  • Member of the Advisory Board of the Global Farmer Network (Nov 2020 ongoing).
  • Member of the Board of Directors, Kenya Fish Marketing Authority (Sept 2018 ongoing).
  • Member of the Board of Management, St. George’s Girls School, Eldoret (2017- 20).
  • Chairman of the Board of Management, St. George’s Primary School, Kapseret, (2017 –22). NB: I founded the school in 1988.
  • Council Member of the National Council for Nomadic Education in Kenya (March 2013 – 21).
  • BOG Member, Mother of Apostles Seminary, Eldoret (2000-2013).
  • BOG Chairman, St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Kapseret (2010-2013).

Communityserviceactivities

  • Member of the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret Bishop’s Resource Mobilization Committee.
  • Member of the Rotary Club of Eldoret – Uasin Gishu (2015-ongoing).
  • Founder and Co-ordinator of Chepkatet Farmers’ Co-operative Society (2012- ongoing).
  • Establishment of a school feeding program and worked with FKE/ILO Tackle School Support Programme - to get children out of work and in school (2013-2014)

Contributionstocuea

Established a Memorandum of Understanding with the US-Africa Institute (2022). Initiated discussions with the Charles Drew University, LA, USA with support from the US-Africa Institute. The ongoing discussions are expected to yield scholarships that will see 2 MBA level and 1 PhD level School of Nursing lecturers receive capacity-building support to further their education in the USA. The discussions are also likely to yield student and faculty exchange programmes between Charles Drew University and CUEA School of Nursing.

Organization

Catholic University of Eastern Africa

References

  • Amb. Prof. Emmy Jerono Kipsoi, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Kenya, Seoul, Korea, emmyjeronokipsoi@gmail.com, +82-2-3785-2903
  • Msgr. John Kiplimo Lelei, Bishop-Elect & Vicar General, Catholic Diocese of Eldoret, Eldoret, 0722565454

Personal Information

Title: Senior Lecturer

Publications

  • Chebii, V., Dr. Gilbert Bor & Dr. Beatrice Jemaiyo (2024) Effect of Diversification on Uptake of Pension in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya Published in ‘The IJBM’ Journal Volume XII, Issue 3, March 2024 DOI No.: 10.24940/theijbm/2024/v12/i3/BM2403-00
  • Chesos, P.K., Nyakundi, A. & G.K. A. Bor (2021). Influence of Value Chain Innovation on Performance of Dairy Sector in Moiben Sub- County, Kenya. http://www.ajest.info.
  • Kangethe, P.K., G.K.A. Bor, Tarus, B. (2021). Influence of Brand Image on the Buying Behavior of Insurance Consumers in Kenya. http://writersbureau.net/journals/jmba/influence-ofbrand-%20awareness-on-buying-behavior-of-insuranceconsumers-%20in-kenya.pdf
  • Kangethe, P.K., G.K.A. Bor, Tarus, B. (2021). Influence of Value Chain Strategies on Performance of Oil Companies in Kenya. https://saspublishers.com/journal/sjahss/home
  • Okande, W.O., G.K. A. Bor & F. Odoyo (2020). Assessment of knowledge levels on malaria among mothers in Kisumu East Sub-County, Kenya. South Asian Res J Human Soc Sci. file: https://sarjhss.2020.v 02i05.007.pdf
  • Bor, C., G.K.A. Bor & R. Simiyu (2019). Relationship between micro finance services and performance of dairy farms in Turbo Sub- County, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. International Journals of Academics & Research ISSN: 3341-2219 IJARKE Humanities & Social Science. Journal http://www.Ijarke.com
  • Bor, G.K. A. (2018). The influence of entrepreneurial innovativeness on firm performance among small and medium-sized enterprises in Kenya. International Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Research (IJSBER).
  • Bor, G.K. A. (2018). A descriptive analysis of the influence of entrepreneurial orientation dimensions on the performance of SMEs in Kenya. International Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Research (IJSBER).
  • Kisai, F. E., G.K.A. Bor, P. J Tanui & G.C. Korio (2017). The effect of automated car park system on revenue collection in Busia County Government, Kenya. International Journal of Business and Management Review.
  • Kogo, V.J., B. Jemaiyo & G.K.A. Bor (2017). Relationship between training on customer orientation and sales performance of Barclays Bank Branches in Western Kenya. The International Journal of Business & Management ISSN 23218916
  • Kirimi, L., Sitko, N., Jayne, T.S., Karin, F., Muyanga, M., Sheahan, M., Flock, J., and G. K. A. Bor (2011). A farm gate-to-consumer value chain analysis of Kenya’s maize marketing system. Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics, Michigan State University (Working Paper).
  • Kibet, J. & G.K. A Bor (2008) An Assessment of the Commercial Potential of Fresh fruits and Vegetables in the North Rift, Nyanza and Western Provinces of Kenya.

Timeline

Senior Lecturer

Catholic University of Eastern Africa
09.2023 - 07.2024

Lecturer

Catholic University of Eastern Africa
01.2016 - 08.2023

Assistant Lecturer

Catholic University of Eastern Africa
01.2011 - 01.2015

Tutorial Fellow

Catholic University of Eastern Africa
01.2010 - 12.2010

Part Time Lecturer

Catholic University of Eastern Africa
09.2009 - 12.2009

Part Time Lecturer

Moi University
05.2008 - 08.2008

District Coordinator

Constitution Of Kenya Review Commission
10.2001 - 03.2003

Owner-Manager

Eldairy Products Limited
12.1998 - 08.2001

Sales & Marketing Executive

Rift Valley Bottlers Limited (Coca-Cola)
11.1978 - 11.1998

Customs Officer

East African Customs and Excise Department
09.1972 - 11.1978

Doctor of Business Administration (Marketing) - DBA -

Moi University

Master of Science in International Community Economic Development (Marketing Track) -

Southern New Hampshire University

BBM – Bachelor of Business Management (Micro-enterprise Development) -

Moi University

Associate of Applied Science - Cooperative Studies

International Institute For Co-operative & Labor S

Certified Public Accountant 1 -

Mombasa Polytechnic

High School (EACE) -

Mang'u High School
Gilbert Kimutai Arap Bor