James Shumbusho
Washington,DC
Summary
Resourceful professional with a robust background in sales and marketing complemented by growing expertise in cybersecurity and IT support. Adept at leveraging technical knowledge and strong interpersonal skills to drive business growth and deliver innovative solutions across various sectors.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Analysis
Department of Labour
Baltimore , Maryland
2024.04 - Current
- Program Evaluation: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of ongoing programs to assess their effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with departmental goals and objectives.
- Data Analysis: Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, forecast future needs, and provide data-driven recommendations to improve program outcomes.
- Policy Development: Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that enhance program performance and compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure programs meet the needs of the community and stakeholders.
- Reporting: Prepare detailed reports and presentations that summarize findings, outline achieved outcomes, and suggest improvements.
- Budget Management: Monitor program budgets to ensure resources are used efficiently and expenditures stay within allocated budgets.
- Legislative Compliance: Ensure all program activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines set forth by federal and state authorities.
- Training and Development: Develop and deliver training materials to staff and stakeholders to enhance understanding of program goals and improve competence in necessary skills.
- Project Management: Lead and manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
- Technology Utilization: Leverage technology to enhance program delivery and effectiveness, including the use of management information systems and data visualization tools.
Procurement and Data Entry
Enzolytics Inc
Plano , Texas
2023.11 - 2024.04
Procurement Responsibilities:
- Vendor Management: Identify and evaluate potential vendors and suppliers to ensure they meet the company’s standards for quality, price, and delivery timelines.
- Negotiation: Engage in negotiations with suppliers to secure advantageous terms and pricing for goods and services.
- Purchase Orders: Generate and issue purchase orders; ensure that specifications and conditions are clearly defined.
- Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and future needs to make informed purchasing decisions that align with production schedules and budget constraints.
- Quality Assurance: Coordinate with quality control to ensure the compliance of received goods with the company’s specifications.
- Cost Control: Continuously seek opportunities to reduce costs, including re-evaluating ongoing contracts, improving purchasing practices, and leveraging bulk buying discounts.
- Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to relevant laws and regulations, as well as internal policies and ethical standards.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and manage periodic reviews of supplier performance.
- Data Input: Accurately input data into internal databases from various sources, ensuring all necessary fields are completed without errors.
- Data Verification: Review data for discrepancies or errors, correct any incompatibilities, and check the output.
- Database Maintenance: Update records and databases with new information as it becomes available.
- Report Generation: Prepare and sort documents for data entry and generate reports on data entered.
- Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.
- Compliance: Ensure data processes align with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Cross-Function Support: Assist with queries from other departments regarding data entry and generate necessary documents as needed.
- Efficiency Improvements: Continuously identify areas where the process of data entry can be improved and propose tools or processes to enhance productivity.
Sales Associate
Sunrun
Beltsville , MD
2023.02 - 2023.11
- Lead strategic initiatives to market solar technology solutions to diverse clientele, achieving significant penetration in new market segments.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Tracked sales performance metrics to identify trends in the market place.
- Collaborated with management teams to develop innovative marketing strategies both digital and on field.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
Purchasing Agent/Buyer
ALSO Consulting, Inc.
New York , New York
2022.07 - 2022.11
- Evaluated suppliers by considering price, quality, availability, and other criteria
- Interviewed vendors and visited suppliers' facilities to learn about products, services, and pricing
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best deals on behalf of the company
- Verified purchases by comparing them to a master list and recommended alternatives for expensive or irrelevant products
- Interacted with suppliers to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors
- Authorized payments and maintained receipts, records, and inventories
- Attended industry trade shows to learn about and stay current on trends and to meet suppliers.
Amazon Sortation Associate
Amazon Company
Baltimore , Maryland
2021.01 - 2021.12
- Stacked and piled finished goods into containers following a specific set of instructions
- Checked to ensure containers were damage-free and verified correct items were pulled from packages
- Maintained a database of packages and removed completed or defective products or materials
- Sealed and labeled each container
- Contributed to team success by building and maintaining relationships with peers and upper management.
Sales and Marketing Specialist
Lemmy Nhende Chicken
Dar es Salaam , Tanzania
2018.08 - 2020.11
- Collaborated with marketing representatives on sales calls and provided technical support to close deals
- Consistently achieved superior sales results through leadership, planning, and effective implementation
- Communicated and interacted effectively with individuals of all levels, nationalities, and cultures
- Attained sales and profit objectives in a competitive environment
- Interfaced with management and sales representatives to improve productivity
- Planned market strategy and coordinated advertising and promotional campaigns
- Developed positive relationships with new and existing customers, leading to increased sales opportunities
- Handled customer inquiries promptly and efficiently, serving as point-of-contact between teams and departments for consistency
- Analyzed competitors' marketing campaigns for insights to gain attention and sales for clients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cybersecurity
Montgomery Community College
Rockville, MD05.2023
Google IT Support Professional Certificate -
Coursera Online Course
05.2022
High School Diploma -
Kaizirege High School
05.2018
Skills
- Software Troubleshooting
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe InDesign
- Operating Systems (Windows, Mac OS, Linux)
- VPN, Active Directory, AWS, Azure
- Network Monitoring
- Programming
- Customer Service
- Communication Skills
- Basic Math
- Writing Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Promotional Support
- Sales Development
- Business Development
- Verbal/Written Communication
- Strategic Planning
Languages
Spanish
Limited
English
Native/ Bilingual
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Program Analysis
Department of Labour
2024.04 - Current
Procurement and Data Entry
Enzolytics Inc
2023.11 - 2024.04
Sales Associate
Sunrun
2023.02 - 2023.11
Purchasing Agent/Buyer
ALSO Consulting, Inc.
2022.07 - 2022.11
Amazon Sortation Associate
Amazon Company
2021.01 - 2021.12
Sales and Marketing Specialist
Lemmy Nhende Chicken
2018.08 - 2020.11
Associate of Applied Science - Cybersecurity
Montgomery Community College
Google IT Support Professional Certificate -
Coursera Online Course
High School Diploma -
Kaizirege High School
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