Caleb Njue Njoroge
NOTTINGHAM,Nottinghamshire
Summary
Dedicated and goal-oriented professional with project management experiences nurturing client relationships to drive key business metrics. Collaborative team player with ownership mentality and a track record of delivering the highest quality strategic solutions to resolve challenges and propel project deliverables. Looking to bring superior communication, detail-oriented approaches, analytical and problem solving skills to accomplish objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
SALES ASSOCIATE
UZIMA GARDEN
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Working in a small-sized garden center by overseeing entire stock management, ordering of merchandise and supervision of staff
- Drive sales through engagement with customers, suggestive selling and sharing product knowledge
- Provided efficient customer service to 10+ clients weekly and assisted in all aspects of product offerings and services
- Place 15+ outbound calls daily and scheduled appointments while responding to customer queries with accuracy and courtesy
- Performed regular maintenance of garden center including watering plants and fertilizer application
- Assembly and installation of sheds, shading devices, patio fixtures, outdoor equipment and furniture
- Satisfactory completion of professional training, seminars and workshops such as UNDP ecological management, Compost management, greenhouse solution and soil science.
PROJECT MANAGER
AXIS ARCHITECTS
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Managed up to 100 direct reports and successfully delegated tasks to ensure project success
- Successfully managed a budget of over €2M and delivered projected outcomes and managed stakeholder's expectations
- Resolved conflicts between team members and managed any projects risks
- Supervised on site meetings of teams of 20+ including Architects, Engineers
- Contractors, Local Authorities, Fabricators and labourers
- Managed renovation works of over €10000 from inception to completion, asserting successful delivery within timelines
- Ensured contracts, insurance and bonds are current and received before contractors performs work
- Accomplished sub evaluation/comparison of bids, scope review and tender as requested by project manager
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction
- Established and maintained effective communication channels with contractors, consultants and other stakeholders
- Monitored construction progress, assessed risks and provided solutions to issues that arose
- Managed all designs and development of requirements for projects
- Planned and executed innovative strategies to achieve compliance with project goals and timelines.
ICT ASSISTANT -TECHNICAL TRAINER
JKUAT UNIVERSITY & SKETCHUP TRIMBLE
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintained a safe and conducive learning environment in line with the university and workshop requirements
- Utilized multimedia tools and engaging activities to enhance learning of the software (Sketchup by Trimble) demonstrated in the workshop
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGISTS INTERN
AXIS ARCHITECTS
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Liaison with the Architectural team leader to ensure projects are developed in line with the practice’s and Kenyan building code.
- Coordinate and produce drafting assignments and specifications with project architect and engineers from initial project stage to project completion; utilizing Archicad, Revit and other CADD tools and BIM solutions.
- Assist in the preparation of designs, quantity calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings and final working drawings.
- Documented changes made on drawings during construction phase along with any variances between the initial plan and actual project status; reducing errors and discrepancies by 15%.
- Consistently reviewed technical reports from contractors, consultants and other stakeholders to provide feedback on deviations or issues found within each stage of project delivery; identified potential problems early on resulting in fewer delays/cost overruns throughout the entire process.
- Assisted in the preparations of pre-application submissions, thus demonstrating strong attention to detail and ensuring compliance with planning regulations
- Member of Architectural Association of Kenya and the Kenya Green Building Society.
- Coordinating with contractors and other professionals in projects.
- Knowledge of building systems and construction detailing.
- Professional development by keeping up with built environment workshops, trends and CPD seminars.
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING, BRAND MANAGEMENT
LINKS, GROUP, IFLA WORLD
VERSAILLES
06.2021 - Current
- To ensure projects are developed in line with the practice's and Kenyan building code
- Coordinate and produce drafting assignments and specifications with project architect and engineers from initial project stage to project completion; utilizing
- Archicad, Revit and other CADD tools and BIM solutions
- Assist in the preparation of designs, quantity calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings and final working drawings
- Documented changes made on drawings during construction phase along with any variances between the initial plan and actual project status; reducing errors and discrepancies by 15%
- Consistently reviewed technical reports from contractors, consultants and other stakeholders to provide feedback on deviations or issues found within each stage of project delivery; identified potential problems early on resulting in fewer delays/cost overruns throughout the entire process
- Assisted in the preparations of pre-application submissions, thus demonstrating strong attention to detail and ensuring compliance with planning regulations
- Member of Architectural Association of Kenya and the Kenya Green Building
- Society.
- Coordinating with contractors and other professionals in projects
- Knowledge of building systems and construction detailing
- Professional development by keeping up with built environment workshops, trends and CPD seminars
- Developed innovative marketing campaigns based on key objectives
- Used Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator to develop 50+ images and original captions for social media campaigns in Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
- Boosted brand awareness with target consumers with social media campaigns
- Edited and distributed press releases in multiple social media publications
- Optimized Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn campaign performance to boost platform engagements
- Draft marketing campaigns in collaboration with marketing and communication teams
- Updated and monitored content on all social media platforms; Facebook
- Instagram and LinkedIn.
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE - COPTED MEMBER
CITYPARK CFA
01.2021 - Current
- Managed development of Five-year development plan for the conservation and management of City park through the Community Forest Association
- Facilitated team knowledge on new cases of ecological management, urban planning concepts and landscape design
- Coordinating analysis of the user needs, identifying project scope and documenting features and insights for the project benchmark
- Developed and presented policy recommendations to government officials, stakeholders and users resulting in adoption of management plan.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
AXIS ARCHITECTS
01.2017 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with Architects, engineers and other professionals to ensure the integration of sustainable and environmentally-friendly elements into planning designs, thus achieving recognitions for eco-friendly initiatives
- Designed and supervised the installation of façade, interior and exterior landscapes for various projects
- Working with lead urban designers and landscape Architects on variety of urban design projects
- Member of Nature Kenya organization and the Seedling Growers Association (trees)
- Developing of context plans, accessibility drawings, precinct plans and landscape architecture drawings using AutoCAD civil3D, Archicad, Revit
- Photoshop, Illustrator and other CADD tools and BIM solutions
- Installed commercial grade irrigation system, mulching around plants and trees, and planted over 500 trees in various projects
- Reduced maintenance costs through innovative use of native flora, which created a self-sustaining ecosystem that required no irrigation for pesticides
- Optimized meager budgets to maximize cost-effectiveness while ensuring project objectives are achieved
- Planted and maintained over 5 acres of lawn, shrubbery and flowering trees on various projects
- Supervised installation and maintenance of curbing, walkways, ramps and garden furniture for various projects.
URBAN PLANNER
AXIS ARCHITECTS
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Conducted detailed research on local and national policy contexts, providing valuable insights for the design and development of urban and ecological management plans
- Contributed to the evolution of projects by providing input on design concepts and participating in client meetings
- Developed and presented design and access statements to local planning authorities, effectively communicating the design concepts and accessibility features of proposed projects 4
BOOKKEEPER
AIRPORT HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT
01.2017 - 03.2018
- In-house bookkeeper for a real estate development company
- Maintained financial books, tracked expenses, prepared and submitted invoices, and oversaw payroll accounts.
ACCOUNTING INTERN
NJIRAINI SOFTWARE LTD
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Assisted with payroll and Pensions service management for 40+ employees
- Prepared invoices for more than 100 clients
- Assisted with bill payments
- Records organization and preparation, and other office duties to support financial and accounting operations.
MANAGEMENT TRAINEE
LUCIANO 5 STORES
05.2015 - 01.2017
- HARDWARE STORES, KIAMBU, KENYA
- Establish a large network of return corporate customers that offered very lucrative business
- Assisted in scheduling vehicles logistics to meet the needs of ongoing and new clients
- Supported in updating store's computer platform severally during major and minor upgrades
- Responsible for collecting all checking in logs and reporting any issues to management
- Manage regular enterprise operations and help train new employees
- Worked closely with senior management to develop action plans in support of business objectives.
RETAIL SALES ASSISTANT
LUCIANO 5 STORES
01.2014 - 01.2015
- HARDWARE STORES, KIAMBU, KENYA
- Drive sales through engagement with customers, suggestive selling and sharing product knowledge
- Generation and examination of invoices to follow up on payments with customers
- Provided efficient customer service to 10+ clients weekly and assisted in all aspects of product offerings and services
- Maintaining stock land ensure timely order placement to replenish popular stock lines, reducing out of stock levels significantly
- General housekeeping in store, ensuring products on shelves were organized and accessible at all times.
OPERATIONS MANAGER - FARMING
MUGUMO FARM
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Maintaining accurate records of all farming activities using gatekeeper software
- Trained staff on efficient irrigation and water management techniques
- Developed and executed a comprehensive livestock health program.
- Managed a budget, optimized expenses and achieving cost savings
- Maintained farm property, buildings and vehicles
- Developing and maintaining farm files and records.
MAINTENANCE CLEANER
ST. MARY'S BOYS HIGHSCHOOL
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Janitorial duties included general cleaning of the center, detail clean restrooms, classrooms, offices and general cleaning of all surfaces
- Transported cleaning products and equipment to and from utility room
- Dish-washing duties included scrapping, washing and efficiently restacking dishware, utensils and cutlery.
Education
Master of Science - DIGITAL ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION
Nottingham Trent University
NottinghamBachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture
JKUAT UNIVERSITY
KENYA 09.2016 - 12.2020
Skills
- 2D & 3D software skills
- Project Management
- Cashflow planning and management
- Autodesk Revit certified
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign - Graphic design
- BIM Manager
- Social Media Marketing
- Telemarkerting
Certification
Certified in Autodesk Revit
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Swahili
Fluent
Timeline
ICT ASSISTANT -TECHNICAL TRAINER
JKUAT UNIVERSITY & SKETCHUP TRIMBLE
05.2023 - 06.2023
SALES ASSOCIATE
UZIMA GARDEN
01.2022 - 08.2023
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING, BRAND MANAGEMENT
LINKS, GROUP, IFLA WORLD
06.2021 - Current
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGISTS INTERN
AXIS ARCHITECTS
01.2021 - 08.2023
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE - COPTED MEMBER
CITYPARK CFA
01.2021 - Current
URBAN PLANNER
AXIS ARCHITECTS
01.2020 - 04.2023
PROJECT MANAGER
AXIS ARCHITECTS
01.2019 - 08.2023
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
AXIS ARCHITECTS
01.2017 - 08.2023
BOOKKEEPER
AIRPORT HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT
01.2017 - 03.2018
ACCOUNTING INTERN
NJIRAINI SOFTWARE LTD
01.2017 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture
JKUAT UNIVERSITY
09.2016 - 12.2020
MANAGEMENT TRAINEE
LUCIANO 5 STORES
05.2015 - 01.2017
RETAIL SALES ASSISTANT
LUCIANO 5 STORES
01.2014 - 01.2015
OPERATIONS MANAGER - FARMING
MUGUMO FARM
01.2013 - 01.2014
MAINTENANCE CLEANER
ST. MARY'S BOYS HIGHSCHOOL
01.2012 - 12.2015
Master of Science - DIGITAL ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION
Nottingham Trent University
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