SHEILA WAMBUI PATU
Business Analyst
Birmingham
Summary
Finance professional with strong analytical skills and commitment to delivering impactful results. Skilled in financial modeling, data analysis, and budgeting. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable and focused on achieving company goals through strategic financial insights.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategy Analyst Intern
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Participated in the formulation of 2023-2028 KCAA Strategic Plan, supporting high-level decision making
- Updated and analyzed statistics for: Aircraft Operator Certificate database and, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licenses database
- Monitored and evaluated strategic projects, ensuring 15% improvement in project execution efficiency
- Aided in conducting surveys and research
- Assisted in implementing performance contract procedures, aligning department objectives with national strategic goals
- Led cross-team collaboration to plan Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives
- Streamlined internal processes by identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements, resulting in cost savings and improved productivity.
- Managed diverse project portfolios by prioritizing resources based on strategic alignment and ROI potential, maximizing overall value creation.
- Advised on risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential threats to the company''s long-term stability and growth prospects.
- Implemented monitoring systems to track progress against strategic goals, ensuring timely course corrections as needed.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, fostering a culture of creative problemsolving.
- Supported executive decision-making process by preparing detailed reports on industry trends and performance metrics.
- Developed strategic plans for various projects, leading to successful implementation and increased revenue generation.
- Gathered, documented, and modeled data to assess business trends.
- Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.
- Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Economics Tutor
Rhodes University
02.2021 - 11.2021
Marketing Analyst Intern
UAP Old Mutual Group
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Captured and analysed quantitative and qualitative data from marketing campaigns optimizing customer engagement
- Performed market analysis of different Insurance products and evaluated competition within Nairobi region, leading to a refined competitive strategy in Nairobi region
- Managed and updated the company’s client database and CRM with over 1000 clients, improving customer retention
- Successfully cross-sold 6 insurance policies to deliver comprehensive financial solutions to the customers
Volunteer
Red Cross South Africa
07.2015 - 11.2015
Education
MSc - Business Analytics
Aston University
01.2024
Bachelor of Commerce Honours - Economics
Rhodes University
01.2021
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Policy Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Advocacy
- Programming
- Technology Proficiency
- Project Management
- Market Research
- Economic Research
- Communication
- Cross-Cultural Collaboration
- Trend forecasting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Analytical mindset
- Competitive analysis
- Quantitative analysis
- Industry analysis
- Risk management
- Trend analysis
Additional Work Experience
Economics Tutor, Rhodes University, 02/01/21, 11/30/21
Volunteer And Advocacy Work
Volunteer, Red Cross South Africa, 07/01/15, 11/30/15
Key Professional Skills
- Data Analysis: Proficient in analysing and visualizing complex datasets.
- Policy Analysis & Strategic Planning: Experience in developing and implementing long-term organizational strategies.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy: Skilled in coordinating with diverse teams, regulatory bodies, and senior management.
- Programming: Experienced in SQL, Python, Stata, R, and proficient in PIM.
- Technology Proficiency: Skilled in utilizing tools such as Power BI, Google G-Suite, Tableau, and familiar with digital design tools like Canva.
- Project Management: Adept at leading initiatives, tracking progress, and ensuring project alignment with business goals.
- Market and Economic Research: Strong capability in trend analysis, incentive calculations, and budget modelling.
- Communication and Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Experienced in working across multicultural teams in Kenya, South Africa, and the UK.
Timeline
Strategy Analyst Intern
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
04.2022 - 03.2023
Economics Tutor
Rhodes University
02.2021 - 11.2021
Marketing Analyst Intern
UAP Old Mutual Group
12.2017 - 02.2018
Volunteer
Red Cross South Africa
07.2015 - 11.2015
MSc - Business Analytics
Aston University
Bachelor of Commerce Honours - Economics
Rhodes University
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