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Shirlyn Mining

Cambridge,Cambridgeshire

Summary

Results-driven Business Strategy Consultant with strengths in developing actionable business growth strategies. Creates comprehensive market research, identifying opportunities that drive client acquisition and retention. Engages stakeholders through effective partnerships, enhancing business development initiatives.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Strategy Consultant

ISUN- Immigration Support Network
London
10.2025 - Current

1. Business Growth Strategy

  • Developed short, medium, and long-term business growth plans
  • Set measurable business goals and KPIs.
  • create strategies to increase client acquisition and retention.

5. Conducted strategic planning sessions to align business goals.

  • Conduct Swot analysis
  • Identify business risks and opportunities
  • Develop contingency plans

Facilitate strategic planning sessions with leadership.

  • Strategic reports.
  • 2. Market research and competitive analysis

Research immigration trends and changing client needs.

  • Analyse competitors' services,pricing and marketing.
  • Identified opportunities for new services and market expansion.

3. Developed new business opportunities through outreach and networking.

  • Building partnerships with: Recruitment agencies, employers, international education providers and universities and colleges.
  • Develop referral programs
  • 4. Tracked key performance indicators to assess operational effectiveness.
  • Created business dashboards to visualise key performance indicators
  • Track KPIs such as: number of consultations, client satisfaction, referral rate, Marketing ROI, Revenue, Average processing time.

Operations Manager

All Seasons Cakes and Deco LIMITED
Cambridge
01.2024 - Current

Streamlined operations to enhance efficiency, deliver high-quality client experience, and achieve financial and operational goals.

  • Develop and implement standard operating procedures.
  • Ensure projects and orders are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Financial oversight by monitoring operational expenses.
  • Sourced and negotiated with suppliers to optimise costs and ensure quality of materials.
  • Coordinated logistics and event planning for seamless execution of events, ensuring all elements aligned for client satisfaction.
  • Oversee the client journey from enquiry to aftercare.
  • Manage cake and event bookings from enquiry to completion.
  • Conducted quality assurance checks to ensure products met company standards.
  • Resolve customer concerns professionally.

Human Resources Officer

Maruwei Security Fim
Nairobi
02.2019 - 08.2021
  • Managed confidential personnel records, ensuring data protection compliance and secure information handling.
  • Managed employee relations, addressing grievances and conflicts to foster a positive work environment.
  • Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures, aligning with organisational goals and regulatory standards.
  • Supervised staff recruitment, interviewing, selecting and onboarding.
  • Administered payroll operations, accurately processing wages, deductions, and tax requirements for all staff members.
  • Gathered and analysed data extensively to obtain useful HR metrics.

Human Resources Intern

Kenya Urban Roads Authorities(KURA)
Nairobi
09.2016 - 01.2017
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by screening CVs, scheduling interviews, and contacting candidates.
  • Kept candidate records updated with current details from posting enquiries.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by screening CVs, arranging interviews, and communicating with candidates.
  • Maintained confidential HR records and databases, updating employee information and documentation.
  • Communicated clearly and professionally with staff and customers.
  • Answered incoming client and candidate calls eloquently and professionally, maintaining positive communications.
  • Supported senior HR staff in gathering and processing invoices and time-sheets.
  • Supported the HR team in drafting job descriptions, employment contracts, and other HR correspondence.
  • Called back successful candidates to ascertain readiness and availability to work.

Education

Master of Science - International Business

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge
01-2023

Bachelor of Science - Strategic Management

Moi University
Eldoret,Kenya
01-2018

Skills

  • Growth strategy
  • Market research
  • Business development
  • Strategic planning
  • Performance tracking
  • Financial oversight
  • Operational efficiency
  • Quality control
  • Client management

Timeline

Business Strategy Consultant

ISUN- Immigration Support Network
10.2025 - Current

Operations Manager

All Seasons Cakes and Deco LIMITED
01.2024 - Current

Human Resources Officer

Maruwei Security Fim
02.2019 - 08.2021

Human Resources Intern

Kenya Urban Roads Authorities(KURA)
09.2016 - 01.2017

Master of Science - International Business

Anglia Ruskin University

Bachelor of Science - Strategic Management

Moi University
Shirlyn Mining