Catherine Ngima
Interior Decorator
Ottawa,Ontario
Summary
A competitive and creative Business Owner with a solid background in Interior Decoration and Legal Department. Experienced in management of store operations, project management and training successful teams.
Ready to learn and tackle new challenges.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner
Zabbah Interiors Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2010 - Current
- Built a functional business from ground to a successful interior decoration company that has been in operation for 11 years now.
- Managed all aspects of store operations including organization, maintenance and purchases.
- Identified and maximized sales opportunities, implemented new marketing plans and increased customer retention rates by 15%.
- Trained and encouraged employees to do their best which increased both store and workshop productivity considerably.
- Worked to ensure neat and attractive sales environment and assisted in set up of visual displays.
- Successfully managed building renovation projects and achieved scheduled goals.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Business Owner
Knights Men Wear
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2014 - 05.2017
- Built a functional business from ground to a successful men-wear clothing line which was sold 3 years later.
- Identified and maximized sales opportunities, implemented new marketing plans and increased customer retention rates by 20%.
- Worked to ensure neat and attractive sales environment and assisted in set up of visual displays.
- Entered income and expense details into business databases to track purchases and address variances.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Trained and coached new and existing employees to boost staff productivity.
Paralegal Assistant
Odongo & Odongo Advocates
Nairobi, Kenya
12.2008 - 10.2009
- Conducted legal research into court files and other legal documents.
- Provided necessary support to attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings and closings.
- Managed Client invoicing and schedules for attorney's office.
- Filing documents with court registry.
- Organizing and maintaining legal files.
- Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
- Aided 3 legal crews by researching records and documents for case details.
- Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
Education
Associate of Arts - Corporate Law
Online Training College of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON08.2022
Associate of Arts - Law Studies
Kenya School of Professional Studies
Kenya, Nairobi11.2008
Skills
- General management and problem solving skills
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Quality assurance and supplier monitoring
- Sales and marketing
- Time management
- Sharp eye for detail and very organized
- Creative mind
Websites
Certification
- Networking, Policy& Advocacy course by; Women In Business Community Network.
- Fundamentals of Personal Money Management course by; YALINETWORK.
- Fundamentals of Responsible Leadership for Entrepreneurs course by; YALINETWORK.
REFFERALS
Mary Kang'ara
Co-Director
Zabbah Interiors Ltd
e-mail: mayahwilliams@gmail.com
phone: +254 710 431698
Grace Ndungi
Procurement Manager
Absa Bank Kenya
e-mail: grace.ndungi@absa.africa
phone: +254 721 910094
Kilian Songwe
Director
A Global Healthcare Public Foundation
e-mail: kiliansongwe@gmail.com
phone: +256 756 016490
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Normality is a paved road; it's comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow.
Vincent Van Gogh
Timeline
Business Owner
Knights Men Wear
04.2014 - 05.2017
Business Owner
Zabbah Interiors Ltd
02.2010 - Current
Paralegal Assistant
Odongo & Odongo Advocates
12.2008 - 10.2009
Associate of Arts - Corporate Law
Online Training College of Ottawa
Associate of Arts - Law Studies
Kenya School of Professional Studies
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