Curriculum Vitae

Salome Candida Jamesa

P.O Box 7035 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone no: +254 722 382 207 Email: candysjke@gmail.com

Personal Profile
A dedicated, organized and methodical professional, with over 10 years of experience having demonstrated the
ability to prioritize assignments and make effective decisions. I have a high level of accuracy and consistency in all
areas of work. Possessing excellent configuration skills and highly successful in helping define company direction
and achieving goals. I also have a proven ability to lead by example, consistently hit targets, improve best practices
and organize time efficiently.

Education
Masters of Business Administration, International Business Management Option
2013 - 2016
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Arts, Design in Interior Design Option
2002 - 2006
University of Nairobi

Professional Qualifications
2007: Diploma in Furniture Design; Nobilia German Kitchens - Verl, Germany.

Skills
Analytical Skills: Recognizes areas of weaknesses requiring improvements and makes recommendations to
the management for consideration, approval and implementation.
Decision Making and Problem Solving Skills: I am able to make timely, well considered and logical decisions
on problem situations that may arise so as to find appropriate and workable solutions.
Relationship Management: I am a proven relationship builder with excellent interpersonal skills and I am
able to nurture and retain strong relationships with existing and new customers.
Communication Skills: I am an excellent communicator who effectively conveys information both verbally
and in writing. I am also a keen listener and gives prompt feedback.
Planning and Organizing: Ability to identify and prioritize activities and assignments, make necessary
adjustments as required; foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning.
Flexibility and Adaptability: I am a flexible team player who thrives in environments that require ability to
effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent tasks. I am also very positive, resilient and open to new
ideas.
Computer Skills: Good command of ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, Compusoft Winner, KS Studio, VieSoft, Planit 13,
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).

Work Experience
June 2015 to Date Techno-Plast Ltd
Position: Kitchen and Bathroom Manager.
Responsibilities:
Identifying, researching and targeting new business prospects.
 Providing support to the sales and marketing team through a variety of additional activities.
Project Management; Liaising with new and existing clients over the phone and in person to ensure
projects set deadlines are met.
In charge of ensuring targets set on telesales, virtual marketing and field sales are met.
Building and maintaining relationships from new clients and gaining new appointments for cold leads.
Producing monthly pipeline reports for management purposes.
Managing and maintaining databases of existing and potential clients.
Developing strong working relationships with prospective new clients.
April 2006 - May 2015 Namsi Interiors Ltd
Position: Head of Interior Design/ Interior Designer
Responsibilities:
Come up with client briefs.
Come up with working drawings for site constructions.
Project Management; Liaise with technicians to ensure site delivery is completed as designed.
Create exceptional 3 dimensional renderings in order to sell the service design.
Working Closely with other professionals like architects, structural and electrical engineers to see a project
to fruition.
Producing working drawings and perspectives for construction purposes.
Identifying customer needs and attending site visits when required.
Helping in co-ordination of site technicians and fellow designers in the department.
Ensuring on-going projects are completed within the stipulated time frames.
Helping in preparation of company tender applications.
Detailed specifications, nature and quality of materials required.

Additional Information
Positions of Responsibilities
Class Representative at International Business Seminar Management, Class of 2014.
House Captain at Mukumu Girls High School.
Head Girl at Kiembeni Baptist Primary School.
Projects
Effect of Foreign Direct Investment on the Growth of Real Estate Firms in Kenya at University of Nairobi.
Design and Culture; Case Study of the Bomas of Kenya at University of Nairobi.
Memberships
Registered as an IDAK (interior Designers Association of Kenya) Member.
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, Mentoring
 Referees
Sarah Ndungu
Supervisor
Techno Plast Ltd
+254720570014

Sylvia Njuguna
HR Manager
Namsi Interiors
+254722863703
+254788614625

John Ndugire
Chief Finance Officer
Namsi Interiors
+254722478670