IAN KARIUKI

65538, Nairobi, Nairobi • 0759912373 • mwangikariuki.ian@gmail.com

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OVERVIEW

With over 3 years of experience, I have driven cost-cutting measures that increased profits by 20% and saved
$100k annually, implemented a new marketing strategy resulting in a 20% increase in brand awareness and 15%
increase in customer retention in just 6 months, and led a team to achieve a 20% increase in productivity and
on-time project delivery in just 2 years.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Andishi Academy • Nairobi, Kenya • 10/2022 - Present

Founder
• We train outstanding global talent to get meaningful opportunities to create sustainable, high-
performing technology teams.
• Implemented cost-cutting measures, increasing profit margins by 20% and saving the company
$100k annually.
• Implemented a new marketing strategy, resulting in a 20% increase in brand awareness and a 15%
increase in customer retention.

Kicks and Heels • Nairobi, Kenya • 02/2019 - Present

Chief Executive Officer
• Kicks and Heels is the biggest online shoe collection in Africa. We strive at giving a bespoke customer
experience and triple authentic service. Get our android app on playstore at Kicks and Heels.
• Enjoy soulmate
• Led company through successful merger, resulting in increased market share and revenue growth of
30%.
Founder
• Led project management of a software development team of 10, resulting in a 20% increase in
productivity and delivering projects on time.

Afrishades INC • Greater St. Louis Area • 01/2018 - 10/2022

Managing Director
• Led a team of 50 employees in achieving a 20% increase in revenue through effective team
leadership and strategic planning.
• Implemented new project management system, streamlining processes and improving team
communication, resulting in 15% increase in productivity.

QWEST LIMITED • Nairobi • 08/2017 - 07/2019

Sales Manager
• Director of sales and marketing
• Developed and implemented a new marketing strategy resulting in a 15% increase in sales and a 10%
growth in customer base.
EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Information Technology in Information Technology

Jommo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology • Juja • GPA: 59.8 • 01/2018 - 12/2023

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

The Babaroa Trust Fund which was established by an eminent Japanese Engineering
Scholar Prof. Hiroji Nakagawa is an annual event recognizing and rewarding top
performing students in each department from the Faculties of Agriculture,
Engineering, Science, Institute of Computer Science and Information Technology
(ICSIT) and School of Architecture and Building Sciences (SABS).
Babaroa Trust Fund • 12/2022

PROJECTS

Kicks and Heels

Kicks and Heels • 10/2020 - Present

Kicks and Heels is the biggest online shoe store in Africa. Get all types of shoes for every type of occasion
in our android app.

Afrimall.com
01/2019 - Present

An online trading platform to help african businesses sell products to the rest of the world through
advanced systems and strategic marketing.

Vegemann.co.ke
01/2016 - 10/2018

An agribusiness e-commerce platform to help Kenyan farmers get their products to potential buyers all
around the country

VOLUNTEERING & LEADERSHIP

SAFARICOM PLC
CLERK • Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya • 02/2023 - 08/2023

I was in charge of maintaining the phone record and filing them in the DBMS

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Business Information, Customer Service, Data Analytics, Information Technology, Marketing, New Business
Development, Sales, Web Development, reading, soccer, Swimming