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Contact: 58543 NAIROBI
Biographical: 1. Personal details Surname: KAMONYA Gender: MALE First name: RICHARD Nationality: KENYAN Date of birth: 15-JANUARY-1966 ________________________________________ 2. Key skills/competencies • Team building: Leadership develop a sense of responsibility among team-mates- I like to drive accountability down to the base level among my team-mates. - Make sure they are aware that they will be held accountable for their actions and assignments • Recruitment:- Active use of recruitment tools: job flow – hire system/Work closely with assigned business’ HRMs to deliver recruitment needs./Suggest proper medias for approaching the right caliber candidates./Follow up and coordinate with recruitment channels./ Execute pre-screening and/or final phone/face to face interviews for junior & mid-level posts & support all parties in concern with assessment • HR Development: Integrated use of training, organization, and career development efforts to improve individual, group and organizational effectiveness. HRD develops the key competencies that enable individuals in organizations to perform current and future jobs through planned learning activities. • Managing Change :Persistence flexible and creative/ Accept uncertainty always optimistic • Board Level Presentations: How to support my client/ sharing my intent in my approach to the project and being empathetic to the client's situation. / Describe the problems I may discover that can affect the client's success. /Detail what I observe as causes of problems./ How they threaten the client/ consequences and understanding my client's goals/needs at risk./ Describe how my recommendations will help the client change and improve. ________________________________________ 3. Education In date order listing higher education and/or relevant professional qualifications only, starting with most recent: From-to (May 1984 /July 1986) PANAJAB UNIVERSITY CHANDIGARH INDIA] Degree: Bachelor of Arts [(BA (Hons)] Public Administration Study: Pubic administration a) Major: Public Administration b) Public administration Honors c) Minor: Economics [micro & macro] English language/ Literature From-to (Jan 1980–Dec 1983) KAKAMEGA HIGH SCHOOL, KAKAMEGA Kenya Certificate of Education 2nd Division 31 points a) English Language 3pts b) Swahili 5pts c) Geography 6pts d) History 6pts e) Mathematics 9pts f) Chemistry 9pts g) English Literature 5pts h) Biology 6pts Please insert as many rows as necessary ________________________________________ 4. Professional experience In date order, starting with most recent job and accounting for any gaps in employment history: 15/06/2004 to Date EFEX CONSULTING HR consultant Responsible for leading a team of HR management professionals and support staff. As part of the senior management team, accountable for the provision of a full HR service to client company’s in Marsabit and Nairobi who have a total workforce of three hundred fifty. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • leading and co-coordinating all site pay and • restructure negotiations and managing the development and implementation of innovative HR policies, • Policies & Procedures: Ensured the implementation of, application and adherence to HR Policies and Procedures. • Recruitment: Conducted analysis to determine staffing numbers, skills and needs to meet the organisation's objectives /Co-coordinated the recruitment process through to offer stage / Developed a strategic approach to the recruitment and selection process/ Assisted with the recruitment of term contract and permanent staff, and administered contracts and terms and conditions of employment./ Developed the Recruitment & Retention strategy • Initiated new working practices and modern organisation structures. Also led a number of broader business initiatives as follows: Key achievements include: • Development of HR strategy linked to business operational goals • Implementation of a modern leadership style/structure and achieve productivity improvements and cultural change through cross functional projects and team working • Facilitated a major culture change project to promote organisational and individual learning through joint Company and employee initiatives -Implementation of performance management and development processes for all staff • Induction Training – Ensured all new employees receive effective induction training/ overseeing the induction program for new hires • Employment Law: Provided support/guidance/ advice to line managers on employment law, disciplinary and grievance procedures. / ensured the client company’s adherence was up to date and compliant with current legislation. / Managed the disciplinary & grievance process 08/NOV/2005 to Date CLASSICAL TOURS & TRAVEL HR consultant • Responsible for recruiting, orienting, training and supervising 20 staff, was able to reduce staff turn over from 68% to 14% by improving staff orientation and training, professional development, and mid-level management coaching. • Oversight of all aspects of staff performance; performance evaluation, progressive discipline, mediation of staff disputes and grievance procedures in accordance with the law laws. • Leadership in the setting and achieving of strategic and organizational goals. • Established training programs for staff in regard to all aspects of workplace performance and professional development. • Made the human resource department more up to date by applying some advanced methods for cost effective recruitment. 28/NOV/2003 to Date MIJIDE DENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION FOR DISABLED CHILDREN Administration, Fund Raising and Project Manager • Carry out and continue to do research & proposal writing • Assist the Executive Director in managing resources, and the preparation of the budget/business plans/ Develop plans for the implementation of a business strategy. • Review materials and literature on best practices and recommend areas of adoption in relation to the foundation. • Produce operational and administrative materials /Liaise with donors & parents to disabled children before and during dental clinics plus do follow-ups. Achievements • Been able to set up structures and systems and aligned the objectives of the foundation to its business purposes ________________________________________ 5. Other relevant experience • Management of all projects I have undertaken required an orderly approach. Organized documentation, strong time management skills and personal efficiency are all key to any organisation. I appreciate and bring with me experiences that are paramount in dealing with people’s lives and careers. PUBLICATIONS i. Sokoni-Marketing publication of MSK ‘A Marketing Department That Works’ April-Dec 2005 ii. Management publication of Kenya Institute of Management 1. ‘Surviving the battles in family business’ March -April 2005 2. ‘Lethal attraction’ Jul-Aug 2006 3. ‘Managing the poor performer’ May- June 2006 4. ‘Office romance is here to stay’ Sept-Oct 2006 5. ‘Managing love at work’ Nov- Dec 2006 6. ‘Ten common managerial sins that cause company law suites’ May –June 2007 iii. Procurement News a publication of Amproc International (Uganda) 1. ‘Professor invents a crank powered computer lap top’ Oct 2006 Vol. 2 Issue 3 2. ‘If you cant lead them get out of the way’ Nov 2006 Vol. 2 Issue 4 3. ‘All favoritism sows the seeds of incompetence’ May 2007 Vol.2- Issue 10 4. ‘A little humour gets them working harder’ July 2007 Vol. 2 Issue 12 5. ‘Hitting the ground running in your new job’ Sept 2007 Vol. 2 Issue 14
Favourite Publications: Journal of Political Economy International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Annual Review of Political Science Comparative Politics International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Journal of Conflict Resolution Central European Journal of International and Security Studies
Work: HR
Affiliations: PRIVATE
Contact: 58543 NAIROBI
Biographical: 1. Personal details Surname: KAMONYA Gender: MALE First name: RICHARD Nationality: KENYAN Date of birth: 15-JANUARY-1966 ________________________________________ 2. Key skills/competencies • Team building: Leadership develop a sense of responsibility among team-mates- I like to drive accountability down to the base level among my team-mates. - Make sure they are aware that they will be held accountable for their actions and assignments • Recruitment:- Active use of recruitment tools: job flow – hire system/Work closely with assigned business’ HRMs to deliver recruitment needs./Suggest proper medias for approaching the right caliber candidates./Follow up and coordinate with recruitment channels./ Execute pre-screening and/or final phone/face to face interviews for junior & mid-level posts & support all parties in concern with assessment • HR Development: Integrated use of training, organization, and career development efforts to improve individual, group and organizational effectiveness. HRD develops the key competencies that enable individuals in organizations to perform current and future jobs through planned learning activities. • Managing Change :Persistence flexible and creative/ Accept uncertainty always optimistic • Board Level Presentations: How to support my client/ sharing my intent in my approach to the project and being empathetic to the client's situation. / Describe the problems I may discover that can affect the client's success. /Detail what I observe as causes of problems./ How they threaten the client/ consequences and understanding my client's goals/needs at risk./ Describe how my recommendations will help the client change and improve. ________________________________________ 3. Education In date order listing higher education and/or relevant professional qualifications only, starting with most recent: From-to (May 1984 /July 1986) PANAJAB UNIVERSITY CHANDIGARH INDIA] Degree: Bachelor of Arts [(BA (Hons)] Public Administration Study: Pubic administration a) Major: Public Administration b) Public administration Honors c) Minor: Economics [micro & macro] English language/ Literature From-to (Jan 1980–Dec 1983) KAKAMEGA HIGH SCHOOL, KAKAMEGA Kenya Certificate of Education 2nd Division 31 points a) English Language 3pts b) Swahili 5pts c) Geography 6pts d) History 6pts e) Mathematics 9pts f) Chemistry 9pts g) English Literature 5pts h) Biology 6pts Please insert as many rows as necessary ________________________________________ 4. Professional experience In date order, starting with most recent job and accounting for any gaps in employment history: 15/06/2004 to Date EFEX CONSULTING HR consultant Responsible for leading a team of HR management professionals and support staff. As part of the senior management team, accountable for the provision of a full HR service to client company’s in Marsabit and Nairobi who have a total workforce of three hundred fifty. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • leading and co-coordinating all site pay and • restructure negotiations and managing the development and implementation of innovative HR policies, • Policies & Procedures: Ensured the implementation of, application and adherence to HR Policies and Procedures. • Recruitment: Conducted analysis to determine staffing numbers, skills and needs to meet the organisation's objectives /Co-coordinated the recruitment process through to offer stage / Developed a strategic approach to the recruitment and selection process/ Assisted with the recruitment of term contract and permanent staff, and administered contracts and terms and conditions of employment./ Developed the Recruitment & Retention strategy • Initiated new working practices and modern organisation structures. Also led a number of broader business initiatives as follows: Key achievements include: • Development of HR strategy linked to business operational goals • Implementation of a modern leadership style/structure and achieve productivity improvements and cultural change through cross functional projects and team working • Facilitated a major culture change project to promote organisational and individual learning through joint Company and employee initiatives -Implementation of performance management and development processes for all staff • Induction Training – Ensured all new employees receive effective induction training/ overseeing the induction program for new hires • Employment Law: Provided support/guidance/ advice to line managers on employment law, disciplinary and grievance procedures. / ensured the client company’s adherence was up to date and compliant with current legislation. / Managed the disciplinary & grievance process 08/NOV/2005 to Date CLASSICAL TOURS & TRAVEL HR consultant • Responsible for recruiting, orienting, training and supervising 20 staff, was able to reduce staff turn over from 68% to 14% by improving staff orientation and training, professional development, and mid-level management coaching. • Oversight of all aspects of staff performance; performance evaluation, progressive discipline, mediation of staff disputes and grievance procedures in accordance with the law laws. • Leadership in the setting and achieving of strategic and organizational goals. • Established training programs for staff in regard to all aspects of workplace performance and professional development. • Made the human resource department more up to date by applying some advanced methods for cost effective recruitment. 28/NOV/2003 to Date MIJIDE DENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION FOR DISABLED CHILDREN Administration, Fund Raising and Project Manager • Carry out and continue to do research & proposal writing • Assist the Executive Director in managing resources, and the preparation of the budget/business plans/ Develop plans for the implementation of a business strategy. • Review materials and literature on best practices and recommend areas of adoption in relation to the foundation. • Produce operational and administrative materials /Liaise with donors & parents to disabled children before and during dental clinics plus do follow-ups. Achievements • Been able to set up structures and systems and aligned the objectives of the foundation to its business purposes ________________________________________ 5. Other relevant experience • Management of all projects I have undertaken required an orderly approach. Organized documentation, strong time management skills and personal efficiency are all key to any organisation. I appreciate and bring with me experiences that are paramount in dealing with people’s lives and careers. PUBLICATIONS i. Sokoni-Marketing publication of MSK ‘A Marketing Department That Works’ April-Dec 2005 ii. Management publication of Kenya Institute of Management 1. ‘Surviving the battles in family business’ March -April 2005 2. ‘Lethal attraction’ Jul-Aug 2006 3. ‘Managing the poor performer’ May- June 2006 4. ‘Office romance is here to stay’ Sept-Oct 2006 5. ‘Managing love at work’ Nov- Dec 2006 6. ‘Ten common managerial sins that cause company law suites’ May –June 2007 iii. Procurement News a publication of Amproc International (Uganda) 1. ‘Professor invents a crank powered computer lap top’ Oct 2006 Vol. 2 Issue 3 2. ‘If you cant lead them get out of the way’ Nov 2006 Vol. 2 Issue 4 3. ‘All favoritism sows the seeds of incompetence’ May 2007 Vol.2- Issue 10 4. ‘A little humour gets them working harder’ July 2007 Vol. 2 Issue 12 5. ‘Hitting the ground running in your new job’ Sept 2007 Vol. 2 Issue 14
Favourite Publications: Journal of Political Economy International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Annual Review of Political Science Comparative Politics International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Journal of Conflict Resolution Central European Journal of International and Security Studies
Dear Richard,
Thanks very much for joining. You might like to join our (still very small) topic focus group for business and marketing . There is much room for expansion!
Cheers, Peter (Admin., Kyoto).