Hi, I’m
Brenda Komugisha
Kampala
Summary
Experienced, diligent and detail-oriented administrative professional with 5 years of comprehensive experience in supporting operational efficiency the contemporary fast paced business environments. Along with a proven track record of successfully managing various administrative tasks, including scheduling, correspondence, and database management.
I have horned my profesional expertise by acquiring relevant skillsets such as integrating technology with operations, strong communication and interpersonal skills, systems thinking to enable seamless inter departmental engagement.
l am committed to provide professional support in the administration business with an aim of improving operational efficiency and achievement of business strategic objectives.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
DeiBiopharma Limited
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
10.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel, and ground transportation.
- Anticipated potential challenges in daily operations and devised appropriate solutions to maintain uninterrupted workflow in the executive office.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Optimized scheduling efficiency by coordinating meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for the CEO.
- Maintained confidentiality by handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Prepared meeting agendas and briefing papers for members of board of directors and executive team.
- Managed complex calendar scheduling with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management groups.
- Increased meeting effectiveness with detailed preparation of agendas, materials, and minutes.
- Strengthened relationships with key partners through professional representation at industry events or conferences when necessary on behalf of the CEO.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Promoted organizational culture by implementing new initiatives as directed by the Chief Executive Officer.
- Enhanced productivity with meticulous organization of documents and files for easy access and retrieval.
- Facilitated smooth operations within the executive office by overseeing daily tasks.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly.
- Took notes and dictation at meetings.
KOMBRAY Clothing
Creative Director
02.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Built design mockups and prototypes with Adobe Creative Cloud, Crello and PaintShop Pro.
- Delivered against client aesthetics, function and design objectives.
- Innovated design projects through detailed knowledge of evolving trends and technologies.
- Managed lifecycle design phases, from initial client brainstorms to timely project completion.
Ngetta Tropical Holdings
Administration and Marketing Manager
01.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.
- Represented company activities such as seminars, partnerships, negotiations, conferences and strategic meetings.
- Developed classification systems to improve organization's archiving and inventory management strategy.
- Developed and implemented organizational administration policies and procedures to for internal control and management oversight.
- Coordinated organizational budgeting, planning and scheduling activities to fit into overall organizational strategic plan.
MSINGI POULTRY FARM
Head Sales & Marketing
01.2022 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Provided oversight and guidance on implementation and execution of branding and marketing policy for the company
- Enhanced management decision-making by undertaking comprehensive market research, including customer satisfaction assessments, competitive landscape evaluations, and analyses of regulatory trends
- Leadership in digital marketing strategy to keep clients
- Supported new product development with an aim to keep a competitive edge over competition
- Developed and executed a sales training program that improved team performance metrics
- Negotiated and secured major contracts with key clients, contributing to long-term business partnerships.
RED 5 UGANDA LIMITED (SALADMASTER)
Senior Consultant & Head Trainer
03.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations.
- Managed teams by overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Designed digital and print materials to engage audiences.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Increased revenue by upselling and recommending products.
- Conducted home demonstrations to sell the health and nutrition system.
- Handled high-volume telephone and email enquiries to minimise backlogs.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
Education
Makerere UniversityKampala
Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Technology from Medicine
02.2015
Gayaza High SchoolUganda
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Eductation (UACE) from UACE
12.2011
Skills
- Entrepreneurship
- Brand Ambassador French
- Mathematics Microbiology
- Design Molecular Biology
- Customer Relationship Management
- Digital Marketing
- Policy and procedure modification
- Project scheduling
- Documentation control
- Employee management
- Business administration
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Rukiga
Native
Luganda
Advanced
Affiliations
- Networking
- Community development
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
DeiBiopharma Limited
10.2024 - Current
Head Sales & Marketing
MSINGI POULTRY FARM
01.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Consultant & Head Trainer
RED 5 UGANDA LIMITED (SALADMASTER)
03.2019 - 03.2020
Creative Director
KOMBRAY Clothing
02.2018 - Current
Administration and Marketing Manager
Ngetta Tropical Holdings
01.2018 - Current
Makerere University
Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Technology from Medicine
Gayaza High School
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Eductation (UACE) from UACE
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