Maria Kigonya
Kampala
Summary
Strong leader dedicated to using data analytics to optimize performance and identify pertinent information to drive decision making and solve problems.
A great leader and communicator, precise and systematic with quick learning and collaborative nature. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
COMMERCIAL REPORTING AND VISUALISATION MANAGER
COCA-COLA BEVERAGES UGANDA
12.2021 - Current
- Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators to support decision making
- Generate standard and custom reports to provide insights into business performance.
- Leverage data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements by identifying patterns and trends in large data sets and providing actionable insights.
- Maintain frequent routines with teams for reporting, analysis and opportunity identification.
- Create Annual Business Plans and Business reviews for Country Leadership team and external stakeholders.
- Create Long Range Strategy Plans for the Business
- Ensure sales data integrity and quality in the platforms and reports
- Identify opportunities and recommend best practices for applying data mining to decision making.
DEMAND ANALYST
COCA-COLA BEVERAGES UGANDA
01.2018 - 11.2021
- Joined as a planning analyst in charge of reporting and analyzing commercial data.
- Developed and presented forecast accuracy and performance reports to identify problems and opportunities and made recommendations for improvements to demand plan.
- Conducted data analysis to identify bottlenecks and develop solutions to optimize performance.
- Developed the organization's Annual Business Plans and strategy reviews for the entire period.
ENGINEERING MANAGER
DIAGEO, UGANDA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Promoted to head engineer at the Distillery where I managed 4 team members' careers for growth and success
- Carried out regular meticulous cost data management and reporting that informed decision-making regularly
- Led the engineering team in expansion projects that improved the line efficiency from 56% to 74%.
- Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
Graduate Management Trainee
DIAGEO, UGANDA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Joined Diageo in 2011 as a Pan African Graduate Trainee
- Assisted established management staff with operational oversight, business development, and process improvement strategies.
- Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
- Worked as an Electrical Engineer for 2 years and was part of a team of 8 engineers that led a 1.4 Million Pounds expansion project that increased the brewing capacity to 1.2 Million hectoliters a year.
Education
MSc - Management Information Systems
Coventry University
01.2017
BSc - Electrical Engineering
Makerere University
05.2010
Skills
- Data Analytics, Management & Oversight
- Business Intelligence
- Performance Metrics
- Team Leadership
- Decision-making & Strategic Planning
- Management Information Systems
- Reporting & Research
- Strategic Planning
- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) & PowerBi
- Stakeholder Communication
- Business Development & Business Acumen
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Languages
English
French
References
- Sheila Birungi, Procurement Manager, Coca Cola Beverages Uganda, sbirungi@ccbagroup.com, +256772860308
- Peter Obong, Logistics Director, Coca Cola Beverages Uganda, pobong@ccbagroup.com, +25677692155
- Salome Mlay, Planning Manager, Coca Cola Beverages Uganda, smlay@ccbagroup.com, +256772199851
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel
- Reading
- Music & Dance
- Relationship Development
- Project Organization
Timeline
COMMERCIAL REPORTING AND VISUALISATION MANAGER
COCA-COLA BEVERAGES UGANDA
12.2021 - Current
DEMAND ANALYST
COCA-COLA BEVERAGES UGANDA
01.2018 - 11.2021
ENGINEERING MANAGER
DIAGEO, UGANDA
01.2013 - 01.2015
Graduate Management Trainee
DIAGEO, UGANDA
01.2011 - 01.2013
MSc - Management Information Systems
Coventry University
BSc - Electrical Engineering
Makerere University
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