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Dennis Kariuki

Perth

Summary

To succeed in a challenging environment of growth and excellence that provides self-development as well as help in achieving organizational goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Support Worker

My Supports Pty
03.2019 - Current

• Engage clients with conversation and support daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning and doing laundry.

• Responsible for transporting individuals to therapy or doctor appointments and take them shopping and completing other chores

• Using equipment to assist clients with limited mobility such as hoists, swivel cushions and wheelchairs.

• Completes and submits client’s documentation in accordance with guidelines.

• Maintaining records of client’s progress and behavior observation and support.

• Medication administering and midazolam administration

• Assistance in building client’s self-image and self-confidence

• Providing individualized care according to client’s care plan

• Assisting in developing and implementing client-specific programs to help individuals build strong skills and encourage independence where possible.

• Bowel care management

• Gastrostomy (peg) management

Support Worker

Health Care Australia
11.2018 - 12.2021

• Helping clients to budget and handle money

• Helping clients participate in leisure activities

• Making case notes and completing a logbook

• Accompanying clients in meetings with other agencies and healthcare professionals

• Training clients in life skills

• Working with clients' families to help them to support clients in the most effective way possible out in the community

• Liaising with other support workers, social workers and relevant members of the health care profession to assist clients better their experience in the community. Through client centric plans

Key Account Executive

East African Breweries , Diageo Pty
04.2016 - 01.2018
  • Built and maintained strong client relationships to drive business growth.
  • Facilitated strategic meetings with key stakeholders to understand customer needs and develop action plans.
  • Supported sales and reporting for large and medium-sized accounts.
  • Negotiated and maintained cost-effective contract pricing structures with vendors to produce positive return on investment.

Trade Development Representative

East African Breweries
01.2013 - 05.2016
  • Established relationships with prospects and customers to promote product understanding and drive sales growth.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with key decision-makers and influencers.
  • Utilized ERP to manage sensitive client information and update existing and new client profiles.
  • Won new business by articulating full value of company's capabilities to prospects.

Assistant Buyer

Del Monte Foods(K) LTD
07.2012 - 12.2012
  • Established relationships with vendors to support access to latest product information and pricing.
  • Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
  • Reviewed purchasing trends and forecast demand for inventory planning and replenishment.
  • Monitored incoming orders and tracked progress to meet deadlines.

Education

Master of Science - PROFRESSIONAL ACCOUNTING (ADVANCED)

Murdoch University
Perth, WA
09.2021

Bachelor of Science - PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

MAKERERE UNVERSITY
KAMPALA,UGANDA
02.2012

High School Diploma -

MUHOHO HIGH
KENYA
11.2008

Skills

  • Client Requirements
  • Agency Liaison
  • Program Operations
  • Community Service Programs
  • Sales& marketing
  • leadership& managerial skills
  • Good analytical skills
  • Microsoft excel and ERP

Timeline

Community Support Worker

My Supports Pty
03.2019 - Current

Support Worker

Health Care Australia
11.2018 - 12.2021

Key Account Executive

East African Breweries , Diageo Pty
04.2016 - 01.2018

Trade Development Representative

East African Breweries
01.2013 - 05.2016

Assistant Buyer

Del Monte Foods(K) LTD
07.2012 - 12.2012

Master of Science - PROFRESSIONAL ACCOUNTING (ADVANCED)

Murdoch University

Bachelor of Science - PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

MAKERERE UNVERSITY

High School Diploma -

MUHOHO HIGH
Dennis Kariuki