Kenneth Owino
Kenmore Hills,Australia
Summary
Proactive professional with experience in sales and youth work in both supervisory and support roles. I am a natural team-builder with proven ability to engage and promote positive relationships to increase business opportunities. I am engaging, empathetic and personable and remain grounded while managing challenging behaviours. I am currently open to opportunities that can build on and expand my diversity of skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Army Reservist
Australian Defence Force
Enogerra, QLD
12.2022 - Current
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Attended training exercises to ensure compliance with safety regulations and proper operational procedures.
- Trained and assessed in Army First Aid
- Maintaining a high level of physical fitness through regular exercise regimens.
- Receiving training in planning and coordination of military operations, ensuring the efficient use of personnel, equipment and resources.
- Training on the safe use and utilization of small firearms to suppress and neutralize enemies.
Day Stock Trader/Investor
Self-employed
Greenslopes/Rochedale, 4123
01.2018 - Current
- Reviewed and analyzed daily stock market activity to identify profitable trading opportunities.
- Identified potential investment opportunities by researching companies, industries, and markets.
- Analyzed financial statements, news reports, and other information to assess the performance of stocks or other investments.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to financial markets in order to stay abreast of latest
- Managed portfolios using a variety of equity instruments including common stock and options contracts including executing complex options orders.
- Applied and implemented trading strategies for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies.
- Conducted fundamental and technical analysis of the cryptocurrency markets.
- Monitored market conditions to identify potential opportunities for profitable trades.
- Executed buy and sell orders on various exchanges in a timely manner.
- Implemented hedging strategies to protect against volatility risks.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders, mentors and leaders within the crypto community.
- Evaluated alternative investment vehicles such as ICOs or derivative products.
- Utilized advanced order types such as limit orders, stop-loss orders.
- Researched new coins, tokens, and blockchain projects to identify potential investments.
- Reviewed current trends in the crypto market to anticipate future price movements.
- Analyzed price movements to determine optimal entry and exit points for trades.
- Assessed economic news events that may affect cryptocurrency prices.
Managing Director
Improve Your Kids' Maths P/L
Brisbane, Queensland
06.2015 - 12.2017
- Responsible for territory expansion and management of an Education tutoring organisation into Brisbane
- Managed daily operations of the organization, orchestrating forward-thinking strategies to accomplish profit and expansion goals
- Strengthened product demonstration and presentation by proactively managing and optimizing sales approaches
- Created new revenue streams through active lead generation
- Recruited and trained sales associates
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities, including advising parents on best practices to continuing improvement of their children's grades using our tutoring system
- Organized and steered corporate meetings and marketing campaigns
- Ensured smooth operations by managing office workflow and administrative processes.
Territory Sales Manager
Academy4Kids P/L And Improve Your Kids' Maths P/L
Sydney, NSW
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Responsible for territory expansion and product distribution of an Education tutoring organisation in Sydney
- Educated clients on the organisation's tutoring software and updated account information to maintain high standards of client service
- Developed and delivered engaging and polished presentations to effectively market the organisation's tutoring software
- Strengthened product demonstration and presentation by proactively managing and optimizing sales approaches
- Led product presentations to parents and advised them on best practices to continuing improvement of their children's grades using our tutoring system
- Leveraged market knowledge to capitalize on emerging opportunities
- Boosted sales numbers with proactive account servicing and diligent relationship-building
- Maintained weekly sales tracking and leadership reports to support operational enhancement and implement corrective actions.
Youth Support Worker
Stretch-A-Family
Sydney, Queensland
02.2013 - 12.2015
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and offering peer counselling for children and young people in statutory care
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behaviour and actions, prepared needed case work and liaised with relevant authorities when needed
- Gathered information and filed reports to resolve complaints
- Assisted in activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
Sales Associate
McCarthy Group
Sydney, NSW
02.2011 - 06.2012
- Conducted on-site product demonstrations to highlight features, answer customer questions and redirect concerns toward positive aspects for a leading Real Estate company in Sydney
- Used consultative sales approach to understand and meet customer needs
- Worked with the marketing department to develop and implement new sales strategies to increase revenue and customer satisfaction
- Drove lead generation through proactive networking and relationship-building strengths
- Researched potential clients and markets to penetrate and drive new sales
- Implemented sales and new business opportunities in target markets to achieve bottom-line results
- Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.
Youth Support Worker
Parramatta Mission
Sydney, NSW
11.2008 - 12.2010
- Assisted in the administration of government-supported community development programs and promoted department programs and services
- Monitored and supported residents in their personal development through individual casework service plans modulated by the facility
- Assisted youth with daily activities, including homework assignments, sports and fitness, art and literacy
- Performed transportation duties to and from school, courts and family visits for residents
- Ensuring that a secure environment is maintained for the benefit of residents, staff and community, including conducting searches and security checks and intervening in crisis situations to protect residents and others
- Provided emotional support to residents, including encouraging them to contact their families, to act on referrals and resources to services and to develop long term plans and goals.
Territory Sales Manager
Higher Learning P/L
Sunshine Coast, QLD
09.2006 - 10.2008
- Managed daily operations of an Education Tutoring organization, orchestrating forward-thinking strategies to accomplish profit and expansion goals
- Attracted new clientele and developed customer relationships by hosting targeted promotion and marketing events
- Managed and motivated a high-performing sales team to increase revenue and exceed targets
- Motivated and mentored sales employees to enhance presentation, negotiation and customer relations abilities
- Directed staffing requirements, managed priorities, and coordinated work to ensure accuracy and timeliness
- Provided documentation of all processes and ensured compliance with regulations and company policies.
Sales Consultant
CAMI Software
St. Kilda, VIC
06.2005 - 09.2006
- Provided one-on-one tutoring to help students understand foundation of Maths and re-building confidence in Maths concepts and operations.
- Assessed student progress in order to determine areas of improvement or further instruction.
- Collaborated with student support to develop curricula targeting areas of weakness and enhancing strenghts in both Maths and English in concert with classroom lessons and homework..
- Reviewed students' school assignments to offer feedback and provide tutoring on most relevant topics.
- Built productive relationships with students by creating goals and developing customized plans.
- Traveled to student's home or to another place of student's choice to conduct tutoring sessions.
- Evaluated student progress and provided regular updates to parents and teachers.
Youth Support Worker
Parkville Youth Residential Service
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2000 - 06.2005
- Supported young offenders in their personal development through individual casework
- Ensured that a secure environment was maintained for the benefit of young offenders, staff and the community
- Encouraged young offenders to contact their families and act on referrals to services
- Conducted searches and security checks, responding to codes and filing reports on incidents.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Aerospace Engineering
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC02.2004
Associate of Science - Diploma in Aerospace Engineering
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC12.1999
Commercial Pilots Licence - Aircraft Piloting And Navigation
Navair International Flying School
12.1994
Skills
- Self-defence and fitness
- Staff Management
- Professional Demeanor
- Lead prospecting
- Dispute Resolution
- Team Leadership
- Sales technique development
- Advanced Sales and Marketing
- Prospecting and Networking
- Youth Supervision in Custodial and Residential Settings
- Positive Role Model for Youth
- Youth and Parental Engagement
- Options Trading
- Fundamental Analysis
- Derivatives trading
- Stock options
- Customer Service
- Digital Currencies
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Problem-solving aptitude
Languages
- English
- Swahili
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Health and Fitness
- Stock market
- Cryptocurrencies
- Coaching
- Martial arts
Affiliations
- Over the years I have loved and continue to be what some would call a 'fitness-junkie'. This is my favorite past time and takes many forms. I have also ventured and trained in the arts of kickboxing, Taekwondo and currently JiuJitsu.
- As per my resume, the last few years my interests have formed from being in Sales and into trading the financial derivatives, cryptocurrencies to be specific.
- I follow and do subscribe to Eastern spiritual concepts like Buddhism and Taoism.
- Past time is spent scouring books on health, business, fitness and the fast paced new world of Web 3.0 i.e Blockchain.
Timeline
Army Reservist
Australian Defence Force
12.2022 - Current
Day Stock Trader/Investor
Self-employed
01.2018 - Current
Managing Director
Improve Your Kids' Maths P/L
06.2015 - 12.2017
Youth Support Worker
Stretch-A-Family
02.2013 - 12.2015
Territory Sales Manager
Academy4Kids P/L And Improve Your Kids' Maths P/L
01.2013 - 05.2016
Sales Associate
McCarthy Group
02.2011 - 06.2012
Youth Support Worker
Parramatta Mission
11.2008 - 12.2010
Territory Sales Manager
Higher Learning P/L
09.2006 - 10.2008
Sales Consultant
CAMI Software
06.2005 - 09.2006
Youth Support Worker
Parkville Youth Residential Service
01.2000 - 06.2005
Advanced Diploma - Aerospace Engineering
RMIT University
Associate of Science - Diploma in Aerospace Engineering
RMIT University
Commercial Pilots Licence - Aircraft Piloting And Navigation
Navair International Flying School
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