Francis Wmaoni

Trilingual professional — English, Mandarin Chinese, and Swahili — holding a degree in International Trade Economics from the Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE), Beijing, underpinned by a Diploma in International Relations from Strathmore University. Brings a rare combination of China-market fluency, Kenya real estate and procurement experience, and a natural ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships across cultures. Career anchored in roles where economics, diplomacy, and international business intersect: from the Kenya National Treasury to Beijing broadcast media to cross-border talent recruitment.

Sports TV Show Host & Analyst (Part-time) at StarTimes Communication Network Technology Co., Ltd. (2024-08 – 2025-08)

Hosted a weekly live sports programme for African audiences, delivering expert commentary and facilitating panel discussions on major international sporting events.

• Hosted a weekly live sports programme for African audiences, delivering expert commentary and facilitating panel discussions on major international sporting events.
• Consistently maintained viewer engagement across a regular audience, building personal credibility as a broadcast analyst within a competitive media environment.
• Demonstrated composure and analytical communication under live broadcast pressure, contributing to an estimated 15–20% improvement in segment pacing and audience retention.

Business Liaison Intern at Beijing Talent Technology Co. Ltd. (2025-01 – 2025-06)

Acted as primary bridge between the company and international talent across ~10 active markets, facilitating negotiations and finalising cross-border contracts.

• Acted as primary bridge between the company and international talent across ~10 active markets, facilitating negotiations and finalising cross-border contracts.
• Streamlined cross-border operational procedures, reducing average recruitment cycle turnaround by an estimated 20–25%.
• Leveraged bilingual (English-Mandarin) communication to maintain relationships with both Chinese management and international counterparts simultaneously.

Research & Analysis Intern at Opus Properties Ltd. (2024-01 – 2024-04)

Analysed macroeconomic indicators and their impact on Kenya's residential real estate market, producing reports that informed senior management decisions on 3 active development projects.

• Analysed macroeconomic indicators and their impact on Kenya's residential real estate market, producing reports that informed senior management decisions on 3 active development projects.
• Translated economic data into actionable strategic recommendations, bridging academic economic theory with the practical realities of an emerging market property sector.

Operations Manager at Opus Properties Ltd. (2020-03 – 2022-04)

Managed day-to-day operations across a team of ~8 staff, overseeing budgets in excess of KES 5M and coordinating across procurement, finance, and project delivery departments.

• Managed day-to-day operations across a team of ~8 staff, overseeing budgets in excess of KES 5M and coordinating across procurement, finance, and project delivery departments.
• Designed and implemented process improvements that increased departmental output by an estimated 30%, reducing operational bottlenecks across the project pipeline.
• Served as the primary liaison between senior leadership and site-level teams, ensuring alignment between strategic direction and on-ground execution.

Finance & Policy Intern at Kenya National Treasury & Planning (2019-01 – 2019-03)

Prepared financial reports and spreadsheets supporting internal and external audits across multiple budget lines in the national expenditure framework.

• Prepared financial reports and spreadsheets supporting internal and external audits across multiple budget lines in the national expenditure framework.
• Contributed to macroeconomic research on public finance trends; drafted official press releases and presentations for senior Treasury officials.
• Coordinated full logistics for the Kenyan National Treasury delegation at the Nairobi ICPD25 Global Summit, managing scheduling and documentation for a delegation of ~12 officials.

B.Econ. in International Trade Economics – Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE) (2019-09 – 2025-07)

Diploma in International Relations – Strathmore University (2018-01 – 2019-11)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) – Kiserian Junior Seminary (2017)