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Gabriel Maina

Gabriel Maina

Transport, Logistics, and Administration Professional

Nairobi, Nairobi AreaMember since November 10, 2022
LeadershipField marketingSafety compliance
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About

A highly competent, strategic, and safety-conscious Transport, Logistics, and Administration professional with an extensive track record navigating Kenyan roads and managing corporate delivery operations. Proven expertise in banking logistics administration, fleet coordination, defensive driver training, and route marshalling within major corporate and mass transit networks. Combines strong leadership skills, field marketing insights, and technical systems knowledge to optimize distribution channels, enforce strict safety compliance, and boost operational efficiency.

Experience

Logistics & Administration Officer - LOLC Kenya Micro-finance Bank - Nairobi, Kenya

(2020-01 - 2023-12)

  • Maintained comprehensive operational and logistics oversight of assigned bank branches to ensure seamless daily service delivery.
  • Strategically coordinated corporate logistics, including the secure relocation and onboarding of managers from head office to branches.
  • Managed the core communication and supply distribution pipeline linking the corporate head office to field branches.
  • Conducted internal administrative bank surveys to maximize institutional asset placement and workflow execution.
  • Spearheaded hyper-local branch promotions and market assessments across Nairobi Town and Kiambu Town.

Independent Farm Manager & Operator - Commercial Agribusiness Enterprise - Kenya

(2020-01)

  • Analyzed real-time agricultural commodity price trends and local economic indicators to strategically optimize crop and livestock sales windows.
  • Conducted technical servicing, preventative system diagnostics, and mechanical repairs for heavy machinery, tractors, and irrigation infrastructure.

Senior Driver, Route Marshall & Driver Trainer - Metro Trans East Africa - Nairobi, Kenya

(2016-01 - 2025-12)

Service periods: 2016–2020 and 2023–2025

  • Supervised localized route compliance, fleet scheduling, and timing metrics as an active transit Route Marshall.
  • Designed and implemented defensive driving training, customer management protocols, and road safety seminars for newly onboarded staff.
  • Maintained an exemplary on-road safety, commercial punctuality, and minor fleet vehicle tracking record over continuous years.

Driver & Tour Guide - Jack Tours and Travels - Kenya

(2015-01 - 2016-12)

  • Delivered top-tier navigation, customized client guiding, and technical transit support across rugged terrains for tourists.
  • Enforced rigorous vehicle health checks, prioritizing absolute safety compliance and client comfort milestones.

Cab & Executive Driver - Virgin Tours - Nairobi, Kenya

(2014-01 - 2015-12)

  • Provided reliable on-demand transit systems and elite executive transport across Nairobi and adjoining business counties.
  • Maintained an unblemished profile of client privacy, corporate protocol execution, and precise timing records.

Executive & Personal Driver - Freelance Transport Services - Nairobi, Kenya

(2009-01 - 2014-12)

  • Offered specialized driving and logistical support for corporate executives, private businesses, and high-profile dignitaries.
  • Key Client Served: Hon. Maina Kamanda (Former Member of Parliament, Starehe Constituency).

Transport & Logistics Manager - Hawkers Destiny Traders - Nairobi, Kenya

(2005-01 - 2009-12)

  • Directed the enterprise's distribution fleet, improving field sales dispatch routines and warehouse-to-client pipeline speed.
  • Coordinated with maritime customs and shipping agents to guarantee error-free clearance logistics for imported goods.

Education

Diploma - Information and Management Systems (IMIS) - Computer Pride College (2004-01 - 2004-09)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Ruiru and Othaya High School (1998-01 - 1998-12)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - Buru Buru 1 Primary School (1990-01 - 1997-12)

Skills

TransportLogisticsand Administration Professional

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