Kevin Rono

Results-driven and adaptable professional with over 10 years of experience in waste management, operations management, logistics coordination, debt collection, sales and marketing, and records management. Skilled in leading teams, optimizing operational efficiency, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Possesses sound knowledge of clearing and forwarding, customs clearance procedures, import and export documentation, and international trade logistics.

Strong abilities in route planning, fleet supervision, customer service, negotiation, records management, and administrative support. A proactive and dependable professional committed to delivering operational excellence, improving business performance, and contributing to organizational growth and sustainability.

Waste Collection & Transportation Manager - Horizon Waste Solutions Limited

(2024-01 - 2025-08)

• Managed daily waste collection and transportation operations for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
• Planned and supervised collection routes to ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective service delivery.
• Oversaw the safe operation and maintenance of waste collection vehicles and equipment.
• Supervised waste segregation, recycling, and disposal processes in compliance with environmental regulations.
• Ensured proper handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Led and trained collection crews, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Monitored fleet performance, fuel usage, and operational efficiency while maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Coordinated with clients, regulatory authorities, and recycling facilities to ensure high-quality service and regulatory compliance.
• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Debt Collection - Baron Capital Limited

(2020-05 - 2023-12)

• Following up on client payments through telephone calls or client visits
• Communicating any client complaints and instructions to management
• Posting clients payments on financial booster
• Performing due diligence on all classes of loans
• Ensuring that all initial installments as assigned are collected in full when due
• Alerting and advising the management on any risky client so as to enable action to be taken promptly
• Preparing daily collection report indicating the progress of collection and sharing with management
• Undertaking site visits

Sales & Marketing - Nixus Africa Limited

(2018-06 - 2020-02)

• Conduct product promotion, field Marketing and sales
• Service client queries in the Branch
• Find potential customers for the loan product and give accurate advice
• Qualify the potential customer using affordability calculation and repayment schedule
• Ensure loan application are filled properly and all attachments are attached
• To Bar code, the loan and ensure the promise of 24hrs to the customer is kept.
• To provide customers with advice on top ups, refinancing or buy-offs
• To communicate closely with Branch coordinator to advice on progress and challenges

Intern - Kenya National Archives & Documentation Service

(2014-02 - 2014-02)

• Assisted in the collection, classification, cataloguing, and preservation of archival records and historical documents.
• Supported repository operations by organizing, storing, and retrieving archival materials in accordance with records management procedures.
• Assisted library users in locating books, journals, government publications, and reference materials.
• Participated in document microfilming, digitization, and records preservation activities.
• Provided search room support by retrieving requested files, maintaining user registers, and assisting researchers.
• Assisted in office registry operations, including records creation, filing, indexing, and document tracking.
• Supported mail management by receiving, sorting, registering, dispatching, and distributing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Maintained accurate documentation records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with records management policies.
• Performed general administrative duties and contributed to efficient records and information management services.

Sales Person - Patmoz Printers & Stationers

(2010-10 - 2011-11)

• Typesetting printing and Photocopying
• M-Pesa and KCB Agent banking (doing transaction)
• Sales of stationeries
• Keeping record of stock and liaising with director for restocking of the Shop
• Opening the shop in the morning and closing in the evening
• Organizing for repair and maintenance of machines i.e computers and photocopier.
• General cleanliness of the shop

Bachelor of Science - Information Science & Technology - Kisii University (2015)

Diploma - Information Studies - Eldoret Polytechnic (2012 - 2013)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Taitatowet Secondary School (2006 - 2009)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E) - Kaptele Primary School (1996 - 2005)