Rhoda Chao

I am a hardworking, focused, disciplined and expert at synchronizing supply with demand and at developing supply chain strategies. I am committed to identifying continuous improvements in the supply chain and always work hard to set high standards across all areas. I, therefore, look for a suitable role in a competitive firm where I can join a team and contribute to bringing value and develop my skill set further. Social ethics, honesty and Integrity define me.

Procurement Officer - JIRANI SMART LIMITED

(2024-06)

• Store management
• Record keeping and inventory management
• Data entry: Uploading, disbursement and tracking of loans
• Customer service: Assisting walk-in and phone calls clients on all their queries
• Keeping custody of office and store keys
• Ensuring proper documentation for all goods received to the store
• Order processing, routing and timely delivery of products to clients in collaboration with the drivers and logistics allocated to them
• Stock take
• Management of company vehicles allocated to the region/branch
• Market survey to determine the products being sold in the area of operation
• System analysis and coordination with business team
• Local purchases of all products authorized to do so
• Inspection of goods on receipt to verify the quantity and quality of goods delivered

Research Assistant - WORLDVISION KENYA

(2023-09 - 2023-09)

I participated in a data collection project using a phone application called KOBO COLLECT.

Enumerator - WORLDVISION KENYA

(2023-01 - 2023-01)

I was involved with primary collection of data of Registered Children by use of KOBO COLLECT.

GIS Contracter - Kenya Power and Lighting Company

(2022-03 - 2022-03)

I worked in a fieldwork project whereby I gained knowledge of ArcGIS FIELDMAPS method of data collection.

Data Entry Clerk - MINISTRY OF LANDS AND PHYSICAL PLANNING

(2020-02 - 2021-07)

I was involved in digitization of land records.

Casual Office Assistant - LUMO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TRUST

(2019-09 - 2019-12)

• Maintaining Office Cleanliness
• Data Entry and Report Compilation
• Maintaining and updating the LUMO assets register
• Supervise and Maintain records of Baled Hay
• Maintaining of Staff Lunch, Borehole food supplies and Office supplies stock level
• Making purchase requisitions of Items that approach the minimum limit level
• Receiving of Supplies to the store and issuing them to the User departments according to their specifications
• Receiving of visitors and directing them to the right department in the Office
• Receiving of Office Calls and Messages from the Office Phone and directing them to the Right Persons
• Performing any other duty that may be assigned to me by the Office

Store keeper and Receptionist - PANLIS RESORT LIMITED

(2019-04 - 2019-05)

• Exercising general control over all activities in stores department
• Ensuring safe keeping of both as to quality and quantity of materials
• Maintaining of proper records of issuing and receiving of goods
• Initiating purchase requisitions for the replacement of stock of all regular stores items whenever the stock level of any item of store approaches the minimum limit fixed in respect thereof
• Initiating action of stoppage of further purchasing when the stock level approaches the maximum limit
• To check the book balances, with the actual physical stock at frequent intervals by way of internal control over wrong issues or pilferage
• Reserving a particular material for a specific job when so required
• Receiving Visitors - Greeting visitors appropriately, determining their needs in a professional manner and directing them to the correct person or destinations
• Maintaining visitor register
• Offering refreshments to visitors where appropriate
• Ensuring the back up when absent from reception desk
• Answer and addressing the incoming phone calls in a timely and polite manner
• Clearly determining the purpose of the call
• Dealing with queries and providing correct information
• Forwarding calls to appropriate person
• Take and delivering messages accurately and completely
• Monitoring people coming and going through the reception doors
• Issuing visitor passes where required
• Be aware of and report suspicious activity
• Photocopying and collating documents
• File documents accurately
• Maintaining equipment and report any malfunctions
• Monitor, control and order office supplies

Internship - Storage and Warehousing, Purchasing, Supplies and Food and Beverage Cost Control - SAROVA TAITA HILLS and SALTLICK GAME LODGES

(2018-09 - 2019-03)

Training under stores section.

• Receive and forward all goods and deliveries in and out of the Hotel to the correct point of contact or storage area
• Ability to follow standards for issuing and receiving stock within the stores
• Monitor and take inventory on regular basis to compile orders based on par levels or needs
• Maintaining clear and organized records to ensure all reports and invoices are filed and stored properly
• Responsible for the day-to-day check on the storage facilities for upkeep and hygiene
• Refuse acceptance of damaged, unacceptable, or incorrect items
• Keeping accurate recordings of all incoming and outgoing goods
• Responsible to verify all goods arrived as per the agreed purchase, delivery note and agreed quantity has been received
• Supervise the inspection of all supplies, services and equipment purchased to insure conformance with specifications
• Maintaining a bidder's list, vendor's file and other records needed for the efficient operation of the purchasing function
• Act to procure for the hotel's the needed quality in supplies, services and equipment at a least expense to the hotel
• Negotiate and recommend execution of contracts for the purchase of supplies, services and equipment
• Coordinate with the restaurant management and finance to sort out issues pertaining Food and Beverage
• Checking and ensuring that no item is issued out from the store without requisition or approval form from the respective department head
• Responsible for preparing either daily or monthly food or beverage report and distribute to the management
• Checking and ensuring all menu items have a recipe
• Control the food and Beverage outlets in terms of wastage, pilferage and efficiency
• Prepare variance analysis for Food and Beverage and communicating with the relevant parties
• Checking and verifying any lost check postings

Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (2015-01 - 2018-12)

High School Certificate - Mwasere Girls High School (2010-01 - 2013-12)

Primary School Certificate - Msorongo Primary School (2002-01 - 2009-12)