About Alvin Serukenya
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Academic Level Degree Bachelor
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Salary 6200000
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Gender Male
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Industry Management
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Experience 8-10 years
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About me
As a seasoned business development and communications specialist with 10 years of experience, I have developed a multifaceted skill set that blends strategic thinking, market research, and project management. I possess a proven track record of delivering measurable results, optimizing internal processes, and driving business growth.
My expertise in creating and implementing comprehensive communication strategies has driven customer engagement and increased brand visibility. I am skilled in developing marketing campaigns, managing digital presence, and creating content that resonates with target audiences. Additionally, I have extensive experience in building partnerships, maintaining client relationships, and identifying new revenue streams.
I possess an innate ability to collaborate with different teams and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives. I have a passion for driving business growth and supporting a culture of innovation and excellence that leads to the development of new ideas and ground-breaking initiatives.
Overall, I am a highly motivated and results-driven professional. I believe that my strategic acumen, breadth of knowledge, and experience will be invaluable assets to any organization.
Education
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2007 - 2011
Makerere University
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Arts
This is a three-year programme that equips students with knowledge and skills in design and communications through aesthetic, intellectual, and practical skills. My majors included; Design computing and elements, Research Elements, Marketing, Finance and Banking and Introduction to Business Administration and Communication.
Experience
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2015 - Present
Simples Entertainment Limited
Business Development Consultant
In this role, I develop an annual route to market business strategy, manage company expenditure, negotiate contracts, develop a pipeline of pursue business leads, facilitate market research for brand strategies and maintain books of record. I lead and manage the Guest & Client Relations team, offering guidance, support, and mentorship to the team members. I provide Guest & client Management support for all events, develop & implement protocol guidelines and procedures to ensure smooth operations during the Simples Entertainment events and projects. I coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to plan and execute all protocol-related aspects of the Simples Entertainment programs, including meetings, conferences, and official events. Additionally, I oversee the management of our recurring clients including hospitality services. I maintain strong relationships with government officials, diplomatic representatives, and other key stakeholders to facilitate successful protocol arrangements in the public sector and ensure compliance with relevant international protocol practices and standards. Furthermore, I efficiently allocate resources and provide protocol-related advice and support to the Simples Entertainment Limited strategy as needed. In the last six months, I have as well spearheaded a market expansion strategy that has resulted in a 35% increase in our revenue and developed and executed a lead generation campaign utilizing AI-driven analytics, boosting qualified leads by 50%.
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2019 - 2024
Deloitte Uganda Limited
Administration & Security Manager
In this role, I successfully led, managed and supervised a team that was tasked to effectively manage the day to day operations of the firm by organizing meetings, scheduling and paying for business travel and lodging, coordinating Health & Safety Staff trainings, organizing and coordinating the firm-wide brand eminence and industry focused events, giving administrative support to all service lines, as well as maintain all filing systems orderly. I would as well streamline operation processes, manage the database of the firm's service providers, and keep corporate governance compliancy records. I was in charge of managing internal correspondence, implementing regulatory policies to reduce risks and support service lines for insightful content research. I also managed utility bills, negotiated and managed service provider contracts and payments, trained new hires and conducted inductions on company policies and software, and as well managed the access control and data collection services.
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2013 - 2019
Deloitte Uganda Limited
Head of Marketing & Communications
In this role, I conducted industry research to identify and address market trends, identifying gaps, and recommending strategies for cross-functional capabilities. This includes advising Deloitte on strategic business development and relationship management approaches, promoting the Deloitte Uganda Alumni program, managing internal and external communications, managing CSR programs, and providing proposal support. The role also involves managing social media, marketing, and product launches, creating creative branding strategies, and implementing marketing strategies using but not limited to Excel and Google Analytics. As the head of the marketing and communications I was as well aligned to monitoring competitor trends, implementing marketing strategies, and collaborating with the digital marketing team to develop market share growth- oriented campaigns.
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2012 - 2013
AON Uganda Insurance
Sales officer
In this role, I was responsible for expanding AON Uganda insurance company’s membership, maintaining records and excellent client relationships, improve self-performance and analyse feedback. Through proactive research, networking and collaborating with other sales teams at the firm, this put me in position to analyse market trends, provide professional after-sales support and enhance client acquisition.
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2012 - 2012
Mara Launchpad Uganda
Sales Officer
Expanding Mara Launchpad's client base, promoting the services offered by Mara Launchpad and generating business leads through advertising, presentations, and personal networking. I was also responsible to manage the business pursuit strategy which required identifying and converting prospects to sales.