Sylvia Nairobi Kenya
Sylvia
Business Communication Skills Trainer in Nairobi
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Trainer Since
September, 2018
Business Communication Skills
Customer Excellence
Crisis Management
Leadership Skills
Effective Public Speaking
Project Management Fundamentals
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Trainer Since
September, 2018
Business Communication Skills
Customer Excellence
Crisis Management
Leadership Skills
Effective Public Speaking
Project Management Fundamentals
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Business Communication Skills Trainer in Nairobi

About Sylvia

Sylvia is a seasoned professional with over 14 years of experience as a trainer specializing in business communication, customer excellence, crisis management, leadership skills, effective public speaking, and project management fundamentals. Throughout her career, Sylvia has been dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations with the skills and strategies necessary for success in today's dynamic business landscape. Her wealth of experience spans diverse sectors and geographies, with a particular focus on driving revenue growth through innovative customer experience (CX) initiatives.

For the past decade, Sylvia has been innovating, strategizing, executing, and measuring CX to propel business success in East Africa and beyond, contributing to revenue growth exceeding Kes. 5 Billion. With a communications degree and certifications from esteemed institutions such as the Global Academy of Finance Management and Regent University, Sylvia brings a holistic perspective to her training and consultancy engagements. Her commitment to elevating CX and employee engagement as pivotal business strategies is evident in her role as 'The Voice of Employees and Customers on Boards.' By advocating for the inclusion of employee and customer perspectives in board-level discussions, Sylvia ensures that decisions are not made in isolation but are informed by the realities of those vital stakeholders.

Sylvia is a Corporate Trainer For

Business Communication Skills

Training Since:
March, 2010

Customer Excellence

Training Since:
January, 2013

Crisis Management

Training Since:
February, 2019

Leadership Skills

Training Since:
June, 2013

Effective Public Speaking

Training Since:
March, 2012

Project Management Fundamentals

Training Since:
February, 2016

Work Experience

Lead Trainer / Consultant

Consultancy :
June, 2013 - present

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Conduct engaging and informative training sessions, ensuring participants grasp key concepts effectively
  • Offer expert guidance and advice to clients, utilizing deep industry knowledge and experience to address their specific needs and challenges
  • Act as an employee representative, advocating for their concerns, suggestions, and feedback in board meetings and strategic discussions
  • Bring the voice of customers into decision-making processes, ensuring that their needs and preferences are considered in projects and initiatives
  • Take charge of project management responsibilities, overseeing timelines, resources, and team dynamics to ensure successful outcomes and client satisfaction
  • Mentor junior trainers and consultants, fostering professional growth and ensuring a high standard of excellence in service delivery

Business News Anchor & Moderations Consultant

Media and Entertainment:
April, 2018 - May, 2020

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Secured 80% new sponsors, an increase of 70% within 2 years of hosting the show, enhancing the financial stability and growth of the station
  • Consulted for the station on moderation engagements with government and non-governmental agencies, multinational corporate entities, embassies, and high commissions, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders
  • Collaborated with core producers, conducted extensive research, and scoured various state publications to produce newsworthy content, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, relevant news to the audience
  • Identified and interviewed guests who provided credible and well-rounded opinions and observations on subjects of national, regional, & international scope/interests, enriching the depth and perspective of the news coverage
  • Streamlined content to meet the organization's presentation and brand excellence standards, ensuring consistency and coherence in messaging across platforms
  • Chaired intermittent round table discussions to carefully unpack pertinent stories for the news desk/room, fostering comprehensive analysis and understanding of complex issues among team members

Business Executive

Media and Entertainment:
May, 2014 - August, 2016

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Oversaw and directed the advertisement of various client products and services, achieving an average quarterly expenditure of Kes. 40 million
  • Strengthened customer relations between FMG and assigned clients, fostering trust and loyalty through consistent communication and personalized service
  • Provided 100% oversight in the development and execution of the company’s client advertising strategies, ensuring alignment with client objectives and market trends
  • Managed client marketing campaigns, collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to optimize effectiveness and ROI
  • Analyzed client marketing plans to identify opportunities for market share growth within the region, offering strategic insights and recommendations to enhance competitive advantage
  • Ensured the seamless coordination of advertising activities, maintaining high efficiency and effectiveness in achieving client goals

Marketing Consultant

Education:
May, 2013 - June, 2017

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Offered digital marketing advisory services that boosted the company’s clients’ portfolio accounts by an average of 50% every financial year
  • Assisted clients in formulating marketing strategies aimed at providing positive experiential client experiences
  • Managed client marketing campaigns, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Gathered relevant market intelligence on clients’ competitors to aid in reviewing their value propositions
  • Worked closely with the production department and networked with external sources to ensure the success of projects

Business Executive

Media and Entertainment:
November, 2011 - May, 2013

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Cultivated enduring relationships with clients, fostering a deep understanding of their requirements and delivering tailored advertising solutions
  • Collaborated closely with clients throughout their advertising strategies' brainstorming and formulation phases, ensuring alignment with their objectives
  • Maintained vigilance in monitoring and assessing emerging trends within advertising campaigns, enabling clients to seize upcoming opportunities
  • Facilitated the creation of innovative revenue streams for clients, contributing significantly to enhancing their financial performance
  • Provided expert guidance and support to clients, empowering them to navigate and capitalize on the dynamic advertising landscape
  • Actively communicated proactively and negotiated with clients, effectively managing expectations and delivering exceptional service

Business News Anchor and Journalist

Media and Entertainment:
November, 2011 - January, 2013

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Collaboration with the commercial team of the media house conceived the Business Focus Show, which is aimed at challenging the youth and advocating a paradigm shift from job creation
  • Pitched the show to banks and prospective sponsors, ultimately securing marketing packages targeting small and medium enterprises in the East African Region, where the show had a footprint
  • Sourced and screened business entrepreneurs and startups to be featured on the show, ensuring diverse and compelling content
  • Researched, wrote, and delivered high-quality, credible Business News articles, boosting overall network ratings by over 70%
  • Undertook live, on-air reporting, ensuring adherence to the media house's high production and presentation standards
  • Ensured the media house was at the forefront of breaking credible news stories, attending press launches, studying opinion pieces, and observing social media trends to keep viewers and listeners informed of the latest news developments
  • Conducted pre-, during, and post-analysis of the show to ensure content met excellence standards and provided wholesome viewing experiences

Skills

Entrepreneurship
Human Capital Development
Strategic Negotiations
Strategic Communications
Leadership Development
Board Governance
Customer Experience Management
Project Management
Events Management
Employee Learning

Education

Daystar University, Nairobi, Kenya

Communications:
2010-2021

Global Academy of Finance Management, USA

Communications:
2021-2021

Global Academy of Finance Management, USA

Organizational Management and Operations:
2021-2021

Regent University, La Virginia

Business Management:
2016-2017

Projects

Change Management

Consultancy :
October 2020 - March 2021

Posts

Change Management

Consultancy :
October 2020 - March 2021

Courses

Business Communication Skills
Customer Excellence
Crisis Management
Leadership Skills
Effective Public Speaking
Project Management Fundamentals

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