Allan (John) Harding

Store Manager

Nairobi, Kenya
Experience
May 2023 - Present
2 years 3 months

Store Manager

Vishelectric Ltd

  • Coordinate daily operations within the store.
  • Receiving and dispatching goods.
  • Conducting stock takes.
  • Ensure goods are not stolen from the store.
  • Updating stocks on SAP.
  • Coordinating deliveries for customers.
  • Ensuring all stocks are in order
  • Reporting any discrepancies to higher management.
Apr 2022 - Apr 2022
1 month

Sales Executive

Vishelectric Ltd

  • Lead in setting up and arranging the showroom.
  • Assisted clients that visited the showroom.
  • Assisted with sales and marketing of the products outside the showroom.
  • Reported any problems or feedback regarding the products to my seniors.
  • Assisted with social media matters such as sales, inquiries and public relations.
  • Managing client accounts both old and new.
  • Drafting quotations for clients.
  • Processing sales using SAP.
  • Performing site visits for clients so I can give the best advice on which products to use in different areas.
  • Meeting sales targets set by management.
Feb 2021 - Apr 2021
3 months

Technical Assistant

Kwaity Packaging House Ltd

  • Assisted in stock takes of materials and report making
  • Applied my HSE experience and introduced new practices wherever suited eg. Work permits.
  • Supervised on-going operations and ensured they run smoothly
  • Reported any problems or irregular behaviour directly to management/ directors.
Jan 2014 - Dec 2019
6 years
Kenya

HSE Administrator

Spica Marine Inspections (SMI)

  • Instrumental in corresponding with The Swedish club concerning any claims or problems with vessels coming into Kenya Ports Authority (KPA)
  • Instrumental in retaining Spica Marine’s (SMI) bi-annual Det Norske Veritas (DNV) accreditation by ensuring SMI remained compliant in all areas
  • Under my management of the HSE department, SMI achieved 1500 days without any Lost Time Incidents (LTI) across all fields of work including Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), Dynami III Power Barge and in the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) department in 2014
  • Instrumental in helping SMI win the award for ‘Most Safety Compliant’ in KPA in 2014
  • In 2015, promoted to represent the HSE department in monthly participation of Safety & Health Committee meetings with other heads of departments at SMI
  • Ensure that SMI is compliant with all safety regulations in Kenya as well as all International Standards (Occupational health and safety management systems - requirements (BS OHSAS 18001:2007), Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007 (OSHA))
  • Ensure that SMI and its team members are compliant with Tullow Oil field safety and operational codes
  • Ensure that SMI is compliant with BSI British Standards – Quality management systems – Requirements (BS EN ISO 9001:2008)
  • Instigate morning toolbox talks with the team before work commences on a daily basis to ensure priorities are set and clear to all team members
  • Liaised with the local hospitals and fire department in Mombasa County and Kilifi County to maintain good relationships in the unlikely event of an incident
  • Review and Investigate all safety events concerning SMI team members
  • Organised first aid and fire fighting training for SMI team members
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
1 year
Mombasa, Kenya

Port Clerk

Spica Marine Inspections (SMI)

  • Did some container tallying in Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and report writing.
  • Was also in charge of all the filing of the Head Office.
Languages
English
Native
Swahili
Advanced
Education
Oct 2020 - Present

Management University of Africa

Project management · Nairobi, Kenya

Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

Kenya Institute of Management

Diploma in Project management · Project management · Kenya

Oct 2007 - Jun 2013

Braeburn Mombasa International School

Mombasa, Kenya

...and 1 more
Certifications & licenses

Certificate Course in Management

Kenya Institute of Management

Certificate in Personal Branding

Kenya Institute of Management

ASNT (American Society For Non-destructive Testing) level 1-2 Non-Destructive foundation training

Spica Marine Inspections

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH

Certificate in Basic Fire-fighting Course

St. John Ambulance Kenya

Certificate in First Aid at Work Course

St. John Ambulance Kenya

Certificate of Participation in East African Model United Nations (EAMUN) as an Ambassador

East African Model United Nations

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH

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