Organized and managed warehouse and inventory systems to build good company database practices as well as to promote easy data manipulation for analyzing inventory trends.Ensured company financial accountability by establishing new expense tracking practices as well as ensuring general good financial compliance practices with relevant export and government authorities to maintain company good standing, which allowed for the easing of the general process workflow of employees and encouraged more focus on revenue-generating activities.Established a new client lead generating system as well as procedures for contact, including initial phone call, initial meeting, first sale, and follow-up procedures to ensure the development of customers according to guidelines as well as put in place a system to continuously develop new sales.

• Built new clients through previously established relations and cold approaches for residential and commercial furniture sourcing projects in 3 countries, helping the company expand reach internationally and grow sales.• Developed relations with new and existing suppliers depending on client requirements in sectors such as interior decor, construction machinery, building materials, textiles, alcohol and spirits, and FMCG products amongst others, ensuring competitive pricing and quality requirements established by our clients were met.• Compiled in-depth product analysis and breakdowns on individual components within products to better understand manufacturing pricing and to ensure client satisfaction with product quality and price.• Provided on-ground turn-key interior decor project services for clients in multiple countries, traveling with our teams of installers/engineers to guide on-site installation and ensure client satisfaction with products purchased.

• Researched, purchased, and installed greenhouse equipment and machinery to begin farm operations in order to provide fresh, organic, hydroponic produce for restaurants and individuals in Mumbai.• Organized trade show team to mobilize materials and equipment as well as led set-up to promote sales at multiple scheduled events.• Established farm production system and inventory management in line with client weekly order requirements, growing produce on 6-week schedules from seed to harvest to ensure just-in-time delivery and give clients produce that is fresh, alive, and organic.• Managed company accounts, taxes, and financials in accordance with government requirements and regulations to maintain proper business compliance as well as track company key statistics and growth.

• Organized and traveled to remote forests within Uganda, South Sudan, and Congo in areas of security risk to ensure deliverability of timber products purchased from various suppliers within the East African Region.• Developed sales contracts with large conglomerate buyers within the East Asian region for Teak and Mahogany timber products of East African Origin on a regular and continuous basis.• Developed and managed the production and sale of furniture and flooring products made at local factories in Uganda, integrating timber from the forest to end product all within the local African economy, promoting local value addition to the natural resources of the African economy.• Managed all accounting, financial, and legal requirements of the company as well as maneuvered through the myriad of legal requirements and security issues in dealing with developing countries and forest products to ensure a consistent pipeline of delivery.

• Utilized company database to store daily sales revenues for Accounting Manager in order to create financial quarterly forecasts and performance comparisons.• Analyzed daily distribution & delivery of products, organizing the best possible routes for drivers to increase efficiency (determined by the location).• Conducted basic financial analysis on future planned projects for the company for management to take key decisions on the company’s future.• Established a new collaborative partnership to handle flyer & magazine design/printing, which was visually more appealing and financially cost beneficial. • Managed storefront, floor managers, and cashiers in General Manager’s absence.

• Managed daily/weekly/monthly competitor analysis reports that compared our performance to the market and observed general market trends in terms of sales, costs, shipping partners, and seasonal trends through various data-driven research techniques.• Negotiated equipment, rates, and deadlines with haulers and consignees, ensuring products were delivered on time and at reasonable costs to our clients.• Managed key company information systems to provide upper management with an overview of logistical movements of shipments for the day and week.