Frank Allan Opondo

P.O. Box 804– 40100, Kisumu; Phone No: 0722-736712 and 0733-736712
Mail address: jombafrank@yahoo.com; Skype: millpolo

CAREER PROFILE
I am a dynamic, dedicated and self- motivated professional with extensive years of experience in
banking industry spanning 4 years. I have requisite training and skills e.g. customer Service, attention
to detail, integrity, financial skills e.t.c

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

YEAR INSTITUTION AREA OF STUDY/ GRADE

1998-1999 Mombasa Polytechnic Diploma in Banking
1993-1996 Kisumu Boys High School Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
B-(Minus)

1985-1992 Shaurimoyo Primary School Kenya certificate of Primary Education

511 marks out 700

WORK EXPERIENCE
January 2016-Current Research Assistant
Research and implementation of fish-cage farming along the beaches of Lake Victoria, Bondo district, in
collaboration with investment groups comprising of Kenyans living in the United Kingdom.
Responsibilities:
 Training fish farmers on the need of systematically and meticulously keeping records, basic book
keeping skills to enable them gauge their business performance.
 Helping the farmers get market for their fish by connecting them with fish processing companies and
assisting them negotiate attractive prices
 Capacity building of the farmers on fishing practices like introducing aeration through vertical pumps
and paddlewheels. Aeration can enhance water quality, reduce stress, improve feed conversion
efficiency, and increase growth and production rates.
 Take part on project evaluations and reviews with an aim of identifying factors hindering the
effectiveness of this fish farming method and making requisite remedial changes .

Company Driver (Part time)

 Taking instructions from director regarding each day’s duties.
 Delivery and collection of legal documentation at courts and other law firms.
 Driving the director or associates to various courts within the country, ensuring that we get to
our destinations on time.
 Collecting injured clients from their homes and taking them to clinics for pre-arranged medical
examination and driving them back home.
 Maintaining professional decorum during commute time.
 Inspecting the vehicle and performing basic support undertaking e.g. changing oil, maintaining
correct tyre pressure, fuelling the car.
 Ensuring that all the documentation requirements for the vehicle are up to date.
 Performing other office duties as may be assigned from time to time like dispatching of mail
through post office/courier, purchasing of office stationery, and observing general tidiness of
the director’s office.
Nov 2011- Nov 2015 Barclays Bank Kenya Ltd Cashier/Customer Advisor
Responsibilities
 Balancing all money transactions and paperwork.
 Safeguarding the cash draw.
 Performing basic mathematical computations.
 Maintaining an adequate cash drawer at all times.
 Verifying all checks for deposit.
 Transferring cash from one bank account to another.
 Cross selling the banks financial services.
 Handling multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
 Identifying damaged or counterfeit notes and coins.
 Carefully monitoring processes to ensure that things are done properly.
 Assisting customers who want to access their safety deposit boxes.
 Promoting the banks loans and services at every opportunity.
 Occasionally covering for other banking staff who happen to be absent from work.
 Preparing the daily branch cash book and ATM reconciliation

September 2011– November 2011 Weka Enterprises Limited Sales and Marketing Manager
Responsibilities
 Collaborating with the Director in developing and implementing marketing and sales plans to ensure
attainment of company sales goals and profitability.

 Creating and conducting proposal presentations.

 Networking and communicating with potential customers (supermarkets, bars, restaurants, event
organizers, dealers in perishable products such as fish, dairy, cut flowers.
 Managing existing relationships.

Jan 2002 – August 2011: Gonda Traders (Family venture) Cashier

Responsibilities
 Computing and recording totals of daily transactions.
 Keeping periodic balance sheets of amounts and numbers of transactions
 Paying bills related to the business venture including all statutory compliances.
 Compiling and maintaining non- monetary reports and records
 Ensuring that casual staff have been paid appropriately.
 Resolving customer and staff complaints
 Filing and maintenance of account journals.

April 2001-October 2001 Innscor Kenya Limited Chef

Responsibilities
 Maintaining a clean, neat, and well-stocked area to ensure food quality.
 Arranging all the necessary equipment and ingredients are in place at start of business.
 Preparing the food requested by customers promptly and still maintaining set standards.
 Making purchase requests for the kitchen every time there is need.
 Managing oil/shortening levels and regularly inspecting oil quality
 Ensuring that the supply stocks for the kitchen are reconciling with the records every time.
 Delivering quality products that meet company and brand expectations.
 Waiter
Responsibilities
 Greet and usher in customers to their tables
 Check with customers to ensure that they enjoy their meals and take action to correct any problems
 Make menu recommendations, answering questions and sharing additional information with the
patrons
 Prepare tables by setting up linens, cutlery and glasses
 Inform customers about the day’s specials
 Up-sell additional products when appropriate
 Take food and drinks orders accurately

HOBBIES

 Photography
 Reading motivational books
 Cycling
 Swimming

REFEREES
1. John O. Achoki; Head of SME Banking; Barclays Bank Kenya Ltd; P.O. BOX 30011-00100- NAIROBI;
MOBILE NO: 0722205328; (Relationship – Direct Supervisor)

2. Dennis Ojiambo; Branch Manager –Barclays Bank Kenya Ltd-Busia branch; P. O. Box 301-50400-
BUSIA; MOBILE NO: 0722985499

3. Maureen A. Okumu; Co-Director-Anyumba and Company Advocates; MOBILE NO: 0703968762