Sheila M.
Senior Business Trainer
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Sheila M. is a seasoned professional with over eight years of experience in business administration, project management, and entrepreneurship training. Based in Kampala, Uganda, she excels at empowering entrepreneurs across Africa through facilitation and mentorship. As a freelance business trainer, Sheila has been actively involved in initiatives such as the UNDP-funded Spotlight Initiative Program and the Mastercard Foundation-supported We Can Work project, training and coaching hundreds of entrepreneurs. In her administrative role with Agripreneurship Alliance, Sheila manages strategy, content development, and virtual entrepreneurship training, contributing to the Entrepreneurship in African Agribusiness course. Her previous positions include roles at SMAT Marketing Ltd, Kampala Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, and Marula Agribusiness Ltd, where she honed her skills in procurement, logistics, and finance. With ongoing studies for a Master of Business Administration and multiple certifications in digital marketing and media management, Sheila demonstrates a commitment to building resilient businesses and communities.
Experience
Administration & Media Officer (Remote Part-time)
Agripreneurship Alliance · 2022 — PresentDeveloped strategies and content, including blog and learning materials. Provided support for virtual entrepreneurship trainings. Contributed to the curriculum development for the Entrepreneurship in African Agribusiness course. Managed daily operations for the Uganda office and served as the first point of contact for inquiries. Oversaw financial controls and compliance for activities based in Uganda. Assisted in recruitment, program facilitation, and training, both in-person and virtually. Identified grant opportunities and participated in drafting funding proposals. Coordinated the Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness course with African Management Institute, managing registrations and participant support. Facilitated agripreneurship training sessions across multiple countries, graduating over 400 participants. Managed organizational communication, including social media and authored newsletters and success stories. Ensured NGO compliance and facilitated annual audits and partner reporting.Project Administrator
SMAT Marketing Ltd · 2022 — 2022Coordinated project implementation teams and monitored deliverables to ensure quality project delivery and client satisfaction. Managed team performance reports and maintained quality assurance. Executed 6 projects and launched 3 brand campaigns, achieving recognition through a Certificate in Digital Marketing for excellence in online project promotion.Procurement & Logistics Assistant
Kampala Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd · 2020 — 2022Managed supplier relationships along with procurement processes and inventory control. Conducted stock audits and financial documentation while negotiating with suppliers. Improved efficiency and cost savings by streamlining procurement workflows. Coordinated logistics for the delivery of personnel and medical supplies on a national scale.Business Trainer | Coach | Mentor
Freelance · 2020 — PresentConducted training for 50 youth on entrepreneurship and core life skills as part of the Spotlight Initiative Program funded by UNDP in partnership with The Innovation Village. Provided coaching for entrepreneurs within the We Can Work project funded by Mastercard Foundation and Light for the World, resulting in 20 successful businesses. Facilitated entrepreneurship programs in over 15 secondary schools through Starthub Uganda as part of the Stanbic Bank Business Championship. Delivered training on business modeling, marketing, and finance to over 200 entrepreneurs in Uganda and Liberia through the Change Makers Program Africa with Roots Africa. Mentored 2 YALI Regional Fellows in entrepreneurship. Conducted business model and marketing sessions for 20 young women entrepreneurs in the Community Women Enterprise Network. Coached 20 entrepreneurs using tailored strategies, achieving an 18-business success rate.Administrative & Finance Officer
Marula Agribusiness Ltd (PROTEEN) · 2018 — 2020Supervised interns and managed budgets while supporting HR and finance operations. Played a role in successful grant applications and funding proposals. Contributed to a Hult Prize-winning proposal team representing Uganda in New York and secured partnership funding from Palladium.Sales Representative
Hariss International Ltd (RIHAM) · 2017 — 2018Managed operations for sales, built client relations, and executed promotional campaigns. Oversaw 3 field merchandisers and surpassed sales targets by 70%. Worked to expand brand visibility and customer base across designated territories.Accounts & Finance Assistant Intern
Ministry of Defence Uganda · 2016 — 2016Assisted with payment processing, bookkeeping, and preparation for audits. Conducted financial reconciliations and maintained documentation.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting)Ndejje University · 2014 — 2017
- Uganda Advanced Certificate of EducationNamungoona Parents Secondary School · 2012 — 2013
- Uganda Certificate of EducationRoyal College Namugongo · 2008 — 2011
- Master of Business Administration (General Management) – OngoingUganda Martyrs University, Nkozi
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