Village Beat Issue 14, June 2013 | Page 7

Five minutes with
The Village Market management team
Five minutes with

Organisational Changes

The Village Market embraces a sound corporate culture that seeks to obtain and maintain a hardworking , motivated and happy human resource . This has contributed to the success of the establishment since its inception 18 years ago .

The management continues to search for talented , creative and innovative individuals capable of being team players as well as leaders in the ever-evolving service industry .
Staff empowerment
The organisation also seeks to empower existing staff by supporting their effort to pursue further education and training . This guarantees that staff can meet their educational costs and be more qualified for further roles . Such initiatives not only motivate staff but also open channels for self-actualisation , personal growth and promotions .
As The Village Market management pursues further plans for expansion this year , it has instituted various major changes in the organisation as follows :
• Betty Musyoki assumes the position of Complex Manager – a promotion from her previous assistant manager role .
• To assist Betty is Leah Munyua . Leah was formerly an assistant manager in the PR and Marketing Department . Her six-year experience in public relations , events management and marketing will be a plus in her new role .
• Ann Gitari will be filling Leah ’ s shoes as Assistant Marketing Manager . Ann was formerly the Press Liaison Officer and Editor of the Village Beat magazine . She ’ ll continue coordinating the magazine alongside her new role .
• Jane Ndung ’ u moves from the reception and is now an administrative assistant . Her new role will see her support the Operations , Accounts and HR departments more effectively .
• Celestina Ndunda will replace Jane as the new reception . Tina , as she is popularly known , had been a housekeeping hostess prior to her promotion .
• Peter Mbugua takes on the role of supervisor in the Maintenance Department while Joseph Gumba is now a storekeeper in the same department . Joseph was formerly a driver before his reappointment .
• Benedict Nzioka joins the organisation as a technical assistant to handle the administrative aspects within the Maintenance Department .
• Nohad Keraldeen also joins the organisation as the new Head of Security . Nohad holds a wealth of knowledge and experience to avert any security risks .
The Village Market management wishes them well in their new positions .
Betty Musyoki
Leah Munyua
Ann Gitari
Jane Ndung ’ u
Benedict Nzioka
Joseph Gumba
Peter Mbugua
Celestina Ndunda
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