About Me

COLLINS KIPLAGAT KIPROP
Phone: 0113014970 / 0764014975

Email: [email protected]

Professional Summary
I am a passionate Entrepreneurship and Financial Empowerment Trainer with over three years of experience in designing, facilitating and evaluating training programs for youth, women and MSMEs. Skilled in entrepreneurship development, business planning and financial literacy, with a proven record of building capacity for MSMEs and fostering inclusive economic growth. Adept at empowering young people with practical business skills, investor readiness and financial management competencies. Well-versed in community engagement, participatory training methods and supporting gender inclusive entrepreneurship. Recognized for developing tailored training materials that translate complex concepts into actionable knowledge for learners.

Core Competencies
·        Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy Training

·        SME & Youth Training and Capacity Building

·        Business Plan Development & Evaluation

·        Stakeholder Engagement & Networking

·        Facilitation & Mentorship Skills

·        Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

·        Data Analysis (SPSS) & Report Writing

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Survey Tools

Professional Experience Equity Bank Limited
Financial Empowerment Trainer | November 2022 – December 2025

·        Design and deliver financial literacy and entrepreneurship training for youth, women and small business owners.

·        Facilitate sessions on budgeting, savings, debt management, insurance and entrepreneurship growth strategies.

·        Guide participants through business plan development, market research and investment readiness.

·        Collaborate with local partners and government agencies to promote inclusive financial empowerment.

·        Track participant progress and produce post training reports to inform program impact and sustainability.

Kenya Climate Smart Agricultural Project (KCSAP)
Enumerator & Mobilization Specialist | Feb 2022 – Mar 2022

·        Trained and mobilized farmer groups for baseline data collection using Project Management Information System (PMIS) and Survey CTO applications.

·        Conducted interviews and collected data on climate smart agriculture practices, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

·        Contributed to the preparation of actionable reports based on collected data for project implementation.

Nakuru County Government
Finance and Accounting Intern | May 2019 – Aug 2019

·        Recorded and verified financial transactions ensuring compliance with county finance procedures.

·        Assisted in preparing tax returns and financial statements for departmental audits.

·        Provided administrative and analytical support to enhance departmental efficiency.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics- Chuka University | 2016 – 2021

International Certificate of Digital Literacy (ICDL) Certification- Institute of Advanced Technology (IAT), Nakuru | 2016

K.C.S.E – Chewoiyet High School |2012- 2015

Professional Training and Certifications
Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) – ILO Certified Trainer | Dec 2022 – Feb 2023

·        Certified in Generate Your Business Idea (GYB), Start Your Business (SYB) and Improve Your Business (IYB).

·        Modules Covered: Marketing, costing, buying and stock control, record-keeping, planning and productivity strategies.

Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) | May 2022 – June 2022

·        Skills in data collection, entry and statistical analysis (ANOVA, T-test, Chi-square, regression).

Key Achievements
·        Led over 500 community-based entrepreneurship training workshops that improved local youth employability and enterprise performance.

·        Successfully trained over 2,000 individuals in entrepreneurship and financial management.

·        Supported micro entrepreneurs who achieved up to 50% profit growth through improved business practices.

·        Recognized for exceptional facilitation and ability to contextualize business concepts for rural and peri-urban participants.

Extracurricular Engagement
·        Active Member, Scrabble and Chess Club (2017–2021) – promoting critical thinking and strategic decision-making.

Referees
Gladys Kigen

Personal Banking – Equity Bank, Eldoret Phone: 0725521858 / 0763521858

Email: [email protected]

Eric Ronoh
Program Coordinator, Equity Group Foundation Phone: 0720766523 / 0763766523

Email: [email protected]

Dickson Kirui
Enterprise Development Coordinator – Equity Group Foundation Phone: 0720861164 / 0763861164

Email: [email protected]