AARON SIMBARASHE MAPARA
Lusaka
Summary
Versatile project coordinator with background successfully executing diverse project tasks to meet deadlines. Highly skilled at communicating with colleagues, monitoring status and achieving key milestones. Enthusiastic problem solver and talented team player with superior planning and decision-making skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Project Coordinator
Marlborough High School
02.2018 - 09.2019
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
Production Manager
SuperGrow Folia Fertilizer Company
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering- Computer Science
The University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia05.2025
Skills
- Collaborative Team Player
- Project Coordination
- Tracking and Documentation
- Mail Distribution
- Report Writing
- Microsoft Office Knowledge
- MySQL Database Management
- Individual mentoring
- Presentations
- Research Abilities
Certification
- Introduction to Computer Networks (CISCO)
- Introduction to Computer Systems (CISCO)
- Linux Unhatched (CISCO)
- Project Management and Planning -CTU [University of Zambia]
- SPSS Data Analysis -CTU [University of Zambia]
Affiliations
- IEEE Zambia Student Section- Executive Member
- Computer Science Chess Club (UNZA)- Executive Member
- Salvation Army Student Fellowship (UNZA)- Chairman
Personal Qualities
Hobbies
- Reading Novels and Articles
- Playing Chess and other Board Games
- Learning New Languages eg Nyanja
- Watching Football
Attributes and Strengths
- Fast Learner
- Punctual
- Team Player
- Emotional Intelligence
- Flexible to Change
Languages
Shona
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Nyanja
Beginner
A1
References
Mrs S Mubaiwa - Deputy Head, Marlborough High School
- Contact: +263 77 330 3227
Mr G Philime - Managing Director @F&G Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, SuperGrow Folia Fertilizer Company
- Contact: +263 77 759 8250
Mr Martin Phiri - Software Engineering Lecturer, Computer Science Department, UNZA
- Contact: +260 97 841 2113
Mr Aaron Ngoma - Network Administrator, Computer Science Department, UNZA
- Contact: +260 97 782 2061
Timeline
Production Manager
SuperGrow Folia Fertilizer Company
03.2020 - 12.2022
Student Project Coordinator
Marlborough High School
02.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering- Computer Science
The University of Zambia
- Introduction to Computer Networks (CISCO)
- Introduction to Computer Systems (CISCO)
- Linux Unhatched (CISCO)
- Project Management and Planning -CTU [University of Zambia]
- SPSS Data Analysis -CTU [University of Zambia]
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