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ANTHONY HARRISON

NDOLA

Summary

Performance-oriented manager and leader offering an exceptional record of achievement over a 10-year career. Tenacious, with a strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers, and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities. with comprehensive experience implementing new processes and managing and planning innovations. Skilled at bringing in outstanding problem-solving strategies and abilities, paired with in-depth knowledge of policies and procedures. Polished in evaluating employee performance and overseeing key projects.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

KB Trucking
Ndola
06.2024 - 05.2025
  • Managed team operations to ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
  • Implemented process improvements to streamline daily tasks and reduce delays.
  • Coordinated project timelines and resources for successful execution of initiatives.
  • Oversaw budget management to align with company financial strategies.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to promote collaboration and support.
  • Evaluated employee performance through regular feedback and assessments.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
  • Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
  • Maintenance of the workshop, collection of invoices, and P.O.D.s and delivery notes.
  • Managing workshop employees.
  • Managing petty cash, and getting orders for drivers. Fuel allocation. Creating strategies for breakdowns.

SELF-EMPLOYED

Self Employed
Ndola
01.2018 - 05.2024
  • Entrepreneurship by acting as an agent and a liaison for various goods and services including but not limited to Housing/land, cars, etc.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Part Sales Administrator

IVECO TRUCK CENTRE
01.2016 - 11.2018
  • In charge of sourcing specific Ivec truck parts with use of internet-based program called (POWER) and part numbers for specific models that might be superseded
  • Comparing international prices with another internet-based software called (GESMAG)
  • Quoting and invoicing.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals by 45%.
  • Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.

Site Overseer

ZAMANITA LTD
01.2012 - 07.2014
  • Supervision and guidance to all supervisors, casual and general workers
  • Organizing of work projects, time management and provision of resources for workforce
  • Collection of data
  • Analysis of data collected
  • Daily reporting on seed intake, seed crushed as well as drawing up wages for the casual workers on a monthly basis.
  • Increased project efficiency by streamlining communication channels and implementing time-saving tools.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.

Supervisor

CERES BAKERY
01.2010 - 02.2012
  • Held this temporary post as supervisor of which part my job included stock taking regularly, loading of trucks and specific orders to allocated areas and towns
  • In charge of all the employees based in production, monitoring of fuel consumption in all the trucks leaving the yard and fuel distribution.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key clients or stakeholders through consistent communication and excellent service delivery.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.

Sandpit Manager

SAMFUEL
01.2009 - 12.2009
  • Washing and cleaning of different types of sand based on orders from building and construction companies as well as individuals
  • Production was suspended indefinitely due to unfinished talks with receivers of Zambezi Portland at the time resulting in my redundancy.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.

Sales and Marketing Manager

TITAN STEEL
01.2006 - 10.2009
  • Stock taking and reports, dispatch and sale of steel
  • Basic bookkeeping e.g Payroll, invoicing, record keeping, data entry, returns and revenue income, expenditure, quotations, procurement
  • Communicating with 20 odd clientele regarding orders of distributors with mines
  • Generating monthly reports and meeting deadlines, with use of Microsoft packages.

Education

Sales and marketing (diploma level uncompleted) -

01.2002

Stores management (6 month's course) -

01.2002

Moeng College, Botswana O' Level Certificate with Distinction -

01.2001

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Staff management
  • Business development
  • Negotiation
  • Brand management
  • Employee onboarding
  • Budget control
  • Operations management
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability to change
  • Results orientation
  • Prioritization skills
  • Customer focus
  • Self-management
  • Regulatory compliance observation
  • Computer literacy
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Time management
  • Analytical thinking
  • Leadership qualities
  • Innovation
  • Independent work capability
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving expertise

References

  • Bhavesh Patel, Director/Owner of KB Trucking, +260 97 8974417;
  • Bupesh Patel, co-owner with Dion Bainnes, formerly known as Tital Steel, Lemmar Hydraulics, 096-699-6943
  • John Samaras, Sam Fuel
  • Craig Brian, Ceres Bakery, 097-785-8823

Timeline

Manager

KB Trucking
06.2024 - 05.2025

SELF-EMPLOYED

Self Employed
01.2018 - 05.2024

Part Sales Administrator

IVECO TRUCK CENTRE
01.2016 - 11.2018

Site Overseer

ZAMANITA LTD
01.2012 - 07.2014

Supervisor

CERES BAKERY
01.2010 - 02.2012

Sandpit Manager

SAMFUEL
01.2009 - 12.2009

Sales and Marketing Manager

TITAN STEEL
01.2006 - 10.2009

Sales and marketing (diploma level uncompleted) -

Stores management (6 month's course) -

Moeng College, Botswana O' Level Certificate with Distinction -

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