Besa Joackim Sichizya
Lusaka
Summary
Over the years , The combination of my education and passion for entrepreneurship have enabled the development of various concepts and models.
The concepts span from a range of various industries including Finance , manufacturing , transport and logistics , Construction and e-commerce.
Having successfully developed concepts , built and managed start - ups in these various industries, i remain hunger to learn, discover and develop more concepts that enhance the world we live in today.
Beyond the joy of overseeing these start up grow , i am very passionate about the team growth during the process. i believe a well administered team is one of the key backbones in the strengthen start - ups into SME's stage and beyond.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Business Development
Tajiri Investments Limited
Lusaka
01.2022 - Current
- Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
- Pitched plans and investment strategies to potential partners to raise capital.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services to provide top-notch expertise to customers.
- Developed business pipeline using cold and warm techniques.
- Defined and integrated roles, responsibilities and processes for business team and data management organization.
Cheif Executive Officer
Kwacha Loans
Lusaka
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Successfully built and managed the start-up
- Building of structures that Protected the business enhancing its sustainability and growth.
- Created criteria for staff recruitment.
- Creation of business Code of conduct protecting individuals of minority gender, orientation, age and race.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Adopting Innovative Ideas of enhancing business profits.
- Fund Sourcing
Manager
Afinco Trading Limited
Lusaka
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Set up frame work for the Start Up to take off
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Ensuring business was compliant with legislation.
- Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
- Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
Manager Corporate Strategy
SendIt Transport and Courier Services
Lusaka
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
MBA - Bussiness Administration
University of Lusaka
Lusaka 01.2024 - Current
Bachelors Degree - Law) - Law
University of Lusaka
Lusaka , Zambia12.2016
Certificate - Forensics And Audit
Global Forensics Expert
Nairobi Kenya06.2022
Skills
- Business Development
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
- Sales
- Administration
- Legal Research
- Operational Efficiency
- Sales Statistics Analysis
- Industry Analysis
- Advertising Campaigns
- Lead Generation
- Corrective Actions
- Enterprise Sales
- Budgeting and Expenditures
- Data Analysis
Accomplishments
- Successfully Spearheaded the growth and sustainability of three Start-ups
- Authored A published Book
Affiliations
- Zambia Institute of Directors
- Zambia Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics
Certification
- Associate Director (Zambia Institute of Directors) - Till Date
- Associate (Zambia Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics)
- Human Rights Based Approach Training (Action Aid Denmark) - April 2022
- Introduction to organizing (Action Aid Denmark) - March 2022
Languages
English
Native language
Swahili
Beginner
A1
French
Beginner
A1
References
Elvin Nasilele (Managing Director)
Zambia Institute of Directors
+260976282313
zambiainstituteofdirectors.zambia@gmail.com
Geoffrey Charles Wolf (Board Chairman)
Kwacha Loans Limited
+27829202852
wolfenrol@icloud.com
Timeline
MBA - Bussiness Administration
University of Lusaka
01.2024 - Current
Head Business Development
Tajiri Investments Limited
01.2022 - Current
Cheif Executive Officer
Kwacha Loans
01.2018 - 01.2022
Manager
Afinco Trading Limited
01.2016 - 12.2018
Manager Corporate Strategy
SendIt Transport and Courier Services
01.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelors Degree - Law) - Law
University of Lusaka
Certificate - Forensics And Audit
Global Forensics Expert
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