CRISPIN KABUSWE CHIKWAMO
Kalulushi
Summary
Resourceful professional in management operations known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational improvement. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless execution of business strategies and enhancement of team performance. Resourceful professional in agricultural management with a knack for leading teams to achieve high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in operational planning, resource allocation, and sustainable farming practices. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to overcome challenges and enhance team performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Operation Manager
KMMC INVESTMENTS LIMITED
Chinsali. Muchinga Province
04.2016 - Current
- Bidding and implementing construction work for the company.
- Overseeing all company construction sites, starting from site mobilization, safety, and completion to handover.
- Identified areas of improvement within the organization's operational structure and developed actionable solutions accordingly.
- Scheduled maintenance activities for equipment and machinery on a regular basis.
- Connected with clients and developed strategies to achieve sales and customer service goals.
- Guided employees on understanding and meeting changing customer needs and expectations.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly through feedback sessions or one-on-one meetings as needed.
- Directed the hiring process for new staff members including interviewing potential candidates and making final selection decisions.
- Presented performance and productivity reports to supervisors.
- Collaborated with management team to develop long-term business objectives and plans.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Created detailed reports regarding operational progress or issues that need attention from upper management.
Marketing Officer for Muchinga Province
Kamano Seed Company
Lusaka
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Preparation of Annual Marketing/Marketing strategies for the province
- Marketing and selling company products (Maize, Beans, soyabean, sunflower, sorghum and Millet) Seeds, in all the Districts of the province (Chinsali, Isoka, Mafinga, Nakonde, Chama, Shiwangadu, Mpika, Labushimanda and Kanchibiya)
- Selling through then the newly introduced government E - Voucher system for FISP(Farmer input support programme)
- Banking and Depositing of all sales
- Stock evaluation and reconciliation
- Marketing of company products During Agriculture camp/District/Provincial field Days and shows
- Weekly and Monthly activity report writing and submission to the director Marketing
- Provision of extension services to clients
- Created marketing policies and procedures, evaluating and revising to maximize team efforts.
- Prepared marketing campaign budgets with finance personnel.
- Marketed products and services at and promotional events.
- Conducted market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
- Negotiated contracts with media outlets for advertising and promotional activities.
- Organized trade shows, conferences, and other events to promote products and services.
- Leveraged data analytics tools to track customer behavior and preferences for targeted marketing efforts.
- Evaluated advertising and promotion campaigns to align company messaging and address potential issues.
Area Extension Manager (Matumbo)
Community Market for Conservation (COMACO)
Lusaka
10.2010 - 01.2013
- Training of farmers in Chiefdoms of (Chibesakunda, Mukwikile, Nkweto, Mubanga, Chewe and Nkuka) of Muchinga province in Action planning and Group Dynamics
- Record Keeping
- Cooperative Management
- Conservation farming technologies
- Out growers scheme Management
- Importance of Environment and wildlife
- On farm monitoring from land preparation to marketing
- Facilitating of input loans to farmers (Beans, Groundnuts, Soyabeans, Millet, cowpeas, Rice and Maize)
- Formation of farmer groups
- Preparation of Annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly and Daily work plans
- Preparation of monthly reports
Facilitator
Agriculture support Programme (ASP)
Mpika
03.2007 - 03.2008
- Farmers facilitation in: Business development
- Linkages with service providers
- Cooperative Management
- Savings, investment and credit (Management or access including linkages to financial institutions)
- Formation of savings and credit groups (ASCA) Accumulative savings and credit association and (ROSCA) Rotating savings credit association
- Action planning and record Keeping
- Preparation of annual quarterly, monthly, weekly and Daily work plans
- Preparation and submission of monthly reports
- Crop production related activities
- Seed multiplication and marketing
- Land Management and conservation farming practices and organic production
- Nontraditional farm enterprises production management (bee keeping, trading and fish farming)
- Land rights title deeds and written agreements on use of land
- HIV/AIDS Coping strategies
- Resolved conflicts between participants using effective communication skills.
- Supported learners by providing additional guidance where necessary.
- Provided feedback on team performance, identifying areas for improvement.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure all expectations were met during the facilitation process.
- Assessed participant learning needs in order to tailor sessions accordingly.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
- Prepared for hearings by reviewing laws and regulations.
- Created a safe environment for participants to express their opinions without fear of judgement or criticism.
Agriculture Supervisor
Children in Distress (CINDI)
Kitwe
03.2004 - 10.2006
- Planning and implementation of all Agriculture activities for project
- Training and monitoring of project beneficiaries
- Training project beneficiaries in implementing (IGAs) income generating activities
- Implementing of the programme against malnutrition (PAM) activities using the vulnerability selection criteria
- Monitoring of feeding centers for (OVCs) and training of care givers in orphans and venerable children (OVC) management
- Preparation of Annual quarterly monthly weekly and Daily work plans
- Preparation and submission of monthly reports
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative solutions for increasing productivity while decreasing costs.
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase necessary supplies such as seed or fertilizer at competitive prices.
- Researched best practices in agriculture methods and technologies.
- Participated in industry events such as conferences or trade shows.
- Directed and supervised agricultural production activities, including crop harvesting, planting and fertilizing.
Agriculture assistant
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF NDOLA
Copper Belt Province
06.2001 - 09.2004
- Preparation of Annual quarterly monthly weekly and work plans
- Implementation of the food security project funded by catholic relief services (CRS) in five district on the copperbelt province
- Training of project beneficiaries in basic agriculture skills
- Monitoring and implementation of input loan recovery process
Agriculture supervisor trainee
Dunavant Zambia limited
Mumbwa
04.2000 - 06.2001
- Farmer training in: Sustainable farming
- Agroforestry
- Pest scouting and pesticide recommendations
- Yield assessment procedures
- Preparation of Annual quarterly monthly weekly work plans
- Preparation and submission of monthly reports
Facilitator
Copperbelt health education project
Kitwe
05.1997 - 10.1998
- Planning and implementation of HIV/AIDS programmes in Kalulushi District
- Educating the communities on the dangers of HIV/AIDS and the appropriate privation measures
- Preparation of Annual quarterly monthly weekly work plans
- Preparation and submission of monthly reports
Education
Certificate - Paving Technology
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR CUNSTRUCTION (NCC)
Lusaka11-2016
DIPLOMA - Crop production
Institute Of United Nations
Lusaka, Zambia01.2000
GRADE 12 CETIFICATE -
Kalulushi Secondary School
Kalulushi, Zambia01.1996
Skills
- Participatory rural approaches (PRAs)
- Participatory Learning and Action (PLA)
- Facilitation skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Publisher
- Implementing new ideas
- Problem analysis
- Construction oversight
- Employee training
- Conversant in ZRA tax online returns
- Conversant in Zamportal
- Conversant in PACRA online company registration
References
- Mr. Richard Mumba, Extension Manager, Community Market for Conservation (COMACO), crmumba@itswild.org
- Cell: +260-976-918-300
- Mr. Mathews Ngosa, Marketing Manager, Zambeef, mngosa2002@gmail.com
- Cell: +260 966 623 008 / +260 975 466 007
- Mr. Marcus Sakala, Muchinga Province Marketing Coordinator, Ministry of Agriculture
- Cell: +260-977-192-407
Awards
- Certificate in monitoring and evaluation, Copperbelt health education, Certificate of attendance
- Certificate in peer education, Copperbelt health education project, Certificate of participation
- Certificate in social and life skills programme for community based trainers, Copperbelt health education project, Certificate of participation
- Certificate in youth training leadership, National youth council, Certificate of attendance
- Certificate in population health and environment, WCS/COMACO, Certificate of participation
Languages
- English
- Bemba
- Chinyaja
Timeline
Operation Manager
KMMC INVESTMENTS LIMITED
04.2016 - Current
Marketing Officer for Muchinga Province
Kamano Seed Company
07.2015 - 07.2016
Area Extension Manager (Matumbo)
Community Market for Conservation (COMACO)
10.2010 - 01.2013
Facilitator
Agriculture support Programme (ASP)
03.2007 - 03.2008
Agriculture Supervisor
Children in Distress (CINDI)
03.2004 - 10.2006
Agriculture assistant
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF NDOLA
06.2001 - 09.2004
Agriculture supervisor trainee
Dunavant Zambia limited
04.2000 - 06.2001
Facilitator
Copperbelt health education project
05.1997 - 10.1998
Certificate - Paving Technology
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR CUNSTRUCTION (NCC)
DIPLOMA - Crop production
Institute Of United Nations
GRADE 12 CETIFICATE -
Kalulushi Secondary School
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