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Henry Kashimbi

Lusaka, Zambia

Summary

Accomplished Project Coordinator with a proven track record working for an international organization. I have over 9 years of diverse professional experience in, international development, relationship management, and sales. My career objective is to work towards becoming the Head of an international organization in the near future. I am determined to harness my leadership skills, industry expertise, and cross-cultural understanding to drive relevant projects and initiatives on a national scale. As I aspire to take on this strategic role, I will actively seek opportunities for professional growth, honing my abilities in team management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. My ultimate aim is to lead with integrity, empowering teams, and fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration that drives positive change for the organization and the communities it serves. Let's connect and explore possibilities to achieve this shared vision of success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Coordinator

the Salvation Army Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
01.2021 - Current
  • Developed and managed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.

Relationship Manager

Standard Chartered Bank
Lusaka, Zambia
04.2018 - 02.2019
  • Built and maintained relationships with new and existing clients while providing high level of expertise.
  • Consistently exceeded quarterly sales goals by cultivating a strong network of professional contacts and referrals.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
  • Achieved goals for sale of bank products and services and exceeded performance metrics for customer service.

Secured Assets Specialist

Standard Chartered Bank
Lusaka, Zambia
09.2017 - 03.2018
  • Tasked to drive the banks secured assets products (Mortgages and Vehicle finance).

• To build relationships with dealerships and realtors and leverage on the relationship to create sales opportunities.

• Exploited new opportunities for sales in the market.

• Coordinating strategies of recovering liabilities.

Business Development Executive

Standard Chartered Bank
Lusaka, Zambia
02.2017 - 08.2017
  • Built strong relationships with clients, leading to increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Increased client base by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities through market research and networking.
  • Actively reviewed and monitored competitor products to ensure competitive edge in the banking sector.
  • Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.

Retail Risk & Compliance Officer

Firtst National Bank (FNB)
Lusaka, Zambia
07.2015 - 02.2017
  • Developed and maintained compliance database, tracking all compliance activities and documents.
  • Managed relationships with regulators, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure transparent operations.
  • Identified, investigated and documented compliance violations and recommended corrective measures.
  • Assessed quality assurance against the bank’s quality assurance standards.

Education

Master of Science - Project Management

The University of Lusaka
Lusaka, Zambia
06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies

The University of Zambia
Lusaka Zambia
07.2015

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Project Coordination
  • Risk Assessment
  • Monitoring & Evaluation

Affiliations

  • Zambia Monitoring & Evaluation Association ZaMEA

Timeline

Project Coordinator

the Salvation Army Zambia
01.2021 - Current

Relationship Manager

Standard Chartered Bank
04.2018 - 02.2019

Secured Assets Specialist

Standard Chartered Bank
09.2017 - 03.2018

Business Development Executive

Standard Chartered Bank
02.2017 - 08.2017

Retail Risk & Compliance Officer

Firtst National Bank (FNB)
07.2015 - 02.2017

Master of Science - Project Management

The University of Lusaka

Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies

The University of Zambia
Henry Kashimbi