Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Manager

HILLARY MAPENZI

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Goshen Farms, excelling in customer relationship management and cash handling. Skilled in building strong client connections, enhancing satisfaction, and optimizing stock management. Recognized for increasing sales through effective communication and complex problem-solving, ensuring a positive experience in high-pressure environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Assistant

Golden Field Limited
10.2024 - Current
  • Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
  • Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.
  • Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with personalized product recommendations based on their needs and preferences.
  • Managed inventory to ensure optimal stock levels, minimizing overstock and out-of-stock situations.
  • Remained calm and poised in high-stress, dynamic environment to promote service to customers and staff.

Teaching Assistant

Green Forest School
09.2022 - 10.2024
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
  • Actively participated in departmental meetings, collaborating with colleagues to identify areas for improvement within the school community.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Assisted the lead teacher in developing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and abilities.

Farm Manager

Cavey Limited
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
  • Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades.
  • Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
  • Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
  • Successfully negotiated contracts with buyers to secure favorable terms for the sale of farm products.
  • Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
  • Developed long-term plans for crop rotation, soil management, and sustainable farming practices to maintain soil fertility and prevent erosion.
  • Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.

Education

Diploma - Teaching Agricultural Science

MUFULIRA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Mufulira
11.2020

Secondary School - Secondary Education

Impusukilo High School
Mufulira, Zambia
12.2015

Grade 1- 9 - Primary School And Junior Secondary

Nakeempa Basic School
Choma
11.2010

Skills

    Skill to manipulate a computer

  • Goal oriented
  • Relationship building
  • Stock management
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Processing payments
  • Point of sale operation
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer relationship management

Timeline

Sales Assistant

Golden Field Limited
10.2024 - Current

Teaching Assistant

Green Forest School
09.2022 - 10.2024

Farm Manager

Cavey Limited
07.2021 - 08.2022

Diploma - Teaching Agricultural Science

MUFULIRA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Secondary School - Secondary Education

Impusukilo High School

Grade 1- 9 - Primary School And Junior Secondary

Nakeempa Basic School

Personal information

Hillary Mapenzi was born on 25th June, 1997 in Choma southern Zambia. Raised in   nuclear family of 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Dad's name: Peter Mapenzi and mum's name; Tamales M Sichoombe.

Started grade one at Nakeempa basic school in 2004 at the age of 7. Wrote grade 7 in 2010, then grade 9 in 2012 and grade 12 in 2015.

HILLARY MAPENZI