Mapande Mkandawire
Lusaka
Summary
An Administrator with experience in both social work and the retail industries. Extensive knowledge of working with and leading volunteer teams. Strengths include some knowledge of group dynamics and possess high impact leadership skills. Able to design and develop structures that help teams to achieve optimum results. Strong interpersonal and social skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
School For Life Administrator
Miracle Life Family Church
Lusaka
02.2022 - Current
Project Coordinator
Living Water International SUN-TA (US-AID DAI PROJECT)
Lusaka
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Coordinator project activities: Led two teams, a drilling and a construction team who were involved in bore rehabilitation. Duties included site visits with clients, resource mobilization, and site supervision.
Stores Assistant
Miracle Life Family Church
Lusaka
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Main duties performed: Inventory management and volunteer organization.
Higher Coordinator
Miracle Life Family Church
Lusaka
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Main duties performed: performed administrative duties, including volunteer duties and teams; planned and prepared lessons and training activities. Coordinated classroom activities and props.
Senior Residential Social Worker
Holibrook House
Lusaka
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Main duties performed: Leading a team of night staff, scheduling rotas, conducting supervision for staff. Counseling young people. Planning and coordinator training and meetings. Worked as a therapeutic support worker using attachment theory as a basis for the remedial work.
Sales Assistant/Merchandiser
Asda Stores
Lusaka
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Main duties performed: merchandising, brand marketing, training, and selling.
Education
Equipped To Care Counselling Programme - Counselling
Renaisense
Lusaka01-2024
Diploma - Ministerial Studies
Bible Training Centre Zambia (R.B.T.C.Z.)
Lusaka01-2016
Certificate - Law
Holborn College
Holborn01-2003
BBA - Business Administration
University (CBU)
Copperbelt01-2001
Diploma - Business Studies (I.C.M.)
Insurance Business College (Z.I.B.C.)
Zambia01-1996
Skills
- Technical: Administrative skills, Communication and Writing skills
- Interpersonal: Coaching, Teaching and Mentoring Group & One-on-One Counseling
- Other: Research and leadership Skills
- Reading, singing, watching movies, gardening and community work Research and book reviews I also enjoy group discussions on personal development and Christian values
HOBBIES
Accomplishments
- Successfully implemented Dr. Christine Bradley’s Psycho-social therapeutic program (‘bearing the Unbearable’) in the team and with clients who have emotional and behavioural difficulties. (http:www.holibrookhouse.co.uk/therapeutic.html)
- Trained and led a team of 4 residential care workers who served on the team for 2-3 years. (www.holibrookHouse.co.uk)
- Ran a youth outreach program which would oversee over 40 youths from the street. (www.Charisonline.com)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School For Life Administrator
Miracle Life Family Church
02.2022 - Current
Project Coordinator
Living Water International SUN-TA (US-AID DAI PROJECT)
01.2020 - 01.2021
Stores Assistant
Miracle Life Family Church
10.2018 - 03.2019
Higher Coordinator
Miracle Life Family Church
01.2015 - 12.2015
Senior Residential Social Worker
Holibrook House
01.2006 - 01.2012
Sales Assistant/Merchandiser
Asda Stores
01.2003 - 01.2006
Equipped To Care Counselling Programme - Counselling
Renaisense
Diploma - Ministerial Studies
Bible Training Centre Zambia (R.B.T.C.Z.)
Certificate - Law
Holborn College
BBA - Business Administration
University (CBU)
Diploma - Business Studies (I.C.M.)
Insurance Business College (Z.I.B.C.)
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