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Margaret Banda

Chilanga,Zambia

Summary

Efficient professional in human resources management, known for productivity and ability to complete tasks with precision. Possess specialized skills in employee relations, regulatory compliance, and recruitment processes. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring smooth HR operations and positive workplace environment.

Overview

2024
2024
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resource Assistant

BIU Capital Zambia Limited
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Responded to internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests.
  • Supported HR projects, such as employee satisfaction surveys and exit interviews.
  • Provided guidance and support to management team on various HR matters such as compensation packages or employee handbook updates.
  • Assisted with planning, organizing and coordinating company events.
  • Guided employees through automated self-service platform for real-time attendance tracking and queries.
  • Assisted with the development of training programs for staff members.
  • Scheduled appointments, meetings and conferences with employees to discuss and mitigate personnel issues.
  • Posted job announcements and pre-screened applicants to candidates for available positions.
  • Organized company-wide events, including team buildings and annual parties.
  • Coordinated new employee onboarding with orientation scheduling and preparation.
  • Performed background checks on potential hires to ensure compliance with company standards.
  • Provided administrative support to the HR department, including document preparation and calendar management.

Facilitator

Electoral Commission of Zambia
04.2020 - 08.2021
  • Supported learners by providing additional guidance where necessary.
  • Organized materials and resources required for each session in advance.
  • Facilitated group discussions and activities to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students utilizing wide variety of innovative teaching aids and motivational and implementation strategies.
  • Conducted research into best practices related to the facilitation process.

Cashier

Jinsha Casino
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
  • Performed opening and closing procedures including counting cash drawers and preparing deposits.
  • Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by management.

Cashier

Millionaires Casino
01.2017 - 03.2019
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
  • Processed returned merchandise by strictly following store return and exchange procedures.
  • Performed opening and closing procedures including counting cash drawers and preparing deposits.
  • Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by management.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
  • Supervised junior cashiers.

Sales Assistant

Investrust Bank PLC
11.2011 - 05.2014
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust sales strategies accordingly.
  • Accepted and completed cash, check and credit card payments.
  • Informed customers about current promotions and discounts.
  • Managed daily sales floor operations, ensuring optimal customer service and satisfaction.
  • Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
  • Met with customers to offer assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
  • Provided customer service by answering questions, resolving problems, and responding to complaints in a timely manner.

Store Manager

Leader Investments
01.2006 - 09.2009
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Built relationships with key customers and stakeholders to grow business networks and locate new opportunities.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through waste reduction initiatives.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.

Sales Assistant

Investrust Bank PLC

Assistant Voter Registration Officet

Electoral Commission of Zambia
Zambezi

. Updated the voter register

. Capture BioData of new voters

. Supervised the security

  • Monitored office services mailbox for business support needs and requests.
  • Prepared reports, presentations and correspondence.

Education

Master of Science - Project Management

Copperbelt University
Kittwe
04-2025

Secondary School Certificate -

Kamwala Secondary School
11-2000

BBA - Business Administration

Zambian Open University
Lusaka

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting

Accounting Technician Diploma
National Institute For Public Administration

Skills

  • Flexible and easily adapts
  • Employee training
  • Data analysis
  • Human resources
  • Attention to detail
  • Good communication

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Nyanga
Beginner
A1
Bemba
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Human Resource Assistant

BIU Capital Zambia Limited
06.2022 - 06.2023

Facilitator

Electoral Commission of Zambia
04.2020 - 08.2021

Cashier

Jinsha Casino
09.2019 - 02.2020

Cashier

Millionaires Casino
01.2017 - 03.2019

Sales Assistant

Investrust Bank PLC
11.2011 - 05.2014

Store Manager

Leader Investments
01.2006 - 09.2009

Sales Assistant

Investrust Bank PLC

Assistant Voter Registration Officet

Electoral Commission of Zambia

Master of Science - Project Management

Copperbelt University

Secondary School Certificate -

Kamwala Secondary School

BBA - Business Administration

Zambian Open University

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting

Accounting Technician Diploma
Margaret Banda