Metrinah Mumba
Kabwe
Summary
A Business Executive passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. A dedicated Professional with over ten (10) years hands-on experience in directing the overall project/program and organizational activities. A Humanitarian dedicated to improving health, education, and reducing poverty. Experienced in formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities. Track record of multiple successful business ventures and leading teams of professionals to maximize profits and deliver success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Proprietor/Manager of Operations
Full Stop Convenience (FSC)
03.2021 - Current
- Manages over 150 people (men, women and youths), deploying, reallocating and delegating, and supervise their work.
- Oversees recruiting, hiring and training of staff.
- Empowers men and women of various ages by providing them with work opportunities which in turn enable them to lead quality lives.
- Directs marketing, advertising and service development.
- Developed a loyal client base by consistently delivering exceptional service and cultivating long-term relationships.
Founder
Lowin Love Foundation (LLF)
01.2018 - Current
- Organize, coordinate and oversee miscellaneous causes such as food/book-drives, organized clinics, awareness programs, mercy baskets and sponsorship programs.
- Addresses the prevalence of teenage pregnancies and child marriages.
- Conduct skills development programs to empower women and youth.
- Responds to increased levels of poverty and illiteracy.
- Address dictates of climate change.
- Oversees volunteer program and recruiting, hiring, and training of staff.
Program Manager
Fountain of Life Africa (FOLA)
08.2014 - 07.2022
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Efficiently completed all projects to date within allocated budgets.
- In charge of supervision and direct overall project activities, including planning and coordinating; Part of team that ensured execution of project plans is achieved from planning phase till
implementation and deployment. - Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Coordinated transformational programs in which FOLA hosts groups of donors from USA visit Chibombo to look at some projects being undertaken, conduct audiology clinics, and look at partnership and collaboration opportunities.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
Fashion Design Intern
Leisl & Co.
04.2012 - 12.2012
- Provided administrative support and pitched in to help with special projects whenever needed.
- Fielded phone calls during fashion designer absences, answering questions and taking messages.
- Participated in trade shows to showcase garments and attract buyers.
Human Resource Personnel
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM)
11.2011 - 02.2012
- Part of the team that successfully negotiated with trade unions and
came to a decision, which provided benefit to both employees and
the company. Dealt with industrial relations and labour related tasks. - Handled screening processes, job interviews and entered new employees data into the HR database; Handled promotions, demotions, leave day issues, salary administration and postings documents.
- Compiled departmental spreadsheets, kept track staff leave days and
all medical schemes for the members of staff.
Youth Advocate
Namibia's Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture
08.2010 - 09.2011
- Assisted in implementation of community sensitization and
behavior change awareness programs for youths; Tracked,
prioritized and managed advertising activities of various
interventions and programs the ministry was undertaking. - Enhanced youth engagement by implementing innovative programs and activities tailored to their interests.
Administrative Coordinator
JME Limited
02.2007 - 01.2009
- Answered phone calls and responded to inquiries from customers, vendors and other external contacts.
- Managed and maintained electronic and paper-based filing systems to keep essential documents and information easily accessible and organized.
- Provided exceptional support to the company Director including preparation of detailed reports.
- Coordinated and dispatched team of drivers for various tasks, responsibilities and deliveries.
- Raised payments for pending company commitments; Handled.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial & Organizational Psychology & Sociology
University of Namibia (UNAM)
Windhoek, Namibia2014
High School Certificate -
Sacred Heart Convent School
Chingola2004
Skills
- People and Culture
- Strategic management
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Leadership and People Development
- Program management
- Project Oversight
Accomplishments
- Proud to have founded an organization that deals with real world issues, and two businesses, providing people livelihoods and the ability to lead more productive and fulfilled lives by creating jobs.
- Established skills and development course program which has trained over 150 men, women and youths and continues to do so, to empower them with work opportunities enabling them to lead quality lives.
- Implemented project plans and oversaw the installation of solar powered water wells complete with hand pumps and water tanks at six (6) different schools and communities; and coordinated the installation of fifteen (15) boreholes complete with hand pumps in various communities.
- Successfully initiated and oversaw eighteen (18) construction projects (1 mini hospital, 2 clinics, 3 staff houses, 12 School blocks) in Chibombo to fruition.
- Started a movement called #GlobalTreeInitiative which went viral and got some government officials in Zambia to act by planting trees in various localities. Many others have joined this initiative and since planted many trees. Universities and various other schools have been engaged thus instilling the virtue of tree planting in our future generation mitigating Climate Change.
Affiliations
- Community Development Fund Committee (CDFC), Keembe
- Rotary Club (Kabwe)
- Kabwe Chamber of Commerce
Languages
Bemba
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Proprietor/Manager of Operations
Full Stop Convenience (FSC)
03.2021 - Current
Founder
Lowin Love Foundation (LLF)
01.2018 - Current
Program Manager
Fountain of Life Africa (FOLA)
08.2014 - 07.2022
Fashion Design Intern
Leisl & Co.
04.2012 - 12.2012
Human Resource Personnel
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM)
11.2011 - 02.2012
Youth Advocate
Namibia's Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture
08.2010 - 09.2011
Administrative Coordinator
JME Limited
02.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial & Organizational Psychology & Sociology
University of Namibia (UNAM)
High School Certificate -
Sacred Heart Convent School
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