OSARI ELI TADALA
Lusaka
Summary
Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes, and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills. Solves critical issues in time-sensitive environments. Meticulous attention to detail with deep technical knowledge.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk Management Coordinator
Independent Broadcasting Authority
Lusaka, Zambia
08.2023 - Current
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
- Promoted enterprise-level risk management practices and helped instill strong culture focused on protective policies and procedures.
- Employed strong program management skills to successfully define and manage ongoing initiatives designed to control internal risks.
- Devised new systems and specific processes to handle ongoing monitoring needs for potential risks.
- Monitored industry, technological and economic developments to stay current on potential risks.
- Coordinated ongoing efforts to strengthen risk culture and fine-tuned risk appetite.
- Reviewed contracts and agreements to identify potential risks and ideal mitigation strategies.
- Investigated allegations to check validity and recommend actions to minimize risk.
- Advised senior management on policy strategies for reducing liability and preventing losses.
Systems Administrator
Independent Broadcasting Authority
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Installing and configuring software, hardware and networks Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues Ensuring security and efficiency of IT infrastructure
- Perform regular maintenance of the server environment and related infrastructure for optimized system performance
- Perform system assessment and analysis for security purposes
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly
- Made recommendations regarding information technology infrastructure overhauls
- Supported project managers in managing schedules and milestones
- Worked with senior project managers to assist with day-to-day functions.
Inspector - Licensing and Compliance
Independent Broadcasting Authority
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Inspected all allocated TV & Radio stations at the various stages of operation
- Monitored allocated stations to ensure compliance through the development of a monitoring schedule Inspected content and programming of broadcasting houses in order to ensure compliance with statutory provisions
- Made note of reminders and follow ups on licence fees
- Gathered evidence to support numerous cases, providing findings in accurate, comprehensive reports Ensured high organization levels to effectively manage time, consistently providing all findings to assigned deadlines.
Administration and Logistics
Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Performed cross-functional working, aiding consistent alignment with the Authority's business objectives
- Developed and implemented new analytics, aiding progress towards inventory tracking and management
- Monitored databases to keep track of all company inventory Identified excess inventory and eliminated waste
- Developed and deployed strategies to save time and expenses associated with disposal of obsolete furniture.
Administration and Operations Officer
Digital Life Technologies Ltd
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Provided excellent customer care to maintain and improve customer relations, strengthen loyalty and increase product and service sales.
- Maintained constructive client and vendor relationships.
- Contributed to business development efforts to drive revenue and meet corporate objectives.
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Liaised with staff to manage information, develop systems and compile reports using data to identify trends and take action to enhance performance.
Sales Executive
Elesab Investments Limited
Lusaka, Zambia
02.2007 - 11.2011
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Negotiated and closed profitable sales contracts with new and existing customers to increase loyalty and retention.
- Developed and presented valuable sales presentations to potential customers to highlight features and benefits of products.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Developed and implemented account management plans to establish customer satisfaction.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
- Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Library And Information Science
08.2011
Cisco Certified Network Administrator: Computer Networking - Computer Networking
07.2009
GCE - undefined
12.2001
Skills
- Active Listening
- Risk Management
- Project Management
- Communications Strategies
- Systems Administration
- Staff Management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of four in the development of a Broadcasting Spectrum Management and Surveillance Framework
- Process Improvement - Achieved revenue objective by implementing cost-cutting measures.
- Suggested a robust inventory management system which was able to identify and categorize all office furniture at ZICTA
- Founded a youth empowerment association to educate and highlight the effects of mental health on family and a nation as a whole.
Affiliations
Information and Communication Technology Association of Zambia (ICTAZ)
Timeline
Risk Management Coordinator - Independent Broadcasting Authority
08.2023 - Current
Systems Administrator - Independent Broadcasting Authority
01.2020 - 07.2023
Inspector - Licensing and Compliance - Independent Broadcasting Authority
01.2015 - 01.2020
Administration and Logistics - Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority
05.2014 - 12.2014
Administration and Operations Officer - Digital Life Technologies Ltd
01.2012 - 03.2014
Sales Executive - Elesab Investments Limited
02.2007 - 11.2011
University of Lusaka - Master of Science, Project Management
University of Zambia - Bachelor of Arts, Library And Information Science
The University of Zambia - Cisco Certified Network Administrator: Computer Networking, Computer Networking
Kafue Boys Secondary School - GCE,