RICHARD NKANDU
House No 1127 Dambwa North. Livingstone,,Zambia
Summary
I am a results-driven professional with a proven track record in enhancing team efficiency and adaptability through proactive communication.
Demonstrates quality craftsmanship ability to foster collaboration and drive outcomes that align with organizational goals.
My core competencies include strategic planning, operational excellence, project management, team collaboration, problem-solving, and effective stakeholder engagement.
I am committed to continuous improvement and leveraging best practices for team success. My career aspirations focus on leading innovative construction initiatives that enhance client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor/Carpenter
African Long Trek
04.2016 - 02.2024
- Control project's timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets
- Maintain high safety standards by following policies, procedures and protocols outlined by the company, share safety procedures and protocols with team members
- Collaborate with project leaders and team members to identify and quickly address problems
- Supervise multiple works of about 25 team members or above, offering constructive feedback regarding work performance
- Conduct morning project meetings, communicate deadline updates, outline action items, provide recommendations and offer targeted solutions
- Provide status updates for projects, delivering information to all stakeholders
- Keep accurate records of all details related to job, including new materials, materials used, employee timesheets, client issues and accident reports
Project Coordinator/Carpenter
Abercrombie & Kent Zambia Safaris
02.2016 - 02.2024
- Provide technical direction on projects and initiatives to team
- Conduct morning meetings with team members to discuss project progress and other issues
- Track all hours and expenses to keep projects on task and within budgetary parameters
- Collaborate with project owners and team members to set ambitious but achievable goals
- Maintain project schedules by managing timelines and making proactive adjustments
- Collaborate with project leaders and gather requirements for ongoing projects and organize details for management use
Head of Department Maintenance/Carpenter
Abercrombie & Kent Zambia Safaris
12.2008 - 02.2016
- Monitor, priorities and liaise between maintenance team and management
- Delegate tasks to finish on time and in alignment with resource management goals
- Implement preventive maintenance goals and objectives
- Manage quality assurance program, including on site evaluations and customer surveys
- Resolve conflicts and negotiate mutual beneficial agreements among the team
- Address safety guidelines and regulations to prevent accidents and mishaps
- Assist lodge logistics, Staff run as well as airport transfers as a PSV driver license holder
Construction Foreman
Zongo Construction
07.2006 - 12.2008
- Coordinate movement of materials and equipment to job sites, verifying supply readiness prior to project start
- Address employee issues and conflicts, share communication skills to promote quick resolution
- Keep accurate records of all details related to job, including new materials, materials used, employee timesheets, suppliers issues and accident reports
- Ensure projects are complete according to approved schedule, quality and cost estimates
- Meticulously track all tools and equipment used on each job site
Sub-Contractor/Carpenter
Mushroom Lodge and Presidential House
11.2005 - 04.2006
- Make new roofs, repair old structures and remodel rooms furnitures
- Make wooden floors and decks
- Tasked to talk safety precautions on daily basis and safely set up scaffolding, gang ladders, fall protection and temporary covers
- Installation of ceilings and furniture making
Carpenter
Lion Camp
05.2005 - 10.2005
- Finish independent or team work installations of building structures, including trim, flooring and cabinetry
- Complete precise joining and high quality work by properly anchoring and bracing structures
- Team safety talk, taking care of job sites free from hazards by maintaining good skills at all stages
- Make and hung windows and doors frames
Education
Certificate - Development Projects And Programs
Mambwe District Council
Mambwe, Eastern Porvince08-2004
Certificate - Leadership Training Course
In-Service Training Trust
Mfuwe, Eastern Province.08-2003
Certificate - Senior Secondary Education
Mambwe High School
Mambwe, Eastern Province.11-2000
Certificate - Junior Secondary Education
Ncheka Basic School
Mfuwe, Eastern Province.11-1997
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Leadership skills
- Service-oriented attitude
- Strong decision maker
- Communication skills
- Craftsmanship
- Strategic idea developer
- Team management skills
- Site supervision
- Construction Procedures
- Subcontractor coordination
Certification
- Communication and delivering great service skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Trainer of Trainers.
- Collective bargaining skills.
- Project proposals writing skill.
- Development kills.
- Fundamental Computer Literacy
- Experienced in driving manual vehicles
Affiliations
- Zambia Federation Of Employers, Hard Worker Certificate.
- Sanctuary Retreats Sussi and Chuma Lodge, Certificate of Appreciation (hard worker of the year).
Personal Detailes
Name: Richard Nkandu
Date Of Birth: January 20, 1980.
Address: House Number 1127 Dambwa North, Livingstone. Southern Province.
Languages
Bemba
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Nyanja
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervisor/Carpenter
African Long Trek
04.2016 - 02.2024
Project Coordinator/Carpenter
Abercrombie & Kent Zambia Safaris
02.2016 - 02.2024
Head of Department Maintenance/Carpenter
Abercrombie & Kent Zambia Safaris
12.2008 - 02.2016
Construction Foreman
Zongo Construction
07.2006 - 12.2008
Sub-Contractor/Carpenter
Mushroom Lodge and Presidential House
11.2005 - 04.2006
Carpenter
Lion Camp
05.2005 - 10.2005
Certificate - Development Projects And Programs
Mambwe District Council
Certificate - Leadership Training Course
In-Service Training Trust
Certificate - Senior Secondary Education
Mambwe High School
Certificate - Junior Secondary Education
Ncheka Basic School