SAVIOUR CHOMBA
Project Analyst
LUSAKA
Summary
Dedicated Project analyst with 2 years plus of experience. Demonstrated history of meeting company goals and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PROJECT ANALYST
Angelique International Limited
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
10.2022 - Current
- Handled multi-faceted tasks whilst maintaining an acute attention to detail, increased work quality.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities by conducting financial analyses.
- Executed comprehensive data analysis for informed decision making.
- Coordinated project tasks, ensured timely delivery of results.
- Conducted thorough research on industry standards, ensured compliance throughout the lifecycle of the project.
- Mitigated risks through careful monitoring of project progress and proactive problem-solving strategies.
- Leveraged best practices in change management during complex transitions; minimized negative impact on staff morale.
- Provided critical support to project managers, enhanced overall productivity.
- Improved team efficiency for project completion with strategic task scheduling.
- Streamlined project processes by utilizing advanced analysis tools.
- Developed detailed project plans with precise timelines and milestones for successful completion of projects.
- Facilitated communication amongst team members to foster a collaborative working environment.
- Delivered projects on time and under budget through strict implementation and cost controls.
- Submitted performance feedback to stakeholders, keeping project teams on track.
- Negotiated with suppliers to reduce costs.
- Managed scopes and deadlines using different project management methods.
- Delivered on revenue targets and service KPIs.
- Chaired project governance reviews and resolved challenges.
- Reduced costs by allocating site resources and subcontractors for strict budget controls.
- Interviewed and hired top-performing talent.
- Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
- Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
- Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.
- Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
- Analysed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimised scheduling.
- Led and motivated talented project teams, achieving targets within stipulated deadlines.
- Designed project presentations and reports for executive teams.
- Improved operations by generating project status reports and identifying issues for corrective action.
- Managed cross-project finances of more than USD 6,000,000.00 worth of business, from quoting to budgets and billing.
- Controlled resources by department or project and tracked use in ERP.
Administrative assistant intern
AUXILIARY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Promoted effective communication for improved team performance by liaising between different departments.
- Liaised with clients for enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Prepared detailed reports to facilitate informed decision making.
- Streamlined workflow with precise scheduling of meetings and appointments.
- Supported the HR department in employee onboarding process; made new hires feel welcomed and well-integrated into the team quickly.
- Boosted record accuracy by meticulously updating database information.
- Handled confidential documents, ensured safekeeping and privacy compliance.
- Assisted in recruitment process, improved quality of candidate selection.
- Monitored inventory levels of office supplies; prevented unnecessary shortages or excesses.
- Worked productively with team members to achieve common goals.
- Managed time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Booked travel arrangements for team members, detailing full itinerary to facilitate smooth running of trips.
- Reviewed expense reports and invoices to assist with monthly accounting processing.
- Greeted customers promptly and professionally, providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Verified documents and associated records to catch and resolve discrepancies.
- Scheduled meetings, conferences and appointments.
- Kept files organised and up-to-date for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Tracked expenses in ERP SYSTEM and met budget targets.
- Oversaw and trained clerical support staff to accomplish challenging objectives.
- Drafted contracts and purchase orders for team.
- Booked flights and hotels for domestic and international meetings.
- Partnered with management to implement processes and complete special projects.
- Organized master calendar of appointments, operational targets and projects.
- Prioritized incoming communications to filter out basic requests and minimize disruptions.
- Assisted with payroll operations, tracking time cards and verifying hours for office employees.
- Gathered data to create Excel spreadsheets for budget and inventory management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS UNIVERSITY
ZAMBIA 01.2019 - 12.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ANTLANTIC INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
ZAMBIA 06.2021 - 07.2023
A-Levels - Grade 12 Certificate
Mpatamatu Secondary School
Copperbelt, Zambia 01.2014 - 11.2016
Skills
- Business intelligence software
- Ethical practice
- Resource levelling
- Decision-Making capabilities
- Gantt chart expertise
- Experience with ERP systems
- Project scheduling
- Microsoft Office Suite
- proficient in MS PROJECT 365 and MONDAYCOM software
- Attention to Detail
- Contract review and recommendations
- Financial administration
- Vendor relationships management
- Client relations
- Solution-Driven approach
Short courses
. RECORDS MANAGEMENT
. DATA ANALYSIS
. PURCHASING AND SUPPLY
. ADVANCED TEACHING METHODOLOGY
.GRADE 12 CERTIFICATE
Affiliations
- Learning New Skills, Playing Acoustics, Outskirts Tours and Reading
Accomplishments
facilitated a recovery on VAT INPUT, amount K700, 000.00 from the claims that had been pending for refund from ZRA for 1 year before I joined and a USD 50,000.00 from income tax.
Facilitated the completion of the Procurement of transmission and distribution works: supply, construction and installation of Coventry substation to Kafue Road 33kv transmission overhead line upgrade-package 8 lot 2. Valued at USD 1,366,151.07.
Projects Summary
1. Procurement of transmission and distribution works: supply, construction and installation of Ibex 132/11KV substation and 11kv switching station- package 10 lot-2
2. Procurement of transmission and distribution works: supply, construction and installation of Bauleni 132/11kv substation and line loop-package 10 lot-4.
3. Procurement of transmission and distribution works: supply, construction and installation of Woodlands 33/11kv substation upgrade-package 8 lot- 1.
4. Procurement of transmission and distribution works: supply, construction and installation of Industrial to Matero 33kv corridor upgrade, package 8 lot-3.
5. Procurement of transmission and distribution works: supply, construction and installation of conventry substation to Kafue Road 33kv transmission overhead line upgrade-package 8 lot 2.
References
Dr. Kelvin Chibomba – Deputy Chancellor at ICU University
Email: kelvin.chibomba@gmail.com
Cell: 0976449449
Mr. Ajay Shrivastava – Deputy General Manager at Angelique Int’l Ltd
Email: ajayshri.AS@gmail.com
Cell: 097562906
Ms. Faith Kapisa – Human Resource Manager at Auxiliary Management Services
Email: fkapisa.ams@gmail.com
Cell: 0979829852
Mr. Mukosha – Academic affairs H.O.D at AIU University through High Impact Institute.
Email: highimpact.instituteacademy@gmail.com
Cell: 0776314575
Languages spoken
English
Bemba
Nyanja
Swahili(basics)
Timeline
PROJECT ANALYST
Angelique International Limited
10.2022 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ANTLANTIC INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
06.2021 - 07.2023
Administrative assistant intern
AUXILIARY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED
02.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS UNIVERSITY
01.2019 - 12.2023
A-Levels - Grade 12 Certificate
Mpatamatu Secondary School
01.2014 - 11.2016
Work Availability
monday
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