Shaya Hatoongo
Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in project management, project scheduling, and AutoCAD proficiency. Demonstrates strong teamwork, persuasive communication, and customer service orientation. Adept at data interpretation and environmental impact awareness, with a solid command of the Microsoft Office Suite. Career goal includes leveraging interpersonal savvy to drive successful project outcomes and foster collaborative team environments. Lastly, the aforementioned attributes helped in the delivery of the construction of PUMA Waddington Service Station, KFC Ibex Drive Through, Techmasters Headquarters, etc.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Straight Edge Construction
Lusaka, Zambia
09.2022 - Current
- Established and nurtured key business contacts to maximise client exposure.
- Implemented organisational policies for smooth service delivery.
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels.
- Fostered a positive work environment, enhanced team productivity substantially.
- Utilised advanced project management tools for superior tracking and reporting.
- Planned staff and resources within business budgets for minimised expenditure.
- Implemented quality control measures, ensured adherence to standards.
Project Engineer
NHEF Empowerment Fund
Lusaka, Zambia
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Enforced health and safety protocols to minimise accidents and injury.
- Implemented strict safety regulations, securing a safe working environment for all staff members.
- Completed projects within stipulated timelines whilst maintaining rigorous quality standards.
- Reviewed designs, plans and reports to ensure constant compliance with project specifications.
- Checked client requirements and generated solutions from identified needs.
- Conducted in-depth feasibility studies to ensure viable project outcomes.
- Mentored junior engineers to facilitate their professional development and growth.
Maths tutor
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
02.2019 - 03.2019
- Developed personalized, 1:1 tutoring plans based on individual student needs.
- Fostered a love for math by creating engaging lesson plans.
- Assisted student with math clinic questions by ensuring they understood the work set by their school Lecturers.
- Assessed student progress with tutoring goals and adjusted strategies based on results.
Engineer Intern
Maamba Collieries
Sinazongwe, Zambia
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Understood the mining of coal from an open pit
- Understood the generation of electricity from burning of coal
- Determined quantities of coal stockpiles in order to pay subcontractors
- Assisted with compilation of as-built drawings.
- Demonstrated a strong work ethic throughout internship period; gained trust and respect from supervisors.
- Responded to emergency callouts, restoring systems overnight and on weekends.
- Utilised CAD software to draft preliminary designs for supervisor review.
Engineer Intern
National Council for Construction
Lusaka, Zambia
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Prepared weekly progress reports
- Completed all assigned tasks within deadline which ensured timely delivery of certificates.
- Followed health and safety protocols strictly, minimising site risks.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations.
- Investigated design failures in field to determine necessary corrections in future iterations.
Volunteer
Sport In Action
Lusaka, Zambia
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Delivered exceptional service to the community by proactively sensitizing children in the community on the importance of sport and how it can deter vices.
- Developed plans and strategies to construct a basket ball court in Ng'ombe compound for the community.
Education
Master of Science - Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain
University of Lusaka
Zambia 01.2021 -
Bachelor of Science - Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Zambia
Zambia 09.2014 - 10.2019
Skills
- Project management
- Project scheduling
- Teamwork
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Environmental impact awareness
- Persuasive communication
- Customer service orientation
- Interpersonal savvy
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data interpretation
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Affiliations
Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ), Professional Engineer, 10/11/24
Languages
English
Native
Nyanja
Advanced
Tonga
Elementary
Bemba
Elementary
Personal Information
Profession: Civil Engineer
Referees
- Prof. Enala Tembo - Mwase, +260 977 858 000, emwase@gmail.com
- Dr. Eng. Ian Nzali Banda, +260 977 474 755, iannzalibanda@gmail.com
- Dr. Eng. Joseph Kafuko, +260 968 663 279, josephkafuko@unza.zm
- Mrs. Dorothy Phiri - Soko, +260 977 877 669, dorasoko@yahoo.com
Timeline
Project Manager
Straight Edge Construction
09.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain
University of Lusaka
01.2021 -
Project Engineer
NHEF Empowerment Fund
02.2020 - 04.2022
Maths tutor
University of Zambia
02.2019 - 03.2019
Engineer Intern
Maamba Collieries
10.2018 - 12.2018
Engineer Intern
National Council for Construction
01.2017 - 03.2017
Volunteer
Sport In Action
01.2016 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Zambia
09.2014 - 10.2019
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