Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Phone
Duties and responsibilities
Languages
References
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Victoria Kabwe

Chingola

Summary

I am a hardworking and motivated communication expert with 12 years experience in industry. I am a reliable manager who has over the years demonstrated a high level of ownership and initiative, exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations.

Apart from possessing good organizational skills and thriving in deadline driven environments, i am also a great team player who is committed to building productive working relationships.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Public Relations & Communications

Konkola Copper Mines
Chingola
03.2020 - Current

Lead Public Relations and Social Media

Konkola Copper Mines
Chingola
02.2019 - 02.2020

Media Relations Officer

Konkola Copper Mines
Chingola
05.2012 - 01.2019

Acting Senior Public Relations Officer

Konkola Copper Mines
Chingola
03.2017 - 07.2017

Acting Public Relations Manager and Communications

Konkola Copper Mines
Chingola
12.2014 - 01.2015

Administration Officer

Green 2000 Ltd
Lusaka
10.2008 - 10.2009

Trainee Manager

Wilderness Safaris
Lusaka
06.2006 - 09.2007

Education

Bachelor of Science in Public Health -

University of Lusaka
05-2022

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication -

University of Zambia
06-2005

Grade Twelve Certificate -

Lwitikila Girls High School
12-1998

Skills

  • Good communication skills
  • Editing skills
  • Corporate event management
  • Workflow management
  • Incident analysis
  • Problem solving skills
  • Needs assessment
  • Facilitation

Phone

+260 977 651 093, +260 969 691 662

Duties and responsibilities

  • Monitoring media (print, electronic and online) coverage for the company
  • Provide written monthly and quarterly reports to senior management
  • Organise company programs and events (Internal and external)
  • Attend to press queries and other information requests
  • Raise payments for goods and services acquired
  • Scripting and editing of newsletters, in-house magazines and brochures
  • Writing of press releases, website articles and speeches
  • Producing radio and television programmes
  • Organising media coverage for company events
  • Preparing organisational documents and visual aids
  • Organising events such as visits, press tours, open days, press conferences, exhibitions, and functions
  • Arranging media interviews for senior managers
  • Media and public intelligence- gathering media and public opinion about the company
  • Preparation of departmental budgets
  • Developing and implementing communication strategies
  • Purchasing of advertising space in the media

Languages

  • English
  • Ichibemba
  • Chinyanja

References

  • Ms. Joy Sata, Corporate Public Relations Manager, TopStar Communications Company, 0974 779836, Stand No. 1408/M, Fern Avenue, Chingola
  • Mr. Shapi Shachinda, General Manager Corporate Affairs, Konkola Copper Mines Plc, 0978 871958, Stand No. 1408/M, Fern Avenue, Chingola
  • Mr. Felix Sikaonga, Vice President HSE, Konkola Copper Mines Plc, 0974772829, Stand No. 1408/M, Fern Avenue, Chingola

Hobbies and Interests

  • Gardening
  • Watching movies
  • Baking
  • Watching football
  • Playing volleyball

Timeline

Manager Public Relations & Communications

Konkola Copper Mines
03.2020 - Current

Lead Public Relations and Social Media

Konkola Copper Mines
02.2019 - 02.2020

Acting Senior Public Relations Officer

Konkola Copper Mines
03.2017 - 07.2017

Acting Public Relations Manager and Communications

Konkola Copper Mines
12.2014 - 01.2015

Media Relations Officer

Konkola Copper Mines
05.2012 - 01.2019

Administration Officer

Green 2000 Ltd
10.2008 - 10.2009

Trainee Manager

Wilderness Safaris
06.2006 - 09.2007

Bachelor of Science in Public Health -

University of Lusaka

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication -

University of Zambia

Grade Twelve Certificate -

Lwitikila Girls High School
Victoria Kabwe