Chinyanta Chinyanta
Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
An assertive, results oriented professional with diverse experience across a variety of disciplines including stocks management, sales, customer care and cashiering and Cash Management and General Administration. Displays good communication skills, both written and verbal coupled with an innate ability to work well in a team and on own initiative. My experience in retail sales management, has given me a proven track record of maintaining high standards at the work place, quick learning, and innovating, meeting targets, leading and building motivated teams. I bring to you a warm and engaging personality with excellent communication, analytic and managerial skills.
Multi-talented Sales Assistant adept at handling any store department. Talent for inventory management and documentation. ambitious in advancing personal expertise and company sales performance.
Highly-qualified Sales Assistant with expertise in store opening and closing procedures, money handling and merchandising. Manages tasks with accuracy and great time management abilities. Smoothly monitors security and serves diverse customer needs.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Director
Bread of Life Church
Lusaka , Zambia
02.2023 - Current
- Conducted rehearsals to prepare musicians for performances.
- Selected musical pieces that align with the concert theme.
- Coordinated logistics for events and concerts.
- Collaborated with artists to arrange and adapt scores.
- Mentored junior musicians to enhance their skills.
- Evaluated musical performances to provide constructive feedback.
- Instructed performers on history, fundamentals, and appreciation of different music styles .
- Motivated highest possible musical quality and nurtured continued growth within choir.
- Maintained accurate records of all music production activities.
- Developed and implemented musical programs for community events.
- Analyzed feedback from audience members to improve future shows.
- Scheduled and oversaw separate music rehearsals for vocal and instrumental groups.
- Managed scheduling for rehearsals and performances.
Sales Assistant
ZAMBIA BATA SHOE COMPANY LIMITED
Kitwe, Zambia
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Accountable for all Cash, Cheque and Online transactions including timely banking.
- Handling all day end cash ups and verifying if the physical cash is equal to the day end system report. All overages and shortages to be declared to management.
- Proper induction of new employees, continue in-house training ensuring standard for quality, customer service and health and safety are met.
- Carrying out random inspections on all sections of the shop to ensure that all the stock is accurate and imbalance in stock is quickly brought to the attention of management.
- Sending updated daily, weekly and monthly reports in an efficient and timely manner.
- Maintaining awareness of local competitors and suggesting strategies to stay in the lead.
- Leading and motivating the sales team to ensure daily and quarterly sales targets are met.
Senior Sales Assistant
ZAMBIA BATA SHOE COMPANY LIMITED
Waterfalls Mall, Zambia
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Responsible for the management of revenue, including cash handling, timely banking and safe delivery of deposits to bank.
- Attending to customers and ensure maximum customer satisfaction. Ensuring that excellent customer service is given.
- Working together as a team to ensure that sales budgets are achieved.
- Ensuring that Cash and Cheque sales are banked on time as assigned by the manager.
- Verifying that stock received is correct and properly binned to appropriate locations.
- Recording Preparing and submitting tax returns to ZRA.
- Balancing stock and ensuring that all the needed statements are send to Head Quarters.
Sales Support
MTN ZAMBIA
, Zambia
12.2013 - 12.2014
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and coordinating restocking efforts.
- Maintained organized displays and merchandising to attract customer attention and drive sales.
- Provided timely and accurate sales reports to management to facilitate decision-making.
- Monitored sales trends and competitor activities to identify potential growth opportunities.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss sales performance and share best practices.
- Executed order processing tasks, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment of customer requests.
Director
Light Speed Enterprise Transport and Logistics
Lusaka , Zambia
- Developed strategic logistics plans to optimize transportation efficiency.
- Managed cross-functional teams to enhance operational workflows.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to streamline supply chain processes.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
Education
General Certificate of Education -
Lusaka High School
LusakaJunior secondary School Leaving Certificate -
Twalubuka Basic school
Grade Seven certificate -
Twalubuka Basic School
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Sage retail POS
- Purchasing and supply
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Banking
- Sales reporting
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Team collaboration
- Customer relationship management
- Goal setting
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Motivational leadership
- Market awareness
- Goal oriented
- Upselling strategies
Certification
I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this information correctly describes my qualifications, my experience and my good self.
Languages
- Nyanja
- Bemba
- English
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/04/93
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital Status: Single
References
- Mr John Muyawala, EBU Manager, MTN Zambia Ltd, Lusaka, Lusaka, +260966220261
- Mrs J. K Phiri, Shop Manager, Zambia Bata Shoe Co Ltd, Obote Avenue, Kitwe, Copperbelt, +260977809609
- Mr Masuzyo Ndrovu, Zambia Bata Shoe Co Ltd, Lusaka, Lusaka, +260973315638
Nrc No
320716/66/1
Mobile Contact
- +260977262978
- +260965466266
Timeline
Music Director
Bread of Life Church
02.2023 - Current
Sales Assistant
ZAMBIA BATA SHOE COMPANY LIMITED
07.2018 - 12.2019
Senior Sales Assistant
ZAMBIA BATA SHOE COMPANY LIMITED
08.2016 - 06.2018
Sales Support
MTN ZAMBIA
12.2013 - 12.2014
Director
Light Speed Enterprise Transport and Logistics
General Certificate of Education -
Lusaka High School
Junior secondary School Leaving Certificate -
Twalubuka Basic school
Grade Seven certificate -
Twalubuka Basic School