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Paperhole Investments t/a Agrowth Farming (Private) LimitedChief Operations Officer
Aug. 2023 - Aug. 2024Harare, ZimbabweOverseeing Daily Operations: Managing the day-to-day operations of the company to ensure that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. This involves coordinating with various departments such as production, sales, marketing, and finance. Strategic Planning and Implementation: Working closely with the CEO and other executives to develop and implement strategic plans that align with the company's goals. Process Improvement: Identifying areas for improvement in processes and systems to enhance productivity and efficiency. Streamlining operations, reducing costs, and improving quality. Performance Management: Monitoring and evaluating the performance of different departments and ensuring that they meet their targets and objectives. Leadership and Team Development: Providing leadership and guidance to managers and employees, fostering a positive work environment, and developing a strong organizational culture. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring that the company complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Customer and Stakeholder Relations: Managing relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and partners, to ensure satisfaction and support the company’s objectives. Innovation: Leading initiatives to adopt new innovative practices that can improve operational efficiency and support the company’s growth. Reporting and Communication: Regularly reporting on operational performance to the CEO, board of directors, and other stakeholders, and maintaining effective communication across the organisation. Overseeing Legal Processes and Managing Client Defaults: Ensuring all legal processes within the organisation are followed, including managing contracts, handling disputes, and working closely with legal teams.
Sabi-Thorn Trading (Private) LimitedChief Operations Officer
Aug. 2021Harare, ZimbabweOverseeing Storage Operations: Managing the daily operations of the cold storage facility, ensuring that potatoes are stored under optimal conditions to maintain quality. Inventory Management: Overseeing the tracking and management of potato inventory. Logistics and Supply Chain Coordination: Coordinating logistics and transportation for both inbound and outbound shipments, working with suppliers, transport companies, and customers to ensure timely and efficient delivery while minimizing costs and maintaining product quality. Quality Control and Assurance: Implementing and maintaining quality control measures to ensure that all stored potatoes meet the required standards. Facility Maintenance and Safety: Ensuring the maintenance of the cold storage facility and equipment, including refrigeration units and temperature control systems, to prevent breakdowns and ensure uninterrupted operations. Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring the facility complies with all relevant local regulations. Staff Management and Development Cost Management and Budgeting: Managing the financial aspects of the cold storage operation, including budgeting, cost control, and optimising operational efficiency. Innovation and Technology Integration: Leading practices that can improve storage efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and enhance the overall quality of stored potatoes. Client and Stakeholder Relations: Managing relationships with farmers, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and addressing any issues related to storage, quality, or delivery. Risk Management: Identifying potential risks associated with storage, logistics, and product quality, and developing strategies to mitigate these risks. Reporting and Performance Analysis: Regularly reporting on storage operations, inventory levels, and financial performance to senior management and stakeholders, and using data-driven insights to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
Kukura Seed House (Private) LimitedChief Operations Officer
Feb. 2020Harare, ZimbabweOverseeing Seed Trading Operations: Managing the procurement, trading, and sales of high-value potato seeds. Developing relationships with seed suppliers, negotiating contracts, ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality seeds. Managing Cold Storage Operations: Overseeing the operations of the cold storage facilities to ensure that potato seeds are stored under optimal conditions. Inventory and Quality Management: Coordinating the management of seed inventory, including tracking stock levels, monitoring seed quality, and ensuring maximise shelf life. Logistics and Supply Chain Optimisation: Overseeing the logistics and supply chain processes, including coordinating transportation for seed deliveries and shipments to and from the cold storage facilities. Customer and Supplier Relations: Building and maintaining strong relationships with farmers, suppliers, and customers. Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring compliance with all relevant local, national, and international regulations related to seed trading, storage, and distribution. Research and Market Analysis: Conducting market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in the high-value potato seed market. Financial Management and Budgeting: Managing the financial aspects of both the trading and storage operations, including budgeting, cost control, and profitability analysis. Team Leadership and Development: Leading and managing a team of professionals involved in trading, storage, logistics, and quality control. Strategic Planning and Implementation: setting operational goals, tracking progress, and adjusting plans as needed. Facility Maintenance and Safety: Ensuring the proper maintenance and safety of cold storage facilities and equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure smooth operations. Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Regularly monitoring and evaluating the performance of trading and storage operations, providing reports to senior management.
Pepary Investments (Private) Limited t/a MS FarmingOffice Adminstrator
Sep. 2019 - Jul. 2021Harare, ZimbabweGeneral Staff welfare, purchase of office supplies General repairs and maintenance building, garden and pool Assist with potato pocket, fuel and other farm orders when necessary Overseeing of permits both import and export Arranging of transport, logistics, clearing agents and documentation New project research IT, Connectivity and stationery requirements for town and farm offices Manage staff emails/domains, company stationery templates, signage needs Meeting preparation for management and board meetings, minutes Lease / legal or staff contract agreements Editing or drawing up of any lease agreements or other contracts Monthly account payments Driver management Company vehicle licencing, insurance and maintenance Human resources Staff job descriptions, leave schedules and forms Security Oversee and update security procedures / standing instructions Manage alarm systems, access control, cameras (with remote viewing), authorize and program access for key staff Financial Holding of strongroom and safe keys Assist with collection / counting of cash, and cash payments out Authorizing swipe and other transactions, signing of payment requisitions Banking / Foreign currency payments and acquittals Marketing and Media
MS FarmingPersonal Assistant to Director
Sep. 2019 - Jul. 2021Harare, ZimbabwePersonal Assistant to Benjamin Mavros • Ticket bookings • Management of loans/creditors • Manage calendar - birthday reminders, dinners, holidays, shoots, etc. • Business research • Manage firearm licenses file and renew licenses when necessary • Ensure calendar kept for any JCB board meetings, Mavros Safari information • Ensure signature and return of any annual accounts for any other companies, and any other matters that may arise Happy Valley Estate Management • Human relations - Payment of wages, leave management, etc. • Payment of utility bills • Monthly house stock orders from South Africa • Monthly Happy Valley Estate orders (game cubes, horse feed, etc.) • Stable rental and leases • Fuel management • Bookkeeping, rent collection, monthly reporting to shareholders • Bank statement access, online payments, monthly printouts • Happy Valley monthly and annual accounts • Coordinating maintenance requirements and overseeing procedures • Renew wildlife permits when necessary • Ensure annual insurance for the property is up to date • Liaise with Aza Luna when necessary • Implementation and overseeing of security equipment, procedures and staff Cattle Herd Managed by Sansavaria • Oversee herd is being managed properly and maintained • Familiarise with contracts, ensure all contractual obligations are being met • Procure veterinary supplies, stock feeds, etc. Raysurge (Private) Limited t/a Rayzim • Manage emails from customers and Raycap Greece • Prepare quotes and invoices for customers through fiscal machine • Liaise with Raycap Greece about orders and prepare purchase orders • Stocktake of Rayzim stock • Rayzim annual accounts submission with Eras accounting • Liaise with bank about payments to Greece and payment acquittals • Bank statement access online, payments and monthly printouts
Avondale Holdings (Private) LimitedPersonal Assistant to Director
Dec. 2009 - Aug. 2019Harare, ZimbabweAll administrative and secretarial duties Working with website designers on design and management of Stella’s Sephardic Table website, Facebook and Instagram pages. Designing and producing marketing brochures - writing, editing, proof reading, printing and distribution Liaising with local, regional and foreign media in connection with articles or interviews Social media management and content, Arranging and participating in photographic food and profile shoots Organising cocktail parties for diplomats, dignitaries, book launches, working with caterers and florists and hiring specialists
Avondale Holdings (Private) LimitedAdministrative Manager
Dec. 2009 - Aug. 2019Harare, ZimbabweWriting up lease agreements and addendums Ensuring rentals are paid on time, sending out of arrears letters and statements Liaising with utility companies, i.e. Telone, Zesa and City of Harare Liaising with ZRP and ZRP Traffic, Harare Metropolitan Police regarding illegal vendors and taxis, liaison for general policing of the Avondale Shopping Centre Regular property inspections to ensure that tenants are maintaining the properties Arranging the undertaking of any renovations / refurbishments of the properties Working with architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors and contractors on new build outs or projects from planning stage to final sign off Working with landscapers/gardeners on design and maintenance of the gardens Working with a dedicated maintenance team to undertake any necessary repairs Overseeing of Chief Security Officer, holding daily security meetings Working with security companies regarding the security of the premises, daily online checks of the camera systems to ensure all in working order – checking of camera logs General administrative duties - incoming and outgoing correspondence, filing, organising and setting up of meetings, maintaining organisation’s client databases and contact details, mailing and distribution lists, cleaning and security staff schedules, wages, drawing up of staff contracts, handling of petty cash and banking as and when required. Cashing up of daily sales, maintaining spreadsheets Undertaking PA / administrative work online for M.D.’s son who is a commodity broker in New York – spreadsheets / correspondence / internet information sourcing / contacting of clients both locally and abroad via telephone and email Booking of flights and accommodation, travel itineraries
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