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Trips ZambiaManaging Director
Jan. 2025
PR and Marketing
FreelancePR and Marketing
Apr. 2023Event Coordinator Zambia Medical Association 59th Scientific Conference, Exhibition, and Annual General Meeting Date: 17th - 19th August 2023 Location: AVANI HOTEL, Livingstone Attendance: Over 800 delegates and 37 exhibitors Event Organiser and Lead Public Relations and Communications AD Day Zambia 2023 Date: 28th - 29th September 2023 Location: The Music Club, East Park Mall, Lusaka Attendance: 550 delegates and 30 exhibitors Lead Event Organiser 2023 National Vinyl Applicator Challenge Date: 28th to 29th September 2023 Event Organiser Travel and Tourism Excellence Awards - Zambia Tourism Agency Date: 24th November 2023 Location: Ciela Resort, Lusaka, Zambia Attendance: Over 300 delegates Event Organiser and Lead Public Relations and Communications Landlinked Zambia 2024 - Africas Largest Transport and Logistics Indaba Date: 4th - 5th April 2024 Location: Ciela Resort, Lusaka, Zambia Attendance: Over 550 delegates and 30+ exhibitors Organising Team Member EU Zambia Copper Business Forum (EUZBF) Date: 10th - 12th April 2024 Location: Kitwe Attendance: Over 500 delegates
Business Development Manager
Adanian LabsBusiness Development Manager
Aug. 2022 - Feb. 2023ZambiaSetting goals and developing plans for business and revenue growth Researching, planning, and implementing new target market initiatives Researching prospective accounts in target markets Pursuing leads and moving them through the sales cycle Developing quotes and proposals for prospective clients Setting goals for the business development team and developing strategies to meet those goals Training business development staff Attending conferences and industry events
Product Development Manager
Hotel Africana & Convention CentreProduct Development Manager
Dec. 2021 - Jun. 2022ZambiaCoordinate with global teams and assist in development of new products. Administer efficient working of cross functional teams and maintain interpersonal relations. Manage customer services and maintain effective professional relationships with vendors and agents Motivate and develop direct reports. Provide appropriate guidance and support. Analyze current marketing trends and ensure consistency of styling with the same. (Inclusive of digital marketing). Analyze all customer requirements and industry trends and develop new product development programs for the hotel.
Field Marketing Supervisor
Swiss BakeField Marketing Supervisor
Apr. 2021 - Dec. 2021Lusaka, Lusaka Province, ZambiaSupervise and coordinate daily activities of sales representatives engaged directly with our customers. Recommending sales techniques and procedures based on team performance and new selling techniques
Reservations Consultant/ Business Development Consultant
Livingstones AdventureReservations Consultant/ Business Development Consultant
Jan. 2020 - Apr. 2021Livingstone, Southern Province, ZambiaHandling customer complaints and queries Maintaining and creating profitable relationships Contract & Deal Negotiation Handling reservations inquiries Improving company brand profile online and offline.
Freelance Business and Communications Consultant
FreelanceFreelance Business and Communications Consultant
Jan. 2020BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT -Developing a business strategy focused on financial gain -Arranging business development meetings with prospective clients -Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction -Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs -Arrange business meetings with prospective clients -Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives -Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines -Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc. -Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support -Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers -Develop entry level staff into valuable salespeople COMMUNICATIONS -Develop effective corporate communication strategies -Manage internal communications (memos, newsletters etc.) -Draft content (e.g. press releases) for mass media or company website -Organize initiatives and plan events or press conferences -Liaise with media and handle requests for interviews, statements etc. -Foster relationships with advocates and key persons -Collaborate with marketing professionals to produce copy for advertisements or articles -Perform “damage control” in cases of bad publicity -Facilitate the resolution of disputes with the public or external vendors -Assist in communication of strategies or messages from senior leadership -Rapporteur Services
Entrepreneur Program
The Tony Elumelu FoundationEntrepreneur Program
Jan. 2019 - Jan. 2020
Digital Content Creator
LA FierteDigital Content Creator
Aug. 2018 - Dec. 2020United KingdomWriting, reviewing, editing, and updating content for company websites, blogs, marketing materials, and other platforms
District Reporter
Times of ZambiaDistrict Reporter
Jun. 2015 - Aug. 2017Livingstone, Southern Province, ZambiaPlan, edit, and write location-based stories and articles to be broadcast; conduct interviews

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