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Ishmael Chishanu

ROYSTON,Hertfordshire

Summary

Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Project Manager with background in service leadership roles. Coordinates daily operations through strategic staff and resource planning. Knowledgeable about industry trends and focused on remaining ahead of competitors by proactively meeting evolving consumer demands.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Logistical planner and team leader with supply management experience. Background in record-keeping and inventory control. Proactive, resourceful and results-driven professional. Oversees warehouse operations to meet continuous internal and customer needs. Well-coordinated and decisive leader with expertise in program management, team building and performance optimization. Solid history of success in developing and maintaining best practices for successful high-volume fulfillment and supply chain management.

Work history

PROJECT MANAGER

CHISHANU ISHMAEL
Durban, South Africa
  • Managing and coordinating the following key areas:
  • Used business intelligence reports to manage project financials, initialise project invoicing and revenue recognition.
  • Assured project documentation followed internal quality standards.
  • Identified and deployed resources with individual responsibilities for project completion.
  • Manage and implement all training activities at organisational level
  • Provide leadership with regards to the development and implementation of the company
  • Ensure that academic policies and procedures are adhered to
  • Participate in the design and management of academic structure
  • Manage internal and external communication regarding academic products
  • Lead in the writing of Bid proposals, report templates and organisational configuration templates
  • Establishing relationships with SETAs, other Training Providers, Public and Private Sector entities and
  • Non-Governmental Organizations
  • Sourcing business opportunities for the organization
  • Sourcing of Facilitators, Assessors and Moderators as well as coordinating their operations
  • Induct new Facilitators, Assessors, Moderators on Motheo protocols
  • Coordinate the Office Projects Administrators tasks and supervision
  • Ensuring that learners' enrolments and achievements are uploaded on the SETA databases and
  • Motheo's learner management systems
  • Assisting with Monitoring and Evaluation using Motheo's evaluation tools
  • Ensuring that all required documents for tenders are certified up-to-date
  • Assisting with the tendering process
  • Ensuring that training materials meets the standards of the regulatory institution
  • Co-ordination of training activities throughout the country
  • Give periodic workshops on issues of importance to staff
  • Chair staff meetings on a rotational basis with the Director and the Projects Manager.
  • Delivered on projects' key objectives with agreed budgets, timelines and standards.
  • Acted as single point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Implemented and maintained appropriate systems to enable successful planning and scheduling.
  • Identified and managed budget, timescale and scope changes, recommending actions and improvements to meet project goals.
  • Prepared project performance reports with statistics and newly researched information.

DEBTORS AND CREDITORS ASSISTANT, WAREHOUSE CONTROLLER

ASSETS AND STORES CONTROLLER
Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Organised budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
  • Prepared reports and projections based on financial data.
  • Participated in monthly, quarterly and annual audits.
  • Managed payroll by tracking employee hours and entitlements.
  • Evaluated employee expense reports and verified accuracy.
  • Drafted and edited financial presentations for management to inform decision-making.
  • Answered member calls regarding accounts and made necessary adjustments and payments.
  • Compiled reports on sales, expenditure and marketing for senior management.
  • Prepared bank deposits, checking and correcting any errors.
  • Verified items billed against items received, following up with vendors to reconcile variances.
  • Prepared client billing under guidance from billing manager.
  • Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
  • Entered transactions into internal databases.
  • Analysed financial information to identify discrepancies.
  • Reviewed customer invoices for accuracy and posted information to general ledger.
  • Coordinated completion of client requests following directions from partners and managers.
  • Interpreted and applied accounting policies, rules and regulations to confirm compliance with applicable standards.
  • Reviewed and filed payroll documents following department procedures.
  • Assisted in preparing monthly, quarterly and year-end tax returns.
  • Controlled credit and confirmed debtors paid dues on time.
  • Maintained company purchase and sales ledgers.
  • Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
  • Processed routine and wire transfers for assigned portfolios.
  • Maintained and improved company bookkeeping processes.

TEACHER

Ministry of Education and Culture
Gweru, Zimbabwe
  • Managing and coordinating the following key areas:
  • Scheming, Planning, Evaluating, Marking, Sporting Activities
  • Provided reading instruction to special needs students.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
  • Prioritised strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
  • Developed programme to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
  • Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
  • Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
  • Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
  • Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programmes.
  • Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
  • Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
  • Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
  • Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
  • Designed innovative teaching techniques that earned positive feedback by school management.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
  • Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student engagement.

ACCOUNTS CLERK, ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

DATA CAPTURE
  • Managing and coordinating the following key areas:
  • Accounts receivable and payable
  • Processing bi-weekly payroll general ledger journal entries
  • Producing a variety of month-end, quarterly, general ledger accounting concepts
  • Responsible for assisting and supporting the manager
  • Ensure prompt reconciliation of operations paperwork prompt, efficient & courteous customer
  • Planned, coordinated and optimised administrative procedures.
  • Maintained strong working relationships with group and partner companies.
  • Monitored department workload, coordinating activities to minimise resource concerns.
  • Facilitated smooth information transfers between internal teams and third party advisors.
  • Answered telephone calls to field enquiries from clients, vendors and various other callers seeking information.
  • Tightened inventory controls to reduce stock loss.
  • Supported Backup and Disaster Recovery (BDR) planning by analysing risks and strengthening security procedures.
  • Prepared, filed and posted critical financial documents to support budget governance.
  • Controlled, monitored and documented administrative processes and procedures.
  • Researched and unearthed new opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
  • Performed administrative tasks including communicating with clients, distributing mail and scanning documents in timely manner.
  • Received and routed business correspondence to correct departments and staff members.
  • Oversaw compliance to high standards and accuracy, reviewing completed work and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Analysed administrative operations to identify and mitigate potential risk.
  • Purchased office supplies and maintained reliable supplier relationships.

PROJECT MANAGER

JPM ASSOCIATES CONSULANTS
Johanesburg, South Africa
  • Managing and coordinating the following key areas:
  • Manage and implement all training activities at organisational level
  • Provide leadership with regards to the development and implementation of the company
  • Ensure that academic policies and procedures are adhered to
  • Participate in the design and management of academic structure
  • Manage internal and external communication regarding academic products
  • Lead in the writing of Bid proposals, report templates and organisational configuration templates
  • Establishing relationships with SETAs, other Training Providers, Public and Private Sector entities and
  • Non-Governmental Organizations
  • Sourcing business opportunities for the organization
  • Sourcing of Facilitators, Assessors and Moderators as well as coordinating their operations
  • Induct new Facilitators, Assessors, Moderators on Motheo protocols
  • Coordinate the Office Projects Administrators tasks and supervision
  • Ensuring that learners' enrolments and achievements are uploaded on the SETA databases and
  • Motheo's learner management systems
  • Assisting with Monitoring and Evaluation using Motheo's evaluation tools
  • Ensuring that all required documents for tenders are certified up-to-date
  • Assisting with the tendering process
  • Ensuring that training materials meets the standards of the regulatory institution
  • Co-ordination of training activities throughout the country
  • Give periodic workshops on issues of importance to staff
  • Chair staff meetings on a rotational basis with the Director and the Projects Manager.
  • Delivered on projects' key objectives with agreed budgets, timelines and standards.
  • Acted as single point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Implemented and maintained appropriate systems to enable successful planning and scheduling.
  • Identified and managed budget, timescale and scope changes, recommending actions and improvements to meet project goals.
  • Embedded lean governance operating models, valuing ownership, predictability and transparent delivery over pre-prepared project reporting.
  • Used business intelligence reports to manage project financials, initialise project invoicing and revenue recognition.
  • Assured project documentation followed internal quality standards.
  • Identified and deployed resources with individual responsibilities for project completion.
  • Documented appropriate project plans and controls in line with change lifecycle.
  • Supervised more than 50 direct reports with daily support, regular goal-setting and appraisals.
  • Supervised [Number] direct reports with daily support, regular goal-setting and appraisals.
  • Used project management tools and techniques for positive, successful outcomes.
  • Monitored project spending and compiled budgets to develop business use cases.
  • Managed workforce planning, compiling information for informed decision-making.
  • Built and nurtured professional relationships with wide range of stakeholders.
  • Led technical delivery teams with in-depth understanding of processes and techniques to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Defined risk profiles for each project and prepared contingency plans to minimise business risk.
  • Streamlined multiple plans and dependencies across range of teams into single overarching perspectives and plans.
  • Adhered to project governance cadence and escalation routes.
  • Managed RAID successfully, governing milestones and noting adherence in line with project plans.
  • Prepared project performance reports with statistics and newly researched information.

TRAINING FACILITATOR

Motheo Skills Entity
Durban, South Africa
  • (Business Management Program), Motheo Skills Entity (Transnet South Africa, Managing and coordinating the following key areas:
  • Prepare materials and training rooms for session activities
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced programme that meets the learning objectives using various methods of delivery
  • Establish clear objectives for all sessions/ workshops and communicate these to the learners
  • Provide a positive environment in which learners are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
  • Have an ability to draw on previous experience in order to illustrate a point that is being trained
  • Identify and select relevant training resources to meet the needs of the learners
  • Develop and modify existing programme and materials to meet the needs of the professionals
  • Liaise with the Training Administrator in compiling evaluation feedback reports
  • Analysed training needs to determine learning styles and skills shortages.
  • Monitored employee progress, offering feedback to management on additional training requirements.
  • Identified skills and knowledge gaps, tailoring workshops appropriately.
  • Delivered instruction across various topics, integrating audio-visual presentations and training materials.
  • Held conference calls and online training sessions to accommodate off-site employees.
  • Worked with human resources personnel to process new hire paperwork.
  • Prepared training materials and supplemental aids to support employee comprehension.
  • Coordinated individual training sessions to support new hire orientation and retention.
  • Reviewed training metrics and KPIs to inform curriculum needs and potential improvements.
  • Coordinated working interviews and on-site skill evaluations to support recruitment efforts.
  • Spearheaded design and delivery of new training approaches and performance management solutions.
  • Promoted continuous learning by designing comprehensive long-term learning curriculums.
  • Defined and documented learning outcomes to monitor program success.
  • Evaluated employee training outcomes to determine job readiness.
  • Assigned training exercises and skill assessments to newly hired employees.
  • Conducted group seminars and workshops on company policies and safety requirements.
  • Developed engaging and entertaining presentations, maintaining employee attention and improving impact of training.

PROJECT MANAGER

Denis Hurley Centre
Durban, South Africa
  • Managing and coordinating the following key areas:
  • Managing day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope
  • Identifying and pursuing sources of funds and donations for the work of the project, submitting proposals and providing appropriate reports
  • Overseeing the paid staff and volunteers who work in the project, and conducting or organizing on- going training for the staff and volunteers
  • Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
  • Identifying and develop partnerships with like-minded organizations
  • Writing and submitting regular project reports (monthly, quarterly, annually) to the Director and Trust respectively
  • Managing the expenses of the project and anticipating major changes in the expense profile
  • Monitoring stock levels and supplementing as needed to ensure that resources can be delivered to an appropriate standard of quantity and quality
  • Recruiting, training and de-briefing volunteers, and developing new sources of volunteers
  • Conforming to cash and invoice requisition procedures and providing prompt accountability of funds used
  • Administer HR-related documentation, such as contracts of employment, database is up to date, accurate and complies with legislation
  • Assist in the recruitment process, and set up interviews and issue relevant correspondence
  • Assisting the Director with disciplinary procedures for project staff and volunteers.
  • Delivered on projects' key objectives with agreed budgets, timelines and standards.
  • Acted as single point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Implemented and maintained appropriate systems to enable successful planning and scheduling.
  • Identified and managed budget, timescale and scope changes, recommending actions and improvements to meet project goals.
  • Embedded lean governance operating models, valuing ownership, predictability and transparent delivery over pre-prepared project reporting.
  • Used business intelligence reports to manage project financials, initialise project invoicing and revenue recognition.
  • Assured project documentation followed internal quality standards.
  • Identified and deployed resources with individual responsibilities for project completion.
  • Used project management tools and techniques for positive, successful outcomes.
  • Managed workforce planning, compiling information for informed decision-making.

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Ministry of Agriculture-Grain Marketing Board
Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Managing and coordinating the following key areas:
  • Controlling government public funds management system
  • Accounts Payable
  • Sales and Distribution
  • Billing credit customers
  • Material Management
  • Stock reconciliation
  • Processing Goods Received Vouchers (GRV)
  • Capitalize and control records for organization fixed assets.
  • Organised budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
  • Drafted and edited financial presentations for management to inform decision-making.
  • Prepared reports and projections based on financial data.
  • Evaluated employee expense reports and verified accuracy.
  • Reviewed and filed payroll documents following department procedures.
  • Maintained and improved company bookkeeping processes.
  • Maintained company purchase and sales ledgers.
  • Answered member calls regarding accounts and made necessary adjustments and payments.
  • Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
  • Processed routine and wire transfers for assigned portfolios.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Degree - Management

Graduate Diploma - Marketing

Institute of Marketing Management (IMM

Higher National Diploma - Accounting, Finance Management

Act Learning Certificates, Project Management Training - undefined

Skills

  • Skills Development Facilitator
  • Assessor
  • Moderator
  • MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint,)
  • Pastel Version 1-7
  • System Application Product (SAP3)
  • COMPUTER LITERACY
  • SAP
  • Cash allocations
  • Financial reporting
  • Month-end reports
  • Project budgeting
  • Accounts receivable
  • Data processing
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Invoicing and collections

Languages

English
Fluent
Swahili
Intermediate
Afrikaans
Intermediate

Timeline

PROJECT MANAGER

CHISHANU ISHMAEL

DEBTORS AND CREDITORS ASSISTANT, WAREHOUSE CONTROLLER

ASSETS AND STORES CONTROLLER

TEACHER

Ministry of Education and Culture

ACCOUNTS CLERK, ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

DATA CAPTURE

PROJECT MANAGER

JPM ASSOCIATES CONSULANTS

TRAINING FACILITATOR

Motheo Skills Entity

PROJECT MANAGER

Denis Hurley Centre

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Ministry of Agriculture-Grain Marketing Board

Bachelor of Commerce -

Degree - Management

Graduate Diploma - Marketing

Institute of Marketing Management (IMM

Higher National Diploma - Accounting, Finance Management

Act Learning Certificates, Project Management Training - undefined

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