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Kuda Aaron Chiwandire

Kuda Aaron Chiwandire

Dunstable,Central Bedfordshire

Summary

Seasoned professional with focus on optimising operational workflows and driving business growth. Streamlines processes and enhances team performance to achieve organisational goals. Utilises strategic planning and cross-functional leadership to deliver consistent results.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Operations manager

CSP
02.2019 - Current
  • Carrying out the operation for major events at The Open, Chelsea FC, London Stadium, Burberry Fashion Show and many more.
  • Supported other Operations managers on carrying out their operation on major events such as Tottenham Hotspurs, Arsenal FC, Watford FC, O2 Arena, and more.
  • Creating all required pre-event planning
  • Managing casual staff during events
  • Executed budget management tasks to optimise financial resources.
  • Administered risk assessment procedures for event safety assurance.
  • Ensured compliance with local regulations during event planning and execution.
  • Obtained client feedback to determine improvements for future events.
  • Managed large-scale events from initial planning to successful completion.

Assistant operations manager

CSP
11.2017 - 02.2019
  • Support Operations Managers in carrying out their events
  • Planning for events ensuring all documents are in place (TM plans, TTROs, etc.)
  • Building relationships with staff and clients for improved experience onsite
  • Support team wherever necessary during operations
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other tools to create documents and have clear communications with staff and clients.
  • Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.

Operations supervisor

CSP
06.2016 - 02.2017
  • Planning and coordinating Traffic Management, Car parking, Security, Stewarding & Cleaning Operations.
  • Overall responsibility for all aspects of the effective supervision, training & development and health, safety & welfare for the team.
  • Provide strong leadership, direction and mentoring, thereby fostering and sustaining cooperation and team spirit.
  • Ensure structured and planned training and development for self and team to maximise skill levels, flexibility, absence cover, etc.
  • Provide timely and constructive feedback on the effectiveness of training and make suggestions for improvements.
  • Building strong client relationships.
  • Monitor costs and plan for upcoming events and operations
  • Ensure safe working conditions and practices within my working area of responsibility (e.g. manual handling, use of PPE, etc.).

Logistics coordinator

CSP
07.2015 - 06.2016

• Signage creation/deployment
• Vehicle maintenance
• Facilitate the distribution & collection of CSP/Hire vehicles, radios, uniform & car parking, TM & cleaning equipment
• Rectify problems such as damages, shortages and non-conformance to specifications
• Continually review freight costs, transportation rates, and/or the prices of raw materials to keep costs down where possible
• Document and escalate any missing items immediately to Logistics Manager
• Manage activities throughout the order fulfilment and transportation cycle to make sure established deadlines are met

Resourcing, Recruitment & Training Advisor

The Combined Service Provider
07.2015 - 07.2015


  • Scheduling shifts corresponding to emails, setting up staff meetings etc
  • Conducting presentations on recruitment days.
  • Identify skills to match appropriately with vacancies, conducting job evaluation surveys
  • Liaising with managers and interviewing employees at all levels to identify and assess training and development needs
  • Delivering/overseeing the delivery of training to individuals or groups of employee
  • Supervising and monitoring progress made via training programs or schemes, ensuring employees receive statutory required training

Head Marshall, Mechanic & Race director

Teamsport UK’s No1# Indoor Go Karting
07.2014 - 07.2015
  • Ensuring customer safety & guiding customers on track
  • Maintaining the safety of customers & preparing races
  • Service Karts daily and repair broken karts
  • Overseeing the safety of customers on track & off track, supervising staff members, helping with training and development
  • Completing paperwork before opening and after closing hours.
  • Handling complaints from both staff and customers
  • Reporting to senior management / personnel when required
  • Customer Care Assistant – On Reception(when needed)
  • Hospitality - Serving At The Snack & Bar (when needed)

Canvasser

Energy Care Department
02.2014 - 04.2014
  • Call up cold callers
  • Promote solar panels and other additional products
  • Answer incoming phone calls, answer customer queries and referring them to the correct department

Education

GCSE’s - English, Math and Science

Brentside High School
09.2006 - 07.2011

Entry Level 2 and 3 - Motor Vehicle Maintenance

Acton College
09.2009 - 07.2010

Ascentis Level 1 Award - Understanding Employment, Business and Enterprise

EALING, HAMMERSMITH AND WEST LONDON COLLEGE
06.2014 - 08.2014

Skills

  • Listen attentively
  • Express ideas
  • Motivated team worker
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Full UK Driving License

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Operations manager

CSP
02.2019 - Current

Assistant operations manager

CSP
11.2017 - 02.2019

Operations supervisor

CSP
06.2016 - 02.2017

Logistics coordinator

CSP
07.2015 - 06.2016

Resourcing, Recruitment & Training Advisor

The Combined Service Provider
07.2015 - 07.2015

Head Marshall, Mechanic & Race director

Teamsport UK’s No1# Indoor Go Karting
07.2014 - 07.2015

Ascentis Level 1 Award - Understanding Employment, Business and Enterprise

EALING, HAMMERSMITH AND WEST LONDON COLLEGE
06.2014 - 08.2014

Canvasser

Energy Care Department
02.2014 - 04.2014

Entry Level 2 and 3 - Motor Vehicle Maintenance

Acton College
09.2009 - 07.2010

GCSE’s - English, Math and Science

Brentside High School
09.2006 - 07.2011
Kuda Aaron Chiwandire