Lovemore Warurama
Corby,Northamptonshire
Summary
- Committed and innovative Business Analyst with experience in delivering business change projects in complex environments.
- Proven success in leading research to understand organisational needs and recommending operational changes to generate measurable improvements.
- Managed to implement process changesusing agile and waterfall methodologies ensuring that all projects are completed on time and within budget with a 94% success rate.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Business analyst
Alexander Maclean
Liverpool, Lancashire
2024.01 - Current
- Batch receipt using scanners, Batch picking and putting on conveyor, Batch analysis using scanners, Conveyor monitoring, Loading and offloading pallets, Movements of pallets using pallets jacks, Grading and quality assurance and control of products, Allocating batches to various packers
- Applied strong analytical skills to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
- Conducted in-depth impact analyses, assessing potential effects of proposed initiatives on organisation.
- Led comprehensive feasibility studies, evaluating potential initiatives for viability.
- Identified areas for improvement, devising and implementing cost-effective solutions to improve results.
- Communicated with staff at all organisational levels to assess current systems.
- Documented workflow charts, records and job descriptions to guide overall organisational improvements.
- Delivered end-to-end IT systems and business change projects in line with project specifications.
- Uncovered root causes of complex business challenges and guided management with data-driven insights.
- Collaborated with diverse teams to gather and document precise business requirements for alignment with organisational goals.
Business analyst
Morrisons PLC
Thrapston, Northamptonshire
2023.07 - 2023.12
- Taking goods from warehouse, Lining goods to the production line, Loading and offloading pallets, Movements of pallets using pallets jacks, Grading and quality assurance and control, Packaging and quality checks on packaged products, Monitoring conveyor belts
- Analysed business processes, systems and data to identify opportunities for enhancement and efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement operational improvements and business strategies.
- Guided clients toward improved organisational structures and better solutions for identified problems.
- Located deviations from standard operating procedures, understanding causes and preventing reoccurrence.
- Designed and implemented business solutions to align with objectives and industry best practices.
- Delivered end-to-end IT systems and business change projects in line with project specifications.
- Applied data toward developing optimum objectives, strategies and plans for financial performance improvement.
- Prepared comprehensive analyses and reports for management to inform strategic decision-making.
Business analyst
Northern Frontiers
Harare, Harare
2021.05 - 2023.05
- Receipting, Posting and banking, Stock management and control
- Interviewed staff to obtain personal observations and insights into existing procedural strengths and weaknesses.
- Enhanced resource utilisation to better capitalise on current resources and minimise expenditure.
- Highlighted undetected organisational needs to improve business performance.
- Assisted teams with implementing new recommendations and revising instructions for staff.
- Identified deviations from standard operating procedures, understanding causes and preventing reoccurrence .
- Applied strong analytical skills to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
- Prepared proposals with revised methods, new strategies and redefined functions.
- Helped organisations improve customer satisfaction and achieve measurable results.
Business analyst
Bindura Municipality
Bindura, Mashonaland Central
2011.11 - 2021.04
- Analysed reporting to reconcile transactions, accounts and ledgers.
- Managed on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Wrote reports outlining project progress and results.
- Delivered services to customer locations within target timeframes.
- Collaborated with diverse teams to gather and document precise business requirements for alignment with organisational goals.
- Led comprehensive feasibility studies, evaluating potential initiatives for viability.
Education
Masters in Public Sector Management - Management
Africa University
Mutare 2014.08 - 2016.06
Masters in Business administration - Management
Zimbabwe Open University
Zimbabwe 2009.08 - 2011.08
Bachellor of Commerce - Accounting - Finance
Zimbabwe Open University
Zimbabwe 2001.08 - 2006.08
Diploma of Higher Education - Finance
Institute of Certified Public Accountants Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe 2007.01 - 2008.06
Skills
- Agile methodologies
- Process mapping
- Process improvements
- User acceptance testing
- Advanced Excel modelling
- Business analysis
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Requirement gathering
- Feasibility studies
Custom
References will be provided on request
Affiliations
- Watching football and gardening
Timeline
Business analyst
Alexander Maclean
2024.01 - Current
Business analyst
Morrisons PLC
2023.07 - 2023.12
Business analyst
Northern Frontiers
2021.05 - 2023.05
Masters in Public Sector Management - Management
Africa University
2014.08 - 2016.06
Business analyst
Bindura Municipality
2011.11 - 2021.04
Masters in Business administration - Management
Zimbabwe Open University
2009.08 - 2011.08
Diploma of Higher Education - Finance
Institute of Certified Public Accountants Zimbabwe
2007.01 - 2008.06
Bachellor of Commerce - Accounting - Finance
Zimbabwe Open University
2001.08 - 2006.08