TAkudzwa John Chimeura
Networking'
Bo'ness,Falkirk
Summary
Detailed orientated individual experienced in administrative procedures. Oversees day-to-day duties with strong planning and organisation skills to delivers projects in timely manner. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Online shop assistant manager
Spar Zimbabwe
Harare , Zimbabwe
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
- Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
- Controlled resources by department or project and tracked use in [Software].
- Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
- Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.
- Engaged with stakeholders to build relationships and brand awareness.
Network administrator
Freelance
Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2017 - 09.2023
- Backed up data daily to prevent undue information loss and coordinated disaster recovery plans.
- Completed AWS and data security training to build knowledge on computer technology, infrastructure and network security trends.
- Enabled secure network access through research and trend analysis, cutting security breaches.
- Consulted with network engineering staff to evaluate hardware and software requirements for new system development.
- Improved installation and configuration procedures to maintain stable traffic and response times.
- Deployed and managed complex networks across broadband, Wi-Fi, LANs and VPNs.
- Configured, tested and maintained network equipment.
- Investigated problems with hardware and software to trace faults.
IT officer
Dynamic Tobacco
Harare, Zimbabwe
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Negotiated cost-efficient prices with vendors for new systems and services.
- Led information and communications strategy development.
- Assessed system performance to advise on possible updates and improvements.
- Prioritised and handled up to [Number] open cases simultaneously.
- Analysed system and software requirements to meet operational needs.
- Installed new technologies without disrupting workflow.
- Protected data and systems from viruses by maintaining robust security.
- Set-up new users with IT systems and equipment, offering further support and guidance to new starters.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Liaised with service users to ascertain necessary system improvements.
Enumerator
Zimbabwe Council of Churches
Harare, Zimbabwe
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Navigated different communication channels to arrange and conduct interviews.
- Explained interview purposes as appropriate to help get people onboard.
- Recorded, handled and processed data for accurate analyses.
- Notified researchers of difficulties obtaining valid data to help improve future survey designs.
- Responded to enquiries from participants with accurate information.
- Informed participants on data collection and storage procedures and requested permissions.
- Worked quickly to meet strict research deadlines, minimising project disruptions.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Networking
University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe 04.2016 - 02.2019
Skills
- Relationship management
- Leadership
- Social media marketing
- Team building
- Time management
Affiliations
- Travelling
Languages
English
Advanced
Timeline
Online shop assistant manager
Spar Zimbabwe
09.2022 - 09.2023
IT officer
Dynamic Tobacco
06.2020 - 08.2021
Enumerator
Zimbabwe Council of Churches
08.2018 - 06.2020
Network administrator
Freelance
01.2017 - 09.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Networking
University of Zimbabwe
04.2016 - 02.2019
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