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Kafula Beleshi

Mumbwa,Zambia

Summary

Motivated and resourceful MBA graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Marketing Major. Recognized for professionalism, strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Experienced in customer service at a large state organization such as ZESCO, international consulting exposure with SAP systems, and entrepreneurial drive through business and administrative leadership, and marketing leadership, with a proven ability to streamline operations, exceed targets, and support organizational growth.

A multifaceted professional, recognised for adaptability, continuous learning, and the ability to excel across diverse tasks and environments.

Experienced Senior Customer Service Officer with talent for resolving complex customer issues and improving service standards. Enhanced team performance and customer satisfaction through strategic training and process optimisation. Known for delivering exceptional service and fostering positive customer experience.

Additionally, I am a Highly Dependable individual, who is recognised for being resourceful and well-organised with an excellent leadership and team-building record coupled with assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and consequently drive the success of a given role.

Overview

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11
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years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Customer Services Officer

ZESCO Limited
Mumbwa
2023.05 - 2026.07

Reporting into the Centre and Branch Manager, some of the responsibilities are but not limited to.

  • Administer client accounts, ensuring accurate and timely updates for both new and existing customers.
  • Maintain Customer Information(Database)
  • Report irregularities on customer information to Centre Manager.
  • Assist and resolve customer queries and complaints, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Disseminate information on effective use of power to customers.
  • Perform any other lawful duties assigned by my supervisor.
  • Assist in general administrative functions of the branch
  • Optimise service delivery, using multilingual communication skills to meet the needs of English, Nyanja and Bemba-speaking customers.
  • Develop and maintain an accurate filing system, reducing document location time.
  • Minimise customer complaints by promptly addressing negative feedback and liaising with relevant departments for resolution.
  • Enhanced client loyalty with excellent communication skills.
  • Implement new procedures for streamlined customer interactions.

Sales and Marketing Advisor

L & J Perez Investment Limited
Lusaka
2021.10 - 2024.03
  • Met and regularly exceeded sales quotas and targets.
  • Manage the online marketing platforms to enhance sales.
  • Liaised with clients to identify specific needs for business portfolios, including printing, clearing and forwarding.
  • Supervise the marketing team and ensure appropriate advice given to meet aspirations of clients.
  • Conducted market research to identify consumer requirements, habits and trends around specific products.
  • Carried out field work to source for potential clients and ensure that customer base for company increases.
  • Advised management on new marketing strategies and developed marketing plans for adverts and media, ensuring client satisfaction and stakeholder engagement.
  • Supervise the marketing team and ensure appropriate advice is given to meet aspirations of clients.
  • Managed online marketing platforms to drive sales growth.
  • Liaise with media houses for purposes of marketing various products and services of the company when the need arises.
  • Executed administrative tasks to maintain efficient office functionality.
  • All duties are typical of the position and such other lawful and legitimate duties as may be assigned by management from time to time.
  • Running the day to day operations of the administrative department and staff members.
  • Carrying out office administrative duties as and when need be, for smooth running of the office.
  • All duties typical of the position and such other lawful and legitimate duties as may be assigned by management from time to time.

Office administrator

Chase Resources
Lusaka
2020.09 - 2021.02
  • Managed day-to-day operations of administrative department and coordinated staff activities.
  • Developing, reviewing and improving administrative systems, policies and procedures.
  • Maintained office supplies and ensured all equipment functioned effectively and was properly serviced.
  • Collaborated with accounting and management teams to establish budgets, track spending, and process payroll and related expenses.
  • Planning scheduling and promoting office events, including meetings, conferences, interviews, orientations and training sessions.
  • Answered high-volume daily telephone and email enquiries, minimising correspondence backlogs.
  • Accurately executed secretarial tasks, maintaining smooth administrative operations.
  • Collecting, organising and storing information using computers and filing systems.
  • Processed invoices and financial data with strong eye for detail.
  • Facilitated lead generation efforts to increase customer base for sales growth. for monthly sales of menstrual health management products and personal protective gear for COVID-19.
  • Managed database to maintain updated records and accuracy.
  • Overseeing special projects and tracking progress towards company goals.
  • Building new and expanding existing skills by engaging in educational opportunities.
  • With guidance from accounts filing monthly/annual returns under ZRA, NAPSA and Workers compensation and PACRA.
  • Lead generation for monthly sales of menstrual health management products and personal protective gear for COVID 19.

Sales agent

Prudential Life Assurance
Lusaka
2018.11 - 2019.09

On part-time basis carried out the following functions:

  • Selling various insurance policies to individuals and organisations.
  • Established robust client relationships through effective communication and negotiation skills.
  • Conducted follow-ups with prospective customers to enhance engagement and drive conversion rates.
  • Negotiated and closed sales to secure profitable deals and contracts.
  • Applied exceptional customer service skills across all sales channels to engage prospects.
  • Kept product knowledge up-to-date by attending regular training to deliver reliable information with confidence.
  • Managed client relationships for signed insurance policies, ensuring satisfaction and retention through ongoing support.

Office administrator

Petroleum Transporters Association of Zambia
Lusaka
2018.12 - 2019.06
  • Received PODs and schedules from transporters, ensuring accuracy of quantities and dates for operational efficiency.
  • Manage agendas/travel arrangements/appointments etc. for upper management.
  • Manage phone calls and correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages etc.). Support budgeting and bookkeeping procedures.
  • Manage agendas/travel arrangements/appointments etc. for upper management.
  • Create and update records and databases with personnel, financial and other data.
  • Track stocks of office supplies and place orders when necessary. Submit timely reports and prepare presentations/proposals as assigned.
  • Tracked stocks of office supplies and placed orders to maintain inventory levels.
  • Assist colleagues whenever necessary.

Junior SAP Materials Management consultant

Twenty Third Century Systems
Harare
2016.04 - 2019.05
  • Preparing functional designs, system configuration, performing relevant testing and deployment of designed business solution.
  • Implementing new or maintaining existing business solution in SAP MM (Materials Management) area based on user requirements analysis.
  • Proposing programs or configuring document and testing business solution in SAP MM application modules according to functional and technical requirements.
  • Building professional relationships with clients, management and team members to ensure delivery of proposed solutions, supporting the development of business possibilities and for personal development.
  • Contributing to high productivity and motivation of working team with the use of your communication skills and cooperation; reaching and realising project aims and outputs.
  • Established regular updates with ABAP development team to ensure alignment on project objectives.
  • Led application functional team to drive project initiatives and ensure successful implementation.
  • Close alignment with System Integration Management, Project Managers, Team Leads of the SAP Functional, Release Management, Configuration Management, Test Management, Service Delivery and the Support organization.
  • Executing other duties as defined by the Technical Manager/Managing Consultant.
  • Provided updates to Managing Consultant and Technical Manager on project status and team activities.

Data Entry Clerk

PayCode Zambia
Mansa
2017.11 - 2018.02

On a part-time basis carried out the following tasks:

  • Entered up to 20 records per day, continually meeting and exceeding productivity targets.
  • Capturing of Local farmers' bio data into System.
  • Capturing of Local farmers' Bio data into System.
  • Ensured accuracy and clarity of information regarding farmers, supporting effective data utilisation.
  • Sensitization of farmers with regard to how to make necessary payments to the farmers' input support programme Account.
  • Trained local data entry clerks in system usage to improve data accuracy and efficiency.

Education

Master of Business Administration - General

University of Lusaka
Lusaka
2023.06 - 2026.04

Bachelors Degree - Commerce/Marketing

Mulungushi University
Kabwe
2011.08 - 2015.10

High School - Grade 10 – 12

Kabulonga Girls High School
Lusaka
2006.01 - 2009.12

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Complaint handling
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Product knowledge
  • Data management
  • CRM systems
  • MS Office
  • Financial transaction management
  • Sales management
  • Branch operations management
  • ERP knowledge
  • Staff training
  • Compliance awareness

Personal Information

Date Of Birth  : 24/05/2025

Sex                    :Female

Languages

English — Fluent

Affiliations

  • DIY
  • Construction
  • Travelling
  • Music
  • culture

Referees

Mrs Changu Nguni

Commercial Manager

ZESCO Limited

cnguni@zesco.co.zm

Nyeji Chilembo-Mhango

Managing Partner

wCap Limited, (GLI & Climate Impact VC firm) Lusaka, Zambia

nyeji@womencapital.co

+260971941024 or +447404093364

Mr. Becker Chivinge

Managing Consultant

Twenty Third Century Systems

0971503457

Becker.chivinge@ttcs.co.zm

Mr. Collins Liswaniso

Stores Controller SAP Super user

Electoral Commission of Zambia

liswanic@gmail.com

0975141566

Ms. Senzeni Wamundila

Senior collector-investigations

Zambia Revenue Authority

0977604588

wanundis@zra.org.zm

Timeline

Master of Business Administration - General

University of Lusaka
2023.06 - 2026.04

Senior Customer Services Officer

ZESCO Limited
2023.05 - 2026.07

Sales and Marketing Advisor

L & J Perez Investment Limited
2021.10 - 2024.03

Office administrator

Chase Resources
2020.09 - 2021.02

Office administrator

Petroleum Transporters Association of Zambia
2018.12 - 2019.06

Sales agent

Prudential Life Assurance
2018.11 - 2019.09

Data Entry Clerk

PayCode Zambia
2017.11 - 2018.02

Junior SAP Materials Management consultant

Twenty Third Century Systems
2016.04 - 2019.05

Bachelors Degree - Commerce/Marketing

Mulungushi University
2011.08 - 2015.10

High School - Grade 10 – 12

Kabulonga Girls High School
2006.01 - 2009.12
Kafula Beleshi