Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Reading, Public speaking, Running, Gym
Timeline
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Mzamo Lonwabo Mthembu

Pietermaritzburg

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations

Nonise Florist
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
  • Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
  • Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
  • Managed budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives.
  • Established and monitored quality assurance standards to achieve operational excellence.
  • Contact person

Director Dalget Mthembu 072 867 5808

Director

Ezakithi the Homestead of Culture/ Purple Fox
11.2020 - 12.2020
  • PURPLE FOX HOLDINGS-Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • EZAKITHI THE HOMESTEAD OF CULTURE - This was a organization dealing with Culture music and finding new talent We hosted one show in Durban . I was able to secure finding with different departments.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.

Director of Operations

Nokwanda Piggery Farming & Trucking
10.2015 - 12.2023
  • FARMING -Over saw daily operations for the farm including sales, production, staff, making sure our goals were met and customers get product on time .
  • Responsible for getting new Clients if we do knot have clients for that specif product at that time
  • Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
  • TRUCKS-This is a sector that i introduced to the company so over saw everything
  • Finding working/routes
  • Employing drivers
  • Negotiating with Mines across South Africa making sure rates are to the scope we want them to be, Making sure they Pay the company at the right time for correct routes
  • Attending to brake downs
  • Contact
  • Dalget Mthembu-072 867 5808

Social Media Manager

Indoni Miss Cultural SA
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Managed multiple social media platforms, ensuring a consistent brand voice and message.
  • Monitored social media trends and emerging platforms, adopting new strategies to stay ahead of the competition.
  • Boosted engagement rates with the creation of compelling and visually appealing content.
  • Successfully built a loyal following by consistently sharing valuable content that resonated with the target audience.

Director of Operations

Ithembalamagabadela Trading
01.2012 - 10.2015
  • Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
  • Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
  • Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
  • Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
  • Contact person

Vumani Mthembu-083 259 7679

Education

Grantliegh College
Richards Bay, South Africa

Elangeni College
Pinetown, South Africa

Maritime College
Durban, South Africa

Skills

    Strategic planning and execution

    Strategic Planning

    Process Improvements

    Operations Oversight

    People skills

    Well Spoken

    Respect full

    Honest

    Trust worthy

    Business Management

    Can work well under pressure

Reading, Public speaking, Running, Gym

Reading-I enjoy reading a good book 

Public speaking- I enjoy Public speaking advising people on my take on life and the road i have walked

Running- Love running 

Gym- Love going to the gym

Timeline

Director of Operations

Nonise Florist
01.2024 - 06.2024

Director

Ezakithi the Homestead of Culture/ Purple Fox
11.2020 - 12.2020

Social Media Manager

Indoni Miss Cultural SA
01.2017 - 01.2019

Director of Operations

Nokwanda Piggery Farming & Trucking
10.2015 - 12.2023

Director of Operations

Ithembalamagabadela Trading
01.2012 - 10.2015

Grantliegh College

Elangeni College

Maritime College
Mzamo Lonwabo Mthembu