Nelly Kabuya
Lusaka
Summary
Results-oriented professional with expertise in strategic planning and operational management. Skilled in maximising executive productivity through exceptional service and effective team coordination. Demonstrates adaptability and strong interpersonal skills while tackling new challenges and achieving operational goals.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Officer
Starlabs
Lusaka, Zambia
08.2025 - 10.2026
- My role supported the PR and Marketing departments, including creating engaging content, managing social media channels, and assisting in the execution of communications campaigns. I played a key role in ensuring brand consistency and enhancing the company's online presence.
Key Responsibilities Included:
Assist in developing and implementing communications strategies and campaigns.
Create and schedule engaging content for social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
Draft and edit internal and external communications materials, including press releases, blog posts, and website copy.
Monitor social media conversations and respond to comments and inquiries promptly and professionally. - Draft and edit internal and external communications materials, including press releases, blog posts, and website copy.
Monitor social media conversations and respond to comments and inquiries promptly and professionally.
Assist the PR team with media monitoring, research, and event coordination.
Assist in maintaining the company's media database and press contact list. - Supported marketing teams in developing, implementing and promoting engaging, focused media campaigns.
- Created interesting written and photographic content to grow and compliment organisational profile, reputation and influence.
- Built and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including media, community leaders, and industry influencers.
Research Assistant, Political Science
Renmin University of China
Suzhou
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Awarded 'Outstanding Research Assistant' for delivering comprehensive academic research and analysis that contributed to project success.
- Developed questionnaires and surveys, collecting data pivotal to research outcomes.
- Engaged with research participants, building rapport to facilitate the collection of high-quality data.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to support ongoing research projects, enhancing the depth of studies.
Deputy Secretary General
Zambia Chinese Old Students Association (ZACOSA)
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinated daily operations and cultural exchange events, enhancing cross-cultural engagement. Partnered with Chinese Embassy to facilitate graduate employment opportunities. Represented ZACOSA at diplomatic events, strengthening organisational influence.
- Handled confidential documents with discretion, maintaining the integrity of sensitive information.
- Undertook various administrative support duties such as maintaining and ordering stock, photocopying and filing.
- Maintained well-organised filing system for easy storage and retrieval.
Communications Officer
SEVENTH GROUP - ZAMBIA COAL MINING EXPLORATION PROJECT
Maamba, Southern
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Communicated company's message to stakeholders, including provincial minister's office, city mayor, ministry of mines and labour and immigration department, Environmental Management Board, local communities, village chiefs, traditional leaders, media, employees, and partners, fostering understanding and collaboration.
- CHINA RAIWAY CONSTRUCTION SEVENTH GROUP - CHINESE STATE COMPANY - SEVENTH GROUP
- Supported marketing teams in developing, implementing and promoting engaging, focused media campaigns.
- Created interesting written and photographic content to grow and compliment organisational profile, reputation and influence.
- Built and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including media, community leaders, and industry influencers.
Sales Representative
INTECH SMART HOUSE ZAMBIA COMPANY LIMITED
Lusaka
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Created and implemented strategies to generate new leads for sales. Meeting or exceeding sales goals. Negotiating all contracts with prospective clients. Helping determine pricing schedules for quotes, promotions, and negotiations. Prepared weekly and monthly reports to track sales performance and inform strategic decisions. Giving sales presentations to a range of prospective clients. Coordinating sales efforts with marketing programs. Gained in-depth knowledge of company programs to effectively promote them to clients. Obtaining deposits and balance of payment from clients. Preparing and submitting sales contracts for orders. Visited clients and potential clients to assess needs and effectively promote products and services. Maintaining client records. Responded to client inquiries regarding credit terms, products, prices, and availability to ensure satisfaction and support sales. Analyse the territory/market's potential, track sales and status reports Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services. Kept abreast of best practices and promotional trends Continuously improve through feedback
- Multi Facility Economic Zone, ZCCZ
- Built exceptional customer satisfaction by delivering friendly service.
- Achieved company targets by implementing successful sales strategies.
- Resolved customer issues and complaints with quick-thinking problem-solving.
Education
Masters Degree - Political Science
Renmin University of China
Suzhou, China01-2024
Chinese Language -
Hebei University of Economics
Shijiazhuang, China01-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia01-2019
Skills
- Communications strategy development
- Content creation
- Media relations
- Public relations
- Stakeholder engagement
- Campaign coordination
- Event planning
- Online communications
- Project Management
- CMS Management
- Strategic Planning Advanced
- Cross-cultural communication
- Cross-cultural Diplomacy Proficient
- Problem Solving Expert
- Campaign coordination
- Adaptability Expert
- Communication Skills Expert
Languages
English Native
Mandarin Intermediate
Local Zambian Languages Fluent
Certification
- Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Chinese
- Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language
- Masters Degree in political Science
- Honorary Certificate in Outstanding Research Assistant
Accomplishments
- Academic Achievement 荣获'杰出研究助理'
- "Awarded 'Outstanding Research Assistant'". Honored for rigorous research and excellent Research assistant performance, demonstrating academic potential and professional contribution.
- Diplomatic Achievement 搭建中非合作桥梁 Build China-Africa Cooperation Bridge 搭建归国留学生就业支持平台与战略伙伴关系网络，促进中非人才交流与务实合作。 Established an employment support platform and partnership network for returnees, boosting talent exchange and practical cooperation between China and Africa
- Professional Achievement 促成商业合作与社会责任 Facilitate Business & Secured a significant safety boots production contract between Intech Smart House Zambia limited and Zamleather, creating 12 permanent jobs for laid off workers, demonstrating excellent negotiation skills and social responsibility
Interests
Literary Hobbies, Continuous Learning
content creation
Reading
Art and Craft
design
home Décor
Timeline
Communications Officer
Starlabs
08.2025 - 10.2026
Research Assistant, Political Science
Renmin University of China
01.2025 - 01.2026
Communications Officer
SEVENTH GROUP - ZAMBIA COAL MINING EXPLORATION PROJECT
11.2023 - 08.2024
Deputy Secretary General
Zambia Chinese Old Students Association (ZACOSA)
01.2023 - 01.2025
Sales Representative
INTECH SMART HOUSE ZAMBIA COMPANY LIMITED
08.2019 - 05.2021
Masters Degree - Political Science
Renmin University of China
Chinese Language -
Hebei University of Economics
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
University of Zambia