CHIGWECHOKHA MSUSA
Lilongwe
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Japan Tobacco International, excelling in loan management and team collaboration. Successfully managed a $1.2 million loan portfolio, enhancing profit margins through innovative tobacco curing methods. Adept at fostering partnerships and training teams, driving sustainable practices and operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Leaf Production Technician
Japan Tobacco International
09.2017 - Current
- Management of tobacco production for smallholder farmers by conducting yearly evaluations and recruitment, guaranteeing complete loan repayment.
- Oversee loan portfolio totaling $1,200,000 while ensuring full recovery of funds
- Developed initiatives that employ string in tobacco curing as a substitute for conventional sticks, increasing profit margins for growers and facilitating sustainable practices by decreasing tree reliance.
- Fostering effective partnerships with club leadership, farmers, and local community to facilitate seamless operations including loan recovery and tobacco delivery
- Supporting company efforts to promote new tobacco hybrid varieties and dismantling barriers to farmer adoption
- Collaborating with Agro-finance team to ensure all recruited growers possess sufficient collateral for loans and reconciling all farmer payments for additional inputs not included in loan.
- Timely preparation of reports.
Temporary Sponsorship Clerk
Save the Children
Zomba
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Interviewing children and assisting them in writing letters to their sponsors in USA and Italy.
- Interpretation of letters to the children.
- Talking to parents to allow their children to be save the children beneficiaries.
Research Assistant
Catholic Development Commission in Malawi
05.2016 - 06.2016
- Collected and analyzed data to derive actionable insights.
- Reviewed and edited data for completeness and accuracy.
- Prepared findings to support informed decision-making.
Education
Master of Arts - Philosophy
University of Malawi Chancellor College
zomba06-2016
Skills
- Loan management
- Team collaboration
- Training and development
- Teamwork
- Good communication
Affiliations
· Following entrepreneurship events
· Being an MC for corporate events
· Event planning and organizing
· Traveling to places of scenic beauty and meeting people
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Leaf Production Technician
Japan Tobacco International
09.2017 - Current
Temporary Sponsorship Clerk
Save the Children
07.2017 - 12.2017
Research Assistant
Catholic Development Commission in Malawi
05.2016 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Philosophy
University of Malawi Chancellor College
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