Lumuli Mwakasungula
Lilongwe
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented business leader with experience in strategy, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Managing Director
Ocean-Flo Life International
Lilongwe
06.2021 - Current
- Operational Efficiency: Instituted new methods, practices, and systems that cut turnaround time and optimized resource use, thus improving overall efficiency.
- Contract Negotiation: Secured prime pricing through successful annual contract and service agreement negotiations with vendors, leading to increased profitability.
- Strategic Planning: Partnered with leadership and the board of directors to steer operational strategy and develop a robust business plan, contributing to profitability and improved company performance.
- Business Development: Spearheaded initiatives in alignment with the company's strategy and core competencies, driving growth.
- Compliance: Created SOPs and documented processes to comply with regulations and company policies, enhancing transparency and reducing legal risks.
- Change Management: Led transformative efforts across business areas to align resources and deliver benefits, promoting adaptability within the organization.
- Financial Management: Maintained fiscal responsibility through preparation and control of annual budgets and reduced financial inconsistencies.
- Marketing: Crafted innovative marketing campaigns to boost product and service visibility, thereby growing customer engagement.
- Personnel Management: Built initial team, defining roles and internal functions. Ensured high productivity and performance metrics through consistent guidance and training.
- Customer Acquisition: Identified customer needs and negotiated profitable projects, resulting in customer satisfaction and business growth by over 25% percent.
Campus Manager
Esther's House - Help One Now
Ntcheu
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted and utilized comprehensive research for school establishment.
- Fostered relationships with community stakeholders and the government for school approval.
- Developed a school meeting community needs and delivering high-quality education.
- Managed staff, funds, and resources efficiently saving over 40% percent of the expenditure budget.
- Ensured the school's sustainability through effective planning.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of 69 students and 7 instructors
Production & Networks Coordinator
Girl Effect
Lilongwe
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Managed a comprehensive cast database for Zathu Radio Drama, enhancing production efficiency.
- Assisted in casting, recruitment, and coordination of potential candidates.
- Oversaw financial duties including cast fees, per Diem, and transport costs.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised 39 Zathu Brand Ambassadors, building a strong volunteer team.
- Tracked volunteer hours across 18 districts, creating data-driven reports.
- Conducted field visits for verification of Brand Ambassadors' work, enforcing accountability.
- Engaged regularly with district stakeholders, fostering collaborative relationships.
- Administered Brand Ambassador allowances via sales force accounting system.
- Built and maintained strong networks with over 10 influencers to promote Zathu products.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive working events calendar.
Finance Coordinator
Girl Effect Malawi
Lilongwe
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Streamlined financial data entry and verification in Salesforce system.
- Improved and optimized accounting systems and processes.
- Ensured timely payments to avoid penalties.
- Processed over 100 vendor invoices accurately.
- Coordinated travel plans for 15 team members.
- Fostered effective communication through weekly financial meetings with department managers.
- Completed daily accounting tasks effectively.
- Implemented Salesforce for enhanced project and budget management.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Assisted in monthly reporting analysis and reconciliation processes.
- Conducted research on technical tax issues related to consulting projects.
- Provided support in budget preparation and contract development.
- Gathered and collected all financial information for business and verified accuracy in the system.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable transactions
Operations Coordinator
Girl Effect Malawi
Lilongwe
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Protected company assets from loss such as theft or damage by setting and enforcing effective security policies
- Developed and implemented daily operations plans such as delivery routes, employee assignments and promotional strategies
- Evaluated more than 5 upcoming program plans to forecast expected resource needs
- Made recommendations regarding information technology infrastructure overhauls.
- Conducted ongoing supplier evaluations to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintaining tight cost controls and maximizing organization operational efficiency
- Collaborated with managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans
- Provided direction and guidance to internal teams to achieve targets
- Maintained existing IT systems and framework, and identified areas for needed upgrades.
- Conducted scheduled System maintenance, and installed recommended updates to comply with latest software release requirements.
Finance & Administration Officer
Projex Group Limited
Lilongwe
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions for Projex Group Limited and subsidiaries
- Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches
- Assessed more than 5 budget plans and present costs to forecast trends and recommend changes
- Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
- Decreased monthly expenditures by 5% through effectively reviewing documents and identifying problem areas
- Prepared budgets, cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports
- Ensured compliance with established internal controls and policies
- Developed budgets and strategic plans for day-to-day operations
- Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.
Education
Bachelors Degree in Community Development - Social Sciences
2018
- Professional development completed in Social Change
Advance Diploma in Community Development (Level 6) -
2015
Diploma in Community Development (Level 5) -
2014
Diploma in Community Development (Level 4) -
2013
Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) - undefined
2011
- The Malawi National Examinations Board, MANEB
Skills
- Mentoring and training
- Business administration
- Financial Management
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Budgeting
Additional Information
25th November, 1994
Certification
- Certificate in International Project Management (IPM) from www.edX.org by Rochester Institute of Technology
- Project Cycle Management from Malawi Institute of Management
Timeline
Managing Director - Ocean-Flo Life International
06.2021 - Current
Campus Manager - Esther's House - Help One Now
06.2020 - 06.2021
Production & Networks Coordinator - Girl Effect
08.2017 - 11.2019
Finance Coordinator - Girl Effect Malawi
01.2017 - 07.2017
Operations Coordinator - Girl Effect Malawi
08.2016 - 01.2017
Finance & Administration Officer - Projex Group Limited
11.2015 - 07.2016
Pentecostal Life University - Bachelors Degree in Community Development, Social Sciences
Lilongwe Technical College - Advance Diploma in Community Development (Level 6),
DAPP Mikolongwe Vocational School - Diploma in Community Development (Level 5),
DAPP Mikolongwe Vocational School - Diploma in Community Development (Level 4),
William Murray Secondary School - Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE),
- Certificate in International Project Management (IPM) from www.edX.org by Rochester Institute of Technology
- Project Cycle Management from Malawi Institute of Management
Referees
- Eugene Khoriyo, Managing Director, Projex Group, 0999335885 | eugkhoriyo@yahoo.co.uk
- Florence D. Nkosi, CEO, Ocean-flo Life International, 0999958452 | fnkosi@oceanflowlife.com
- Ray Misomali, Caretaker Director, Esther's House - Help One Now, 0991565510 | ray.misomali@gmail.com
Referees
- Eugene Khoriyo, Managing Director, Projex Group, 0999335885 | eugkhoriyo@yahoo.co.uk
- Florence D. Nkosi, CEO, Ocean-flo Life International, 0999958452 | fnkosi@oceanflowlife.com
- Ray Misomali, Caretaker Director, Esther's House - Help One Now, 0991565510 | ray.misomali@gmail.com
Referees
- Eugene Khoriyo, Managing Director, Projex Group, 0999335885 | eugkhoriyo@yahoo.co.uk
- Florence D. Nkosi, CEO, Ocean-flo Life International, +1 (951) 567-9170 | fnkosi@oceanflowlife.com
- Ray Misomali, Caretaker Director, Esther's House - Help One Now, 0991565510 | ray.misomali@gmail.com
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