MS Office Suite
Solomon Kango
Project Manager
Ndola,Copperbelt
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 8 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Consultant Trainer
Afriski Mountain Resort
Ndola, Copperbelt
09.2022 - Current
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
- Quickly adapted training plans for client needs, keeping timelines, budgets and desires in mind.
- Developed individualized training plans to achieve staff readiness.
- Prepared and presented supplementary learning material to support structured lessons.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff..
Contract Project Manager
BRZ International Zambia
Ndola, Copperbelt
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Made decisions independently and collaboratively on client-related challenges.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Maintained clear communication with precise technical writing to document and inform critical processes.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory parameters in complex projects with overlapping policies.
Human Resources Manager
BRZ International Zambia
Ndola, Copperbelt
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for a 200 -employee company.
Human Resources Administrator
BRZ International Zambia
Ndola, Copperbelt
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Directed and controlled 401K, medical, dental and vision benefit packages.
- Prepared new hire letters, employee contracts and corporate policies.
- Oversaw hiring, staffing and labor law compliance.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for 250 new employees.
- Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits and other details.
- Oversaw exit interviews and off-boarding process for resigned and terminated employees.
- Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting and entering data.
- Initiated direct deposits and prepared manual checks for 200 employees.
Administrative Assistant
BRZ International Zambia
Ndola, Copperbelt
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch or distribute to correct recipient.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Childcare Volunteer Teacher
Kamanga Community School
Lusaka, Lusaka
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted older children with homework assignments, providing support and mentoring.
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies and procedures.
- Set up playroom and childcare areas for safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained childcare center schedule in alignment with parent needs.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Junior Apprentice Technical Consultant
Kaswili Electronic Technician
Lusaka
11.2015 - 12.2017
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Lead Kitchen Supervisor
Fortune Foods
Lusaka
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
Education
GED -
Lubuto Secondary School
Ndola 01.2010 - 12.2012
Diploma in Theology Studies - Theology
SDA
Lusaka 01.2018 - 12.2019
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Udemy Online
Online 04.2001 -
No Degree - Project Management
Coursera
Online 04.2001 -
No Degree - Management Consulting
Cousera
Online 04.2001 -
No Degree - Security Services Administration And Management
Udemy
Online 04.2001 -
Skills
Advanced problem solving
Project planning and development
Business process re-engineering
Change Control Processes
Systems Installation, Configuration and Upgrading
Organizational Skill
Communication
Accomplishments
- Designed a company-wide safety awareness program, resulting in a 75% reduction in reported injuries.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved excellent NCR records by introducing excel for tracking entries.
Software
Payspace Payroll
G suite
Timeline
Consultant Trainer
Afriski Mountain Resort
09.2022 - Current
Contract Project Manager
BRZ International Zambia
01.2022 - 09.2022
Human Resources Manager
BRZ International Zambia
06.2021 - 01.2022
Human Resources Administrator
BRZ International Zambia
01.2020 - 06.2021
Administrative Assistant
BRZ International Zambia
09.2019 - 01.2020
Childcare Volunteer Teacher
Kamanga Community School
02.2018 - 12.2018
Diploma in Theology Studies - Theology
SDA
01.2018 - 12.2019
Junior Apprentice Technical Consultant
Kaswili Electronic Technician
11.2015 - 12.2017
Lead Kitchen Supervisor
Fortune Foods
01.2015 - 11.2015
GED -
Lubuto Secondary School
01.2010 - 12.2012
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Udemy Online
04.2001 -
No Degree - Project Management
Coursera
04.2001 -
No Degree - Management Consulting
Cousera
04.2001 -
No Degree - Security Services Administration And Management
Udemy
04.2001 -