Alphonce Chiwara is seeking a challenging position in international business. He has over 15 years of experience in marketing and sales roles for tobacco companies in Zimbabwe. His experience includes brand management, sales tracking, export documentation, market research, and developing distribution channels. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and is currently pursuing an MBA. Chiwara is computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
FOR
ALPHONCE CHIWARA
No 8308 COLD Comfort, Tynwald South HARARE, ZIMBABWE
Mobile: +263 772 980 997, 0776,205 476
E-mail: alpchiwara@gmail.com
Objective Statement
I am achievement motivated, energetic & flexible individual with the ability to motivate staff &
lead from the front, while maintaining high standards of discipline, professionalism & focus. I
am loyal, punctual & driven by the desire to achieve the best results possible while welcoming
challenges in the workplace. I have strong international business sense and strong local
adaptation ability. Well experienced in dealership and franchising management.
Career Objective
I aspire to work in a challenging, professional, dynamic and responsible position in an
international, stable organisation so as to fully utilize my acquired skills, thereby achieving
career development goals and to give best results to the employer under minimal supervision.
Personal Details
Name AlphonceChiwara
Gender Male
Current location Harare
Nationality
Passport Status
Zimbabwean
Valid Zimbabwean
Date of Birth 03/03/71
Nationality of Drivers Licence Zimbabwean (Class Four )
Own Transport Yes
Language(s)
Marital Status
Shona and English
Married

2. EDUCATION
Tertiary Qualification
1.Name of Institute Institute of Marketing Management
(IMM- www.imm.co.za
Qualification Obtained Bachelor of Business Administration in
Marketing
Graduate Diploma in Marketing
2.Name of Institute Southern Africa Accounting Association
(SAA)
Qualification Obtained Certificate in Accounting
Currently Studying MBA
Name of institute MidlandsState University
semester1
SUBJECTS PASSED
ManagementInformationSystems
Organizational Behaviour
Financial Accounting
Statistics
EconomicEnvironment

3. Semester2
Pending
MarketingManagement
Human Resources Management
Quantitative Methods
Management Accounting
Entrepreneurship
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: G. C. E 5 ‘O’ LEVELS
WORKSHOP AND SEMINARS ATTENDED
● International Business & Turnaround Strategy- Zimtrade
● CZI Manufacturing survey Presentation Meeting 2010
● Enhancing Export earnings potential in the context of European Union and Regional
markets –(CZI and TCPB)
● The Africa Industrialisation by UNIDO & CZ , Luncheon (Friday 19 November 2010)
Membership to ProfessionalBoards
I. GRADUATE MEMBER OF IMM
Achievements
● Designed local distribution channel of RG brands
ComputerLiteracy
Details Microsoft Office Suite, Internet Explorer, PowerPoint
Presentations, Pastel Accounting, Automate,
Palladium Accounting,
Employment History
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. ORGANISATION POSITION PERIOD
I. CUTRAG PROCESSORS MARKETING EXECUTIVE JUNE 2005 - 30 NOVEMBER 2015
II. CUTREG PROCESSORS SALES CLERK 2001-2004
III. AMITEL TRAVEL & TOURS SALES CONSULTANT 1997-2000CUTRAG
PROCESSORS PRIVATE LIMITED IS A CIGARETTE MANUFACTURING COMPANY FOCUSING ON THE EXPORT
MARKET IN SOUTH AFRICA, ASIA, EUROPEAN COMMUNITY. THE MAJOR BRANDS ARE REMINGTON GOLD
(RG) RG BLUE, RG RED, RG YELLOW AND RG GREEN.OXFORD BLUE, OXFORD RED
INDUSTRY: MANUFACTURING / TOBACCO
Position Held Marketing Executive
Employment Period
Duties
● Running the products portfolio, including keeping to budgets & developing new
business.
● Ensure marketing manual compliance through definition and control of policies,
procedures and standards
● Manage bonded warehouse efficiency, accountable for product tracking, route
analysis and re-routing
● Cutrag Processors business development at national level in the tobacco industry
● Crafting sales, marketing strategy for the company and planning
● Develop and implement improvement strategies to maximize market penetration
and profitability for Cutrag products.
● Key account customers management and sales tracking.
● Marketing of brand at corporate level to new and existing markets
● Exporting documentation and liaising with customs
● Conducting market and marketing research on the price movements and customer
preference changes
● Third party supplier selection, rating, evaluation and contact management
● National channel development, management and recommendations
● Media briefing and advertisements management
● Local branding and brand communication
Position Held Sales Clerk
Employment Period 2001 – 2004

5. Duties
● Prospecting for new business in the local market
● Assisting in establishing pricing parameters with the requirements for Oxford
brands,
● Develop and implement advertising and communication brief for advertising
agencies
● Implementation of business development strategies as specified in the marketing
manual
● Growth and maintenance of key customers accounts for local sales
● Achieving budgeted sales volumes and values for cigarettes
● Marketing research and intelligence gathering
● Debtor management, Liaison with other departments.
● Relationship management and customer services marketing
Key Skills & Qualities
● Meeting tight deadlines.
● Practical marketing research
● Keeping to a tight budget.
● Developing new business with large & small companies.
● Managing inter-personnel issues with staff.
● Freight documentation and export costing
● Advertising and media briefing
Referees
Allan Madzima
Marketing Manager
Cutrag Processors private Limited
Mobile: 0712 601 304
Email: allan@cutrag.co.zw
Hillary Nyakudya
Marketing Manager
OTC Automotive Zimbabwe
Mobile: 0772 278 139
Email: hillarynyak@hotmail.com
Daniel Mugovo
Accounts Manager
Daves Agency Private limited
N. Gilbert
Marketing Manager
Gold Driven Tobacco Private Limited

6. Mobile 0772 724 445
Mobil : 0773 202 101
Email: gilnyakudya@gmail.com