This curriculum vitae summarizes Simbarashe Mutandi's personal and professional qualifications. It outlines his educational background which includes marketing and business diplomas and certificates from Southern Africa Institute of Marketing and University of Zimbabwe. His professional experience includes roles as a projects manager, client services executive, lecturer, and sales representative. The CV also lists his computer skills, affiliations, training attended, hobbies and references.

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Cur r iculum vitae
For
Simbar ashe mutandI
Hse no; 3 Camberley rd, Ashdown Park. Harare
Cell; 0771 131 814/ 0733 571 172 email;smutandi@yahoo.com
Personal details
Sex Male
Date of birth 22 July 1982
Marital status Married
Nationality Zimbabwean
Drivers licence No; 51734 am {class 4}
Core Competencies
Proficiency with working on highly complex problems without extensive structural or
operational support.
Ability to work independently, flexibly & responsively with strong commitment to
excellence.
Experience in supervising staff, managing budgets & excellent team building skills.
Strong ability to efficiently organize, plan, coordinate & implement activities.
Willingness to work with marginalized communities & social groups.
Strong relationship building {networking} & public relations skills.
High standard of written & verbal communication skills in English & Shona.
Have a high degree of self- motivation, innovation, initiative & emotional maturity.
Have a clean & valid class 4 driver’s licence.
Computer knowledge.
Other relevance information
An Associate Member of Southern Africa Institute of Marketing.
Examination invigilator of SAAA.
Participated in the, “role of private sector in peace building” workshop held @ Copperbelt
University in Zambia –Nov 2008.
In-house training {sales presentation, complaint handling, winning edge against
competition, & intro to supervisory skills}-2006.
Organised & facilitated a two-day workshop, “successful selling through tough times”, in
Lusaka Zambia- June 2009.
Professional Qualifications

2. 1. Graduate – Marketing Diploma
Institution – Southern Africa Institute of Marketing (2004- 2006)
Overall Pass Mark – Credit
Subjects ;-(Principles of Marketing, Business Communication, Economics, Financial Accounting, Business Law, Consumer
Buyer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Quantitative Methods, Cost and Accounting Management, Marketing Communication,
Principles of Management, Total Quality Management, Marketing Research, International Marketing, Strategic Management,
Marketing Strategy)
2. Graduate –Executive Development Certificate
Institution – University of Zimbabwe (2007)
Overall Pass Mark - Credit
Subjects ;-( Financial Management, Management Accounting, Management Science, Marketing Management, Human
Resources Management, Business Law, Managerial Economics, Management and Organisational Behaviour, Management of
Information Science)
3. Certificate in Business Finance
Institution – University of Zimbabwe (2008)
Overall Pass Mark - Credit
Subjects ;-( Quantitative Technic for Business, Business Finance, Cost and Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Tax
Law, Money and Capital Markets, Business Economics, International Finance)
4. Executive Certificate in Diplomacy, Protocol, Etiquette & Professional Grooming
Institution - Zimbabwe Institute of Diplomacy (2014)
Overall Pass Mark - Credit
Subjects ;-( Diplomacy & Statecraft, Diplomatic and Corporate Protocol, Grooming and Deportment, Corporate Etiquette,
Effective Communication Skills, introduction to Public International Law, International Relations, Stress Management
Techniques, Leadership Skills, Negotiations Skills, Working With Difficult People, Customer Care, Event Management, Foreign
Policy)
5. Certificate in Marketing & Sales {2004}.
Subjects ;-( Principles of Marketing, Principles of Advertising, English for Business Communication, Salesmanship)
Employment Profile
Current Employer
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3. Name of Company Trolleycom media
Position Projects Manager
Period February 2010 to date
Company Background
Trolleycom Media is a renowned Advertising and Activation Agency formed in1999. From the time of joining
the Company to date, I have coordinated and managed the following projects;- RICA- Econet line registration,
Ecocash Activation Exercise, Kiwi Merchandising Support Services, Combi Advertising for Econet and
Champions Insurance, Billboard Audit -Research, Ecofarmer registration and Activation exercises, and The
Mobile Directory among other projects.
Main Duties
 Managing the project’ assignment by ensuring that all Agency work is effective within budgets.
 Preparing budgets for each project & ensuring that projects are done within specified timeline and
budgets.
 Monitoring market trends & consumer behaviour to develop business cases & appraise projects.
 Submitting timely purchasing requisitions & making periodic follow- up with the procurement
department.
 Supervising merchandising staff and conducting performance appraisal for subordinates.
 Debtor’s management & recommend on Area strategy to deliver business objective.
 Recommending credit limits for the trade.
 Making decision on resources & resource allocation.
 Reporting to the managing Director on progress for each project periodically.
Previous employers
{1} Name of Company Cumview Corporate Communications
Position Held Client Services Executive
Period August 09 – Jan 2010
Main Duties
 To evaluate a Client’ product or services & developing effective Advertising strategy to assist our
Clients maximize on their marketing efforts.
 Collecting as much information as possible from the Client & briefs the key Agency dept, ie, strategic
planning, creative and media.
 Creating an identity for the client’ brand which should be distinct from competition & compelling to
the target market.
 Working closely with Clients to map out their communication needs & define the role Agency can play
in helping meet their business objectives.
 Working closely with the AGENCY team in order to provide high quality creative designs, corporate
communications & promotional materials, & Advisory services that enhances Brand Equity for our
Clients.
 Determining how to best expose the creative message to the desired target market.ie, what the
combination of broadcast, print etc would reach as many targets consumers as possible at the lowest
cost {determining 3+ reach}.
 Weaving facts together into compelling stories which can form the basis of a brand positioning, a
unique product benefit or perhaps even a commercial storyline.
 Coordinating the team in a manner that encourages input from diverse points of views, stimulating
health debates & allowing ideas to emerge regardless of the source in order to come up with the best
possible creative brief for the client’ considerations.
 Periodically evaluating the effectiveness of an AD Campaign by analysing if it grabs the consumer
attention & motivate them to try the product.
 Prospecting & identifying opportunities and new business developments.
 Ensuring growth and maintenance of customer accounts.
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4.  Monitoring competitors’ activities & recommending appropriate strategies to counter their strategies.
 To obtain market leadership in the industry through the implementation of appropriate marketing
activities, including monitoring customer preferences in order to develop new & innovative products
that meets customer requirements.
 Preparing monthly sales & market analysis reports to the Managing Director.
{2}Name of company Coppertone University {Zambia}
Position held Lecturer & Head of Business School
Period June 08 –July 09
Main Duties
 Conducting lectures & tutorials in a wide variety of areas as in; strategic management, marketing
management, quantitative methods, production management & marketing research; at
undergraduate & post-graduate levels.
 Providing strategic management & leadership in the School in respect of lecturing, research and
innovation.
 Providing di rection in respect of strategic marketing, liaison, outreach and fundraising.
 Managing human, physical & financial resources of the Business School.
 Selecting & adequately preparing students for the “Zain Africa Quiz Challenge”.
 Assisting the Dean of Students in providing leadership in developing policies, programmes & services
which enables students to cope effectively with the factors of personal, social & intellectual
development that affect academic performance.
 Assessing training requirements & developing training strategies to meet identified skills needs.
 Liaising with other relevant training Institutions, Industries & Government department to ensure that
our training policies & activities conform to relevant legislation/ regulations.
 Assisting in evaluating the effectiveness of training programmes & policies.
 Compiling & submitting reports to the Dean of Faculties.
{3}Name of company Firetech Fire Engineers
Position held Sales Representative
Period October 05 –Feb 08
Duties
 Liaising with Sales and marketing personnel to ensure total market coverage.
 Conducting marketing research & gathering market intelligence to understand consumer behaviour
and the nature of the competitive environment.
 Establishing and maintaining positive relationship with profitable key sector account by adding
personalised services to foster buyer loyalty.
 Field selling and building product awareness as well as identifying & recommending promotional
activities.
 Projecting the Organisation’ image & all its product and services, & securing and consolidating the
Organisation’s appropriate position in the market.
 Ensuring that the products offered perform to the expected standards and carrying out periodic
review to improve performance.
 Field selling and promoting proper performance of existing products within specified market
segments.
 Submitting monthly sales & market analysis reports and recommendations to the Managing Director.
Hobbies;-
 Travelling and Socialising
 Playing chess, squash & soccer.
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5. References;-
{1} The Managing Director {Mr C Bwerinofa}
Trolleycom media
11 Wycombe ave, Mt pleasant. Hre
TEL;-04 745302/317 Cell; 0773 256 560
{2} The Managing Director {Mr C Masango}
Cumview Corporate Communications
3rd floor South Wing, Pockets Building
Cnr J Moyo/ Angwa strt
Tell 04-753066/756188
{3}Dean of Faculty {Dr L Mukuka}
Coppertone University
Plot 8122 Central Street, Nkana West
Postal office box 22041
Kitwe –Zambia
Tel/fax; +260 2 230289
Cell; +260 966 437 926
{4}MDU Coordinator {Mr B Mkandla}
University of Zimbabwe, Business studies dept
Postal office box; MP 167
Tel; 04-303211/fax; 04-333674
CELL; 0772 573 706
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