CYNTHIA .C. MULENSHI
UPPSALA,Uppsala County
Summary
Energetic and dependable individual, well-versed in strong communication and organizational skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals. Adept at leading group discussions and managing projects. Achieves goals through exceptional planning and prioritization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cooperative & Entrepreneurship Development Officer
Ministry of Small and Medium Entrepreneurship Dev.
Copperbelt, Mpongwe
07.2015 - Current
- Work to embed culture of philanthropy and support by engaging with wide range of stakeholders.
- Organize and execute fundraising and donor stewardship events for 500 Cooperatives and SMEs to encourage relationship-building process.
- Establish and nurture positive relationships with supporters to build strong collaborations and maintain rapport.
- Train SME's staff to perform best practices in development.
- Supervise and assign duties to department staff
- Strengthened relationships with existing donors by managing and enhancing regular communications and benefits.
- Wrote and edited case statements and proposals to support fundraising activities.
- Tracked proposals for all foundation and corporate fundraising to determine responses and apply next course of action.
- Researched funding trends and grants to stay updated with protocols.
- Auditing of financial records for accountability to curb mismanagement of funds (i.e. Grants and Loans).
- Promotion of utilization of local resources in businesses so as to stimulate sustainable job creation.
- Formulate and submit reports to inform progress and developments to management.
Marketing officer
CAMCO Equipment (Z) Limited
Central Province, Kapiri Mposhi
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Predicted and interpreted consumer trends to improve product offerings.
- Compiled and reviewed consumer data on patterns and preferences for marketing information.
- Identified new customer segments and target audiences to expand reach.
- Developed targeted advice for decision-makers on how best to reach target consumers and build awareness.
- Guided clients on brand image and ethos to foster winning brand strategy and increased online engagement.
- Researched competitors and demographics to compare and assess best marketing techniques.
- Attended marketing events and conferences to raise brand awareness and won 3 awards for best exhibitions and customer service.
- Delivered top-quality marketing strategy and consultative services with consistently high client satisfaction scores.
- Conducted market research and analysis to identify emerging opportunities and maintain competitive market edge.
- Developed marketing plans to support department strategies.
- Collected and analysed data to provide direction to marketing managers for projects.
- Leveraged market and competitor data to identify market opportunities and gaps.
- Planned events and activations to enhance brand presence and customer engagement.
- Conducted market research to understand customer base and enhance products.
- Participated in department meetings to discuss new ideas for upcoming projects.
- Developed and executed sales promotions, increasing revenue through targeted campaigns.
Education
Master of Science - Economics and Business
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Sweden 08.2023 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Mulungushi University
Zambia 08.2019 - 06.2022
Higher National Diploma - Agricultural Business Management
Natural Resources Development College
Zambia 08.2010 - 11.2013
Skills
- Fundraising strategy implementation
- Economic advising
- Financial market research
- Econometrics
- Knowledge of STATA, SPSS
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Team building
- Financial Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Proposal writing
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Affiliations
- Traveling
- Art and Designing
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.
Herman Melville
Timeline
Master of Science - Economics and Business
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
08.2023 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Mulungushi University
08.2019 - 06.2022
Cooperative & Entrepreneurship Development Officer
Ministry of Small and Medium Entrepreneurship Dev.
07.2015 - Current
Marketing officer
CAMCO Equipment (Z) Limited
12.2014 - 06.2015
Higher National Diploma - Agricultural Business Management
Natural Resources Development College
08.2010 - 11.2013
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