Millicent Malinga

Experience

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  Earth

  Oct 1997 - now

  Human Being
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  Community Working Group on Health

  Mar 2019 - Dec 2020

  SRHR Youth Advocate

  "Provided SRHR education to 50 children (10-14 years) and youth in Makokoba and Mzilikazi monthly, aiming to reduce HIV incidence rates in Bulawayo. Successfully disseminated SRH education, distributing condoms to approximately 20 young men each month. Planned and executed the 2019 International AIDS Day celebrations, demonstrating condom use to men and women and promoting female condom use to over 500 people."

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  Netro Electronics Zimbabwe

  Sept 2019 - Jul 2020

  Business Operations Intern

  "Formulated and executed a strategy resulting in an impressive 80% sales increase within three months, marking our branch's highest recorded growth. Negotiated a fixed-price agreement with the courier company, streamlining stock transportation from the Head Office to the Bulawayo office. I also managed branch operations in terms of office rentals, office management and stock management."

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  National Aids Council Zimbabwe

  Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

  Peer Mentor

  "Empowered 50 young girls (ages 10-24) through the Sista2Sista module, fostering behavior change and reducing HIV incidences. Developed educational materials on HIV/AIDS, STIs, and sexual exploitation. Collaborated with DREAMS (FHI360) to distribute pads and menstrual cups, promoting women's health and empowerment."

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  Plan International Zimbabwe

  Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

  Peer Mentor and Child Protection Champion

  "Offered Psychosocial support to 50 young women and girls on WhatsApp. Delivered Child Protection and Positive Parenting lessons to over 400 thousand people via radio talk shows in collaboration with the Child Protection Team. Led a team of 10 volunteers to plan and execute the successful 2020 International Day of the Girl Child event in Bulawayo, partnering with CWGH, FHI360, and AHF Zimbabwe."

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  The African Leadership University

  Sept 2022 - Oct 2024

  "Supported ALU's product team with documentation and bug tracking, enhancing software products. Served as a crucial link between Admissions, applicants, and product teams for seamless ticket resolution. Facilitated Tech Support during registration periods, collaborating with various departments. Managed 75+ daily tech issue tickets on Zendesk, leveraging Salesforce admin tools under my manager's guidance." "I designed, sourced, and curated 8 months' worth of blog posts and podcast episodes in collaboration with the ALU community. I published engaging content on the ALU Wellness website, reaching over 2000 students. Personally, I organized and hosted 2 successful events, as well as presenting the Wellness services during the orientation for the January 2023 intake of over 200 students."

  • Tech Support Intern

    May 2023 - Oct 2024

  • Peer Counsellor

    Sept 2022 - Apr 2023
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  LIMA-AJA

  Apr 2024 - now

  Chief Technology Officer