Lorraine Davis

Experience

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  University of Botswana

  Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Resident Assistant

  Oversaw the running of the block Responsible for helping the warden look after 150 residents of the blockLed the block committee in planning and execution of block activitiesLiaison between resident and student welfare department, lodging complaints on behalf of residents and giving feedback to residents

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  Unitrans Africa

  Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  Trainee Dispatcher

  Key responsibilitiesCarried out SHEQ responsibilities to encourage compliance to customerspecifications in operationsManaging a total of 66 drivers under the Engen and Total contracts of UnitransWorking daily with the Total and Engen depot staff in monitoring depot stock levelsPlanning daily deliveries for distribution of fuel to all the customers in the southern part of Botswana under both contracts stated aboveWorking hand in hand with the dispatch manager and contract manager to manage a fleet of 36 bridging trucks and 5 local distribution trucksStrong leadership skills Planning and analytical skills Team work Project management and time management Communication skills Results focused and commitment Problem solving skills Show less

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  Bua.Space

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

  Public Relations and Sales Manager

  Key responsibilities Social media management Organizing exhibitions for Bua Increase number of app downloads Company media representative Raising brand awareness to the public Assumed a lead role in pitch team meetings due to strengths in presentation and negotiation skills and got quite a number of companies signed on BuaSkills gained Customer service New Product launch Corporate communication

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  Zebra Hub of Exellence

  Dec 2016 - Nov 2017

  Brand Communications Executive

  Key ResponsibilitiesSocial media management Managed the graphic design teamHandled supplier correspondenceZHE brand launch campaign activities PR management, radio interviews, print media managementCarried out activation activities for ZHE hubs across BotswanaSkills gained Media buying Event planning and execution Campaign strategy and execution

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  TTT Africa

  Dec 2017 - Aug 2018

  Marketing Strategist

  Key responsibilitiesMedia buyingManaging in-store activators across BotswanaCarry out on the ground activationsSourcing branding on behalf of clientsCampaign strategy and cross country executionEvents planning and execution i.e. Tony Elumelu JHB and Gaborone press briefingSkills gained Planning Creativity Multi -tasking

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  Seedstars

  Sept 2018 - Nov 2020

  Key responsibilitiesWebsite Content ManagementOrganize the annual 3-day regional summitOrganize mentorship sessions for entrepreneurs and present training material to the startupsHandle logistics for all guests flying in for the conferenceLiaise with ambassadors from across Africa to identify promising startups from the regionOrganize the local and regional stage startup competitionsCollaborate with Program & Investments for sourcing/screening startupsTravel across Africa to scout for the most promising entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa Show less

  • Community and Events Manager Sub-Saharan Africa

    Jan 2020 - Nov 2020

  • Regional Events Manager

    May 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Community Manager

    Sept 2018 - May 2019
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  Molaya Kgosi

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

  Programs Officer (Volunteer)

  Molaya Kgosi (nonprofit) was co-founded in 2011 by Bogolo Kenewendo with the aim of bridging the generational gap and promoting intergenerational dialogue and empowering African youth through a series of career and mentorship programs. It was established on the backend of the Young African Women Leaders Forum initiated by the former First Lady of the United States of America Mrs Michelle Obama. Key responsibilitiesManaging daily Molaya Kgosi administrative duties, calendar and external communicationsCoordinating and facilitating Molaya Kgosi events; Six Degrees of Separation, Molaya Kgosi Roundtables, Molaya Kgosi Scholars and the Annual Molaya Kgosi ConferenceReporting back to the Molaya Kgosi board and managing internal communicationsDrafting progress reports to sponsorsAnd any other tasks as instructed by the board Show less

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  Kenewendo Advisory

  Sept 2021 - Sept 2022

  Research And Administrative Assistant

  Research support for projects, such as the Review of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy and Roadmap (2015 - 2021) for Botswana to inform the development of the 2022 - 2027 Botswana National Strategy and Roadmap in line with the SADC Strategy on Financial Inclusion and MSMEs Access to Finance, as well as the Investment Legal Frameworks and Supporting the Preparation of the SADC Investment Climate ScorecardData collection, literature review and data analysisPreparation of graphs and spreadsheets to illustrate the findings from the data collectionExecutive administrative tasks for Hon Bogolo Kenewendo, stakeholder communication, planning and logistics Show less

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  Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

  Sept 2022 - now

  Regional Development Advisor - Make-IT in Africa

  Excellent management of contracts (both local subsidies and service contracts) using tools such as Onsite OperationsDrafted Terms of Reference (ToRs), Cost Estimates and other tender documents for consultancy services, including those below the EU Threshold and worked with the procurement and contracting teams on different tender processes such as open tenders, closed tendersEvaluated tenders for selection of the suitable service providers / implementing partnersAdvised on the project’s Southern African strategy for the implementation of the set key results/ key performance indicatorsSuccessful coordination of a business development programme for small growing businesses in the green tech / climate-friendly tech and smart city sectors (Open Innovation Program in Botswana and Zambia) Show less