Allan Mlambo

Experience

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  Bon Marche Belgravia

  Dec 2013 - Feb 2014

  Branch buyer's Assistant

  I worked here before embarking on my university journey.My areas of responsibility were:• Assisting the store buyer in examining, selecting, ordering and purchasing at the most favorable price merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements and other factors. • Organizing and locating inventory in the store on the computers. • Close contact with sales and purchasing personnel in obtaining information about customer needs and preferences.• Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends and economic conditions in order to better forecast consumer buying patterns and helped in determining how much inventory was needed.• Helping to maintain healthy relations with the store’s suppliers• Worked together with the buying team in receiving into the system deliveries brought in by suppliers.• Making sure that shop floor shelves were clean and arranged in an orderly fashion.• Monitoring the floor merchandisers to ensure that everything on the shelves was merchandised in the best possible way to drive sales. Show less

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  Matis Baby Clothing Store

  Dec 2014 - Jan 2015

  Store Assistant

  Worked together with the owner of the store to record inventory in and verify that actual goods received matched the information recorded on the invoices received from suppliers. Undertook Bank deposits at the end of each day.

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  Rhodes University

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2017

  Aiding students in problem solving and reinforcement of well known accounting principles. I also facilitated communication between the students and the accounting department. The Hall Representative is in charge of taking up student grievances, compliments and other matters to the main SRC and thus is the face of the institution's SRC in their respective hall. I was the elected 2016 Hall representative for the biggest dining hall on campus which consists of four residences, in which 439 students resided. Responsible for the disbursement of funds to the members of the house committee. Drafting of yearly budget and preparation of termly report on the financial position of the residence. Assisted students in the disciplines of Theory of Finance and Statistics by providing meticulous and through explanations of the work that needed to be done, in order for them to problem solve on their own. Worked as part of the hospitality team by receiving guests into the residences and providing information to guests upon arrival and when they requested. Reported back on the NAF conference as a whole to the overall conference coordinator.

  • Accounting 1 Tutor

    Jul 2015 - Jun 2017

  • SRC Jan Smuts Hall Representative

    Oct 2015 - May 2016

  • House Residence Treasurer

    Feb 2015 - Nov 2015

  • Financial Mathematics and Statistics Tutor

    Feb 2015 - Aug 2015

  • National Arts Festival 2015 Sub-Warden

    Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
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  Milgree Investments (Registered MicroFinance Institution)

  Dec 2015 - Jan 2016

  Office Administrative Assistant

  I undertook this role during my university recess break.The position involved typing up any documents as requested by the senior management and welcoming clients as they arrived onto the premises. Other tasks included vehicle checks for loan applicants, assisting in loan assessments and messenger duties.

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  Kingswood College

  May 2018 - Feb 2019

  The duties I performed as a Student Assistant assigned to me; with respect, responsibility, dedication and enthusiasm were: • Hostel Supervision: Assisting the Hostel Supervisor, Teachers, Matrons & Prefects in the efficient running of the Hostel.• Boarder Care: Promoting Learner wellbeing (academic, social, personal, sport, cultural, etc.)• Liaison: Ensuring open channels of communication between all parties at all times (Parents, teachers, etc.)• Mediation: Addressing any conflict within the Hostel or other activities in which I was involved in.• Discipline: Applying and taking relevant and prescribed disciplinary action when School & Hostel rules are transgressed.• Administration: Assisting Hostel personnel with the administrative procedures involved in running a school Hostel.• Safety & Security: Ensuring learner security and safety are promoted at all times with care, forethought & vigilance.• Academic & Extramural: Cricket & Rugby Coaching • Contribute: Value addition by identifying with & supporting Kingswood College’s full educational programme. Show less

  • Student Assistant

    Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Cricket Coach

    Jan 2018 - Nov 2018

  • Rugby Coach

    May 2018 - Sept 2018
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  Greenback Media Group

  Apr 2019 - May 2019

  Group Finance and Logistics Manager

  Greenback Media group is the parent company for 4 companies operating in the South African media and entertainment industries.My areas of responsibility in this role were:- Financial Recording and Reporting.- Financial Advisory.- Budgeting.- Payments and Cash-flow Management.- Invoicing.- Project Management and Outsourcing.

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  Saint Champagne Bar & Lounge

  Jun 2019 - Jan 2020

  Events and Customer Relations Manager

  In this role I was tasked with, and achieved the following:Admin:1. Created and coded Company Cost Control and Inventory Master Workbooks in Google Sheets.2. Received and verified invoices from suppliers before forwarding them for payment.3. Assisted the CEO with his personal admin requests.4. Assisted in taking minutes in management meetings with external parties.5. Assisted the events and marketing assistant by preparing Promoters and host invoices. Sponsor Brands:1. Conducted sponsor meetings on behalf of the CEO when he was busy and unable to make it.2. Being the sponsors' person of Contact at the company.Artist Bookings:1. Contacted artist booking agents and followed through with the negotiations in the booking process.2. Contacted artists directly for bookings and negotiated based on budget provided by the companyOutdoor Events:1. Scouted and contacted potential event venues2. Conducted Site visits and meetings with venues' management to gather important information which determined which venue would be best for our event.3. Developed and implemented a detailed marketing strategy in conjunction with the marketing team on how to go about marketing the event for success on social media, etc.4. Street Marketing which involved dropping off flyers and invites to over 50 hotels at a time mostly over a 2 day period.5. Ensured the execution of the marketing strategy by monitoring social media accounts of promoters, djs, booked celebrities, etc.6. Contacted Sponsors with Point of Sale Requests.7. Contacted all suppliers for our events (sound/lighting/ice/furnitures /etc) to ensure that they have the correct venue address and delivery times.8. Ensured that the right equipment was brought on site for Dj's, cleaning staff, hostesses, barmen, etc. Show less

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  Recruitment Amplified

  Jun 2020 - Oct 2022

  Founder & CEO

  I assumed overall responsibility for the business's activities, strategy, direction, and vision.

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  Diaby Enterprise

  Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

  General Manager
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  AGroup of Companies

  Dec 2021 - now

  Co-Founder

  My role entails overseeing the day-to-day running of the organization.