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| Year of birth |  | 1975 |
Current Location/Address |
| City or Town | | GABORONE |
| Country | | BOTSWANA |
Permanent/Home Location/Address |
| Country | | BOTSWANA |
Languages |
| Primary Language | | Fluency |
| Other | | Read, write and speak fluently |
Nationalities |
| Nationality By Birth | | ZAMBIA |
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Experience Classification |
| Job Function | | Years Experience |
| Academic | | 1 |
| Chemist | | 5 |
| Industry | | Years Experience |
| Manufacturing | | 5 |
Qualifications |
| Highest Qualifications | | Degree |
| Qualification | Subject | Establishment/Country | Year |
| Degree | Chemistry & Biological Sciences | University of Zambia | 2002 |
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Computer Skills and Software Used |
| Highly computer literate in MS. Word, Excel, Power point (Office Applications) |
Work Locations |
| Are you willing to move or relocate? | Countries NOT Willing To Work In! |
Yes - I will travel domestically
Yes - I will relocate domestically
Yes - I will travel internationally
Yes - I will relocate internationally | REP OF CONGO
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Availability |
| Earliest Start Date | | Given 3 weeks notice |
Ideal Next Job |
| Am open to all offers at any entry level, though particular interest is in the chemical or cosmetics manufacturing industry |
Required Salary & Conditions |
| Minimum salary USD 2000 per month plus housing |
Employment History |
| Total Years of Work Experience: | | 7 |
| Commenced Full Time Work: | | 2002 |
| Name | | KFT CHEMICALS Division |
| Job Title: | | Cosmetics/ Industrial Chemist |
| Duration | | From : 2006 To: 2008 |
Summary |
Skills and Objectives
1. A qualified Biochemist in possession of a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry and Biological sciences.
2. Extensive experience in the development and manufacture of Industrial and household cleaning Chemicals, Cosmetics and hair products.
3. Academics teaching background as a teaching assistant and Tutor at two African Universities.(University of Botswana and University of Zambia)
4. Acquired experience in relief oriented non-governmental activities as a Credit Officer for an international NGO – CARE International.
5. I have acquired a pragmatic understanding of handling work with minimum supervision at different levels of responsibility with strong supervisory and organizational skills.
6. I posses excellent leadership, teamwork and communication skills all this coupled with enthusiasm and innovation.
7. Highly computer literate in; Microsoft word, Power Point, Excel and Internet feature.
8. With this background that my driving objective is innovating and facilitating change with a view to continued improvement.
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Work Experience |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1. Jan 2006 – to date Production Chemist for Kalahari Floor Tiles- Chemical Division (BotFIC) the company specializes in formulation and manufacture of Industrial and household cleaning chemicals
Key Areas of Responsibility
Co-coordinating product formulation and manufacture
Liaising with sales and marketing on competitive though quality conscious product development and manufacture.
Maintaining the laboratory facility, equipment, raw material inventory and intellectual property materials necessary for product formulation, evaluation and testing.
Training staff on best production practices and other technical matters.
2. Jan 2002- 2005 Worked as a Production and Quality Control Chemist at Yarley Cosmetique Pty Ltd. Botswana. The company specializes in hair products, personal care products and hard surface cleaning chemicals.
Key areas of Responsibility
Preparing daily production schedules.
Evaluation and implementation of cost effective formulation developments and techniques.
Maintaining and coordinating the quality control and environmental aspects of ISO accreditation.
Carrying out laboratory research and development on new product lines.
Training and assessing staff competency and managing all technical staff-related issues.
Providing technical advice and demonstrations on effective use of hairdressing products.
Preparing weekly and monthly reports.
Marketing of new/old products as far as need be.
Competencies
Able to develop solutions to technical problems.
Able to handle heavy project load.
Achievements
Successfully developed a wide ranging disinfectant cleaner- industrial and household.
Developed a very cost effective but efficient water based heavy duty oil and grease cleaner.
Successfully developed a fast selling, high quality Foam bath under the brand name EmmaJ currently competing on the Botswana and Zimbabwe markets.
Developed a competitive formulae for hair reparative Cholesterol Conditioner.
Initiated accreditation process for ISO 9001 management system.
4. 2000- 2002. Worked for CARE International PULSE (Z) as a Credit Officer in a
Micro financing project targeted at the under privileged and small start up businesses.
Key areas of responsibility
Mobilizing and identifying deserving new clients with start up businesses or business proposals.
Facilitating training sessions for clients in lending methodology and best business practices.
Providing business advisory services to clients on credit management.
5. Feb-June 2003 Worked at the University of Botswana as a Part-time Teaching Assistant.
Key areas of responsibility
Supervising laboratory sessions in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology to 2nd and 3rd year students respectively.
Marking lab reports and assignments scripts.
Assisting the course lectures in respective courses as required by the course coordinator.
6. Jan-May 2000 Worked as part-time tutor and demonstrator at the University of Zambia
Key areas of responsibility
Supervising laboratory sessions for 2nd years in introductory Organic chemistry and Biochemistry.
Conducting tutorials in Biochemistry for 2nd and 3rd year students.
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Comments/ Hobbies/ Interests etc: |
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Certificate in facilitation and training skills- under the auspices of CARE International-Zambia.
OTHER ATTRIBUTES
Founding member of the Biodiversity society.
Member of the Chemistry Society of Zambia (CSZ)
Conversant with the ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 Management systems.
Holder of clean valid driver’s license.
INTERESTS
Actively involved in Squash, Chess, and football.
Keen on travelling and reading.
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