Tapiwa Tania Shoniwa
About Candidate
Experienced and detail-oriented administrator with over 4 years of experience in office management. Proficient in managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining databases. Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace and other office software. Strong communication skills and ability to work well under pressure. Adept at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines. Passionate about providing excellent customer service and ensuring smooth office operations.
Education
My most recent qualification was a research only programme. My dissertation explored the nature of informal urban sanitation in Phomolong, one of the largest informal settlements in Pretoria, South Africa. My research contended that the historical continuities of segregative spatial planning had implications on service delivery both at macro and micro levels. The persistence of inefficient sanitation provision can be understood in the wider context of citizenship where people living in informal settlements are considered to be a problem and are ultimately denied the rights of citizens. The inadequacy of sanitation therefore took on a gendered dimension where, to an extent, women bear the brunt of self-managed sanitation facilities
The programme offered an advanced cross-disciplinary study of development processes – history of the field of study, epistemological questions of theory, research methods, and the empirical contemporary world of development practice. While the focus is on global processes, emphasis is placed on local and regional examples and on practical applications to local and regional situations.
A three undergraduate programme I gained an in-depth knowledge and understanding of contemporary world politics and related changes in the international system.
Work & Experience
Assisting the Executor in the administration of estates. The role primarily involves estate planning and trust administration. Other duties include creditor notification, distribution of assets to beneficiaries, communicating with beneficiaries and other parties involved in the estate administration process as well as maintaining accurate records of all estate administration activities.
Agricon Equipment is a distributor and servicer of farm and construction equipment. During my 7 months, I performed clerical duties namely minute taking and agenda setting, filing, printing and photocopying. Furthermore, as part of our marketing strategies, the organisation set up a merchandising unit which I helped oversee. I assisted in procurement, negotiating with suppliers, quality control and stock management using the SAGE system. Finally, part of my duties included event management. I liaised and coordinated with departments in organizing golf days, conferences and exhibition shows such as ADMA and the Zimbabwe Agricultural shows. My duties included, but were not limited to budget formulation, issuing out machinery for display, organizing insurance cover, logistics, securing venues, hiring event staff and equipment.
Kodhi Laboratories serves as a software development startup company that seeks to offer innovative solutions to day to day problems. As an Administrative Assistant I was tasked with company registrations, calendar management, drafting business proposals and acting as the point of contact and communication.
At Keshato Tech, one of the applications that was launched during the then fuel crisis was fuel finder platform, called Zim411 which aided the general public in locating service stations that were stocked amid nationwide shortages. My responsibilities included front desk management, diary management for senior executives, organising meetings and trainings for sales agents. My time here proved invaluable as I was able develop and expand my skills in prioritizing tasks, delegation, problem-solving and handling customer complaints.
