BENEDICT LUCAS
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Aiming to apply expertise and utilize interdisciplinary skills and diverse experiences to support and assist with executing projects. Experienced with solving complex challenges and contributing positively to dynamic teams beyond traditional boundaries.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Startup Founder & CEO
COMCARE
06.2023 - Current
- Initiated and managed start up supplying Over the counter medications to various passengers in Tanzania. Studied market to determine optimal pricing and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Conducted target market research and cultivated partnership with transport companies, ensuring availability of quality healthcare medications for passengers.
- Oversaw logistics and supply chain operations, ensuring timely delivery and stock management of medications.
- Established efficient administrative processes, optimizing operational workflow for business growth.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
Secretary
MAARIFA PRIME ORGANIZATION
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted in preparation of financial reports, budgeting and forecasting for the executive office.
- Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze, and improve workflows.
- Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation, to ensure program improvement and enhance stakeholder satisfaction.
- Took notes and dictation at meetings.
- Prepared comprehensive reports, executive summaries and newsletters showcasing organization's achievements and impacts.
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assessing various campaigns effectiveness.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Marketing Officer
RETRUS COMPANY LTD
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives for effective cross-border trade between Tanzania and Japan.
- Established targets for social media platforms to reflect business objectives.
- Engaged, informed and supported staff on media and marketing outcomes.
- Provided feedback to all departments on brand consistency in outbound communications.
- Analyzed customer feedback and market trends, contributing to company improvement initiatives.
- Managed client relationships ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data
Education
BACHELOR OF PHARMACY -
MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES
Dar Es Salaam09.2023
ADVANCED EDUCATION -
KIBAHA SECONDARY SCHOOL
KIBAHA05.2019
ORDINARY EDUCATION -
TABORA BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL
TABORA11.2016
Skills
- Marketing
- Microsoft Excel Proficiency
- Financial Management
- Time Management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Effective Communication
- Market Analysis
- Report Preparation
- Research
- Public Speaking
- Team Leadership
- Document Control
Languages
Swahili, English
Native language
Timeline
Startup Founder & CEO
COMCARE
06.2023 - Current
Secretary
MAARIFA PRIME ORGANIZATION
06.2021 - Current
Marketing Officer
RETRUS COMPANY LTD
05.2019 - 06.2020
BACHELOR OF PHARMACY -
MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES
ADVANCED EDUCATION -
KIBAHA SECONDARY SCHOOL
ORDINARY EDUCATION -
TABORA BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL
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