DAVID DAMIAN BARONGO
Dar es salaam
Summary
Strategic Director recognized for driving productivity and achieving operational efficiency. Expertise in operational strategy, team leadership, and financial management. Proven ability to enhance communication, solve complex problems, and adapt to changing environments, leading to successful project outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR
Starlink Gulf Trading Ltd
Dar es salaam, Tanzania
01.2021 - Current
- Developed strategic partnerships with suppliers to enhance product offerings.
- Led cross-functional teams to align operational goals with business objectives.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for growth and expansion.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff to promote skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Managed budgets and forecasts to ensure financial health of the organization.
- Oversaw compliance with industry regulations and company policies effectively.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
- Administered budgeting and financial strategy formulation for organization.
- Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
- Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
- Prepared presentations for board meetings summarizing key developments within the company.
- Monitored market conditions and competitor activities to inform business decisions.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends in product performance or customer service issues.
- Coordinated with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with laws and standards.
- Promoted a culture of innovation and encouraged staff to contribute ideas.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with vendors and partners to optimize resource allocation.
- Represented the organization at industry events, conferences, and public meetings.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and market share.
- Led change management efforts to adapt to market shifts and organizational needs.
- Operated machinery to assemble products efficiently and safely.
- Conducted quality checks to ensure product standards were met consistently.
- Maintained work area cleanliness to adhere to safety regulations.
- Developed employee onboarding programs to enhance new hire integration.
- Managed employee relations to foster a positive workplace environment.
- Implemented performance appraisal systems to evaluate staff contributions effectively.
- Coordinated training sessions to improve employee skills and knowledge.
- Facilitated conflict resolution processes to address workplace issues promptly.
Director
Magic Builders International
Dar es salaam, Tanzania
02.2019 - Current
- Developed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to launch new marketing initiatives.
- Oversaw content creation for various marketing channels and formats.
- Conducted competitive analysis to inform strategic marketing decisions.
- Trained and mentored junior team members in marketing best practices.
- Developed social media marketing strategies to help brand company and increase sales.
- Maintained relationships with key customers through regular communication.
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic planning and sales initiatives.
- Developed training programs to improve product knowledge among sales staff.
- Implemented CRM systems for efficient tracking of customer interactions and data.
- Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
- Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services.
- Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
- Coordinated office operations and ensured effective administrative support.
- Managed scheduling and organized meetings for senior management teams.
- Developed comprehensive financial strategies aligned with company goals and market trends.
- Managed financial reporting to provide transparency and insight for stakeholders.
- Collaborated with executive team to drive strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Enhanced forecasting methods to improve accuracy in revenue projections and expense management.
- Directed financial audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Monitored cash flows and identified areas of risk or opportunity.
- Evaluated internal controls over financial reporting processes and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
IT Administrator
University of Dar es salaam computing centre
Dar es salaam, Tanzania
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed user accounts and access permissions in university systems.
- Provided technical support to faculty and students for software applications.
- Installed and configured hardware and software for various university departments.
- Assisted in the maintenance of network infrastructure and security protocols.
- Documented IT processes and procedures for training purposes.
- Conducted troubleshooting for system issues to ensure minimal downtime.
- Collaborated with teams to implement new technology solutions on campus.
- Installed, configured, and maintained hardware such as servers, computers, and printers.
- Resolved software-related issues by performing troubleshooting steps or escalating them to vendors for resolution.
- Created user accounts in Active Directory and assigned appropriate permissions.
- Maintained the organization's network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
- Configured Windows Server roles such as DHCP, DNS, IIS, Hyper-V.
- Assisted with the installation of new applications on workstations and servers.
- Directed daily assignments and process workflows.
- Performed periodic maintenance tasks such as disk defragmentation and virus scanning.
- Monitored system performance to ensure optimal availability of services.
- Responded promptly to incidents reported by users via phone or email tickets.
- Implemented new technologies to improve system reliability and efficiency.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Institute of Accountancy Arusha
Arusha12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
St.Joseph College of Engineering Technology
Dar Es Salaam12-2018
High School Diploma -
Majengo Secondary
Kilimanjaro05-2014
Uru Seminary
Kilimanjaro, MoshiSkills
- Strategic partnerships
- Cross-functional leadership
- Customer relationship management
- Brand development
- Financial forecasting
- Market analysis
- Team mentoring
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Innovation promotion
- Employee development
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Corporate social responsibility
- Coaching and mentoring
- Business administration
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Decision-making
- Government relations
- Hiring and retention
- Team management
- Business strategy
- Goal setting
- Operations management
- Program management
Languages
Kiswahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
DIRECTOR
Starlink Gulf Trading Ltd
01.2021 - Current
Director
Magic Builders International
02.2019 - Current
IT Administrator
University of Dar es salaam computing centre
11.2018 - 01.2019
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Institute of Accountancy Arusha
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
St.Joseph College of Engineering Technology
High School Diploma -
Majengo Secondary
Uru Seminary
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