EMMY MBELWA
Iringa
Summary
A student pursuing bachelor of Applied Marketing and Entrepreneurship, a team lead in student initiative projects open minded as well as a long life learner passionate in entrepreneurship, utilizing interpersonal and team work skills. Ready to learn and help in achievements of goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
TEAM LEAD
PILLARS
12.2022 - Current
- In my capacity as a team Lead at Pillars which is a student-led initiative, I am responsible for leading a team dedicated to the upcycling of clothes
- I oversee the creative process, quality control, and production efficiency
- My role involves coordinating with team members, collaborating on design concepts, managing resources, and ensuring the successful execution of upcycled clothing projects
- As I have achieved to get sustainability studies with different experts in sustainability during a mobility program in France.
DEPUTY TREASURER
UNIVERSITY OF IRINGA
11.2022 - Current
- As the Deputy Treasurer for the Faculty of Business and Economics Student Association at the University of Iringa, my responsibilities include assisting the Treasurer in budget management, financial reporting, and transaction oversight
- I play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the financial planning and decision-making processes within the student organizations.
OPERATINAL LEAD
CHAMPIONS
11.2022 - Current
- In my role as an Operational Lead at Champions which is a student-led project, I have played a pivotal role in managing the production of mango jam
- My responsibilities encompass overseeing the entire production process, from sourcing fresh ingredients to packaging the final product
- I lead a team of skilled individuals, optimize production workflows, maintain product quality, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards under Small Industries Development Organization (SIDO) in Iringa.
ADVERTISING AND MARKETING TEAM MEMBER
UNIVERSITY OF IRINGA
06.2023 - 07.2023
- As a student I also participated in representing University of Iringa on the 16th Tanzania Commission for Universities Exhibition (TCU), as I collaborated with other team members in developing promotional materials and strategies to showcase the University programs and achievements, assisting in organizing and coordinating logistics for the university’s exhibition set up ensuring a professional and welcoming presentation
- Lastly, actively contributed to the success of the event by effectively communicating the University’s unique selling points and fostering positive relationships with visitors.
TEAM LEAD
SURPRISE-TOURS
06.2023 - 07.2023
- In leading a team of fellow students in development of Surprise-tours, an exciting project aiming to change the way people experience tourism in Tanzania by offering surprise destinations
- Organizing brainstorming sessions to come up with ideas and plans for the project
- Using teamwork skills to help the team work together effectively
- Balancing my studies with leading the project to make sure everything stays on track for a successful launch.
OPERATINAL LEAD
MWADUI BAKERY
11.2022 - 07.2022
- Serving as an operational Lead in a bakery, my role likely involved overseeing and managing various operational aspects of the bakery, which could include supervising production, ensuring quality control, managing inventory, and overseeing day-to-day bakery operations
- The best achievement for my first experience was being able to contribute for about 12% increase in high quality productions and customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Marketing and Entrepreneurship -
UNIVERSITY OF IRINGA
10.2025
Team Academy Switzerland
01.2024
Mobility Program in France
07.2023
ST. MARY GORETTI SECONDARY AND HIGH SCHOOL
06.2022
HOLY FAMILY GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL
11.2019
MWADUI 'A' PRIMARY SCHOOL
09.2015
Skills
- Project management
- Operational efficiency
- Team leadership
- Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Sustainability and Social impact
- Digital skills (Microsoft office, artificial intelligence, zoom, Google meet, pitch, power point, social media and Google drive)
- Leadership
Leadership Experience
- A Deputy Treasure in Faculty of Business and Economics (student organization)
- A Team lead in a startup Pillars
- An Operational lead in Champions (A Mango jam startup) and Mwadui Bakery
- Liturgical minister (both in secondary and high school)
References
- Turphina Matekere, Innoversity Project Manager, Sahara Ventures, turphina@saharaventures.com, +255743313506
- Deo Sabokwigina, Head Coach Team Academy Tanzania, University of Iringa, sabodeo@gmail.com, +255755399983
- Isack Daniel, Senior Business Development Officer, Small Industries Development Organization (SIDO), isack.daniel@sido.go.tz, +255714044385
Languages
English
Intermediate
B1
Swahili
Advanced
C1
Timeline
ADVERTISING AND MARKETING TEAM MEMBER
UNIVERSITY OF IRINGA
06.2023 - 07.2023
TEAM LEAD
SURPRISE-TOURS
06.2023 - 07.2023
TEAM LEAD
PILLARS
12.2022 - Current
DEPUTY TREASURER
UNIVERSITY OF IRINGA
11.2022 - Current
OPERATINAL LEAD
CHAMPIONS
11.2022 - Current
OPERATINAL LEAD
MWADUI BAKERY
11.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Applied Marketing and Entrepreneurship -
UNIVERSITY OF IRINGA
Team Academy Switzerland
Mobility Program in France
ST. MARY GORETTI SECONDARY AND HIGH SCHOOL
HOLY FAMILY GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL
MWADUI 'A' PRIMARY SCHOOL
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