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Gerwin Mariwa

Gerwin Mariwa

Bachelor's In Computer Science
Moshi

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Catholic Studies Student Office Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve its goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Release-planning specialist trained in advanced Excel modeling. Creative solutions architect with real-time problem-solving flexibility. Communicative and collaborative with proven history of improving business operations. Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates
1
1
Language

Work History

Mariwa Hardwares Ltd

Family Business
12.2022 - 08.2025
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
  • Monitored self-checkout systems and provided help in resolving complex problems.
  • Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Supported management in implementing operational improvements such as updated training manuals or revised schedules.
  • Prevented loss by vigilantly monitoring potential theft or fraud situations instore.
  • Exceeded productivity goals through consistent attention to detail and organization during busy shifts.
  • Provided backup support for other departments when needed, showcasing versatility within the retail environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.

Church Organist

Personal Project
08.2022 - 08.2025
  • Prepared arrangements of hymns or anthems as needed, tailoring them for congregational singing or choir performances.
  • Recruited and trained volunteer musicians to enhance worship experience through diverse musical offerings.
  • Mentored young musicians within the congregation by providing opportunities for involvement in worship services or special events.
  • Enhanced congregation experience by selecting and performing appropriate organ music for weekly services.
  • Expanded the church''s musical reach by collaborating with other area churches on joint concerts or workshops focused on sacred music education.
  • Maintained the organ and other musical equipment, ensuring optimal performance quality during services.
  • Established relationships with guest musicians and organized special performances to further enrich the worship experience.
  • Evaluated and recommended new musical resources, such as hymnals or anthologies, ensuring a diverse and relevant collection for congregation use.
  • Provided guidance to other church staff on appropriate music selections for various liturgical seasons or events.
  • Developed strong sight-reading skills to adapt quickly to new pieces and accommodate last-minute changes.
  • Rehearsed with soloists and instrumentalists, ensuring seamless integration into worship services.
  • Created engaging preludes, offertories, postludes, and interludes for various liturgical settings.
  • Selected and led congregation in different hymns and praise songs.
  • Attended and participated in all scheduled rehearsals.
  • Worked with church leadership to select music and plan performances.
  • Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
  • Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
  • Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
  • Collaborated with dance department in creating scores for choreography projects.

Education

High School Diploma -

UWC East Africa
Moshi, Tanzania
04.2001 -

No Degree -

Uru Minor Seminary
Moshi, Tanzania
04.2001 -

Skills

Youth engagement

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Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 20+ staff members.
  • Successful campaign in the 2024-2025 Sports Weekend
  • Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of Developing our Church Youth Choir
  • Successfully climbed the Mountain Kilimanjaro

Additional Information

Just like me, a lot of people applied for the same position. So, what makes me not better but different from the rest? I believe I am capable because this is something I love doing and it is well incorporated in my daily habits. I am also big in faith so I believe this is an opportunity that I could thrive in and thus play my part in leaveing a mark to this wonderful community filled with joyful souls.

Certification

NECTA O-LEVEL CERTIFICATE

Interests

Soccer

Playing musical instruments

Gym

Listening to music

Mountain climbing

Barber

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Swahili
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Quote

"For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11

Work Preference

Work Type

Part Time

Work Location

Hybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balance

Affiliations

  • Personal development
  • Athleticism
  • Christianity

Software

Microsoft Excel

Beginner coder

Timeline

IB HIGH SCHOOL BILLENGUAL DIPLOMA

07-2025

TOP OF MOUNTAIN KILIMANJARO CERTIFICATE

07-2025

MODERN DRIVING SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

06-2024

Middle Year Programmer (MYP) Certificate

05-2023

Mariwa Hardwares Ltd

Family Business
12.2022 - 08.2025

NECTA O-LEVEL CERTIFICATE

11-2022

Church Organist

Personal Project
08.2022 - 08.2025

High School Diploma -

UWC East Africa
04.2001 -

No Degree -

Uru Minor Seminary
04.2001 -

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