Soccer
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
Arranging Skills
Improvisational Skills
Multicultural music
Liturgical knowledge
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Team Leadership
Creative Thinking
Self Motivation
Decision-Making
Adaptability and Flexibility
Team Collaboration
Active Listening
Piano proficiency
Reading Sheet Music
Athleticism
Artistic
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
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 TimeLocation Preference
HybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceAffiliations
- 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 -