Tadiwa Linnet Mwashita

-Brokered a business partnership between an AI Italian services company and a Non-Profit in Zimbabwe resulting in the creation of an AI Academy for disadvantaged youth, emphasizing social impact and empowerment. -Supported an EU-funded project to enhance an innovation hub in Mozambique, focusing on training andstructural improvements. Pioneered educational and technological initiatives in Africa, fostering innovation ecosystems and broadening access to tech education.

-Conducted market research and implemented AI tools for campaign automation, validation, and lead generation. -Utilized quantitative methods to assess market opportunities, including surveys and statistical analysis, to support startups' strategic decisions. -Expanded customer base and drove financial growth through effective sales strategies and client relationship management. -Managed over six projects globally, improving conversion rates and reaching over 200 prospects within the first six months.

o Providing qualitative & quantitative research and analysis for clients looking to penetrate new markets for client’s specific industries and products and proposing the best strategies for successful product launches. o Offering value added support services for entrepreneurs, in Southern Africa and Italy namely: objective & independent opportunity assessment, pitch deck trainings, drafting new product/venture development & commercialization plans for successful realization of expected investment outcomes.

-Completed 3-month courses for 20+ groups of professionals in banking, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, automotive industries. -Educated more than 30 adults mainly in Management and Director positions

A B2B (business to business) e-commerce platform. A seller of goods online from Italian SMEs to companies, NGOs, re-seller customers based in Africa. The aim of the company is to offer a trade and marketing platform for SMEs i.e. in the agricultural, textile, retail, and manufacturing industries for both raw materials and finished goods.

o Re-launched a new customer segment for the B2B luxury shoe sector of Angola due to my record of success in creating a warehouse outlet store. - performed in-depth market and competitor analysis. -Created strategic marketing campaigns and developed 2 different market segments which led to agreements with the 2 biggest supermarket chains in Angola. o Spearheaded the development of a new B2B customer base in the informal sector which led to 30% sales of old stock at profit within the first month

Responsible for developing, overseeing and maintaining inventory, supplies, deliveries and operational costs. o Developed an organization capable of scheduling and supporting new B2B market customers without increasing warehouse employees. The company was able to save 90,000kz by not hiring additional warehouse staff. o Restructured and implemented new scheduling and process methods leading to a significant decrease (60%) in delivery time and increase in warehouse work efficiency.

Managed and ensured all deliveries were met, managed client accounts and oversaw all work planning, budgeting, performance management, and reporting . o Engaged in ongoing route design and a redesign activity as part of continual improvement process to increase route efficiency and productivity, resulting in reduced delivery time by 47% and reduced delivery costs by 30% in a period of 1 year.

o Supported implementation of a food security project aimed at upskilling small holder farmers and creating farm to market linkages. o Served as a linchpin between projects and finance department in the management of budgets, accounts, reconciliations and expenses for all projects o Prepared project proposals and interim narrative reports for USAID grants. o Managed all communications and presentations, improving reports and publications in English.

Financial accounting, Project Management, Marketing, Information systems, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Transnational law, Brand Management

Financial Accounting, Business Finance, Taxation, Business law, information systems, Marketing, Business Strategy