Goodluck Ndossy
Portland,OR
Summary
Began a career on Mount Kilimanjaro as a porter, quickly working up to becoming a Lead Guide by understanding how to gain client trust, being supportive of the entire team, managing safety & client enjoyment, and continually learning more about the mountain and tourism.
Pivoted to a career in Construction during Covid, leading to knowledge and experience in a new trade, building skills and capabilities in the general labor field, & bring a positive, team-focused attitude to the worksite.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kilimanjaro Mountain Guide
African Zoom
Arusha, Tanzania
01.2010 - Current
- Lead expeditions to reach the summit of Mt
- Kilimanjaro
- Manage the campsites & all porters moving equipment
- Communicate with and care for clients needs
- Share information about the mountain & local ecology
- Emergency medical training
- Build and execute client itinerary
Construction
Construcciones Daltre SL
Zanzibar, Tanzania
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Worked to grind, level, pour and cut concrete
- Operated the drill hammer
- Used a variety of power tools to complete general labor activities
- Supported translations between site managers (Spanish-speaking) and site workers (Swahili-speaking)
Education
Tourism Certification -
01.2008
HS Diploma -
Kimanga Wazazi Secondary School
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania2007
Pasua Secondary School
Moshi, Tanzania2006
Skills
- Fork Lift Certification
- Language: Swahili, Chaga, English
- Leadership
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Fast Learner
- Focused
- Organized
- Hard Working
- Camp Management
- First Aid / Safety Certifications
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Chaga
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Construction
Construcciones Daltre SL
01.2019 - 01.2021
Kilimanjaro Mountain Guide
African Zoom
01.2010 - Current
Tourism Certification -
HS Diploma -
Kimanga Wazazi Secondary School
Pasua Secondary School