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Work History
Education
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References
Extracurricular Activities
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Jamil Ebrahim-Ahomed

Harare

Summary

Highly skilled individual based in Zimbabwe, seeking work opportunities in consulting for businesses, non-profits, NGOs, project management, research and academia. Strong background in entrepreneurship and innovation with knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to make a meaningful impact in various settings such as businesses, projects, research, and education. Focus on creating social and environmental value by developing strategies and frameworks that measure and report social and environmental impact, improve governance structures, and generate sustained well-being for all stakeholders. Passionate about expanding the perspective of business performance and productivity by including social and environmental metrics as equal measures in assessing and enhancing business performance and innovation.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Casual Academic

University of Queensland Business School
03.2018 - 02.2023
  • Facilitate assessments, student ideas and pitches/presentations for various courses in the Strategy and Entrepreneurship discipline
  • Assess student application of entrepreneurial principles and innovation frameworks to projects
  • Gaining experience in analysing ideas, business models and strategies for growth
  • Built facilitation and communication skills

Box Curator & Impact Officer

Food Connect
10.2020 - 12.2022
  • Packing locally sourced fruit and vegetables for customers in SEQ
  • Delivering packed boxes to homes, cafes and co-ops
  • Developed a framework for measuring their social and environmental impact
  • Gathering and managing data for measuring and recording impact metrics

Co-founder

Bettafoodie
10.2018 - 10.2020
  • Bettafoodie was a food start-up based on research coming from University of Queensland
  • My role as co-founder was extensive, and I’m involved in developing strategy and long-term vision as well execution
  • I was also responsible for handling all the marketing, communications with external stakeholders as well as pitching at events and to investors
  • The experience gained in building and executing a business model is invaluable

Project Manager

Yunus Centre at Griffith University
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • Developed strategies for growing the social enterprise sector in QLD
  • Conducted research on appropriate social innovation learning curricular
  • Managed tech platforms for project management, engagement and communications
  • Provided technical assistance to users and enhancing use of technology
  • Systems mapping, designing surveys, organizing events, interpreting and analysing both qualitative and quantitative data
  • Helped put together development strategy for the QLD Social Enterprise sector, which later received government funding as a result

Events Management & Trainee Social Business

Multicultural Australia
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Conceptualized MDA as a social enterprise
  • Research and evaluation on using Nation Builder CRM software
  • Strategies for building social movement, community engagement and re-branding
  • Supporting events team in managing and delivering major events (LUMINOUS)

Community Manager

Mindhive
08.2018 - 03.2019
  • Curate, build and manage community of thought leaders (consultants)
  • Drive growth of individual users on platform
  • Connect individuals in community for further collaboration
  • Customer service and support
  • Gained experience in knowledge brokering and innovation brokering

Project Manager

Student Staff Partnership Project
07.2018 - 10.2018
  • Company Overview: The University of Queensland
  • Research and gather insight to help build and embed culture of entrepreneurship across the university
  • Facilitate roundtable discussions and focus groups
  • Organize and report insights from student feedback for the board, executives and staff
  • Built on existing facilitation and communication skills
  • This project led to the formation of UQ ventures
  • Achievement: Certificate of Recognition

Subordinate Manager

Access 2 Queensland Antennas and Satellites
02.2017 - 07.2018
  • Support in managing and organizing inventory
  • Support in customer service, marketing and sales

Assistant Manager

ZimExpress Travel Agency, Money Transfer & Currency Exchange
11.2015 - 02.2016
  • Setting appropriate commission rate for money transfers & currency exchange
  • Responsible for Internet banking transactions - Developed understanding of FOREX markets
  • Experience in building and sustaining network relationships

Assistant Manager

Sopranos Restaurant & Café
04.2010 - 11.2012
  • Managed till operations, inventory & waiting staff
  • Responsible for implementing customer service initiatives, staff training and digital marketing
  • Gained experience in managing restaurant operations and customer service

Administrative Assistant

Equivest Asset Management PVT LTD
11.2009 - 02.2010
  • Transfer hardcopy client portfolios to MS excel
  • Constantly update client portfolios
  • Gained knowledge on asset management and stockbroking

Grocery Story Assistant

Spar Franchise Grocery Store
11.2007 - 02.2008
  • Help operate tills
  • Cleaning and packing shelves
  • Offloading pricing and shelving new stock

Education

Master of Philosophy -

The University of Queensland (UQ Business School)
08.2024

Diploma of Project Management - undefined

Protea College
01.2022

Master of Entrepreneurship & Innovation - Social & Community Entrepreneurship

The University of Queensland (UQ Business School)
12.2018

Bachelor of Business Management - International Business

The University of Queensland (UQ Business School)
07.2017

Certificate IV - University Preparation

International Education Services
12.2013

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Strategic planning
  • Stakeholder communications
  • Innovation skills
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Project management
  • Entrepreneurial leadership
  • Systems thinker

References

  • Russell, Manfield, Lecturer and Entrepreneur in Residence, R.Manfield@business.uq.edu.au, +61 402 008 006, The University of Queensland, Room 621 – Desk 13, Sir Llew Edwards Building (14), St Lucia Campus
  • Lance, Newey, Senior Lecturer in Social Entrepreneurship, l.newey@business.uq.edu.au, +61 7 334 68161, The University of Queensland, Room 640 – Sir Llew Edwards Building (14), St Lucia Campus
  • Alex, Hannant, Co-director Yunus Centre at Griffith University, a.hannant@griffith.edu.au, +61 416 142 376, Griffith University, The Yunus Centre Griffith University, Logan Campus, University Drive, Meadowbrook, 4131
  • Robert, Pekin, Food Connect Founder and CEO, robert@foodconnect.com.au, +61 7 3216 7777, Food Connect Brisbane, Warehouse 3, 8 Textile Crescent, Salisbury, 4107
  • Cameron, Turner, Lecturer and Entrepreneur in Residence, cameront@uq.edu.au, +61 437 448 773, The University of Queensland, Room 621 – Desk 10, Sir Llew Edwards Building (14), St Lucia Campus
  • Kylie, Cooper, Senior Manager (Entrepreneurship), Global Engagement and Entrepreneurship, kylie.cooper@uq.edu.au, +61 7 3443 1352, The University of Queensland, Room N304, Building 50, St Lucia QLD, 4072
  • Rena, Frohman, Practice Lab Program Manager, r.frohman@griffith.edu.au, +61 432 156 347, Yunus Centre Griffith Business School, The Yunus Centre Griffith University, Logan Campus, University Drive, Meadowbrook, 4131
  • Bruce, Muirhead, Mindhive Founder and CEO, ceo@mindhive.org, +61 411 645 851, Mindhive, Level 6, 200 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000

Extracurricular Activities

  • Food Connect Brisbane (March 2021 - December 2022) Role: Developed a framework for measuring social and environmental impact. Gathered, managed and updated data relating to impact metrics.
  • Master of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Student Committee (January 2018 - December 2018) Role: Director of Communications
  • Queensland Community Alliance (February 2019 - October 2019) Role: Youth Network Leader

Timeline

Box Curator & Impact Officer

Food Connect
10.2020 - 12.2022

Project Manager

Yunus Centre at Griffith University
04.2019 - 10.2019

Events Management & Trainee Social Business

Multicultural Australia
04.2019 - 08.2019

Co-founder

Bettafoodie
10.2018 - 10.2020

Community Manager

Mindhive
08.2018 - 03.2019

Project Manager

Student Staff Partnership Project
07.2018 - 10.2018

Casual Academic

University of Queensland Business School
03.2018 - 02.2023

Subordinate Manager

Access 2 Queensland Antennas and Satellites
02.2017 - 07.2018

Assistant Manager

ZimExpress Travel Agency, Money Transfer & Currency Exchange
11.2015 - 02.2016

Assistant Manager

Sopranos Restaurant & Café
04.2010 - 11.2012

Administrative Assistant

Equivest Asset Management PVT LTD
11.2009 - 02.2010

Grocery Story Assistant

Spar Franchise Grocery Store
11.2007 - 02.2008

Diploma of Project Management - undefined

Protea College

Master of Entrepreneurship & Innovation - Social & Community Entrepreneurship

The University of Queensland (UQ Business School)

Bachelor of Business Management - International Business

The University of Queensland (UQ Business School)

Certificate IV - University Preparation

International Education Services

Master of Philosophy -

The University of Queensland (UQ Business School)
Jamil Ebrahim-Ahomed