TAKANAYI MUREYI
Harare
Summary
Accomplished Senior Managing Director with over 25 years of experience leading a team of coach and truck building industrial project, with great expertise in leadership and organisational skills. Generating marketplace demand and achieving 25% annual growth rate in the manufacturing and industrial sector. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all organizational levels. Also attained a Diploma from the Institute of Bankers Zimbabwe, Management Diploma with a National Level Distinction Award. Have excellent business and industry awareness and understanding of industry trends to impact business growth and opportunity. Have worked creatively in fast-paced environment to maintain demanding timelines. A focused Director considered an expert in regulation and leadership skills. Highly capable in successfully resolving conflicts. In this regard, pursuing a role in the Legal field where hard work and dedication is expected will be highly valued.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Freevest Pvt Ltd
01.2005 - Current
- Directed a successful truck coach and truck building project
- Importation of delivery trucks to various companies of note, bread delivery trucks to Innscor, Zimbabwe
- Designed and implemented business strategy plans that led to winning a tender to supply Econet mobile shops
- Implementation of training programes that enhanced staff performance and skills level resulting in improved turnover
- Conducted follow-up procedures to drive completion of contracts and service level agreements
- Mentored team participants in customer culture, operational needs and sales techniques to close sales
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget
- Provided strategic counsel to clients on larger impact and day-to-day tactics of digital and social media
- Collaborated with clients to determine and identify company objectives, goals, strategies and tactics
- Training and management of a team of 30 Industrial workers and discussion of issues to provide resolution and apply best practices
- Confirmed company documentation meets government requirements and day-to-day operations following documentation
- Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
Operations Director
Freevest Pvt Ltd
03.1999 - 12.2004
- Negotiating, purchase and delivery of Trailer sheeting tubing
- Directing staff of 16 personnel and managed budget equivalent to $USD300000 annually
- Analysis of business needs while soliciting customer feedback for process improvements
- In charge of finance department, payroll system and overall Personnel management
- Developed strategic plans for Freevest business growth, enabling the company to expand its market share and increase revenue.
- Occasionally reviewed financial and operational reports on regular basis to make effective decisions.
- Developed strategic plans for business growth, enabling the company to expand its market share and increase revenue.
Projects Manager
Sumitomo Mitsui Construction
02.1994 - 12.1998
- Championed continuous 25% improvement growth within the organization by staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices for effective project management techniques.
- Conducted comprehensive post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement in future initiatives.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, progress updates, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Championed continuous improvement within the organization by staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices for effective project management techniques.
- Increased customer satisfaction, maintaining open communication lines between clients and the team throughout project lifecycle.
- Played a pivotal role in winning new business opportunities through persuasive presentations showcasing past successes.
- Successfully completed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously under tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality control.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Law
UNISA
South Africa 09.2021
Associate of Arts - Banking
Institute of Bankers
Zimbabwe 06.1988
High School - Secondary Education
Victoria High School
Masvingo 11.1986
Skills
- Overall Company Management
- Issues resolution
- Staff Development
- Contract Management
- Rules and regulations
- Staff Management
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Achievement of 25% growth in Company Assets under management over a 5-year period.
- Directed a renovation project that saw operation costs reduction by 25%, which resulted in improved service delivery and expansion of market area.
- Reduction of employee turnover due to improved workplace conditions and better salary gross incomes within 8 months of initiative implementation.
- Successfully implemented Covid 19 prevention programs, resulting in 1% fatality rate during the Covid 19 pandemic, also implemented Post Covid Mental Health programs for employees.
Additional Information
I am an enthusiastic, multi tasked leader. Managed to excel in my Law degree whilst fully Directing a successful manufacturing company. Have more than 25 years of expertise in my job and have the zeal to excel in the Legal Fraternity as well.
Languages
English
Shona
Personal Information
Title: Managing Director/Operations and Strategic Leadership
Timeline
Managing Director
Freevest Pvt Ltd
01.2005 - Current
Operations Director
Freevest Pvt Ltd
03.1999 - 12.2004
Projects Manager
Sumitomo Mitsui Construction
02.1994 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Laws - Law
UNISA
Associate of Arts - Banking
Institute of Bankers
High School - Secondary Education
Victoria High School
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