WIMBISO SIMBI
Hatfield, Harare
Summary
A professional environmental scientist with 5 years of experience in environmental project management in industrial and policy-related programs. I am a results-driven professional adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. With a proven track record in environmental data management and analysis.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Team Leader - Project Management
C-Quest Capital LLC
Harare
2021.06 - Current
- Gathering data on operations through on-site inspections, document reviews interviews, and surveys.
- Monitoring risks, dependencies and constraints by creating risk analysis methodology and confidence level tools.
- Assessing, analysing and collating environmental and compliance performance data.
- Developing operational procedures for staff.
- Planning and implementing carbon monitoring periods under the Verra Verified Carbon Standard
- Working with vulnerable women in rural areas to increase climate resilience through clean cooking and nature-based solutions.
- Developing a Bamboo distribution plan for 300000 households to increase climate resilience in rural areas.
Research Scientist
SIRDC
Harare
2020.08 - 2021.06
- Coordinating stakeholder consultations for EIA and Project Evaluations
- Designing and developing waste management tools and frameworks
- Producing technical and feasibility reports for use by senior scientists
- Working knowledge of ISO14001
- Presented research findings with clear communication and data visualisation skills to non-technical audiences.
- Manipulated qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends and generate actionable insights.
Environmental Officer
Waste Mate Zw
Harare
2019.04 - 2020.08
- Research on environmentally sound waste management solutions for Tobacco companies
- Investigated incidents thoroughly to recognise causes and prevent reoccurrence.
- Conducting quantitative risk assessments and preliminary site inspections.
- Risk-assessed workplaces to identify concerns and monitor remedial action taken.
Study Abroad Recruitment Advisor
IE Abroad
Harare
2018.03 - 2019.03
- Established positive relationships with prospective candidates through networking and regular communications.
- Handled end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring smooth and swift transactions from application to enrollment.
- Establish company-wide staff training manuals to be replicated across 3 countries
- Reduced office waste and paper costs by 50% through a no-print office initiative.
Environmental Coordinator
Woolworths Meat & Co Truganina
Melbourne
2017.11 - 2018.01
- Raising awareness of wider issues such as waste minimization, water conservation, and energy reduction in order to streamline production and simultaneously reduce production costs
- Key liaison for environment-related issues across all departments
- Created an integrated water monitoring system that identified leaks and break-downs effectively reducing water loss by 45%
Research Assistant in University
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
2016.07 - 2018.08
- Conducted statistical analyses of data sets to identify patterns.
- Carried research following protocols laid out by the primary PhD student.
- Preparing literature reviews on Behaviour change models.
Environmental Intern
Black Crystal Consulting
Harare
2011.11 - 2013.11
- Office management tasks including updating mailing lists, and answering all incoming call and email queries.
- Shadowing Senior Consultants learning how to conduct research and data collection for ongoing and prospective projects for submission to relevant authorities.
- Presenting reports and creating infographics to visually display complex data.
Education
DIPLOMA - OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
University of Cape Town
South Africa2017
GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND GPS CERTIFICATE, Scientific and - undefined
Industrial Research and Development Centre (SIRDC
2017
Certificate of Higher Education - Environmental Management
Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment
Online 2017.07 - 2017.11
MASTER OF ENVIRONMENT - Urban and Regional Sustainability
University of Melbourne
Australia 2014.02 - 2015.12
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE - Environmental and Geographical Science & Social Anthropology
University of Cape Town
South Africa 2011.02 - 2013.12
Skills
- Internal Audits
- Workflow planning
- Compliance documentation
- Risk analysis
Languages
English
Fluent
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Team Leader - Project Management
C-Quest Capital LLC
2021.06 - Current
Research Scientist
SIRDC
2020.08 - 2021.06
Environmental Officer
Waste Mate Zw
2019.04 - 2020.08
Study Abroad Recruitment Advisor
IE Abroad
2018.03 - 2019.03
Environmental Coordinator
Woolworths Meat & Co Truganina
2017.11 - 2018.01
Certificate of Higher Education - Environmental Management
Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment
2017.07 - 2017.11
Research Assistant in University
Chinhoyi University of Technology
2016.07 - 2018.08
MASTER OF ENVIRONMENT - Urban and Regional Sustainability
University of Melbourne
2014.02 - 2015.12
Environmental Intern
Black Crystal Consulting
2011.11 - 2013.11
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE - Environmental and Geographical Science & Social Anthropology
University of Cape Town
2011.02 - 2013.12
DIPLOMA - OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
University of Cape Town
GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND GPS CERTIFICATE, Scientific and - undefined
Industrial Research and Development Centre (SIRDC