Experience

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  Self-employed

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Digital Asset Investor

    • Jul 2018 - Present
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Digital asset investor & trader.

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  Sunshine Hotel

  • Matemwe, Zanzibar

  • Assistant General Manager

    • Jun 2017 - Dec 2017
    • Matemwe, Zanzibar

    Sunshine Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel located on the northeast coast of Zanzibar. I assisted the General Manager with the smooth running of the hotel. I oversaw multiple departments such as Guest Relations, Front Office, F&B, Maintenance and Housekeeping. Maximized hotel performance by creating a positive and productive work environment with a focus on team development ensuring employees are well-trained for customer service, with a focus on empathy and emotional intelligence.

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  Sazani Beach Lodge

  • Nungwi, Zanizbar

  • General Manager

    • Mar 2016 - Mar 2017
    • Nungwi, Zanizbar

    Sazani Beach Lodge is a small 10 room eco-lodge located on the northern tip of the island of Zanzibar. I managed all lodge operations which included Reservations, Staffing, F&B Operations, Maintenance, Front Office, Budgeting, Accounts, Marketing, Guest Relations, and Housekeeping. Some highlights included cultivating relationships that led to repeat clients as well as receiving consistently positive TripAdvisor reviews. I increased exposure to the Lodge by taking part in travel expos in Arusha which provided a new revenue stream from local clients.

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  Mango Tree Bar & Lounge

  • Arusha, Tanzania

  • Owner

    • Jan 2012 - Dec 2015
    • Arusha, Tanzania

    Mango Tree was a bar & lounge that I founded in early 2012. My vision was to introduce a pub-like experience that showcased sporting events from around the world as well as local entertainment acts to the town of Arusha, Tanzania. I was responsible for all aspects of the business which included food & beverage operations, guest services, event management, human resource management, accounting, and marketing. A few highlights were the growth of Mango’s social media pages with a following of over 1500 people and our monthly Quiz nights which generated donations to give back to local causes in the community.

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  Assante Wealth Management

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Senior Service Coordinator

    • Jun 2008 - Jan 2010
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Assante Wealth Management is a Canadian investment firm providing an array of wealth management solutions. My role as a Senior Service Coordinator was within the Private Client department which only assisted high net worth clients. I was assigned to two Private Client Managers who managed clients in the province of Quebec and British Columbia. I was responsible for all directives requested by the Private Client Managers and executed their requests within the back office department. I also managed client inquiries via e-mail and telephone.

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  Zafo Metals

  • Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo

  • Controller

    • Feb 2004 - Nov 2007
    • Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo

    Situated in the copper and cobalt belt of central Africa, Zafo Metals was in the business of acquiring copper ore known as malachite and refining its copper content to a 95-99% purity level using smelters and other various raw materials. Our finished product, identified as copper ingots, were exported to India on a joint venture basis. I was responsible for all aspects of accounting; overseeing all payments made, invoicing. production of quarterly/yearly financial statements, cost accounting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, budgeting, and analysis of statements. Furthermore, I advised on decisions regarding pricing, contract negotiations, significant costs, capital investments, and other matters for the effective operation of the organization.

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  QUALITY RAGS LIMITED

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • General Manager

    • Aug 2001 - Dec 2003
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Quality Rags was a family business exporting used clothing containers to African countries. Once I graduated from university, I assumed the role of General Manager. I was responsible for all aspects of the business with an enhanced focus on quality control which set us apart from other competitors. Other responsibilities included managing, motivating, and training a staff of 25 people, scheduling shifts, conducting interviews for new hires, completion and review of all export documentation, oversaw all company banking requirements, and monthly P&L review and analysis. Consistently met sales and revenue targets by ensuring quality sourcing and sorting of used clothing.