Kudzai Zvenyika
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Shona Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Ndau Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Tim Sims
Kudzai is an individual of extraordinary quality. She has been recognised for academic excellence, team leadership and commitment to the community at all stages in her development. Kudzai was promoted at record pace to the role of ‘Senior Analyst’ with significant leadership responsibility. She worked with politicians and community leaders, while at the same time, managing complex problems and diverse team structures. I have seen her work first hand and know her well. Kudzai has a keen intellect, a cheerful and engaging disposition and an absolute commitment to hard work and skilled initiative to deliver results. She has a keen sense of how to move disparate groups forward towards a common objective. She has also been adept at dealing with demanding technical issues for example in the legal and the accounting arena.
Tim Sims
Kudzai is an individual of extraordinary quality. She has been recognised for academic excellence, team leadership and commitment to the community at all stages in her development. Kudzai was promoted at record pace to the role of ‘Senior Analyst’ with significant leadership responsibility. She worked with politicians and community leaders, while at the same time, managing complex problems and diverse team structures. I have seen her work first hand and know her well. Kudzai has a keen intellect, a cheerful and engaging disposition and an absolute commitment to hard work and skilled initiative to deliver results. She has a keen sense of how to move disparate groups forward towards a common objective. She has also been adept at dealing with demanding technical issues for example in the legal and the accounting arena.
Tim Sims
Kudzai is an individual of extraordinary quality. She has been recognised for academic excellence, team leadership and commitment to the community at all stages in her development. Kudzai was promoted at record pace to the role of ‘Senior Analyst’ with significant leadership responsibility. She worked with politicians and community leaders, while at the same time, managing complex problems and diverse team structures. I have seen her work first hand and know her well. Kudzai has a keen intellect, a cheerful and engaging disposition and an absolute commitment to hard work and skilled initiative to deliver results. She has a keen sense of how to move disparate groups forward towards a common objective. She has also been adept at dealing with demanding technical issues for example in the legal and the accounting arena.
Tim Sims
Kudzai is an individual of extraordinary quality. She has been recognised for academic excellence, team leadership and commitment to the community at all stages in her development. Kudzai was promoted at record pace to the role of ‘Senior Analyst’ with significant leadership responsibility. She worked with politicians and community leaders, while at the same time, managing complex problems and diverse team structures. I have seen her work first hand and know her well. Kudzai has a keen intellect, a cheerful and engaging disposition and an absolute commitment to hard work and skilled initiative to deliver results. She has a keen sense of how to move disparate groups forward towards a common objective. She has also been adept at dealing with demanding technical issues for example in the legal and the accounting arena.
Credentials
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Program/Project Administrator - ANZSCO Code: 511112
VETASSESSMar, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Economist - ANZSCO Code: 224311
VETASSESSNov, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
RG146 Compliance
ASICJul, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Book-keeping and Accounts - Level 2 (First Class)
City & GuildsOct, 2004- Nov, 2024 -
Book-keeping and Accounts - Level 1 (First Class)
City & GuildsApr, 2004- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Zvenyika Consulting
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal
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May 2022 - Present
Project Management | Research | Strategic Communications Probono and Philanthropic Interests: • Mentoring • Arts, Culture and Sport • Literacy and Financial Education Project Management | Research | Strategic Communications Probono and Philanthropic Interests: • Mentoring • Arts, Culture and Sport • Literacy and Financial Education
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Griffith University
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Australia
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Research Assistant
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May 2022 - Jul 2022
Consulted on two Queensland Government Mobility Data Pilot projects with Griffith University's Relational Insight Data Lab (RIDL). Theme 1: Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - Using mobility data to improve disaster responses. Theme 5: Department of Tourism, Innovation, and Sport - Understanding changes in ecotourism behaviours and subsequent impacts on the infrastructure needs of local economies. Consulted on two Queensland Government Mobility Data Pilot projects with Griffith University's Relational Insight Data Lab (RIDL). Theme 1: Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - Using mobility data to improve disaster responses. Theme 5: Department of Tourism, Innovation, and Sport - Understanding changes in ecotourism behaviours and subsequent impacts on the infrastructure needs of local economies.
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Senior Analyst
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Jun 2018 - May 2021
Public Policy Advisory | Operations Management | Media and Strategic CommunicationsYoung Street Initiative (YSI) is a private think tank that consults to senior policy makers, private equity and social enterprises.I led policy campaigns and coordinated pro bono consulting for philanthropic startups and initiatives.
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Policy Analyst
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Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
Corporate Financial Analysis | Economic Research | Project Management
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Business Development Manager
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Jan 2016 - May 2017
Board Financial Committee | Senior Management: King's Outside Hours School Care | Plus One Care | Barista Café Facilitated the restructure of social enterprises balancing economic incentives, mission and organisational capabilities.Projects supported:• Sport Chaplaincy - Gold Coast • The Literacy Program - Mozambique• 100% hOPE Children's Village - Uganda
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Program Administrator
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Aug 2014 - Dec 2015
Senior Management Team | Head of Lifegroups Curriculum and program development, including coordination of monthly leadership training seminars (50+ attendees).
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The Literacy Program Ltd - formerly Mission Educate Literacy
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Australia and Mozambique
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Acting Executive Director / Program Administrator
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Sep 2012 - Apr 2014
Basic Literacy | Conservation Farming | Health and Hygiene Directed strategy, grants and reporting for local and international donors. Basic Literacy | Conservation Farming | Health and Hygiene Directed strategy, grants and reporting for local and international donors.
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Mission Educate
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Australia
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Literacy Operations Manager
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Jan 2012 - Sep 2012
Basic Literacy | Conservation Farming | Health and HygieneManaged program development and implementation in 70+ villages across seven Mozambican provinces.
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Literacy Development Coordinator
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Nov 2010 - Dec 2011
Coordinated curriculum development, statistical analysis, and developed the program's methodology and implementation manual.
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Translator
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Jan 2010 - Nov 2010
Translated curriculum resources into a local language (Shona) to align with literacy best practice.
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City of Gold Coast
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Australia
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Economic Researcher
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Aug 2009 - Nov 2009
Economic Development and Major Projects Branch: Enhancing Gold Coast Tourism Industry Competitiveness Awarded top research student for the inaugural Griffith Business School Work Integrated Learning program. The final report was subsequently used by the Gold Coast City Council, one of the largest local governments in Australia. Economic Development and Major Projects Branch: Enhancing Gold Coast Tourism Industry Competitiveness Awarded top research student for the inaugural Griffith Business School Work Integrated Learning program. The final report was subsequently used by the Gold Coast City Council, one of the largest local governments in Australia.
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Intrafin Systems Australia & PinSoft Management Consultants, Zimbabwe
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Australia and Zimbabwe
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Management Consultant Intern
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Apr 2009 - Jul 2009
International exchange during Bcom Economics and Finance major. •Nominated to train in Intrafin Systems multi-currency banking modules and retail FX (Melbourne) •Travelled to Harare to assist PinSoft consultants with product demonstrations to Zimbabwean banks. International exchange during Bcom Economics and Finance major. •Nominated to train in Intrafin Systems multi-currency banking modules and retail FX (Melbourne) •Travelled to Harare to assist PinSoft consultants with product demonstrations to Zimbabwean banks.
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PinSoft Management Consultants
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Harare, Zimbabwe
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Management Consultant Intern
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Jan 2007 - Mar 2007
Adhoc assistance for consultants including proofing functional requirement documents and powerpoint presentations. PinSoft Management Consultants was Zimbabwe's pioneering partner for: • Siemens Nixdorf - Germany • SAP - Germany • Intrafin Banking Systems - Australia • Navision - Denmark • Targit Business Intelligence - Denmark PinSoft won multiple awards as a Microsoft Dynamics-Nav Solutions partner, including being the 2005 Inner Circle member for the West East and Central Africa (WECA) region. Show less
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Education
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2016 - 2018
Griffith University
Master of Business Administration, Public Policy -
2022 - 2024
Griffith University
Bachelor of Business (Honours), High Distinction - Research Design -
2007 - 2010
Griffith University
Bachelor of Commerce, Economics and Finance -
2005 - 2006
University of Cambridge
International Diploma, Travel and Tourism -
2005 - 2006
University of Cambridge
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Advanced Level, Accounts, Business Studies, Economics & AS General Paper -
2005 - 2006
GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL
Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) Advanced Level Certificate, Management of Business, Economics & Accounting -
2003 - 2004
University of Cambridge
IGCSE Ordinary Level, Accounts, Biology, Business Studies, English Language, Mathematics, Physical Science -
2001 - 2004
GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL
ZIMSEC Ordinary Level Certificate, 10 O'Levels -
1994 - 2000
Greystone Park Primary School (Zimbabwe)
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