Preston Viswamo

Regional Design Studio Project Manager at Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute
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(386) 825-5501
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Zambia, ZM

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Experience

    • Ethiopia
    • Government Relations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Regional Design Studio Project Manager
      • Mar 2020 - Present

  • Cooperbelt Leather Industry Cluster
    • Kitwe, Copperbelt , Zambia.
    • Project Coordinator
      • Jun 2013 - Feb 2020

      Manage the Leather sector cottage industry Clustering and Incubation initiative , a programme jointly supported by COMESA Leather and Leather Products Institute-(COMESA/LLPI) Coordinate the activities of Copperbelt Leather Industry Cluster. Responsible for the overall administration of operations, major responsibilities of leading, planning, organizing, controlling all activities from program conceptualization to implementation and evaluation Manage the Leather sector cottage industry Clustering and Incubation initiative , a programme jointly supported by COMESA Leather and Leather Products Institute-(COMESA/LLPI) Coordinate the activities of Copperbelt Leather Industry Cluster. Responsible for the overall administration of operations, major responsibilities of leading, planning, organizing, controlling all activities from program conceptualization to implementation and evaluation

    • Chief Execitive Officer
      • Jul 2010 - Feb 2020

      EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Moriah Leather and Footwear Industries Ltd is a Small sized enterprise that was incorporated as a Private Company limited by shares on 23rd July, 2010 and was issued with a Certificate of Incorporation number 85900. Prior to its incorporation, the Enterprise operated under a business name which was registered in 1992 and operated in Lusaka town initially at Chinika industrial complex and eventually Makeni SEDB complex. The enterprise's vision is to be the best and most successful organization in the provision of footwear products that meet the customer needs in terms of quality and price and now is working towards to increasing its production and product range of sandals, belts, school shoes and classic derby and oxford shoes through acquisition of basic critical equipment. . The critical equipment requirements include the following: 5 ranges of Shoe Lasts,1 swing arm clicking machine, Clicking Boards, 1 Skiving Machine, 1 flat -bed stitching Machine, 1 Post bed stitching Machine , 1 Treadle operated Punching and Clinching Machine, racks, 1 Lasting Heater, 5 Lasting Pliers, Grinding, roughing and polishing Machine, sole press machine , spray booth and spray guns. VISION To be the best and more successful organization in the leather and footwear industry MISSION Creation of wealth through provision of products which are consistently and continuously meeting the requirements of our customers. GOAL Footwear for Fashion, Fit and Quality OBJECTIVES To provide footwear products that will satisfy the customers needs of appearance (fashion content), fit, comfort, performance in wear and price. Help customers to understand value of their feet through health education on feet structure. Growth, functions and common troubles. Promote leather products so that customer/future generations can be able to distinguish between the real leather that we get from the animals and the synthetic leather imitations which have flooded the market. Show less

  • Copperstone University
    • Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia
    • Deputy Registrar
      • May 2011 - Apr 2015

      Deputizing the Registrar in terms of the Registrar’ functions Manage the Total Quality Management Functions of the University. Manage the input of workers in the University( Performance Management Monitoring and Evaluation.) Manage the University Product development programme. Manage the Marketing and public relations for the University. Risk management for the University. Deputizing the Registrar in terms of the Registrar’ functions Manage the Total Quality Management Functions of the University. Manage the input of workers in the University( Performance Management Monitoring and Evaluation.) Manage the University Product development programme. Manage the Marketing and public relations for the University. Risk management for the University.

  • Bethesda Zambia
    • Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia
    • Project Coordinator
      • Mar 2007 - Dec 2009

      Coordinate the activities of Bethesda Zambia. Responsible for the overall administration of operations, major responsibilities of leading, planning, organizing, controlling all activities from program conceptualization to implementation and evaluation. NGO- sector ( Health Care & Sustainable Livelihoods) Coordinate the activities of Bethesda Zambia. Responsible for the overall administration of operations, major responsibilities of leading, planning, organizing, controlling all activities from program conceptualization to implementation and evaluation. NGO- sector ( Health Care & Sustainable Livelihoods)

    • Loan Officer & Transformation Coordinator
      • Oct 2000 - Mar 2007

      Manage the transformational objective and strategic frame work for the delivery of transformational activities to Clients to promote Economic, social-Cultural, political and Spiritual Transformation. Manage the Entrepreneurial and business skills development- Client Orientation and Training in Business Administration/Entrepreneurship. Manage the transformational objective and strategic frame work for the delivery of transformational activities to Clients to promote Economic, social-Cultural, political and Spiritual Transformation. Manage the Entrepreneurial and business skills development- Client Orientation and Training in Business Administration/Entrepreneurship.

    • Operations Director
      • Apr 1994 - Nov 1999

      Responsible Product Development and production management. Responsible Product Development and production management.

  • Muzama Crafts Ltd.
    • Zambezi District, North Western Province , Zambia
    • Trainer/Supervisor for a Commercial Tannery, and Shoe Factory
      • Jan 1988 - May 1993

      Responsible for training youths in Vegetable (organic ) Leather Tanning, Leather Goods and Shoe making including last making by hand. Responsible for training youths in Vegetable (organic ) Leather Tanning, Leather Goods and Shoe making including last making by hand.

Education

  • EUCLID (Euclid University)
    Master of Business Administration - MBA (currently studying), Sustainable Development/ Leather Business and Entrepreneurship.
    2020 - 2022
  • Copperston University , , TNO, Waaljk Netherlands , Kabompo high school
    Bachelor's degree -Development Studies., Development Studies.
    2009 - 2013
  • Copperstone University.
    Bachelor’s Degree, Development Studies.
    2009 - 2013

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