CURRICULUM VITAEFORBEN KAURIMBO JOE

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESI am Creative, Resourceful and Effective, fast learner, a performance driver, team player, a motivator and loyalty. I have achieved success in my career because I am focused on the bottom line. I sought out innovative solutions in order to maximize profitability and reduce expenses. Regardless of challenge or task, I create a benchmark of performances and hold myself to these excellent standard. I held the position of Logistics and transport manager for the past fifteen years and used my creativity to devise unique incentives in order to keep both logistics staff and drivers motivated. Because of this, my team earned numerous company awards. For example, worker of the year for the Logistics staff and driver of the month.ACHIEVEMENTS After joining Lakewood Enterprises, in October 1999, I noticed there was not much responsibilities I was going to take, because the company’s core business was just of buying raw materials which there were using for designing and printing, of which was part of logistics, as my responsibility. I then suggested and looked outside the box, on how I should add more responsibilities, I then decided to discuss the idea of venturing into transport /haulage business. My former boss had no idea of this business at all, but he then tasked me to work on a project proposal. I invited my colleague from accounts department so that he could help me to work on this project proposal. I had no figures in my hands but I ran this with my instincts and we produced a very good project proposal and at the end, we were proved right. It was then my turn to take all what we had put on paper, on practical. My former boss bought two by thirty ton trucks with sided boards trailers to be used as a trial and meant to ferry coal from Hwange to Harare. I sourced for the loads and fortunately enough I managed to secure cash loads which impressed my former boss and was convinced enough that it was a viable business. And by the time I left the company and kept on adding the size of a fleet and, had a fleet of sixty-five trucks with all engaged to the contracts I had secured from South Africa to Zimbabwe, Zambia, D.R.C, Malawi and Mozambique, and up to now this company is still running the contracts I secured for them,SKILLS Human resources management, that is recruiting , coaching and

mentoring Transport Management, Fleet management, Logistics management, Procurement ,Loading & Offloading, Railways management-recording of container & serial numbers and recording of weights before and after loaded Dry-bulk Terminal management-bulk and break bulk cargo management, Knowledge of Health & Safety standards, Imports & Exports management , Good knowledge of Customs & Excise(ZIMRA REGULATIONS), Administering and coordinating operational activities, Ability to think literally and apply management knowledge in practical terms, Good command of the English language, verbal and written, Excellent communication skills at all levels, Able to lead at least 150-300 people and able to manage change and Able to negotiate and use analytical skills, and able to maintain positive attitude and dedicated to the job. Computer literate and able to use standard software such as MS word, Excel, Outlook, Email and SkypeLEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Willing to learn Portuguese, French, and Chinese languages, To further my network in Logistics, To further my leadership skills, To gain exposure to local clients and suppliers, To learn leading a diverse team, both functionally and culturally, To learn to work in a high –growth division, To have a working experience in an emerging economic environment, and To learn Access and Power point EMPLOYMENT HISTORYPrevious Employer (6) : One World Freight Services P/L 20 Douglas Road, Working ton, Harare Head Office: Miami, United States of America.Period : April 2011 to September 2014Position : Country/General ManagerDuties My duties/Responsibilities as a Country/General Manager are as follow, To carry out leadership assessments, Executive recruitment, Coaching and Mentoring, Succession planning and leadership and Development programs and Metrics To ensure Compliance of all Company policies, To manage business risk on behalf of Directors or Shareholders, to ensure

profitability targets are met or exceeded, To derive the development of the Company business by proactively identifying and and developing growth opportunities for the Company. To lead, Organize and develop employees retaining and maximizing the impact of key high performance, by taking corrective action quickly and effectively when necessary. To develop and maintain key customer relationship

Employer (5) : Farmetock Investments P/L. Period : April 2004 to March 2011 Position : Logistics & Transport Manager Duties(A) This is to carry out overall management in both Logistics and Transport departments that is to develop and implement strategic decision in order to improve the efficiency of the departments and reduce expenses. Logistical planning and execution that is to manage day to day logistic aspects of the company’s material requirements, To plan , manage and control the receiving, warehouse distributing of all incoming internal and outgoing materials, Responsible for running of all aspects of stores that is to deliver all the stock/materials in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring demand is met and all procedures are followed , Responsible for maintaining adequate stock levels for production demands, Responsible for accuracy of all stock movements and correct recording of such, Responsible for administration function and liaison with production, To improve operational efficiencies, To initiate and implement projects relating on logistics, To effective daily, weekly and monthly reporting on logistics function, To identify areas of improvement and establish innovative or adjust existing work procedures and practices, Responsible for Health and Safety in respect to material handling, storage, equipment, facilities and employees, To control of staff-stores personnel and forklift drivers, And to communicate effectively with other workers to direct personal workflow PART (B) To develop, monitor and evaluate strategic routing plans in order to improve the efficiency and thereby reducing usage of resources and time loss, To develop strategic maintenance plans in order to improve the efficiency of the vehicles and reduce the breakdowns of the vehicles,

To monitor that genuine spare parts are used in the maintenance of each vehicles, to ensure that proper documentation is available for each vehicle, that is (JOB CARDS),and seriously work with IT department to ensure there is no duplication of defects being worked on it, now and again To develop and implement stringent measures to reduce the expenses in the purchase, maintenance and consumption-controlling, running and maintain the cost of the department by formulating and implementing strategies to check time loss, theft and vehicles , To plan ,Organize and manage the work for the department staff to ensure the work is accomplished consistent with the company requirements, that is to select ,develop training and motivate subordinate staff to ensure that resources is available to provide quality services and on time performance ,carries out disciplinary actions or recommends termination of employment, ensure that all the department staff and vehicles comply with the safety guidelines, To develop ,Conduct ,and Administer the Transportation program in accordance with the Company priorities and budget constraints, that is to Audit and approve all the transportation related invoices.Employer (4) : Alliance Ginneries P/L Period : March 2001 to March 2004 Position : Operations Manager Duties To ensure smooth operation of various processes that contribute to the production of goods and services of Alliance Ginneries. My role as an operations manager was very wide and encompasses many operational areas. To ensure that the machinery and equipment used have the ability to produce goods and services for the client at an acceptable standard. To coordinate with the quality assurance personnel to ensure that the goods meet an acceptable standard and generates positive feedback from clients. To interact with the employees, prepare reports on the current condition of logistics, and decide on the next course of action. To obtain the requirements for logistics and coordinate with the finance department to obtain the necessary approval for the budget. To ensure that quality equipments are procured within the budget. To determine the types of equipment needed to fulfill the organizational quality policy. To formulate suggestions on how to make an optimum use of the resources of the organization (for example: Planning and Supply Chain Management). To ensure support service has its own set of capabilities and key responsibility areas that finally contribute to the organizational goal. To maximize the output of the various support services such as, IT, finance and HR. For example, To ensure that I am in consultation with the IT services personnel—procure Servers that helps the organization store huge amount of confidential data in a secure manner.

To ensure make use of different third party services, such as security, administrative assistants, and office conveyance. To ensure that standard procedures are followed when third parties are hired. To ensure that the necessary administrative and legal formalities are completed. To ensures that the third party properly executes the agreed terms and conditions.

Employer (3) : Lakewood Enterprises P/L Period : October 1999 to January 2001 Position and Duties : are the same as employer (5) Employer (2) : Tauya Coach Services P/L Trading as TCS Logistics Period : March 1996 to September 1999 Position : Transport ManagerDuties: (1) To Direct activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking transportation vehicles, such as goods, passengers and railroad cars.(2) To Plan, organize and manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.(3) To Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.(4) Serve as contact persons for all workers within assigned territories.(5) To Implement schedule and policy changes.(6) To Collaborate with other managers and staff members in order to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.

Employer (1) : Customs & ExcisePeriod : February 1993 to February 1996Position : Assistant CollectorDuties are to ensure my subordinates using the tariff book as prescribed according to Customs & Excise, for example Customs Duty is levied on imported goods in terms of the Customs and Excise Act [Chapter 23:02] whilst Excise Duty is levied on certain locally manufactured, imported under Trade Agreements and other specified goods in terms of the same Act. Applicable rates of Customs and Excise Duties are set-out in the Customs Tariff, which is published in the form of a statutory instrument. The applicable rates of duty depend on the category of goods. (I can use the tariff search function on the website to search for the rates of duty). And another example is on

Value Added Tax (VAT) is another tax levied on imported goods in terms of the Value Added Tax Act [Chapter 23:12]. and A Special Excise Duty is charged on the change of ownership of locally registered second-hand motor vehicles at specified rates. For example, a 2014 (2000cc motor vehicle) the excise duty is $500 in terms of the Customs and Excise Act [Chapter 23:02], and the sale value of airtime at a rate of 5%, and Duty may be reduced or waived where the following circumstances exist:(a) Suspensions(b)Rebates ©Bilateral and multilateral agreements(d)Remissions. To supervise subordinates, to ensure the right procedures are followed as required by the government. To ensure bill of entries are framed to the right procedures and examine them. To ensure collection of customs & excise revenues. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (4) DEGREE IN LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT (1999-2002) second class lower division. (UK)(3) ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT (1996-1998) (UK)(2) CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE IN DANGEROUS CARGO-Liquids consignments-(1996) commercial school,(1) CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE IN FLEET MANAGEMENT (1994) msasa training Centre HOBBIES Surfing on intern ate, Jogging, reading books, going to gym, going to church, and watching wrestling and Local soccerLOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AS (A) GENERAL /COUNTRY MANAGER IN LOGISTICS /TRANSPORT INDUSTRY (B) TRANSPORT MANAGER (C) LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT MANAGERDATE OF BIRTH : 07 JANUARY 1973DRIVER’S LICENNCE NUMBER: 41310HPASSPORT NUMBER : EN676284 VALID TILL 19/09/2025IDENTITY NUMBER : 02-045477-71NUMBER OF CHILDREN : 3 (THREE)Billy Marshal Joe, Mendy Mhelliah Joe & Quinton Mcmillar Joe, Contact Numbers :(+263) 717202739/776220442/733841438EMAIL ADDRESS EMAIL TO : ben.joe540@gmail.com

SKYPE ADDRESS SKYPE TO : ben.joe48REFEREESMR, M. KUTYAURIPO –MANAGING DIRECTOR OF RAYTON LOGISTICS P/L +263 772564920/+263773870056MR.F. NHUNZVI-OPERAIONS DIRECTOR OF FARMETOCK INVESTMENTS P/L +263 772388723MR.M.G. MTUKWA –PERSSONEL MANAGER OF TAUYA COACH SERVICES P/L +263 4-610521/4 ,+263-4-610376/8