Katele Kalumba

Lusaka, Zambia | 0973080551 | Katelekalumba04@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Mass Communications and Public Relations
Cavendish University, 2018-2022 – Lusaka, Zambia

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An accomplished Communications Executive and Operations Manager with a Bachelor’s
degree in Mass Communications and Public Relations. Currently working with AEIMEX
Group of Companies, where I develop and execute communication strategies that align with
the company's overall goals and objectives. I am responsible for managing all internal and
external communication channels, including email newsletters, social media platforms, and
press releases. I also oversee the creation of marketing materials and ensure that they
accurately represent the company's brand and messaging. As Operations Manager, I manage
budgets, allocate resources, and provide leadership to staff. I am responsible for creating and
implementing operational policies and procedures to improve the company's workflow and
productivity.

EXPERIENCE
- Communications Executive & Operations Manager, AEIMEX Group of
Companies, Lusaka, Zambia, 02/2023 to current
 Manage the company’s communication strategies, ensuring alignment with the
organization's overall goals and objectives. Responsibilities included developing
and executing communication strategies, managing all internal and external
communication channels, creating marketing materials such as brochures and
advertisements, and overseeing the company’s brand and messaging. I also
conduct market research and analyzed data to inform marketing strategies.

 Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization, ensuring

that all processes run smoothly and efficiently. This included managing budgets,
allocating resources, and providing leadership to staff.

Graphics Designer and Creative Lead, The Gist Creatives, Lusaka, Zambia, 11/22 to
current
 ensuring that all designs were consistent with the company's brand identity and
style guidelines.
 I collaborate with clients to understand their needs and provided creative
solutions that met their objectives.
 responsible for managing project timelines and ensuring that all projects were
delivered on time and within budget.
 responsible for creating visual communications that effectively conveyed the
client's message. This included designing logos, brochures, advertisements, and
other marketing collateral.
 I use design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to
create high-quality designs that were visually appealing and aligned with the
client's brand identity.
 - Marketing Executive and Administrator, LINKNET, Lusaka, Zambia , 05/2022 to
10/2022
 Interned at LINKNET in an administrative capacity as well as filling the
position of Marketing Executive. Responsibilities included setting up live
streaming for networks like KBN TV and scouting the market to determine
suitable products and services to launch. Other duties included:
 creating marketing strategies for each project and restructuring their brand and
every other brand under them
 management of social media pages.
 Provide administrative support to the executive team, including managing
calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings and travel
arrangements
 Prepare and distribute memos, emails, and other correspondence to staff
members and external partners
 Manage and maintain office supplies and equipment, and oversee the general
upkeep of the office
 Assist in the preparation and coordination of company events, such as
conferences and team-building activities
 Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient communication and
workflow

- Brand Manager & Events Coordinator, Sports Hub Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia ,
01/2021 to 09/2021
 Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection
 Developed creative design for marketing packages, including print materials,
brochures, banners and signs.
 Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
 Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
Used Photoshop to create images and layouts for multiple projects
.

- Editor, Self Employed Writer, Lusaka, Zambia, 09/2019 to current

 Checked reference sources, to verified dates, facts and statistics.
 Reviewed reports and recommended changes to improve copy flow.
 Prepared page budgets, set layouts and selected photos for stories to boost
readership.
 Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final version
for publication.
 Assist university students with their thesis, dissertations and assignments

- Transcriber, Verbit, Lusaka, Zambia 07/2020 to 02/2021

 Listened to recorded dictation and transcribed information using Verbit.
 Typed up documents for lecturers, public speakers, lawyers, doctors, including
clean read documents and verbatim documents.
 Met all confidentiality guidelines as directed by company.
  Translated medical jargon and abbreviations into expanded forms to verify
accuracy of patient and health care facility records.
 Referred to dictionaries, drug references and other medical resources to
distinguish between homonyms and recognize inconsistencies and mistakes in
medical terms.
 Independently contracted, working through an online portal.
Performed freelance work with flexibility to meet employer set deadlines.

- Brand Manager, Rugare Investments, Lusaka, Zambia 02/2020 to 11/2020

 Created aesthetically pleasing advertisements that complemented products.
 Developed creative design for marketing packages, including print materials,
brochures, banner and signs.
 Built corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements such as
logos and letterheads.
 Coordinated, created and scheduled content, designs and periodic updates to
company website.
- Typist and Stenographer, Grey Matter Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia 03/2021 to
04/2021
 Typed translated materials into primary and secondary school books.
 Reviewed materials and was chief editor on my team.
 Developed a system for phrases and word input for the sake of consistency and
clarity.
 Determined readiness of material after the editing process.

SKILLS

 Brand building strategies

 Strategic management
 Event planning and execution
 Public relations
 Microsoft Office Suite
 Research Proficiency
 Brand building strategies
 Strategic management
 Event planning and execution
 Public relations
 Microsoft Office Suite
 Research Proficiency
 Adobe Creative suite
 Graphic and media design
 Social media proficiency
 Social media marketing
 Office administration
 Operations management
REFERENCES
• John Mulutula +260979440676
• Benwell Mwale +260977403112
• Maxwell Ndhlovu +260 97 1177157