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Christopher Mphande

Burnaby,BC

Summary

A dynamic individual with a proven track record in event management, programming, starting new brands notably at GL Events, Sweet & Sawa Events, Play On Fridays, Peak Promotions. Have experience in partnership building and social media management, boosting attendance at various venues throughout the city . Skilled in negotiation and customer service, high pressure situations- demonstrating adaptability across diverse roles. Aided in the streamlining of project coordination success at Gowoka Construction.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder

Sweet & Sawa Events
Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2019 - Current
  • Founded and managed an event company specializing in Afrocentric events and concerts.
  • Booking artists.
  • Production of events.
  • Negotiating with venues for the best deal for our events

Partner GL Events

Fortune Sound Club
Vancouver, British Columbia
09.2017 - Current
  • Spearhead marketing and promotions efforts, resulting in increased club attendance.
  • Conceptualize and execute themed club nights, catering to diverse niche groups.
  • Manage Fortune Sound Club's social media presence
  • Foster client relations, and ensure a safe and enjoyable club experience.
  • Monthly financial reporting.
  • Weekly promoter performance reporting.
  • programming nights

Operations

Gowoka Construction
Lilongwe, Malawi
01.2016 - Current
  • Managed construction projects, ensuring the timely delivery of materials, and coordinating with builders.
  • Overseeing and maintaining a real estate portfolio (113 construction sites and farms).
  • Oversaw a team of 150 construction workers, and maintained building management for multiple properties.
  • Sourcing new land for construction.
  • Sourcing tenants for va
  • Oversaw logistics operations including transportation management, freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution center operations and customs compliance activities.
  • Developed detailed estimates of labor costs based on project requirements.
  • Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.

Owner

Chimango Shuttle Service
Lilongwe
01.2016 - Current
  • Manage daily operations, including driver scheduling, and maintenance of vehicles.
  • Resolved customer-company disputes, and ensured high-quality service delivery.
  • Communicated with drivers during transit, clearly conveying route updates.
  • Checked condition of vehicle's tires, brakes or safety equipment to verify working order.
  • Arranged to pick up customers or groups.
  • Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.

Assistant Manager / Fleet Manager

258 Auto Group
New Westminster, British Columbia
05.2021 - 01.2024
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations, and maintained customer relations.
  • Generated sales leads and managed fleet operations.
  • Social media management.
  • Oversaw the transportation of new and sold inventory.
  • Sourcing new inventory through auction bidding.
  • Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.

Sales Associate

Sam I am Auto Repairs
Surrey, British Columbia
01.2020 - 02.2023
  • Managed customer relations and facilitated vehicle repairs.
  • Handled parts ordering and maintenance of social media platforms.
  • Sourcing new clients.

Delivery Driver

Skip the Dishes & Door Dash Delivery
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Provided timely delivery of food and beverages to customers' homes

Sales Associate

Darryl’s Best Buys
Surrey, British Columbia
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Assisted customers in selecting and purchasing vehicles.
  • Managed inventory and facilitated the transportation of stock.
  • Handled incoming calls from customers regarding their billings or other concerns.
  • Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.

Sales Associate

Virgin Mobile
Burnaby, British Columbia
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Provided personalized assistance to customers in selecting cellular devices.
  • Managed inventory and conducted daily sales accounting.
  • Customer support.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve daily targets
  • Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
  • Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.

Sales Associate

Urban Planet
Burnaby, British Columbia
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Provided exceptional customer service, assisting with product selection and sizes.
  • Maintained store organization, and monitored inventory levels.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies to minimize shrinkage.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
01-2026

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Social Media Management
  • Commercial Awareness
  • Multitasking
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Consulting
  • Partnership building
  • Market Knowledge
  • Negotiation
  • Talent acquisition
  • Contract negotiation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Thrive in high-pressure environments
  • Marketing
  • Start-up operations
  • Strategic thinking
  • Trends analysis

Accomplishments

  • Biggest Afrocentric show of 2024 with over 900 people in attendance
  • Partner at GL Events
  • Ranking second highest promoter at Fortune Sound club since 2017

Timeline

Assistant Manager / Fleet Manager

258 Auto Group
05.2021 - 01.2024

Sales Associate

Sam I am Auto Repairs
01.2020 - 02.2023

Founder

Sweet & Sawa Events
01.2019 - Current

Delivery Driver

Skip the Dishes & Door Dash Delivery
01.2019 - 01.2020

Sales Associate

Darryl’s Best Buys
01.2019 - 01.2020

Sales Associate

Virgin Mobile
01.2018 - 01.2019

Partner GL Events

Fortune Sound Club
09.2017 - Current

Sales Associate

Urban Planet
01.2017 - 01.2018

Operations

Gowoka Construction
01.2016 - Current

Owner

Chimango Shuttle Service
01.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Simon Fraser University

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