Paul Gondwe

PAUL GONDWE CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL INFORMATION Nationality: Zambian Date/Place of Birth: August 21/ 1993, Kasama NRC: 340648/43/1 Marital Status: Married Religious Denomination: Prophetic Ministries of Christ Phone No: - (Home) Email Address (es): - PROFILE I am a mature, enthusiastic, self driven and hardworking person, ready to work in challenging environments. I am goal oriented and committed to attainment of results with minimum supervision. An ardent reader and researcher I am willing to take on new and challenging academic explorations. I am also a team participant, ready to adjust and adapt to a new environments professionally and socially. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE INTERN– AFRICARE /ZAMBIA. Dates: 6 Months (10 January 2013- 10 June, 2014) • Participated in rural agricultural development programs. • Supported community outreach and training on sustainable farming techniques. • Assisted in monitoring and evaluating project impact on local farmers. INTERN - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (KASAMA) Dates: From- • Worked with extension officers to provide agricultural advice to local farmers. • Conducted farm visits to assess crop conditions and farming practices. • Assisted in organizing farmer training workshops. Merchandiser – Bayer Seed Company 4 Months (1 November, 2024 to January 31, 2025) ◦ Marketed Bayer seed products and chemicals, effectively increasing customer awareness and driving sales. ◦ Conducted customer education sessions on product benefits and usage to ensure proper application and maximize customer satisfaction. ◦ Analyzed market trends and provided feedback to optimize marketing strategies. Demo Attendant- Bayer Seed Company 1 September 2025 to 31 March 2026 Delivered agronomic support and technical advice on crop production and crop protection solutions. Conducted field demonstrations, trials, and farmer trainings. Supported sustainable agriculture practices and Bayer stewardship standards. Making sure the demo sites are well manage. Small Business Owner – Village Chicks Supply January 2020 – December 2024 Responsibilities: • Led the overall sales operations for day-old chicks and animal feed products, expanding market presence across rural and urban sectors. • Developed and executed comprehensive sales strategies that increased revenue and customer base by over 40% in three years. • Identified new business opportunities, conducted competitor analysis, and adapted marketing approaches to changing market trends. • Managed client relationships by providing expert technical advice on poultry health, feeding programs, and biosecurity. • Oversaw promotional campaigns and collaborated with local distributors to support product launches and brand visibility. • Generated and analyzed monthly and quarterly sales performance reports for strategic planning and forecasting. • Trained junior staff and agents on customer engagement, product knowledge, and effective selling techniques. Entrepreneur – Stationery Business - ◦ Ran a successful stationery business, focusing on customer service, inventory management, and marketing strategies. ◦ Developed effective communication and negotiation skills while managing client relationships. ◦ Maintained accurate financial records and ensured profitability through cost control EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION Year School Qualification examining board - Isoka Secondary high school Grade 12 Certificate ECZ - Mubanga Chipoya primary School Grade 9 Certificate ECZ - Mubanga Chipoya primary School Grade 7 Certificate ECZ PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION Year Institution Qualification - Cooperative College Certificate in Agribusiness Management. - Zambia open university Bachelors of Science in Agribusiness. COMPETENCIES Key Skills ◦ Crop and soil management ◦ Field data collection and analysis ◦ Agricultural extension services ◦ Pest and disease identification ◦ Communication and farmer training ◦ Teamwork and field coordination SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ◦ Reading motivational books ◦ Travelling ◦ Listening to music and watching movies REFERENCES Cooperative College, 1. Mr. M. Shula, Course Coordinator, P.O. Box 50208, Lusaka. Contact: -/ - 2. Mr. Joshua Shatu Senior assistant Registrar Zambia Open University Contact: - 3. VICTOR GONDWE AREA SALES MANAGER BAYER SEED LIMITED - 4. Mathews Kandela Regional Manager SEEDCO ZAMBIA LIMITED 5. REGIONAL FACILITATOR ((MUCHINGA/NORTHEN) AFRICARE CONTACT :- 6. MWENGU SINKAZWE COOPERATIVE COORDINATOR MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE KASAMA CONTACT :-