CURRICULUM VITAE

 Name : Ephraim Kamanzi

 Date of Birth : 11th August, 1985

 Nationality : Ugandan

 Marital status : Married

 Day – Time Tel: +256752159495 and +256783301789

 Email : [email protected] and [email protected]

 Address : P.o .Box 21502, Kampala

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Period Institution Award Awarding Authority
2017 – 2017 Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS)
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
IATA and Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS).
2017 – 2017 United Kingdom Department of Transport
Certificate Number AUH 1739 Aviation Security Screening Skills including ETD
United Kingdom Department of Transport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
2016 – 2016 ETIHAD Airways Certificates in Aviation Security (AVSEC) General Awareness, Basic Airside Safety, Aircraft Search (USA Operations – TSA), LAGS Restriction (Australian Operations – DIRD) and Explosives Trace Detection (UK & Canada Operation – DFT & TC).
ETIHAD Airways, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
2013 – 2013 Hemisphere International Ltd Certificates in Oil and Gas Licensing, Contracting and Production sharing dynamics investment options and appraisal techniques and Quality Health Safety Environment in the Oil and Gas industry.
Hemisphere International Limited.
2006 – 2009 Makerere University Business School
Bachelors of Business Administration (Finance Option)
Makerere University, Kampala. 2004 – 2005 Valley College – Bushenyi Uganda Advanced Certificate of Uganda National
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Education Examinations Board. 2000 – 2003 Nganwa High School Uganda Certificate of Education Uganda National Examinations Board. 1993 – 1999 Nganwa Junior Boarding Primary School Primary Leaving Examination Uganda National Examinations Board.

WORKING EXPERIENCE

Period Institution Position and Achievements October 2018 – Present New Plan Group Logistics Assistant (EACOP);  Assisting with vehicle scheduling / dispatches and corresponding hotel bookings for dispatched staff.  Assisting with Daily Report compilation.  providing administrative support to logistics unit and the Logistics Manager.  assisting with the coordination of inbound, outbound vehicles and staff accommodation in field hotels .  ensuring drivers have the required licenses and training to operate their specific vehicles.  assist guarantee that all regulations are adhered. April 2018 – October 2018 Malfini GAS Limited Business Development Consultant;  Handled all client engagements with corporate clients during both onboarding and servicing stages of the business cycle.  Guided and assisted with the formulation of the business operations manual and process flows detailing occupational health and safety, waste management and disposal, freight and logistics management among others.  Conducted staff training sessions in product handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), lubricants and other white stocks.  Key achievements include the successful formation and operationalizing of Malfini Logistics Limited, and achieving approval and certification as a member of The Uganda Clearing and Forwarding Association. July 2016 – December 2017 ETIHAD Airways, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Aviation Security Officer;  Performed facilities and airport searches for explosives and other dangerous materials.  Checked cargo manifests for incoming and
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departing aircrafts destined for Asia, Europe, North and South America.  Reviewed packing list items as per cargo description to eliminate discrepancies and minimize cargo loss incidents.  Reviewed closed circuit television (CCTV) footage as part of mitigating against security breaches.  Implemented health and safety procedures at the assigned terminal.  Performed clean sweep of explosives and contraband items.  Prepared shift reports and participated in security team briefs with customs and immigration officials at the Abu Dhabi transport hub.  Member of the security red team first responders in charge of supporting the incident response and management teams.
March 2014 – Feb 2015
Bollore Africa Logistics Uganda Ltd
Graduate Trainee;  Worked with the finance, operations and administration departments as a graduate trainee and support staff. Tasks included business process review, internal audit assessments, testing of the business continuity and disaster recovery procedures, accounts reconciliations, vendor management, inland container depot management, occupational health and safety, stock management, account management and client relationship management.
May 2012 – June 2012
East African Technical Support Facility
Research Assistant;  Worked on the Uganda National Global Fund pre-award assessment survey.  Successfully collected all financial data using a pre – designed tool, conducted key informant interviews with the Global fund recipients and sub – recipients specifically to check validity of data collected, compiled regular reports for the supervisor on work done per week.

July 2011 – Dec 2011
Health Net Consults & Health Systems Development Group
Research Assistant;  Worked on the Uganda National AIDS Spending Assessment Survey. Successfully collected all financial data using a predesigned tool.  Conducted key informant interviews
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specifically to check validity of data collected.  Compiled regular reports for the supervisor on work done per day.

Jan 2010 – Date Bamanzi Company Limited Director of Operations;  Responsible for procurement, product handling, quality control and quality assurance business processes.  Mobilize cash and capital inflows for the business to meet client supply contracts and procurement requests.  Responsible for general business development and operations, planning risk and audit assessments to meet the company legal and regulatory requirements.  Participate in vendor management session meetings to gather and analyze client business requirements through workshops, face to face discussions and meetings.  Responsible for the preparation of the company financial statements, management accounts and cash flow projections.  Key clients serviced include Botanical Extracts Nairobi (Member of Nairobi Export Promotion Zone), Mega Standard Supermarket, and Kingsway Schools. Sept 2009 – June 2011 SZXG Construction Materials Manufacturing Co. Ltd Factory Supervisor;  Supervised production staff and prepared stock reports. Was able to improve on facility layout and improved on returns by more than 50%.

August 2009 Summit Consulting Ltd Business Development Officer;  Conducted program feasibility studies for partner projects such as West Ankole Diocese.  Assisted to grow the firm’s portfolios from consultancy to business review, monitoring and evaluation, and information security.  Over my tenure, I negotiated and expanded the business clientele and coverage which eventually improved returns on investment by over 25%.

Sept. 2008 – July 2009
Summit Consulting Ltd Marketing Executive;  Handled key accounts, negotiated business and established contact with strategic
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institutions like Uganda Parliament Library and Uganda Golf Club Association, Kampala among others as outlets for Summit Consult services and products.

CO – CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Year Institution Responsibilities held
2006 – 2009 Makerere University Business School (MUBS)
 Student Guild Representative  Students Course Leader.  Member United Nationals Association of Uganda MUBS Chapter

2004 – 2005 Valley College – Bushenyi  Member, Uganda Scouts Association

2000 – 2003 Nganwa High School  Member, Uganda Scouts Association

 Participated in the Windsor Queen Scout Parade from 19th to 25th April 2002 in UK

1993 – 1999 Nganwa Junior School  Head Scout

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

 Proficient in Microsoft Office 2010, 2013 and 2016.  Airport Management Systems.  Cargo tracking systems.  Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) operation.

KEY COMPETENCIES

 General Aviation logistics systems.  Result oriented and pays attention to detail.  Incident Response and Management.  Client focus and willingness to take initiative.  Good project planning and management skills.  Good planning, organization and problem solving skills.  Change Management and strategic planner.

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REFERENCES:

Dr Gerald Banaga Baingi Technical Adviser Ministry of energy and Mineral Development Tel; +256 772 4567 51 Nicholas Ssali Cyber Security Operations Researcher Cisco Networking Academy Tel; +256772463922 and +256754463922 Email; [email protected] Arthur Johnson Ruberantwari Logistics Manager (EACOP) New Plan ICS Joint Venture +256 784508393/752179300