Aaron Phiri
@aaronphiri1
I lead teams, operations, and projects to help organizations achieve their goals.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I currently serve as Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Commissioned to Serve Organisation, where I develop the mission, vision, and strategic goals while overseeing programs, staff, stakeholder relationships, fundraising, and organizational financial health.
Previously, I managed security operations at Lion Cage Security Service, recruiting and training officers, directing daily operations, building operational teams, preparing reports, and establishing client satisfaction surveys.
As a Builder at Johan’s Variety Services in Cape Town, I create work schedules, track materials and hours against budgets, supervise crews, and support quality project delivery and milestones.
I also taught secondary school students at Impact Life Faith Based Organization, planning lessons, tutoring learners, encouraging participation, and assessing progress. I bring an Organizational Leadership background, construction project management training, and a commitment to inclusive, positive workplaces.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Founder
Commissioned to Serve Organisation
Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Developing and articulating the organization's mission, vision, and strategic goals; recruiting, hiring, and managing staff; planning and overseeing programs; building relationships with stakeholders and representing the organization publicly; leading fundraising efforts and ensuring financial health.
Builder
Johan's Variety Services
Mar 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Create work schedules to support adequate project flows, track material usage and worked hours to align the project with a budget, supervise crew to facilitate top quality and achievement of project milestones, and prepare reports.
Operations Manager
Lion Cage Security Service
Nov 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Recruited, hired, and trained security officers; built strong operational teams; directed daily operations; established client satisfaction surveys; prepared operational reports.
Secondary School Teacher
Impact Life Faith Based Organization (ILIFABO)
Mar 2021 - Aug 2021 (5 months)
Planned lessons, tutored students, encouraged class participation, motivated students, and assessed and rewarded students.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
World TESOL Academy
TESOL/TEFL Certificate, Teaching English as a Second Language
2023 - 2023
Completed a 120-hour TESOL/TEFL certificate program.
African Christian College
Bachelor of Theology, Theology
2019 - 2021
Earned a Bachelor of Theology with a major in Organizational Leadership.
University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education
Certificate, Professional Development
2020 - 2020
Completed certificates in time management and project management basics.
Columbia University
Certificate, Construction Management
2020 - 2020
Completed certificates in construction project management and scheduling.
Chaminade Secondary School
Malawi School Certificate of Education, General Education
2013 - 2014
Obtained the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE).
Luwinga Secondary School
Junior Certificate of Education, General Education
2008 - 2009
Obtained the Junior Certificate of Education (JCE).
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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