KATARINA KAMARI
Windhoek
Summary
I am an experienced public relations/corporate communication professional, with a proven record and demonstrated ability of taking projects from vision to reality, and excellent marketing, corporate communication, and public relations skills. A strong planner and problem solver who readily adapts to new working environment. I have 13 years of working experience in the corporate sector.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Relations/Corporate Communication Officer
Oshakati Town Council
Oshakati
01.2016 - Current
- Responsible for overall internal and external communication of the Council
- Responsible for the marketing and visibility of the town
- Manages Council’s website and all social media platforms
- Executing Public Relations campaigns, and drafting and designing Council’s publications (newsletters, flyers, brochures, etc)
- Cordinating corporate strategic events, employee wellness events, media engagement events, stakeholder engagement events
- Cordinating Corporate presentations on behalf of the Council
- Enhancement of the brand, reputation and image of the Council i.e
- Serves as an advisory for excellent image and reputation management
- Responsible for stakeholder engagements such as Business Breakfast, Public Private Dialogues etc
- And events management of the Council
- Implementing the town's strategic communication and marketing in accordance with its communication policy and in compliance with SADC and national standards
- Representing Council at various stakeholder engagements
- Responsible for corporate social responsibility of the Council and sponsorships
- Prepare and manages all press interviews, press releases, press conferences, press kits, speeches and media monitoring.
CLDP Training and Communication Professional
GIZ
Namibia
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Implementing communication and visibility strategy for CLDP
- Organizing training events for stakeholders
- Developing marketing and training tool kits
- Developing marketing, communication and training plans
- Participating in the formulation of project action plans
- Marketing campaigns for the project, fundraising activities
- Setting up and continuously maintaining adequate communication channels with all relevant stakeholders
- Preparing drafts of publications
- Event organizing
- Steering linkages with stakeholders
- Managing marketing and PR activities
- Organizing regular information and PR materials, etc.
Contract Assistant
World Wild Life Fund-Namibia
Namibia
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Administrative duties, information management and distribution, drafting contracts/agreements and monthly reports, assisting in coordinating WWF events and representing WWF at various events.
Information Officer Assistant
Bank of Namibia
Namibia
01.2012 - 01.2012
- Coordinating BON events such as high school competitions, BON annual symposiums, and international events
- Picture management, journal management, media clipping, information management, handling incoming and outgoing mail, indexing mail, dissemination of information, handling all enquiries, administration duties, attending exhibitions.
Data Clerk
NAMFISA (Namibia Financial Institution Supervisory Authority)
Namibia
01.2011 - 01.2012
- I worked on a data entry project, and also assisted at the registry in the absence of the registry clerk
- Some of my responsibilities included handling incoming and outgoing mail of all kinds, Keep track of all the data and documentation that is received by the institute
- It produces automated reports on request
- Filling documents accurately Organize information received at the institute, ensure that it is properly saved and confidentiality is not breached, creating back-ups for records, Scanning of documents and admin duties.
Assistant to the Administrator
Namibia Cleaning Chemicals Solutions cc
Namibia
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Data Entry Work, Media Clipping, Retrieving information (dealing with confidential information), Scanning and indexing documents, Working on retention and disposal schedules, I answer incoming calls and help clients with information and inquiries.
Assistant to the Information
Bank of Namibia
Namibia
01.2010 - 01.2010
- Data Entry Work, Media Clipping, Retrieving information (dealing with confidential information), Scanning and indexing documents, Working on retention and disposal schedules, I answer incoming calls and help clients with information and inquiries.
Registry Clerk
Ministry of Housing and Local Government
Namibia
01.2009 - 01.2009
- Filling, handling the registry call line and handling the helpdesk, handling incoming and outgoing mail of all kinds, Classifying records, administration work, Assist clients in locating information sources.
Education
Bachelor's Degree (Honours) - Media Studies majoring in Public Relations
University of Namibia
01.2015
Diploma - Records and Archives Management
University of Namibia
01.2010
Namibia National Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Grade 12 -
St Joseph RC High Döbra
01.2007
Skills
- Corporate Communication
- Marketing
- Journalism
- Leadership
- Business Management
- MS programmes
- Desktop publishing
- Coral Draw
- CANVA
Implemented Initiatives
- Developed the Town Council Communication Policy (both internal and external)
- Developed the Corporate Brand and Identity Manual
- Developed the Corporate Social Responsibility and sponsorship Policy
- Developed the Town Council’s Customer Service Strategy
Alt Mobile Number
+264 812435009
Identifier
890516 00267
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Namibian
- Driving License: Code B (SADC Driver's License)
References
- Mr. Erastus Anguku, Human Resource Manager, Oshakati Town Council, ErastusA@oshtc.na, +264-65 229 504, +264-81 1411699 / 0812534740
- Mrs. Brumilda Vries, Program Administrator/ Accountant, World Wildlife Fund Namibia, bduplessis@wwwf.na, +264-61 389 419, +264-81 3231616
- Mr. Edward Kuliwoye, GIZ – CLDP Technical Advisor, GIZ – Communal Land Development Project, +264 61 215 600, +264 81 231 3042
- Mr. Frans Amakali, Information Officer, Bank of Namibia, pri12tang@gmail.com, +264-61 283 5083, +264-81 149 6930
Languages
- English
- Oshiwambo
- Afrikaans
Community Service
- Serve on the Town Council Management Committee
- Serve on the Oshana Regional Education Forum
- Serve on the Oshakati Town Council – Procurement Evaluation Committee
- Serve as a gender focal person for the Council
- Serve on the Health and Wellness Committee for the Council
Timeline
Public Relations/Corporate Communication Officer
Oshakati Town Council
01.2016 - Current
CLDP Training and Communication Professional
GIZ
01.2015 - 01.2016
Contract Assistant
World Wild Life Fund-Namibia
01.2012 - 01.2015
Information Officer Assistant
Bank of Namibia
01.2012 - 01.2012
Data Clerk
NAMFISA (Namibia Financial Institution Supervisory Authority)
01.2011 - 01.2012
Assistant to the Administrator
Namibia Cleaning Chemicals Solutions cc
01.2010 - 01.2011
Assistant to the Information
Bank of Namibia
01.2010 - 01.2010
Registry Clerk
Ministry of Housing and Local Government
01.2009 - 01.2009
Bachelor's Degree (Honours) - Media Studies majoring in Public Relations
University of Namibia
Diploma - Records and Archives Management
University of Namibia
Namibia National Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Grade 12 -
St Joseph RC High Döbra
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