Katrina Newaka
Windhoek
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.
Mohandas Gandhi
Summary
- Skilled, qualified, experienced Advocate in Marketing, Communications and Business Development, seeking to apply skills at International level.
- Highly organised, tenacious, personable, detail and results-oriented,
- Solid team player with an upbeat positive attitude and proven skill in estabishing rapport.
- Motivated to contribute to company success by demonstrating passion for building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing business.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
TVET Advocacy Specialist
Namibia Training Authority
Windhoek
03.2016 - Current
- Develop and manage the marketing assets, content, digital presence, and social media of WorldSkills Namibia
- Work with Champions to activate the WorldSkills brand, toolkits, and resources
- Collaborate with the Sponsorship and Partnership team to engage with local and global Partners
- Work closely with Competition Organizers on all marketing and communication elements of WorldSkills Competitions, including brand application, media outreach, media operations, and video and content production
- Support Champion ambassadors as they share their stories on the local and global stage
- Plan advertising campaigns for online, print and other mediums
- Conduct Stakeholder Engagement advocacy campaigns to share vital information pertaining to the WorldSkills mandate, national, regional, international skills competitions, related events and how, among others, accelerated skills development in Namibia can be achieved
- Plan and facilitate meetings to share marketing plans and explain future business goals
- Assess projects against budgets and timelines
- Recommend policy changes to improve marketing tactics and strategies
- Expand personnel skill sets by mentoring marketing teams both individually and in groups
- Maintain knowledge of digital technology and social media trends, media requirements, and best practices
Marketing Manager
Coca-Cola Namibia Bottling Company
Windhoek
06.2013 - 02.2016
- Developed social media marketing strategies to help brand company and increase sales
- Developed and supervised marketing campaigns and events to maximize income and achieve audience targets
- Represented company at local and trade association meetings to promote products.
- Tracked, analyzed and reported on marketing program results
- Prepared monthly sales reports to document sales volumes, potential sales and areas of proposed client base expansion
- Evaluated and reported on campaign performance to relevant stakeholders and leadership across organization
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate strategic marketing activities
- Managed creation of marketing materials, collateral and sales support tools
Commercial Officer
British High Commission
Windhoek
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Coordinate partnerships with business, industry, donor community and Industry to promote bilateral trade and collaboration Conduct industry research, presentations and provide supporting services for launches and events.
- Monitor Trade figures and project management
- Conduct Market research and project management
- Act as the main point of contact for local established British companies and those interested in exploring opportunities in Namibia
- Identify and communicate to UK companies business opportunities in priority sectors
- Present business reporting on economic developments in Namibia, and how they impact upon commercial opportunities
- Research and investigate any specific barriers to trade and investment
- Develop key contacts in government and industry; Develop, Build and maintain key contacts in the industry
- Lead in organisation of trade promotion events and facilitate visiting UK business delegations.
- Act as Media Liaison Officer; Promote UK commercial interests in Namibia and build public awareness of UK support to Namibia. Coordinate with international economic organisations and other countries to resolve market challenges. Social Investment and Sponsorships
MarCom & Bus Development Coordinator
PriceWaterHouseCoopers
Windhoek
07.2007 - 05.2010
- Grow revenue and retain more clients by motivating colleagues to reflect the needs of the target market
- Draft and implement Marketing plans; Budget / budget control; Marketing project management; Brand and image building; Internal and External communication; Customer service; Social Investment and Sponsorship
- Public Media Relationships; People Management; Conduct Market Research and Proposal writing
Education
Post Graduate Diploma (Honors) - Management Strategy
10.2021
Completed coursework in
- Strategic Marketing Management
- Strategic Operations Management
- Strategic Project Management
- Advanced Writing for Post-Graduate Studies
- Advanced Business Ethics
- Strategic Decision Making & Research Methods
- Business Accounting
- Strategic Financial Management
- Business Economics - A Macro-Level Perspective
- Business Economics - A Micro-Level Perspective
- Strategic Human Resources Management
- Managing Information Technologies
- Strategic Management
- Business Project in Business Administration
Certificate - International Marketing
09.2017
B-Tech Degree - Business Administration
04.2010
National Diploma - Commerce
04.2010
Skills
- Digital Campaign and asset Management
- Partnership and Program Marketing
- Strategic Marketing
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Google Analytics
- Brand Development and Awareness
- Analytics and Reporting
- Online Marketing and Advertising
- Strategic Networking and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Positive Attitude
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Skills
- Progress Tracking
Languages
English, Afrikaans
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2
Accomplishments
- As Marketing and Communications Committee Vice Chairperson, as a team, successfully staged WorldSkills Africa Swakopmund 2023
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
TVET Advocacy Specialist - Namibia Training Authority
03.2016 - Current
Marketing Manager - Coca-Cola Namibia Bottling Company
06.2013 - 02.2016
Commercial Officer - British High Commission
06.2013 - 08.2014
MarCom & Bus Development Coordinator - PriceWaterHouseCoopers
07.2007 - 05.2010
University of Namibia – Namibia Business School (N - Post Graduate Diploma (Honors), Management Strategy
University of South Africa (UNISA) - Certificate , International Marketing
Polytechnic of Namibia (renamed University of Scie - B-Tech Degree , Business Administration
Polytechnic of Namibia, NUST - National Diploma , Commerce
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