Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Educationalbackground
Languages
Developedskills
Hobbiesextramuralactivities
Mobilenumbers
References
Personal Information
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Ms Lidwina Mwadhinandje Newaka

Windhoek,Namibia

Summary

Hard working, reliable, honest, dependable lady, dedicated and passionate about personal and career growth. A focused Administrative professional offering excellent communication, planning and prioritization skills demonstrated through 11 years of performance. Skilled at drafting reports and business correspondence, managing mail and updating tracking spreadsheets. Exceptional leadership skills with expertise in streamlining workflow to optimize personnel strengths.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Academic Secretary

Namibia University of Science and Technology
09.2013 - Current
  • Liaising with various support units within the institution
  • Updating the Faculty’s website
  • Editing articles and letters
  • Processing of claim forms/contracts of lecturers
  • Arranging meetings
  • Routing of incoming/outgoing calls
  • Minutes taking
  • Typing documents
  • Organizing public lectures and workshops as well as circulating of information to staff and students within the Department

Facilitator/ Social Media Networking Consultant

Namibia Business Innovation Institute/RLabs Namibia
06.2012 - 11.2012
  • Training of Trainees on how to use social media for businesses such as blogging
  • Creating e-mails
  • Twitter accounts
  • Online marketing of social media for small medium enterprises

Education

Bachelor of Communication Honours - Communication Studies

Namibia University of Science And Technology
Windhoek
12.2015

Bachelor of Communication - Communication Studies

Polytechnic of Namibia
Windhoek
12.2013

Internet Super-User course - Information Technology

University of Cape Town
Cape Town
06.2013

Diploma in Public Relations - Public Relations

University of Namibia
Windhoek
12.2010

Grade 12 - IGCSE

ST. Joseph’s R.C High School
Windhoek
01.2006

Skills

  • Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
  • Student Support
  • Calendar Management
  • Meeting Coordination
  • Budget Administration
  • Project Management

Educationalbackground

Namibia University of Science and Technology, Bachelor of Communication Honours, 2015, Polytechnic of Namibia, Bachelor of Communication, 2011-2013, University of Namibia, Diploma in Public Relations, 2009-2010, University of Cape Town, Internet Super-User course, 10 weeks, St. Joseph’s R.C High School, Grade 12, 2006 (IGCSE)

Languages

Oshiwambo

Developedskills

  • Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to solve problems
  • Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
  • Cope and adapt to new environments
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision

Hobbiesextramuralactivities

  • Watching current news
  • Travelling and meeting new people
  • Working with multi-cultural people

Mobilenumbers

  • 0813587227
  • 0817389006

References

  • Dr David Iiyambo, HoD: Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science, Namibia University of Science and Technology, +264 61 207 2024, diiyambo@nust.na
  • Ms Emilia Shikwamhanda, RLabs Namibia Country Coordinator, Namibia Business Innovation Institute/ RLabs Namibia, +264 61 207 2769, emily@rlabs.org.na
  • Dr Victor Katoma, Senior Lecturer/ Former HoD, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, Namibia University of Science and Technology, +264 61 207 2786, vkatoma@nust.na
  • Prof Habauka Kwaambwa, Associate Dean, School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, Namibia University of Science and Technology, +264 61 207 2583, hkwaambwa@nust.na

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 88122000355
  • Place of Birth: Onampila
  • Citizenship: Namibian
  • Gender: Female
  • Marital Status: Single

Accomplishments

    Part of the committee responsible for the Job Grading of Academic Secretaries

Certification

  • [Project Management: Basic Level] [Namibia University of Science and technology] (2024)

Timeline

Academic Secretary

Namibia University of Science and Technology
09.2013 - Current

Facilitator/ Social Media Networking Consultant

Namibia Business Innovation Institute/RLabs Namibia
06.2012 - 11.2012
  • [Project Management: Basic Level] [Namibia University of Science and technology] (2024)

Bachelor of Communication Honours - Communication Studies

Namibia University of Science And Technology

Bachelor of Communication - Communication Studies

Polytechnic of Namibia

Internet Super-User course - Information Technology

University of Cape Town

Diploma in Public Relations - Public Relations

University of Namibia

Grade 12 - IGCSE

ST. Joseph’s R.C High School
Ms Lidwina Mwadhinandje Newaka