Lusia Kornelius
Windhoek
Summary
Skilled Administrative and Procurement Officer bringing valuable experience in supporting executive-level staff, ensuring smooth office operations and providing top-notch client service. Strengths include strong organizational skills, procurement processes, ability to prioritize tasks effectively, and exceptional communication abilities. Notable contributions in previous roles include streamlining processes for increased efficiency and implementing new administrative systems.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement and Administrative Officer
Juventas Enterprise Pty Ltd
Namibia
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed new filing systems to improve accuracy of document retrieval processes.
- Sourcing out suppliers, created and updated a Vendor Management Database.
- Prepared RFQs for contractors, received quotations and organized quotations evaluation meetings.
- Managed contractors during the execution of facilities establishment.
- Prepared to purchase invoices for suppliers' payments.
- Managed various projects for the enterprise, and scheduled project timelines and responsibilities.
- Edited and compiled board resolutions.
- Ensured the company complies with registration bodies, the Social Security Commission and the Namibia Revenue Agency.
- Attended trades and investment forums and seminars.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, car rental reservations, and ground transportation.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for confidential documents, correspondence, and reports.
- Managed calendars to ensure efficient use of time; scheduled appointments as needed.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings, including room reservations, catering, and technical setup, for seamless execution.
Lab Administrator
Namibia Institute of Pathology Ltd (NIP)
Namibia
09.2014 - 12.2023
- Participated in meetings with scientific staff members to discuss progress on current projects.
- Trained new staff members on proper use of laboratory equipment and protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels of reagents, chemicals, glassware, and other supplies needed for experiments.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Scheduled monthly departmental meetings, prepared agenda points, took minutes and followed up on action points.
- Managed inventory, office supplies and consumables by ordering, receiving, storing and stock count.
Part-Time Project Support Officer
Namibia Institute of Pathology Ltd
Namibia
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed detailed documentation for all aspects of the projects including progress reports, budgets, timelines and other related documents.
- Prepared and drafted procurement requests for project equipment and supplies.
- Developed terms and conditions for contracts, and delivery time.
- Searched for relevant specifications for instruments, warranties and guarantees.
- Prepared status reports outlining key achievements throughout a project's duration.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop and implement project plans.
- Provided technical assistance where needed to help streamline workflow processes.
- Provided administrative support to ensure successful delivery of projects.
- Maintained accurate records in relation to financials associated with each project.
- Worked closely with Project Managers to coordinate resources, track progress and resolve any issues that arose during the course of a project.
Lab Administrator
Namibia Institute of Pathology Ltd (NIP)
Namibia
10.2011 - 08.2014
- Ensured company compliance with required legal documents
- Received and provided clients with patient results
- Managed the call Centre, organizing department meetings
- Managed office operations, including client inquiries, document filing, and scheduling
- Received and stored stock from the main warehouse.
Education
Master in Business Administration (MBA) -
Namibia Business School
01.2025
Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Honours) -
Namibia University of Science and Technology
01.2023
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) -
University of Namibia
01.2021
Diploma in Business Administration -
University of Namibia
01.2017
Skills
- Proposal Writing
- Office Management
- Contract Negotiations
- Meeting facilitation
- Relationship Building
- Travel Arrangements
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Database Administration
- Records Management
- Event Coordination
- Procurement processing
- Project Management
- SAP
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Basic Project Management Certificate, Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), 2024
- System Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP) Certification/ERP, Enterprise Systems Education for Africa (ESEFA), 2023
- Inspire-to-Start Training/Workshop, Namibia Business Innovation Institute (NBII), 2023, Ideations, Market Research, Business Model Development
- Business Development and Entrepreneurship, YALI Network for Southern African Leadership, 2020, Business Development and Entrepreneurship, Responsible Leadership, Business Planning, Marketing (Online and Traditional)
Membershipsandaffiliations
- Young African Leaders Initiatives Association (YALI Network) sponsored by the United States
- Namibia University of Science and Technology Alumnae
- Member of Toastmasters International - Presentation Mastery
References
- Elana Jankies, Chief Medical Technologist (CMT), Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP), 0812218330, 0612954047, Elana.jankies@nip.com.na
- Linda Mcleod, Consultant: Startup & Scale University of Namibia/NIPDB, 0811642999, Linda.mcleod@nipdb.com
- Hallo Angala, Secretary of The Board, Juventas Enterprise Pty Ltd, 0813798020, halloangala@gmail.com
Timeline
Procurement and Administrative Officer
Juventas Enterprise Pty Ltd
05.2024 - 07.2024
Part-Time Project Support Officer
Namibia Institute of Pathology Ltd
05.2022 - 08.2023
Lab Administrator
Namibia Institute of Pathology Ltd (NIP)
09.2014 - 12.2023
Lab Administrator
Namibia Institute of Pathology Ltd (NIP)
10.2011 - 08.2014
Master in Business Administration (MBA) -
Namibia Business School
Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Honours) -
Namibia University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) -
University of Namibia
Diploma in Business Administration -
University of Namibia
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