Proven Administrative Officer with a robust background at the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, where I enhanced office efficiency and fostered professional relationships. Expert in database administration and adept at fostering team collaboration,
Experienced with managing and optimizing office operations to enhance productivity. Utilizes strong organizational and communication skills to ensure smooth workflow and efficient task completion. Knowledge of team collaboration techniques and adaptability in dynamic work environments.
Work History
Administrative Officer
Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform
09.2024 - 12.2024
Maintained accurate records, ensuring timely processing of invoices, payments, and financial reports.
Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
Enhanced overall office productivity through effective staff management and coordination of daily tasks.
Improved communication within the organization through regular updates on policies, procedures, and key events.
Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
Cultivated strong professional relationships with external stakeholders such as clients, suppliers, partners, or regulatory bodies.
Provided exceptional support to the executive team by managing schedules, coordinating travel plans, and organizing meetings.
Facilitated cross-functional collaboration by acting as a liaison between departments for task coordination and information sharing.
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
Completed daily logs for management review.
Proofread and edited documents for accuracy and grammar.
Drafted common document templates to reduce time spent creating documents from scratch.
Streamlined office operations by effectively monitoring and addressing client correspondence and data communications.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Served as corporate liaison for finance, IT, and marketing departments.
Education
Bachelor of Business Information And Administratio
Namibia University of Science And Technology
Windhoek
04-2025
Certificate in Early Childhood Education
St Paul Private College
Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia
10-2018
Diploma in Business Administration
Monitronic Success College
Walvis Bay, Erongo, Namibia
11-2014
Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate
Dr Abraham Iyambo Secondary School
Oshikunde
11-2010
Skills
Office management
Scheduling and calendar management
Records management
Documentation and control
Scheduling appointments
Expense reporting
Travel arrangements
Database administration
Document control
Data retrieval systems
Data acquisition
Credit and collections
Meeting facilitation
Equipment Repair
Administrative support
Office administration
Customer service
Time management
Computer skills
Microsoft Excel
Data entry
Customer and client relations
Computer proficiency
Verbal communication
Mail handling
Filing
Invoice processing
Excel spreadsheets
Documentation and recordkeeping
Client relations
Recordkeeping
Database entry
Filing and data archiving
Deadline oriented
Professional communication
Microsoft PowerPoint
Appointment scheduling
Mail management
Writing reports
Confidential document control
Letter preparation
Office equipment maintenance
Strong problem solver
Inventory systems
Business correspondence
Microsoft Office Suite
Records management systems
Bookkeeping
Clerical support
Customer relations
Data management
Documentation and reporting
Complex Problem-solving
Microsoft Word
Timeline
Administrative Officer
Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform
09.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Business Information And Administratio
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