Playing the Piano
Mbatjandangi Kahiriri
Postgraduate Student
Windhoek,Namibia
Summary
Hardworking Biochemistry graduate with 1 year Laboratory experience, skilled in sample preparations and laboratory setups. Seeking to secure a position with a progressive and dynamic company in order to strengthen and contribute to the company's procedures, processes, and operational techniques. Coming with 3+ years as a supervisor and team leader during elections. Motivated team member and Postgraduate student majoring in Biology and Physical science with strong analytical and instrumental skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Supervisor and Returning Officer
Electoral Commission of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed and supervised electoral officials for Otjozondjupa region.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Promoted sound relations with key stakeholders at required level.
- Exercised general control over mobile registration stations to make known time and place where mobile polling stations will operate during polling.
- Visited over 80% of polling points constituency wise before polling to get concerns from owners.
- Managed over 50 customer calls during polling.
Presiding Officer
Electoral Commission of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Saved N$1000 by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.
Laboratory Assistant
University of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Prepared, embedded, cut, stained, mounted, labeled and catalogued tissue sections.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Obtained samples for testing following standard protocols.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
- Managed over 20 students per lab session.
- Analyzed test data and presented findings using charts and graphs.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
Polling Official
Electoral Commission of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia
11.2015 - 11.2015
- Checked elector identification and eligibility and marked elector numbers in register, issued and collected voter ballot papers.
- Marked elector numbers and ballot paper numbers in corresponding registers and maintained ballot secrecy and confidentiality.
- Registered, reviewed and submitted over 60 voters per week for electoral records.
Waitress
Sushi Restaurant
Windhoek, Namibia
03.2013 - 10.2013
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables. Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Served over 15 customers per day.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Postgraduate in Education
International University of Management
Windhoek 03.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Applied Biochemistry (Hon) Biomedical
University of Namibia
Windhoek 02.2014 - 11.2018
Bridging Certificate - English Access Course
University of Namibia
Windhoek 02.2013 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Jan Mohr Secondary School
Windhoek 01.2011 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
Jan Mohr Secondary School
Windhoek 02.2008 - 10.2010
Skills
Equipment testing and calibration
Sterilization techniques
Lab result interpretation
Crew leadership
Equipment Maintenance
Laboratory setup
Thin layer chromatography
Organization and Time Management
Commercial driving
Quantitative skills
Organic chemistry
Attention to Detail
Research and analysis
Singing
2014
Part of the College Of The Arts Youth choir that took Part in the 2014 World Choir games in Latvia, Bulgaria.
Won 2 Gold medals and one silver in Musicasacra, Spiritual, and Folks music respectively
2016
Advanced Choral Certificate with Distinction - Trinity College of London
Interests
Traveling
Renewable Energy
Music
Reading
I enjoy reading non-fiction and current affairs books
Timeline
Postgraduate Diploma - Postgraduate in Education
International University of Management
03.2022 - 03.2023
Supervisor and Returning Officer
Electoral Commission of Namibia
08.2020 - 12.2020
Presiding Officer
Electoral Commission of Namibia
06.2019 - 11.2019
Laboratory Assistant
University of Namibia
02.2017 - 10.2017
Polling Official
Electoral Commission of Namibia
11.2015 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Applied Biochemistry (Hon) Biomedical
University of Namibia
02.2014 - 11.2018
Waitress
Sushi Restaurant
03.2013 - 10.2013
Bridging Certificate - English Access Course
University of Namibia
02.2013 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Jan Mohr Secondary School
01.2011 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
Jan Mohr Secondary School
02.2008 - 10.2010