Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Singing
Interests
Reading
Timeline
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Mbatjandangi Kahiriri

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

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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

Playing the Piano

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
Mbatjandangi KahiririPostgraduate Student