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Work History
Education
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Extracurricular Activities
Training
References
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Teckla Shivute

Windhoek

Summary

Passionate fisheries student with expertise in marine biology, ecology, and sustainable fisheries management. Dedicated to understanding and preserving aquatic resources. Seeking opportunities to contribute to the field with theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Marine Intern

Namibia Nature Foundation- NNF
11.2023 - 02.2024

Green Office Strategy Development:

  • Took lead in creating and implementing a green office strategy aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of the organization.

Developed efficient calendar systems to streamline project timelines.

  • Contributed ideas for NNF calendar focused on environmental conservation

Meeting Participation:

Conducted in-depth research on pertinent subjects

  • Investigated emerging issues in Namibia's marine ecosystem, including phosphate mining
  • Write informative essays to raise awareness and advocate for the protection of marine ecosystems.

Analyzed datasets for actionable insights

Intern

Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources- NatMIRC
Swakopmund
12.2022 - 02.2023

Water Parameter Monitoring:

  • Measured multiple water parameters utilizing multimeter
  • Measured nutrient concentrations in water samples

Phytoplankton Identification:

  • Identified and classified various dinoflagellates and diatoms using a microscope
  • Data Recording and Analysis:
  • Maintained detailed and organized records of all collected data.

Lab Maintenance:

  • Assisted in upkeeping laboratory environment

Fish Sampling and Analysis:

  • Executed fish sampling processes, collecting length frequencies and weights of diverse species
  • Removed gonads through dissections for evaluation of fish reproductive stages
  • Ensured preservation of specimens for further scientific analysis
  • Ensured reliability of fish data through detailed record-keeping

Education

BSc Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences (Hons) - Bachelors in Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences

University of Namibia
Sam Nujoma Campus
04-2025

Senior Secondary Certificate -

Onawa Secondary School
01.2019

Junior Secondary Certificate -

Uukule Senior Secondary School
01.2017

Skills

  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Presentations
  • Computer Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Research and analysis
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Passion for conservation

Extracurricular Activities

President Environmental & Fisheries Society 

Peer Educator- Information & Publicity Executive 

Co-founder of Changing Lives Foundation 

Netball Player on Sam Nujoma Campus Netball Team

Training

  • FAO Web Training on the implementation of HACCP for Fisheries and Aquaculture
  • Ocean Literacy Toolkit Development Workshop
  • Integrated Aquaculture Training Workshop

References

  • L, Kandjengo, Lecturer & Researcher, Ikandjengo@unam.na, 081 2612599, UNAM
  • G, Hanghome, Senior Fisheries Research Technician, Gustaf.Hanghome@mfmr.gov.com, 081 7451267, NatMIRC
  • U, Khan, Economist (ODI fellow), usman@nnf.org.na, 061 248345, Namibia Nature Foundation

Languages

English

Oshindonga

Afrikaans

Italian

Timeline

Marine Intern

Namibia Nature Foundation- NNF
11.2023 - 02.2024

Intern

Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources- NatMIRC
12.2022 - 02.2023

BSc Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences (Hons) - Bachelors in Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences

University of Namibia

Senior Secondary Certificate -

Onawa Secondary School

Junior Secondary Certificate -

Uukule Senior Secondary School
Teckla Shivute