Curriculum Vitae

Education

Bachelor of Arts

Media Studies (Honours) Electronic Media and Clinical Psychology University of Namibia, 2012

Certificate Project Management Principles and Practice University of Stellenbosch, 2021

In progress: Masters in Marketing

London School of Design and Marketing

Skills

Proven skills in media relations, written communication, stakeholder engagement, strategy development and successful implementation. Analytical ability and a talent for content creation, brand management and corporate communications. Adept proofreading, photography and video editing skills, extensive knowledgeable in editing, illustration and layout. Self-driven and highly skilled analytical thinker, able to create content, network and stay focused on successfully completing tasks by always producing problem solving solutions in an ever-changing world. Strong computer proficiency in major software programs and social media platforms such as: Ms Word, Ms Excel, Adobe Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Premier Pro, Lightroom, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Employment History

Community Development Coordinator 2020-2022

Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the Company’s Community Development Strategy.

• Coordinate all communication with the community and other key stakeholders through established channels.

• Devise and implement community communication initiatives. adxg5n@r.postjobfree.com

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+264-*********/ +264-*********

P.O. Box 26648, Windhoek

Erf 793 Crater Street Windhoek

Travolter John Matali

• Create engaging content for all community communication platforms including social media platforms used by the Company.

• Respond to public and community enquiries and brief management on matters of public interest and concern.

• Coordinate the work and functioning the Dundee Precious Metals Town Office - Information Centre.

• Maintain and promote a positive Company image.

• Develop and maintain an effective feedback loop with stakeholders to ensure communities have an avenue to communicate their concerns.

• Prepare and supervise the production of publicity brochures, handouts, promotional videos, photographs and films.

• Manage special events in order to gain public attention through the media without advertising directly.

• Create and maintain a database for all community relations matters, received letters, donations, grants, interviews, public events.

• Build and Maintain Community and other key Stakeholder Relationships

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with local and municipal officials and media representatives.

• Promote local dialogue about DPMT programs and initiatives by coordinating forums, community meetings, and other special events in the community. Ensure Company information reaches the widest possible.

• Foster community relations through transparency

• Assess community needs and make every effort in identifying, prioritizing and supporting community-oriented projects in line with the corporate objectives and core values.

• Assist all departments in their business relationship with municipalities and community

• Build effective working relationships with local and municipal officials and media representatives Communications Coordinator 2016-2019

Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb

Responsibilities:

• Gatekeeper: managing communication channels for all internal and external communications

(including content shared by all stakeholders across the company).

• Corporate Communications both internal and external including design and lay-out of publications.

• Developing communication strategies, procedures, policies and sustainability reports.

• Corporate photography and media coverage at corporate events both internal and external.

• Sourcing new stories, conducting interviews for positive media coverage to ensure company core values are kept in high regard.

• Enhancing positive Company image on various platforms by working with key internal and external stakeholders.

• Advertising, sourcing quotations for publications and ensuring adverts are immaculate and appear on time on various media platforms i.e., newspapers, television and social media platforms.

• Organising successful media events and exposure for the Company, improving company efficiency levels.

• Archiving media files, images and communications material including quotations and tax invoices from service providers.

• Coordinating and planning internal tours of the operation, marketing and branding of the Company in well targeted fashion.

• Providing administrative services, arranging and coordinating brochures, booklets as well as advertisements.

• Providing input and executing new campaigns and projects while actively partaking in the implementation of campaigns directed at specific target audiences.

• Educating and raising awareness on issues and ensuring the corporate image and brands are maintained at a high level. Preparing speeches, messages, notes, internal communications, procedures, strategies and policies.

• Planning, facilitating and coordination of advertising programs related to the organization to increase awareness and foster corporate goodwill.

• Preparing and distributing corporate correspondences as well as ensuring accuracy thereof.

• Attend corporate events, write up take pictures and write media releases.

• Produce and monthly newsletter and safety themes.

• Keep abreast of company developments and approach staff for additional information

• Making proposals on requirements for brochures, flyers, and other public material and provide input to the design and layout and editorial copy.

Media Officer 2014-2015

Ministry of Information and Communication Technology Responsibilities:

• Compiling information on socio-economic issues, especially those relating to rural development and issues of national interest.

• Capturing and editing audio visual content at national and international seminars, press conferences, workshops and summits.

• Producing informative audio-visual content: documentaries, dramas, actuality, tutorial, PSA’s and corporate videos.

• Using non-linear editing systems to process audio-visual material.

• Assisting Chief Information Officer (Producer) in supporting Multi-Purpose Community Centres.

• Video Technician, copyediting, administrative support photo capturing and editing. Journalist 2013-2014

New Era Publications Corporation

Responsibilities:

• Photography.

• Content creation, writing and researching news articles.

• Conducting interviews on various people regarding an array of topics.

• Attending various events of public, national and international interest to gather scoops.

• Following up on information by conducting personal research.

• Presenting news in a fair, unbiased and respectful manner.

• Extending working hours to meet deadlines as required.

• Investigating questions and timely story ideas in the community as developments unfolded and created news stories detailing breaking events.

• Composing a multiplicity of stories for print news in the daily newspaper by using research notes, assignment details, hunches and other resources.

Procurement Officer 2011-2013

Ministry of Works and Transport

Responsibilities:

• Evaluating samples.

• Liaising with external stakeholders and suppliers.

• Issuing, processing quotations, printing and distributing orders.

• Performing any duties as required for the success of the procurement process.

• Assisting Chief Clerks and Control officer with queries regarding quotations and orders.

• Developing procurement plans for tenders, writing tender submissions and specifications.

• Liaising with other ministries, companies and external partners on procurement related matters. News Editor 2010-2011 (Fixed term contract)

United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Responsibilities:

• Generating ideas for articles and features.

• Delegating and training team members.

• Writing news articles taking and editing pictures.

• Ensuring all articles, images and adverts are on schedule.

• Building and maintaining relationships with all stakeholders.

• Selecting articles for issues and planning publication contents.

• Supervising writers and graphics teams as well as setting deadlines.

• Layout and design ensuring pristine look and feel of Children’s Parliament magazine.

• Re-writing, editing, proofreading and subbing copy to ensure it is ready to go to press.

• Acting as team leader, designing project proposals for all Children’s Parliament projects.

• Writing stories for Youth Parliament publication, ensuring scheduled production of daily newsletters for Members of Parliament.

• Designing guidelines for development project, project appraisals and setting project priorities and characters.

Radio Presenter 2009-2010

The University of Namibia

Responsibilities:

• Creating, preparing and presenting up to date topics for radio broadcasts.

• Communicated and corresponded with radio listeners on various topics.

• Writing and presenting news pieces on various topics affecting the nation and the UNAM campus.

• Developing and reviewing information and media kits, press releases, fact sheets and campaign materials.

• Assisting in designing and developing radio schedules as well as updating playlists and jingles as required by the station manager.

References:

Mr. Linus Gwala Director Human Resources Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb, P.O. Box 936 Tsumeb, Namibia. Email: adxg5n@r.postjobfree.com Tel: +264*********, Cell: +264-*********.

Mr. Fabian Mubiana Manager Strategic Social Projects Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb, P.O. Box 936 Tsumeb Namibia, Email: adxg5n@r.postjobfree.com Tel: +264*********, Cell:

+264*********.

Mr. Simasiku Kamwi Manager Human Resources Business Partnering Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb, P.O. Box 936 Tsumeb, Namibia. Email: adxg5n@r.postjobfree.com Cell: +264-*********/ +264-*********.

Ms. Martha Hakaye Manager People Development Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb, P.O. Box 936 Tsumeb, Namibia. Email: adxg5n@r.postjobfree.com Cell: +264-*********.

Mr. Chrispin Inambao News Editor New Era, Private Bag: 13364. Email: adxg5n@r.postjobfree.com

Tel: +264-**-******, Cell: +264-*********.

Mr. Robin Tyson Lecturer Department of Media and Information Studies, University of Namibia, Station Coordinator: UNAM Radio, P.O. Box 98803 Windhoek. Email: adxg5n@r.postjobfree.com Tel: +264-*****-****, Cell: +264-**-*******.

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