Communications Coordinator Information Officer

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. *************@*****.***

*************@*****.***

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

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

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

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

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

Mr. Chrispin Inambao News Editor New Era, Private Bag: 13364. Email: ********@******.***.**

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

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