Vera Mwasinga
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English Full professional proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Nyanja Native or bilingual proficiency
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Nsenga Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bemba Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Certificate of Achievement - Community-based Tourism Training of Trainers (CBT-TOT)
International Trade CentreMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion - Dreambuilder
DreamBuilderNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion - Financing Your Dream
DreamBuilderNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion - Academic Leadership for Sustainable Development Programme - 2022
ATMIYA UNIVERSITYAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Attendance - ELTOC June 2022
Oxford University PressJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Participation - Community Development Project Design Workshop
UNITE 2030May, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion - SAVVY Fellowship Program
SavvyMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Participation - Peacesharing Forum (PSF)
Global Peace FoundationMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion - Introduction to Project Management
atingi.orgJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Appreciation - 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
Mandela Washington FellowshipDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion - General Information
Magical Kenya SafarisDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion - Employee Stress and Well-being Management
Metropolitan School of Business & Management (UK)May, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion - Africa's Eden: Travelling for Good
OTT - Online Travel TrainingDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion - Africa's Eden: Zambia
OTT - Online Travel TrainingDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Achievement - Jobberman Soft-Skills Training
Jobberman NigeriaAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Google Digital GarageJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion - Design Thinking Challenge
CARTEDOJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Tourism - Industry Management
UNWTO AcademyJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Effective Communication for Healthy Outcomes
YALI NetworkMar, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Cities and Climate Change
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)Feb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Creating and Maintaining Social Enterprises
YALI NetworkFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Design Driven Entrepreneurship
YALI NetworkFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Fundamentals of Business Expansion
YALI NetworkFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Fundraising Concepts
YALI NetworkFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Environmental Governance
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)Feb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Social Media Marketing for Tourism Businesses: Getting Started
TrainingAidFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Fundamentals of Starting and Running a Business
YALI NetworkJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Human Rights and the Environment
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)Jan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Introductory Course to Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural & Natural Heritage
InforMEAJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Understanding Climate Change
YALI NetworkJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Understanding Renewable Energy
YALI NetworkJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Workforce Collaboration and Development
YALI NetworkJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Agripreneurship: A path to the Future
YALI NetworkDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Fundamentals of Grant Writing
YALI NetworkDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Management Strategies for People and Resources
YALI NetworkDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Responsible Leadership on Transparency and Good Governance
YALI NetworkDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Strategies for Personal Growth and Development
YALI NetworkDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Open Source Leader 2019
Common PurposeSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion - Business and Entrepreneurship Development
YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern AfricaAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Commonwealth100 Open Source Leadership Badge
Common PurposeAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Achievement - RocoMamas SA IIH UL Online Menu Evaluation
Spur CorporationMar, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Participation - Namibia Youth Speak Forum
AIESECApr, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion - Digital Marketing and Management of Tourism
E-Tourism Frontiers LtdAug, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion - NTB Digital Marketing Workshop
Namibia Tourism BoardSep, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Completion - Internet Marketing Academy 101
Namibia Tourism BoardMar, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Appreciation - Space Management
California State University, SacramentoApr, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Appreciation - In Recognition of Valuable Contributions to The Fall 2005 Student Housing Market Demand Study
California State University, SacramentoFeb, 2006- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Digital Africa
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France
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Connector
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Dec 2022 - Present
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Mandela Washington Fellowship
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United States
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Application Reader
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Sep 2021 - Present
Selected as Application Reader for the Mandela Washington Fellowship on behalf of U.S. Department of State and IREX based on professional and educational expertise. Duties: • Scored high volume of applications • Evaluated several applications based on set guidelines and a scoring rubric Selected as Application Reader for the Mandela Washington Fellowship on behalf of U.S. Department of State and IREX based on professional and educational expertise. Duties: • Scored high volume of applications • Evaluated several applications based on set guidelines and a scoring rubric
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Talent Basket
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United States
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Talent Captain
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Apr 2022 - Oct 2022
• Communicated with and researched client companies and their competitors to build possible partnerships and enable suitable talent matching • Interviewed, hired and assigned tasks to talents • Led the engagement during meetings and facilitated conversations • Managed internship projects efficiently and effectively • Attended TB Talks trainings to enhance and gain various skills • Communicated with and researched client companies and their competitors to build possible partnerships and enable suitable talent matching • Interviewed, hired and assigned tasks to talents • Led the engagement during meetings and facilitated conversations • Managed internship projects efficiently and effectively • Attended TB Talks trainings to enhance and gain various skills
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Simbisa Brands Limited
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Food & Beverages
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400 - 500 Employee
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Front Of House Manager
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Feb 2019 - Jun 2019
· Performed opening/closing procedures and completed trade checks · Conducted casual meetings · Operated, coordinated and accounted for full f.o.h. performance and function such as section oversee, hosting, cashiering, staff duties and scheduling, cleaning rosters and stock controls · Trained and coached all f.o.h. persons · Performed administrative and financial duties such as full ‘z’ close and cash-up procedure and operation, invoice processing, food cost analysis, payouts and posting, prep sheets and variance reports · Performed b.o.h. duties as required Show less
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Lark Journeys
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Namibia
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Travel Arrangements
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Intern/Office Assistant
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May 2018 - Dec 2018
∙ Designed itineraries with cost quotations for guided or self-drive tours ∙ Performed administrative duties such as making calls, filing and tidying ∙ Prepared tour-related documents such as vouchers, made and updated provisional bookings as required ∙ Performed meet-and-greet services for incoming guests ∙ Handled and recorded petty monetary transactions ∙ Performed data entry ∙ Designed itineraries with cost quotations for guided or self-drive tours ∙ Performed administrative duties such as making calls, filing and tidying ∙ Prepared tour-related documents such as vouchers, made and updated provisional bookings as required ∙ Performed meet-and-greet services for incoming guests ∙ Handled and recorded petty monetary transactions ∙ Performed data entry
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The Kangaroo Traveller
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Windhoek, Namibia
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Tour Consultant (Internship Trainee)
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Mar 2015 - Dec 2015
∙ Designed itineraries with cost quotations for tailor-made or self-drive tours ∙ Performed administrative duties such as answering calls, responding to inquiries, tidying, and maintenance of materials, photocopying and filing ∙ Prepared tour-related documents, researched, made and updated provisional bookings as required, according to company procedures and practices ∙ Welcomed and maintained good customer relations with customers, employees and service providers ∙ Handled petty monetary transactions Show less
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Lechwe Education Trust
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Zambia
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Student Helper
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
Assisted differently abled student with school work by note taking, giving and marking assignments, companionship and exercise. Assisted differently abled student with school work by note taking, giving and marking assignments, companionship and exercise.
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Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc
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Zambia
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Utilities
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300 - 400 Employee
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Records Management Assistant
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2013 - 2013
· Carried out necessary documentation assignments and assisted with management of the technical library · Ensured vital documents were packed appropriately in the Company repository and archives to ease retrieval and provide necessary security to Company information · Followed records management procedures in ensuring security and confidentiality to Company documents · Processed requests for research material in an orderly and timely manner that facilitated the attainment of the end users’ research objectives · Assisted in the development and implementation of the company’s electronic records management system · Performed additional assignments per supervisor’s direction Show less
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California State University-Sacramento
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Assistant
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Sep 2005 - Dec 2008
Research Administration and Contract Administration 2007 - 2008• Processed and scanned financial documents from local and international donors• Assisted with individual officer projects, edited proposals, created files and filed documents• Used various database systems to obtain information regarding accounts and officers• Assisted with reception services and replenishing suppliesSpace Management 2006 - 2007• Provided training, customer service, clerical support and answered client questions and complaints• Initiated solutions to reservation errors and follow up using data bases (IFAS/PeopleSoft) and file records• Maintained detailed monthly inventory control reports to be distributed to various departments• Performed non-instructional and instructional scheduling and reservation of facilities on campus within guidelines of established policyCopy Graphics Center 2006 - 2006• Offered retail photocopy services and performed book and document binding• Wrapped books in plastic, made flyers and performed laminating services• Interacted with large client base and performed services as copying, cashiering and faxing• Sorted and distributed mail to various departments and persons using campus and non-campus mail systems Show less
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Buy-back Associate/Cashier/Busser
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Dec 2005 - Jun 2006
Buy-back Associate (Hornet Bookstore)• Stocked and audited books using IFAS Cashier/Busser (Dining Commons) • Provided dining services: cashiered, bussed tables, served food and provided information on food selection
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Hannaford Supermarkets
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Service Center Associate
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2006 - 2008
· Cashier and book keeper · Provided photo and lottery ticket services · Processed check cashing, money order and western union services · Provided price checks and accommodated merchandise returns · Cashier and book keeper · Provided photo and lottery ticket services · Processed check cashing, money order and western union services · Provided price checks and accommodated merchandise returns
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Education
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University of Namibia
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Tourism Management -
California State University-Sacramento
Transcript, Pre-Business