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Wendy Wangatau

Wendy Wangatau

Townsville,QLD

Summary

IT professional with hands-on experience in database administration, and organizational IT support. Experienced in designing, maintaining, and upgrading Microsoft Access databases, and supporting web and intranet content using Joomla CMS. Sound skills in administrative operations, including financial tasks using MYOB, staff coordination, and technical support services, such as network troubleshooting and email management. Adept at multitasking in dynamic environments, with a commitment to efficiency, accuracy, and results driven.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Sabbatical

Family
Townsville, QLD
01.2024 - Current

Took time off to provide care and support as a Student Guardian to my children who have moved from Papua New Guinea to study in Townsville, Australia.

Office Admin Manageress

Ace Lawyers
Waigani, NCD
02.2022 - 01.2024
  • Management of a Law firm's operations outside of the legal framework. Staff of six employees. Ensuring smooth daily operations and managing administrative tasks, including staff management, office supplies, record keeping, correspondence, and financial tasks.
  • IT support services, like office email user management, basic network server management, and troubleshooting.
  • Intermediate skills in the use of MYOB.

Systems Analyst

Department of Justice & Attorney General
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
09.2011 - 02.2022

Database Administrator

  • Focus on the Design, Implementation and Maintaining of several MS Access Databases used in the organization
  • Provide support and upgrade to existing MS Access database

Website and intranet support.

Prepare digital content for upload based on fixed schedules, using the CMS-based Joomla application.

Part-Time Tutor

University of Papua New Guinea
UNIVERSITY PO, National Capital District
02.2007 - 12.2011

Part-Time Tutor - Computer Literacy and Numeracy at the University of Papua New Guinea.

  • The workload included three tutoring sessions for three tutorial groups of 20 to 25 students per group on a 12-hour-per-week schedule.
  • Assist first-year students in the basics of computing and help them become proficient in MS Word and Excel spreadsheets.
  • Assisted the lecturer in preparing and administering tests and assignments to assess student understanding of the course material.
  • Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress, including areas for improvement, and successes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics & Computer Science

University of Papua New Guinea
National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
03-2011

Certificate of Participation - Introductory To University Teaching

University of Papua New Guinea
National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
03-2007

Skills

  • Office management
  • Financial management (MYOB)
  • Client relations
  • Human resources
  • Database Design & Management (MS Access and SQL)
  • IT support
  • Website support

References

  • Mr. Thomas Kome, Chief Information Officer, Department of Justice & Attorney General, PO Box 591, WAIGANI, National Capital District, (+675) 301 2848, (+675) 71114262, thomas.kome@justice.gov.pg
  • Ms. Henrietta Simon, Acting Head of Department, Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science, University of Papua New Guinea, PO Box 320, UNIVERSITY PO, National Capital District, (+675) 3267187, (+675), hsimon@upng.ac.pg

Language(s)

English, PNG Tok Pisin, Engan Dialect

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 01/12/1983
  • Age: 42
  • Gender: Female
  • Status: Married
  • Nationality: Papua New Guinean

Affiliations

  • Cooking
  • Listening to Music

Timeline

Family Sabbatical

Family
01.2024 - Current

Office Admin Manageress

Ace Lawyers
02.2022 - 01.2024

Systems Analyst

Department of Justice & Attorney General
09.2011 - 02.2022

Part-Time Tutor

University of Papua New Guinea
02.2007 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics & Computer Science

University of Papua New Guinea

Certificate of Participation - Introductory To University Teaching

University of Papua New Guinea
Wendy Wangatau