Amanda Walker, Training ETQA Officer

Amanda Walker

Training ETQA Officer

LionsDen Africa Business Solutions

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Training And Development
Experience
18 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :18 years, 6 Months

Training ETQA Officer at LionsDen Africa Business Solutions
  • South Africa - Johannesburg
  • August 2022 to February 2024

• Enhanced organizational efficiency through the implementation, monitoring, and reviewing of Quality Management Systems. Liaised with contracted Quality Assurance and Accreditation Specialist (SETA Accreditation Services) on all ETQA and Skills Development Initiatives ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Elevated organization effectiveness through implementation and delivery of effective administrative practices, including maintaining and developing procedures, records, and systems. Consistently scheduling and delivering well-coordinated training events and all associated administrative tasks (venues, catering, certification, facilitator, assessor, moderator interactions, student records, etc.). Repeatedly satisfying both the customer and organization’s needs.
• Demonstrated exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; dynamic team player with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities ensuring optimal delivery of all training programs.
• Improved teamwork and productivity through the facilitation of time management and emotional intelligence training programs, ensuring compliance with ETQA standards and requirements.
• Strengthened employee wellness and engagement through organizing employee engagement initiatives including team building events.

Learning and Development Practitioner at Curiosa Academy
  • South Africa - Johannesburg
  • August 2021 to July 2022

• Conducted assessment of credit-bearing and non-credit-bearing training programs.
• Handled administration tasks associated with Skills Development Practitioner duties.
• Collaborated in the development of processes and policies for a Quality Management System.
• Produced Podcasts, executed content management, editing and formatting of training material for clarity and effectiveness.

Administrative Manager at Kirk Marketing
  • South Africa - Johannesburg
  • March 2013 to July 2021

• Carried out performance tracking of the administrative department, including interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluating employees, and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Developed, reviewed, and improved administrative systems, policies, and procedures while mentoring and developing employees through the Empowering Leadership Programme.
• Equipped employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively perform their job functions through induction, product and systems training.
• Provided training on project follow-up using Skynamo and product presentations to new sales team members.
• Ensured sales team met their responsibilities, including appointment attendance and project follow-ups, while also quoting on Tenders and managing orders from the UK

Internal Sales Manager at Kirk Marketing
  • South Africa - Johannesburg
  • September 2005 to February 2021

• Supervised day-to-day operations of the administrative department, including
hiring, training, and evaluating employees, and implementing corrective actions
when necessary.
• Developed, reviewed, and improved administrative systems, policies, and
procedures while mentoring and developing employees through the Empowering
Leadership Program.
• Provided training on project follow-up using Skynamo and product presentations
to new sales team members.
• Ensured sales team met their responsibilities, including appointment attendance
and project follow-ups, while also quoting on Tenders and managing orders from
the UK.
• Tracked orders to delivery points and maintained stock levels of marketing
material.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Training And Development
  • at North-west University – Potchefstroom Campus
  • November 2021

Graduated with Distinction

Specialties & Skills

organiser
Teamwork
Adaptability
Self management
Communicator
Self-Management
Emergency Response Coordination
Attention to detail
Multitasking and Prioritizing
Problem-solving
Professional Phone Etiquette
Teamwork
written and verbal communication
Familiarity with Microsoft Office
Customer Service
Adaptability
Ability to work under pressure
Training Coordination
Employee Learning and Development

Languages

English
Native Speaker
Afrikaans
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Conduct Moderation of Outcomes-Based Assessment (Training)
Training Institute:
ATE Solutions
Date Attended:
September 2021
Duration:
100 hours
Conduct Assessment Outcomes-Based Assessment (Training)
Training Institute:
ATE Solutions
Date Attended:
March 2021
Duration:
150 hours