Stella Mgelwa
About Candidate
Administration professional with 9 years of experience supporting organizational administration, reception and operations in international and local organizations. Experienced in working within structured and multicultural settings, with strong attention to detail, confidentiality and organizational standards. Demonstrating the ability to adapt, collaborate and contribute effectively to professional environments.
Skills
Office Reception & Operation Management
Office Administration & Front Office Coordination
Service Delivery
Customer Care Skills
Calendar Scheduling & Meeting Coordination
Travel & Logistics Coordination
Asset & Inventory Management
Workplace Health, Safety & Compliance
Vendor & Property Management
Report Writing & Official Correspondence
Data Entry & Records Management Systems
Stakeholder Communication & Team Collaboration
Confidentiality, Accuracy & Attention to Detail
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Languages
Swahili & English-Fluent
German- A2
Work history
Administrative Assistant/ Reception, 02/2022 – Current
KfW German Development Bank – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Cooperate Operation and Administrative Supervisor, 09/2019 – 01/2022
One Acre Fund – Iringa, Tanzania
Human Resource Administrator, 01/2018 – 06/2019
Yalin Global Group Company – Dar es Salaam
Human Resources Intern, 07/2016-11/2016
Coca Cola Kwanza Limited – Dar es Salaam
Human Resources Intern 07/2015-11/2015
Ministry Of Water – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Education
Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management
University of Dar es Salaam | November 2014 – July 2017
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
Kibasila High School | March 2012 – May 2014
Subjects: Economics, Mathematics, Geography, History
Secondary School Certificate
St. Francis Girls’ Secondary | Jan 2008 – Oct 2011
Training
Administrative Excellence for Secretaries and Administrators- Basitsana 2024
Basic First Aid & CPR Certification – Red Cross 2023 & 2026
Fire Safety & Emergency Response Training – Taifa Fire-2023 , Jeshi la Zimamoto na Uokoaji 2026
Location
Education
Economics, Math, Geography and History
Work & Experience
Book and Schedule Meeting, maintain Conference room Schedule and organize workshops, training and external meeting Coordinated day-to-day office and operational activities to ensure smooth workflow and service delivery. ● Managed front office operations including reception, visitor handling, scheduling and customer service support. ● Coordinated meetings, appointments, travel arrangements and administrative schedules for management and staff. ● Handled visitors' concerns and operational issues professionally, ensuring timely resolution and service satisfaction. ● Maintained operational records, reports, correspondence and documentation for administrative efficiency. ● Supported vendor coordination, facility maintenance follow-up and office inventory management. ● Ensured proper filing systems, inventory tracking, and administrative controls were maintained. ● Collaborated with different departments to support operational coordination and workflow improvement. ● Supported implementation of administrative procedures to improve efficiency and service standards. ● Booking staff accommodation( hotel, air bnb, apartments) ● Coordinate staff transport(taxi, ferry, flights, train, ferry) ● Conducting and preparing of training programs ● Manage calendar schedules for meeting and conference booking ● Supervising support staff ● Support health and safety procedures and workplace standards ● Managing office maintenance, utilities and fumigation ● Provide IT support for meetings, new staff and visitors ● Develop and manage PR content
Book and Schedule Meeting, maintain Conference room Schedule and organize workshops, training and external meeting Draft external official letters, meeting agendas and prepare official correspondence Handle the reception, external guests, visitors and packages In charge of asset, store, inventory and overall procurement management Assisted with utility payment coordination, petty cash handling and logistics invoice payments. Manage lease administration for office building Contributed to workplace health, safety and operational efficiency Incharge of procurement, vendor coordination, assets and inventory management Booking staff accommodation( hotel, air bnb, apartments) Coordinate staff transport(taxi, ferry, flights, train, ferry) Managing office and expatriates residence maintenance, utilities and fumigation Planning meetings, executing events and office events Provide IT support for meetings, new staff and visitors Lock, password and Keys managemen Team Management (Managing office drivers, cleaners, chefs, security guards and groundskeepers) Developed and monitored Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for support staff Vehicle and overall fleet management Conducting and preparing of training programs
Managed attendance, leave and office reporting and leaving time Handle the reception, external guests, visitors and packages Supported workplace health and safety operations Developed and monitored Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for sales staff In charge of asset, store, inventory and overall procurement management Assisted in documentation and filling of employee records Assist the Finance team in payroll, petty cash payments and monthly budgets Draft external official letters, meeting agendas and prepare official correspondence Managing office and expatriates residence maintenance, sanitation, utilities and fumigation ● ● ● ● ● Manage lease administration for office and godown building Booking staff accommodation( hotel, air bnb, apartments) Coordinate staff transport(taxi, ferry, flights, train, ferry) Supported recruitment onboarding and employee exiting interview Coordinated training, induction and orientation
Assisted in managing employee grievances and resolving minor workplace issues. Performed Recruitment, Onboarding and exit interviews. Reviewed and suggested company policies Facilitate training sessions for employees and orientation to optimize profitability. Organized and managed confidential personnel files and other HR-related documents.
Facilitate training sessions for new employees. Addressed employee conflicts, following grievance hearing procedures for timely resolution. Coordinated training, induction sessions and orientation programs for new staff to improve retention.