Linda Ligo
Boroko
Summary
Experienced with managing executive schedules, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to facilitate communication and collaboration among team members. Knowledge of office management software and administrative protocols.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Territorial Commander
The Salvation Army, PNG & Solomon Islands THQ
06.2014 - Current
- - Serving as the Executive Assistant to the Territorial Commander, managing high-level secretarial and administrative functions for the executive office of The Salvation Army in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
- - Providing comprehensive support to senior leadership, ensuring the smooth operation of the executive office, and contributing to the organization's strategic goals.
- Board Involvement as Minute Secretary
- January 2023 – Present: Territorial Governance Board (TGB)
- Appointed as the Minute Secretary for the TGB, the highest decision-making body within the organization, established in 2023.
- January 2022 – Present: Territorial Policy Committee (TPC)
- Serving as Secretary, responsible for the meticulous review and management of all policy documents in alignment with the organization's strategic plan.
- 2021 – Present: Territorial Strategic Plan Committee (TSPC)
- Contributing to the development and implementation of the 2021-2023 Strategic Plan, with the plan being officially launched in July 2021.
- 2010 – Present: Board of Trustees & Cabinet Board
- Serving as Minute Secretary for these top-tier boards, which play a critical role in the governance and direction of The Salvation Army.
Personal Assistant
Finance Department
10.2010 - 06.2014
- - Supported the Secretary for Business Administration (SBA) in managing the finance department's operations, providing key administrative support and facilitating departmental activities.
Senior Secretary to the Governor
Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG)
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Held a pivotal role as the Senior Secretary, providing high-level support to the Governor and various departments within the bank.
- Worked in various Departments of the Bank as the Senior Secretary as well.
- Travel Officer, Human Resources Department (1997 – 1998)
- Managed travel arrangements and logistics, ensuring seamless coordination within the HR department and the Bank as a whole.
- Data Entry & Swift Operator, Communications Unit (1991 – 1996)
- Started my career with BPNG, where I gained foundational experience in data entry and financial communications.
Secretary to the General Manager
PNG Defense Force (DIFCO)
11.1989 - 01.1991
- - Began my professional journey as the Secretary to the General Manager at DIFCO, a subsidiary of the PNG Defence Force, right after completing high school, providing administrative support and handling key organizational tasks.
Education
Diploma - Management Skills for Business Professionals
ALISON (Online Course)
Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) - Human Resource Management (HRM)
University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG)
11.2024
Diploma - Banking (Associate)
PNG Institute of Banking & Business Management (PNGIBBM)
01.2003
Certificate - Advanced Business English, Business English
University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) – Centre for Enrichment Studies
01.2001
Skills
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Organizational Skills and the ability to multitask
- The ability to be proactive and take the initiative
- Executive support
- Office management
- Information confidentiality
- Customer Service-oriented
- Calendar management
- Interpersonal communication
- Professional and mature
- Office administration
Additional Information
Currently the President for the largest women's sport of Netball in the Country, "PORT MORESBY NETBALL ASSOCIATION" (POMNA).
Been the President for this largest association for the last 4 Terms - 2017 to Current.
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Territorial Commander
The Salvation Army, PNG & Solomon Islands THQ
06.2014 - Current
Personal Assistant
Finance Department
10.2010 - 06.2014
Senior Secretary to the Governor
Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG)
01.1998 - 01.2003
Secretary to the General Manager
PNG Defense Force (DIFCO)
11.1989 - 01.1991
Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) - Human Resource Management (HRM)
University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG)
Diploma - Banking (Associate)
PNG Institute of Banking & Business Management (PNGIBBM)
Certificate - Advanced Business English, Business English
University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) – Centre for Enrichment Studies
Diploma - Management Skills for Business Professionals
ALISON (Online Course)
References
- Kelvin, Alley, Colonel (Retired), kelvin.alley@salvationarmy.org.au, +61 0472690812, The Salvation Army Australia Territory
- Kemo, Apa, Major, kemo.apa@png.salvationarmy.org, 675 325 5522, 325 5542, The Salvation Army PNG & Solomon Island Territory, Secretary for Personnel Department
- Elizabeth, Genia, Mrs., EGenia@bankpng.gov.pg, 675 322 7226, Bank of Papua New Guinea, Governor
Interest
- 2018 – Present: President, Port Moresby Netball Association (POMNA), - Elected as President of the largest netball association in Papua New Guinea, providing strategic leadership and oversight to all operations, competitions, and stakeholder engagement initiatives., 2016 – 2017: Junior Vice President, Port Moresby Netball Association (POMNA), - Served a full term, supporting the executive leadership team and contributing to the planning and coordination of association activities and events.
- - Meeting new people., - Reading books and Listening to music., - Playing netball, Basketball and Volleyball., - Taking on new tasks and challenges.