Amba Eray

CURRICULUM VITAE OF AMBA ERAY PERSONAL DETAILS First names: Amba Revel Surname: Eray Physical Address: Sandton, Johannesburg Gauteng 2191 Contact Details: Cel:- Email:- Date of birth: 27 December 1997 Place of birth: Knysna, Western Cape ID Number: - Nationality: South African Marital Status: Single EDUCATIONAL DETAILS Tertiary Education: Bachelor of Business Administration at STADIO (2021-incomplete) 120-Hour Advanced TEFL Certificate at Premier TEFL (2024), 120-Hour Advanced TEFL/TESOL Certificate at TEFL Universal (2023) Secondary education: Grade 12 Matric (NSC) at Knysna High School, 2011 – 2015 SKILLS AND OTHER QUALITIES SKILLS - - Proficient at writing and editing Conflict resolution Communication – English and Afrikaans (Both verbal and written) Ability to work with a team and on my own - Ability to work under pressure Time management Adaptability Self-motivation Creativity Gaining experience in website design and development Fully Computer Literate: - Email, Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace Took Computer Applications Technology as a subject during high school -) HOBBIES AND INTERESTS - Music Playing piano and violin Helping other people - Reading Creative writing WORK EXPERIENCE Adhoc Assistant for Fae of the Fern (May 2024 – Present) Adhoc assistance for seamstress and small business owner General assistance with clothing alterations General assistance with custom creative projects General assistance at an exhibition booth at local markets and Comic Con Africa Freelance Writer for Fae of the Fern (February 2023 – Present) Creation and editing of website and social media copy for small business owner Social media promotion for small business Secretarial Receptionist at Hearing & Health Centre (January 2021 – January 2023) - - General secretary and administration duties Diary and schedule management for the practitioner and owner Adhoc personal assistant duties for the practitioner and owner Point of Sale and cash up duties Client liaison o In person, telephonically, and via email o Including project management from inception to completion Supplier liaison o o - - - Requesting quotations Sourcing and ordering necessary stock as needed Preparing quotations for: o Hearing aids o Other services related to hearing Handling medical aid claims General upkeep of the shopfront o Ensuring upkeep of admin o Ensuring upkeep of neat presentation of office Stock management Social Media management Front Desk Sales Assistant (September 2019 – December 2020) Duties at Glasfit Knysna included: - - Point of Sale and cash up duties Client liaison o In person, telephonically, and via email o Including project management from inception to completion Supplier liaison o Requesting quotations o Sourcing and ordering necessary stock as needed - - - - Preparing quotations for: o Building Glass and Tint o Vehicle Glass and Tint Handling insurance claims for the replacement of vehicle and building glass General upkeep of the shopfront o Ensuring upkeep of admin o Ensuring upkeep of neat presentation of office Management of a small building glass fitment team Editorial Assistant (May 2017 – May 2019) Duties at Two Red Crows Brand Storytelling included: - - Managing the production of blog articles of various wordcounts for clients Copywriting Editing Client liaison Research tasks - - Administrative duties including filing, maintaining spreadsheets, and ensuring timelines were met Writer management and liaison Administration of WordPress sites Personal Assistant duties for Head Editor and company manage Shop Assistant (February 2016 – February 2017) Duties at Bloom Accessories (small ladies’ boutique in the Knysna Mall) included: - Handling customers Point of Sale and cash up duties General upkeep Assistant (May 2016 – October 2016) Part-time duties at Alive Products (Knysna branch closed in October 2016) included: - Assistant duties for manager Preparing products for couriering Keeping track of product order waybills Freelance Writer (December 2015 – April 2017) Wrote general blog articles of various wordcounts Knysna Marathon Club assistant Assisted with registration process and Water Marshal for Knysna Marathon Club (2014) Assistant Assisted South Cape College Assessor with preparation of students P.O.Es for the moderation process (2013 - 2016) Community Engagement: Volunteer at Knysna Library Holiday Programmes for Children (2004 – 2007) Volunteer for Knysna Education Trust (2008 – 2014) Volunteer for Rotary SA (2011 – 2015) Participated in Knysna High Interact Club (2011 – 2015) REFERENCES Jaime Bridges Chirene Hughes Seamstress and owner: Fae of the Fern Owner: Two Red Crows Brand Storytelling Cel:- Cel:- Email:- Email:- Hannelie Kemp Janene Botha Owner: Hearing & Health Centre Manager: Bloom Accessories Tel:- Cel:- Email:- Email:- Paul Mouton Johan Boyder Director: Glasfit Knysna Manager: Alive Products Cel:- Cel:- Email:- Email:-