DENÉ JANSE VAN
RENSBURG
WRITER ● EDITOR ● RESEARCHER ● FILM SCHOLAR ●
PERFORMER
AREAS OF EXPERTISE & SKILLS
Film & Television
Screenwriting
Creative writing
Feature Writing
Blogging
QC for
branding/advertising
Proofreading
Editing
Academic writing
Photography
Copywriting
Acting
Movement (dance)
Directing
EXPERIENCE
PROFILE
2017current
Dené is a passionate
postgraduate researcher, budding
professional writer, and a lover of
all things on screen and page.
Her two biggest loves are words
and the moving image. Dené has
experience in editing for branding
and advertising.
Duties at the Music and Merensky Libraries of the
University of Pretoria include providing circulation
services such as the lending, return and search of
catalogue material; assisting patrons with queries and
searches at the information desk; and, providing
administrative assistance to the Chief Information
Specialists, which includes data collection and entry,
catalogue searches, and the copying and/or filing of
documents.
2018
CONTACT
● Moreletapark, Pretoria 0044
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LinkedIn
Instagram
Portfolio
Chief Information Assistant - University of
Pretoria Libraries.
Quality Control Editor - Brand et al
(Temporary/freelance).
Responsibilities of the Quality Control Editor include the
editing and approval of all copy and design content for
clients, including AVBOB, Redefine Properties, Makro,
and Laeveld Agrochem. Furthermore, the QC Editor’s duty
is to ensure that the company’s standard of quality is
upheld, before any of the produced print, social media,
website development, television/radio, and other content
can be made available to clients.
The QC position at the Et Al Group is currently held fulltime by the company’s own COO, Ms. X de Jong.
DENÉ JANSE VAN
RESNBURG
WRITER ● RESEARCHER ● FILM SCHOLAR ●
PERFORMER
SOFTWARE
2017
This position entailed the interim supervision of
Honours students’ research process and the
assessment of their Extended Research Essays (or
Thesis papers) in the field of Drama and Film Studies.
Further responsibilities included the guidance of
students regarding academic writing, formulating
coherent arguments and navigating existing
scholarship in various relevant disciplines.
Final Draft 9
Microsoft Office
iOS Pages
Canva
Adobe Acrobat
Blogger (Google+)
OCLC WorldShare (Library Circulation)
REFERENCES
2017
Dr CW Broodryk
Senior Lecturer; MA programme
coordinator
--Isobel Rycroft
Senior Information Specialist
- / 2317
--Adrienne Warricker
Information Specialist
-/ 2806-or-Leandre Jacobs
Project and Process Manager,
Brand et al.
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Part-time Lecturer (Study Supervisor) - Drama
Department, University of Pretoria.
Research Helper - Drama Department,
University of Pretoria.
Responsibilities as Research Helper to Dr CW Broodryk
included the collection of articles, books and/or
chapters as well as data on requested research topics;
filing, organizing and other office duties; and,
assistance with referencing and editing of research
output.
2017
Freelance Proofreader & Editor (MA
Dissertation) - Private.
This freelance project consisted of the proofing and
editing of the Sources Consulted list (referenced
sources) of a student’s completed MA Dissertation.
The student required specific focus on correct
referencing format and in-text citations of sources.
2017
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Freelance Writing, Press Release - Technopath
(Band).
Freelance Student Work - Various.
Various student jobs, including Pet/House sitting for
family members and acquaintances; performing as a
Wedding Singer on many occasions; and working as a
Server at an expat- community organized, pop-up
Christmas coffee shop.
DENÉ JANSE VAN
RESNBURG
WRITER ● EDITOR ● RESEARCHER ● FILM SCHOLAR ●
PERFORMER
COMPETENCIES
Valid Drivers License (Code B).
An excellent public speaker and
overall communicator, who is
adaptable to the changing demands
of professional and social
environments.
EDUCATION
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Research Dissertation - interdisciplinary
study of a television drama, drawing from
disciplines including linguistics, theology,
philosophy (also Marxist philosophy),
psychology, anthropology, television and film
theory.
Critique is well received and
incorporated.
Creative thinker, especially detail
and quality oriented, works well
individually and in collaboration
with others.
MAGISTER ARTIUM
MA: Drama and Film Studies
University of Pretoria
2016
Self-motivated, effective goal
setting and achievement with
deadline thriving performance.
BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM
HONORES
BA Honours: Drama and Film
Studies
University of Pretoria
Majors: Screenwriting and Directing.
Research: Extended Research Essay (Thesis)
analysing a television drama following and
intensive review of scholarship and construction of
an interdisciplinary theoretical
framework/vocabulary. Disciplines include
philosophy, visual studies, linguistics (symbolism),
anthropology and psychology.
Excellent online navigation and
search skills; above average typing
skills.
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BACCALAUREUS ARTIUM
BA: Drama and Film Studies
University of Pretoria
Majors: Drama and Film studies; Speech
and Movement Studies; Theatre and
Performance Studies.
Course content included Gender Studies,
Identity Politics, Feminism, Cultural
Studies, Marxism, Post-colonialism,
Modernism, Post-Modernism, Aristotelean
drama theory, etc.
Experience gained in Laban Movement
Studies, Lessac Kinesensic Training, Horton
Technique, voice for Radio, Theatre
technology (basic lighting technical and
design experience), Theatre and Camera
Acting.
DENÉ JANSE VAN
RENSBURG
WRITER ● EDITOR ● RESEARCHER ● FILM SCHOLAR ●
PERFORMER
CREATIVE EXPERIENCE
