Gavin Botha

Curriculum Vitae Gavin Botha Personal Information Surname Botha Full Name Gavin Arnold Identity Number - Date of Birth 10 January 1995 Country of Birth South Africa Citizenship South African Gender Male Relationship Status Single Dependants None Driver’s License Code Code 08 State of Health Excellent Address 89 Skilpad Road 36 Mahoni Monument Park Pretoria, 0181 Email - Contact Numbers - 1 Educational History  Tertiary Education Bachelor of Arts in Law Completed, University of Pretoria, 2014 to 2016. Cumulative weighed average: 67. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Completed, University of Pretoria, 2014 to 2016. Cumulative weighed average: 66. Bachelor of Laws, University of Pretoria, 2014 to be completed by January 2019.  Secondary Education National Senior Certificate, Voortrekker High School Pietermaritzburg, 2013. Subjects – AfrikaansHL*, EnglishHL*, Life Sciences*, History*, Business Studies*, Maths, Life-Orientation*. [*Passed with distinction]  Professional Qualifications Law School Completed, Enterprises at University of Pretoria, 2018.  Computer Skills Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visual. Website editing, design and updates.  Languages English, Afrikaans. 2 Work Experience  Part Time Jobs  Personal Assistant, Leonora Engelbrecht Psychology Practice, 2016 to present. Working as a personal assistant under the instructions of Leonora where I assist with private and business related errands, tasks and administration. o Assisting with administrative work, including but not limited to drafting legal documents, accounts and reconciliations. o Preliminary drafting of correspondence on behalf of Leonora. o Drafting monthly invoices and reconciliation of accounts. o Collecting and delivering parcels and paperwork. o Answering calls, communicating and liaising with clients competently. o Managing ad hoc projects related to leased property and maintenance thereof. o Working with contractors and tenants at properties. o Arranging with numerous agents to obtain services required. Key Lessons Learned –Working with different individuals in different settings to complete my mandate competently. Clear communication and problem solving skills. Taking directions in an intuitive manner and striving to obtain optimal and timeous results every time. [Reference – Leonora Engelbrecht:-]  Administrative Assistant, TILT – The Institute for Leadership and Transformation, 2016 to present. Working as an administrative assistant under the instructions and supervision of the founding director, Jean Cooper, where I assist with business related errands, tasks and administration. o Assisting with the corrospondence and drafting of documents required to registration of the company as a Non-Profit entity. o Administrative work, including but not limited to drafting legal documents, application forms, accounts and reconciliations. o Preliminary drafting of correspondence on behalf of TILT. o Website editing, management, updates and troubleshooting. 3 o Monthly communication and newsletter drafted. o Collecting and delivering parcels and paperwork. o Using computers to generate reports, transcribe minutes from meetings, create presentations, and conduct research. o Managing ad hoc projects related to conferences. o Working with different directors to assist in administrative matters relating to monthly communications, accounts, membership, etc. Key Lessons Learned – Working within different departments of a company to anticipate the needs of others in order to ensure their seamless and positive experience. Maintaining polite and professional communication with clients, correspondants and co-workers. Being proactive in creating and fostering a positive experience for others. [Reference – Jean Henry Cooper:-]  Tutor, StudentCo Tutoring Services, 2014 to 2016. Working as a tutor for high school students in Afrikaans, English, Life Sciences, History and Business Studies. o Assisted with homework. o Intensive test and exam preparation. o Explaining the subject material in a comprehensive manner. Key Lessons Learned – Working with students in a respectful manner and achieving the best academic outcome with approaches tailored to each individual students’ learning needs and abilities. Adjusting to different needs of individuals with excellent communication skills and an upbeat attitude. [Reference – Caro Robson:-]  Waiter/Reception, The Ledges Guest Farm, 2012 to 2013. Working in the reception office during the day and as a waiter and dinner staff supervisor during the evenings. Work under the supervision of the manager and the resort staff. o Responsible for reception and bookings. o Welcoming and assisting guests. o Serving and overseeing dinner and lunch times. o Assisting as bartender (on occasion). Key Lessons Learned – Working and communicating with guests in a professional and respectful manner. Diligently working to make sure that every client is satisfied with their service. 4 [Reference – Louisa Ball:-]  Volunteer Work  Volunteering, Fusion Sports Events and Sports, 2013 to 2015. Helping with on the day event setup and administrative tasks related to organisation of such events. o Transporting and setting up event equipment. o Registering participants and collecting money. o Assisting participant with questions and problems. Key Lessons Learned – Problem solving in a quick and efficient manner, client services and development of communication and computer skills. Being punctual and reliable in each and every instance. 5 Basic Skills and Qualities  Skills Transferable Skills: o o o o o o o o o o o Both reading and writing in English and Afrikaans Problem solving Computer literacy Efficiency in management and leadership roles Diligent work ethic Punctuality Conceptual reasoning Attention to detail Supportiveness Positivity Adaptiveness Job-related Skills: o o o o o o Client services and communication skills Professional confidence Quality work under pressure Research Drafting of documents Management Adaptive Skills: o o o o o o Team worker and professional within groups Tenaciously taking ownership of problems and solving them Stress tolerance and emotional command Dealing with hostility and conflict Resourcefulness Creativity  Qualities o o o o o o Organised and self-motivated Articulate and decisive Veracious Compassionate and loyal High quality performance and inner locus of control Openness towards life-long learning 6 References 1. Leonora Engelbrecht, Owner at Leonora Engelbrecht Psychology Practice. Tel:- E-mail:-2. Jean Henry Cooper, Founding Director at The Institute for Transformation and Leadership (TILT). Tel:- E-mail:- 3. Louisa Ball, Manager and Owner at The Ledges Guest Farms. Tel:- E-mail:- 4. Caro Robson, Owner at Studentco. Tel:- E-mail:- 7 Addendum