Natalie Turnbull
- Curriculum Vitae
Personal Profile / Attributes
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creative and entrepreneurial networker - effective project coordinator with sound
planning and organizational abilities
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dynamic and pro-active - strong drive and keen business mind
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excellent interpersonal skills - good communicator, leadership, high integrity
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identifies and develops opportunities; innovates and makes things happen
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analytical and shows initiative
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exceptionally positive attitude
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empath, conflict-avoider, resolution-finder, people-pleaser, giver
Experience / Specialisms / Strengths
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Provided Legal Opinions on the Law and Procedure to the KwaZulu-Natal Parliament, its
Parliamentary Executive Board and 10 other Parliamentary Committees
• Worked effectively in the team comprising the Directors of the KwaZulu-Natal Parliament,
competently handling administrative, procedural and personal staff issues; working under
pressure and meeting demanding deadlines
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Successfully owned and operated a Sole Proprietorship Retail Sector outlet 8 years;
enjoyed the challenge of determining market trends and pricing structure; loved the
interpersonal relations; competently handled own administrative duties, inclusive of
accounting and tax submission
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Attention to detail reflected in all aspects, both professional and personal
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5-star Reviews on Airbnb platform for Unit owned and managed for 5 years – very Guest
experience orientated
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Achievements
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Top 3 out of 50 Accredited Estate Agents in Zimbali Estate
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A vital component in the acquisition by Sea Technology Services (Pty) Ltd of various
Southern African exclusive equipment reseller agencies for international equipment
manufacturers
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Negotiating and concluding various Contracts for the expansion of the business of Sea
Technology Services
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Attended the Teledyne Webb Research Slocum Glider Training Course in America during
2013, and the Liquid Robotics Wave Glider Integrator’s and Advanced Piloting Course in
Hawaii and America during 2015
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Integral to the amalgamation of the numerous environmental agencies of KwaZulu-Natal,
including the previous Natal Province and the old Natal Parks Board, with their laws
requiring updating in accordance with new international environmental conventions and
the Constitution of South Africa, formulating the new KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation
Services and its Board, with appropriate legislation and Regulations
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Chairperson of the Legal Advisors’ Forum of the Parliaments of South Africa for 3 years,
involving function coordination, leadership and administrative skills
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Project-managed the extensive task culminating in the entire redrafting of the Rules of
the KwaZulu-Natal Parliament
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Awarded a 5-week Legislative Drafting Internship in the USA, based on achieving the
highest results in a course conducted by Bloomington University
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Achieved 19th position in the first MasterChef South Africa reality television show, out of
4500 contestants
Career History
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June 2022 – present
Property Practitioner : Urban Limits Estate Agency
July 2016 – May 2022
Estate Agent : Seeff Dolphin Coast and Seeff Zimbali
September 2014 – May 2016
Business Development, Marketing & Sales : Sea Technology Services (Pty) Ltd, Cape
Town
October 2006 – July 2014
Sole Proprietor of Eclectic Magpie Gift Shop, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands
September 1996 – October 2006
Director of Legal Services : KwaZulu-Natal Parliament, Pietermaritzburg – Parliamentary
Law and Procedure, and Constitutional Law
January 1993 – August 1996
Articles and Litigation Attorney : E R Browne Attorneys, Pietermaritzburg – Civil and
Criminal Litigation; Contract Law
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January 1992 – December 1992
Articles : Venn Nemeth and Hart Attorneys, Pietermaritzburg – Debt Collection;
Matrimonial Law; Civil and Criminal Litigation
Education and qualifications
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2021 Estate Agency Affairs Board : NQF4 and PDE4 {full status Property Practitioner
(Estate Agent)}
2001 University of Bloomington, Indianapolis, USA : Statutory Drafting Course and
Internship
1990 – 1991 University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg : LLB {Bachelor of Laws}
1987 – 1989 University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg : Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in
Economics, Marketing and Business Administration
1985 – 1986 University of Cape Town : MBChB {Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of
Surgery}
1981 – 1984 St Johns Diocesan School for Girls : Only “A” aggregate for Matric obtained
in this private school; Deputy Day Scholar Head Girl; Prefect; played team sports,
achieving 1st, 2nd or “A”-team level in Basketball, Hockey, Netball
Hobbies / Interests
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Long walks on the local beaches to keep fit and appreciate the neighbourhood amenities
Enjoy Padel Tennis, the fastest-growing sport in the world
Keen interest in learning about new technology
Completed 4 Dusi Canoe Marathons between Pietermaritzburg and Durban
Completed Comrades route Ultrawalk between Pietermaritzburg and Durban
Participated in competitive 3-phase Equine Eventing and Showjumping
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References
Linked-in reference
Natalie Turnbull
(--1st FEBRUARY 1967
Single
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Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle
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