CURRICULUM VITAE
OF
MRS SHALANE LAUREN MOODLEY
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name : Shalane Lauren Moodley
Gender : Female
Residential address : 35 Ridgecroft Drive, Eastbury, Phoenix
Postal address : P.O Box 415, Mount Edgecombe, 4300
Contact Numbers :
Cell - -
E-mail address : -
Date of birth : 23/03/1988
Identity no. : -
Nationality : South African
Marital status : Married
Dependents : 1
Health : Excellent
Home language : English
Drivers License : Code 08
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Last school attended : Daleview Secondary
Highest standard passed : Matric (2005)
Subjects passed : English (HG)
Afrikaans (HG)
Mathematics (SG)
Accounting (HG)
Physical Science (SG)
Biology (SG)
TERTIARY EDUCATION
Degree : Bachelor of Arts Degree (Completed)
University Attended : Unisa (2006)
Modules : Media 1
English 1
ICDL (International Computer Driving License)
University Attended : University of Kwa Zulu-Natal -)
Modules : Media 2- Media in South Africa
Introduction to Cultural Studies
Intercultural Communication
English 2-Creative Writing A
Creative Writing B
Electives : Internet Expertise 101
Introduction to South African Society (102)
Classical Sociology Theory (201)
Introduction to Tourism (102)
Afrikaans 101
Introduction to Gender Studies 202
Religion and the Media 202
(2009) English 3- Modernisms
Literature & Journalism
South African Literature
Editing & Communication
Media 3-Advertising & Marketing
Cinema Studies
New Media Studies
Television Studies
Unisa : B (Hons) Communication Science: Media Studies
Modules
Mass Communication Theory (HCMMCTG) - Completed
Media Management, Policy & Regulation (HCMMPRB) - Completed
Communication Research (COM306D) - Completed
Media Research (HCMMERJ) - Completed
International Communication and Political Communication (HCMICPV) - Completed
Advanced Research Project (HCMRES4) - Incomplete
CERTIFICATED COURSES
Unisa (2006) : International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
Teamwork Bible College -) : Bachelor in Theology
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1. Name of Employer : Independent Newspapers
POST Newspaper (Dec 2006-Jan 2007)
Position Held : Junior Journalist
Duties : Writing of human-interest stories, accompany senior
Journalists
Reference : Brijlall Ramguthee
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Reason for leaving : Internship
2. Name of Employer : Tabloid Media
Phoenix Tabloid (Jan 2011 – March 2011)
Durban North News & Southern Star
Duties : Writing human interest and crime stories.
Position Held : Journalist
Reference : Rakesh Brijmahon
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3. Name of Employer : North Coast Rising Sun & Overport Sun
(May 2011- August 2011)
Position held : Journalist
Duties : Writing articles for the paper, Proof-reading/ Editing
Reference : Mr Clive Latchanna
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4. Name of employer : Newsclip Media Monitoring (July 2012 – March 2016)
Position Held : Media Scanner
Duties : Summarize news bulletins, talk shows, programmes,
Interviews, into a readable synopses that contains
key information
Ensure accuracy of spelling, grammar and contextual
content synopses
Accurately type the synopsis into an in house
data base
Timeously complete priority workloads daily/weekly
Listen to radio stations and ensure that they are
well versed regarding the brief information of every
client
Identify information of commercial value
Accurately scan and cut regional newspapers
Know and understand radio stations
Note any changes to stations or programme
schedules
Log media on the Media System
Reference : Ms Liesl Bezuidenhout
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5. Name of Employer : Azura Media Ltd (April 2016 – June 2016)
Position Held : Client Relations Management
Duties : Assist clients with queries, gaming. Market campaigns.
Handle live chats and voice calls
Customer retention, assist with loyalty programmes
Handle brands
Reference : Tasneem
6. Name of Employer : Genesis Group (September 2016 – December 2018)
Position Held : Senior Editor/ Copywriter
Duties : Edit pharmaceutical Articles, Blogs, Press releases – UK
based
Writing for websites/PR – UK based
Writing press releases – local (GDA, Lorge, Delta9)
Writing content for local websites (Genesis Legal Division)
Editing/checking Social media posts
Reference : Venetia Reddy (Social Media Manager)
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Extra Curricular Activities
1. Founder of Gods Gems newsletter
Non-profit Organisation -)
BlogSpot: godsgems-youthonfire.blogspot.com
Duties: Manage blogsite, write monthly newsletters, aim to encourage and develop the youth
Newsletters Appeared in VISION magazine, January, February, & March 2011.
2. Team Work Bible Study 2013 - 2016
I have obtained my Bachelor in Theology.
3. Co-Author of α book called "He Said" in 2014 which is α Christian Daily Devotional with Bethsaida Ministries International
4. Infinity Durban Content CEO (www.infinitydurbancontent.com)
Freelance writer
Clients in NYC and China
