Education
University/School Name: Monash University
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Institution start date: 02/2010
Graduation/Expected graduation date: 02/2013
Field of Study: International Studies & Sociology
Employment History
Employer: Izac Family
Position: Au pair Location: Viuz en Sallaz, France
Duration: From 08/2013 to 07/2014 Total Number of Months: 11 months
Tasks/Responsabilities
Doing the school drop off and pick up.
Preparing meals, snacks and refreshments.
Organising games/activities for the children and playing with them.
Washing and laundry duties.
Assisting the children with their homework assignments.
Occasionally taking the children to the doctors.
Occasionally supervising tradesmen who come to the house i.e. carpenter, plumber etc.
Doing light household chores.
Taking children to the library, park, swimming and shopping.
Employer: International Relief and Development
Position: Translator Location: Massinga, Mozambique
Duration: From 02/2013 to 08/2013 Total Number of Months: 6 months
Tasks/Responsibilities:
Providing a translation and interpretation where needed.
Involves converting documents and articles from one language into another (English-Portuguese) and ensuring that the finished converted documents relay the intended message as clearly as possible.
Employer: PeaceJam
Position: Logistics Committee Location: Bradford, England
Duration: From 02/2012 to 05/2012 Total Number of Months: 3 months
Tasks/Responsibilities:
Event planning and support
Preparing the signage for the weekend
Organising the room allocations
Preparing the programme and the programme script
Sorting out the resources needed for the conference,
Liaising with security, estates and medical help to make sure the event ran smoothly.
Helping with general office support
Employer: Ministerio Prisional Nova Esperanca
Position: Assistant (virtual) Location: Mozambique, USA & England
Duration: From 01/2008 to 12/2012 Total Number of Months: 5 years
Tasks/Responsibilities:
Translating and editing monthly newsletters, emails and documents.
Process incoming and outgoing correspondence;
Answer calls and directing inquiries to the appropriate staff member;
Making copies, faxing and filing documents;
As directed, other office support functions including blog updates and translating in meetings and conferences.
Employer: Develop Africa
Position: Social Media Intern (virtual) Location: South Africa & England
Duration: From 06/2012 to 11/2012 Total Number of Months: 5 months
Tasks/Responsibilities:
Creating and updating social media (Facebook and Twitter)
Write blog entries related to work done by Develop Africa
Languages & Level: Portuguese – Native, English – Fluent, Spanish – Intermediate, French – beginner
Computer Skills: MS Office, Internet Explorer, Chrome & Firefox, PC & Mac applications
Special Awards/Honors/Certifications: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
