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Template 1 Curriculum Vitae for Sylvester Sloan Address: 1 Golf Road, Scottsville, Pitermaritzburg, 3201 Telephone: 033 3456789 Mobile: 078 9456 123 Email: [email protected] PROFILE: Human Science graduate who is passionate about making a change to society. Dedicated, enthusiastic and loyal. Meticulous researcher, analyst, strategic thinker. Proactive with a focus on solutions. PERSONAL DETAILS: Date of Birth: 12 December 1980 Sex: Male Age: 34 Marital Status: Single Nationality: South African Driver License: Code 14 EDUCATION: Honours Degree in Public Relations and Communications 2000 -2005 University of KwaZulu Natal – Public Relations and Communications Completed in 2006 SECONDARY: St Patrick’s Secondary 1993-1999 EDUCATION Matriculated Exemption Status. EXPERIENCE: Transnet 2010-to date 1

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Curriculum Vitae for Sylvester Sloan

Address: 1 Golf Road, Scottsville, Pitermaritzburg, 3201 Telephone: 033 3456789 Mobile: 078 9456 123Email: [email protected]

PROFILE:

Human Science graduate who is passionate about making a change to society. Dedicated, enthusiastic and loyal. Meticulous researcher, analyst, strategic thinker. Proactive with a focus on solutions.

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Date of Birth: 12 December 1980Sex: MaleAge: 34Marital Status: Single Nationality: South AfricanDriver License: Code 14

EDUCATION: Honours Degree in Public Relations and Communications 2000 -2005University of KwaZulu Natal – Public Relations and Communications Completed in 2006

SECONDARY: St Patrick’s Secondary 1993-1999EDUCATION Matriculated Exemption Status.

EXPERIENCE: Transnet 2010-to date

Role and Responsibilities as Public Relations Officer at Transnet

Develop, update, implement and manage marketing informationLiaise with companiesStrategic relationship building with internal and external audienceProposal to companies for partnerships with TransnetTeam buildingCorporate eventsPhotographs and articles for website

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SA College 2006-2009 (part-time)

Role and Responsibilities as an intern PR Officer at SA College:

Marketing to students in high schoolsCoordinate events (sports day, fun run)Editing articles for newslettersCreating press releasesAttending to clients at functionsBasic administration

Food Ranch 2003-2005 (part-time)

Role and Responsibilities as a waiter at Food Ranch

Attended to clientsServed foods and drinksMarketing in-house specialsCashing upTraining junior staffPresenting Event coordination (parties and special events)

SKILLS: Computer skills (Excel, Power Point, Word, Access, Internet Explorer)Multi-lingual (English, Afrikaans, IsiZulu, IsiXhosa)

INTERESTS: Provide a small list of interests/hobbies that support the post being applied for

REFERENCES Provide 3 references starting with the most recentReference 1Name and designation (position of referee)Contact details

Reference 2Name and designation (position of referee)Contact details

Reference 3Name and designation (position of referee)Contact details

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JOHN MBATHAPublic Relations Specialist

024 567 [email protected]

Profile Human Science graduate who is passionate about making a change to society. Dedicated, enthusiastic and loyal. Meticulous researcher, analyst, strategic thinker. Proactive with a focus on solutions

Personal Details Date of Birth: 12 December 1980Sex: MaleAge: 34Marital Status: Single Nationality: South AfricanDriver License: Code 14

.Skills Proficiency in 5 African languages Learnt this whilst travelling through Africa

Computer skills (Excel, Power Point, Word, Access, Internet Explorer), Adobe, Photoshop

Editing, Writing, ReportingAcquired skills whilst working as a Journalist for African Broadcasting Commission

Education University of KwaZulu Natal 2002-2004Honours BA, Communications and Public RelationsCum LaudeBA, Communications and Public Relations1998- 2001

St Patrick’s Secondary 1993-1998

Matriculated Exemption Status

Experience African Broadcasting Commission 2005 - to date

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Journalist Update and manage informationReporting on issues of unrest (high risk)Photographs and articles for website

SA College 2000-2004 (part-time)

Marketing to students in high schoolsCoordinate events (sports day, fun run)Editing articles for newslettersCreating press releasesAttending to clients at functionsBasic administration

Interests Photography, gardening, videography

References Provide 3 references starting with the most recentReference 1Name and designation (position of referee)Contact details

Reference 2Name and designation (position of referee)Contact details

Reference 3Name and designation (position of referee)Contact details

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Sylvester Sloan1 Golf Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 Telephone: 033 3456789; Mobile: 078 9456 123 Email: [email protected]

PROFILE Human Science graduate who is passionate about making a change to society. Dedicated, enthusiastic and loyal. Meticulous researcher, analyst, strategic thinker. Proactive with a focus on solutions.

PERSONAL DETAILS Date of Birth: 12 December 1980Sex: MaleAge: 34Marital Status: Single Nationality: South AfricanDriver License: Code 14

TERIARTY Honours Degree in Public Relations and Communications 2000 -2005EDUCATION University of KwaZulu Natal – Public Relations and Communications

Completed in 2006SECONDARY 1993-1999EDUCATION St Patricks Secondary

Matriculated Exemption Status

SKILLS Multi-Lingual (Read, Write and Speak 7 African Languages)Excellent negotiation skillsGraphics and media Advertising

EXPERIENCE 1.Transnet 2010-to date

Role and Responsibilities as Public Relations Officer at Transnet

Develop, update, implement and manage marketing informationLiaise with companies

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Strategic relationship building with internal audience and external audienceProposal to companies for partnerships with TransnetTeam buildingCorporate eventsPhotographs and articles for website

2. SA College 2006-2009 (part-time)

Role and Responsibilities as an intern PR Officer at SA College:

Marketing to students in high schoolsCoordinate events (sports day, fun run)Editing articles for newslettersCreating press releasesAttending to clients at functionsBasic administration

3. Food Ranch 2003-2005 (part-time)

Role and Responsibilities as a waiter at Food Ranch

Attended to clientsServed foods and drinksMarketing in-house specialsCashing upTraining junior staffPresenting Event coordination (parties and special events)

REFERENCES Provide 3 references starting with the most recentReference 1Name and designation (position of referee)Contact details

Reference 2Name and designation (position of referee)Contact details

Reference 3Name and designation (position of referee)Contact details

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Jabu Xulu1 Golf Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 Telephone: 033 3456789; Mobile: 078 9456 123; Email: [email protected]

» ProfileHuman Science graduate who is passionate about making a change to society. Dedicated, enthusiastic and loyal. Meticulous researcher, analyst, strategic thinker. Proactive with a focus on solutions

» Personal Details12 December 1980Male34Single South AfricanCode 14 Drivers License

» EducationHonours Degree in Public Relations and Communications 2000 -2005University of KwaZulu Natal – Public Relations and Communications Completed in 2006

St Patrick’s Secondary 1993-1999Matriculated Exemption Status.

» SkillsComputer skills (Excel, Power Point, Word, Access, Internet Explorer) Multi-lingual (English, Afrikaans, IsiZulu, IsiXhosa)

» Work ExperienceTransnet, Sandton, Head Office, 2010-to date

Develop, update, implement and manage marketing information Liaise with companies Strategic relationship building with internal audience and external audience Proposal to companies for partnerships with Transnet Team building Corporate event

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Photographs and articles for website

SA College, Durban, Satellite Branch, 2006-2009 (part-time)

Marketing to students in high schools Coordinate events (sports day, fun run) Editing articles for newsletters Creating press releases Attending to clients at functionsBasic administration

Food Ranch, Durban, Musgrave, 2003-2005 (part-time)

Attended to clients Served foods and drinks Marketing in-house specials Cashing up Training junior staff Event coordination (parties and special events)

» Activities and InterestsPresident of Humanitarian Society, Musgrave Centre.Volunteer, Monthly Gathering of Time Inflicted Survivors

» ReferencesIncludes 3 references here

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Jabu Xulu ǀ Communications Specialist078 9456 123

[email protected]

Personal Details

Education

Experience

Date of Birth: 12 December 1980Sex: MaleAge: 34Marital Status:Single Nationality: South AfricanDriver License:Code 14

Honours Degree in Public Relations and Communications University of KwaZulu Natal – Public Relations Communications 2002 -2004

BA Degree in Communications (Cum Laude) 1998-2001

St Patricks Secondary 1993-1998Matriculated Exemption Status

Transnet 2005-currentRole and Responsibilities as Public Relations Officer at TransnetDevelop, update, implement and manage marketing informationLiaise with CompaniesStrategic relationship building with internal audience and

external audienceProposal to Companies for Partnerships with TransnetTeam buildingCorporate eventsPhotographs and articles for website

SA College 2002-2004 (part-time)Role and Responsibilities as an intern PR Officer at SA College:Marketing to students in high schools

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Skills acquired

Interests/Hobbies

References

Coordinate events (sports day, fun run)Editing articles for newslettersCreating press releasesAttending to clients at functionsBasic administration

Food Ranch 1998-2001 (part-time)Role and Responsibilities as a waiter at Food RanchAttended to clientsServed foods and drinksMarketing in-house specialsCashing upTraining junior staffPresenting Event coordination (parties and special events)

Computer skillsNegotiation skillsMulti – Lingual in 4 African Languages

Writing comedy novels, drawing

Include 3 references here (starting with the most recent)

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Sylvester Sloan1 Golf Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 Telephone: 033 3456789; Mobile: 078 9456 123; Email: [email protected]

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PROFILE:Human Science graduate who is passionate about making a change to society. Dedicated, enthusiastic and loyal. Meticulous researcher, analyst, strategic thinker. Proactive with a focus on solutions

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Date of Birth: 12 December 1980Sex: MaleAge: 34Marital Status: Single Nationality: South AfricanDriver License: Code 14

EDUCATION: Honours Degree in Public Relations and Communications 2000 -2005University of KwaZulu Natal – Public Relations and Communications Completed in 2006

SECONDARY: St Patrick’s Secondary 1993-1999EDUCATION Matriculated Exemption Status.

EXPERIENCE: Transnet 2010-to date

Role and Responsibilities as Public Relations Officer at Transnet

Develop, update, implement and manage marketing informationLiaise with CompaniesStrategic relationship building with internal audience and external audienceProposal to Companies for Partnerships with TransnetTeam buildingCorporate eventsPhotographs and articles for website

SA College 2006-2009 (part-time)

Role and Responsibilities as an intern PR Officer at SA College:

Marketing to students in high schoolsCoordinate events (sports day, fun run)Editing articles for newslettersCreating press releasesAttending to clients at functionsBasic administration

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Food Ranch 2003-2005 (part-time)

Role and Responsibilities as a waiter at Food Ranch

Attended to clientsServed foods and drinksMarketing in-house specialsCashing upTraining junior staffPresenting Event coordination (parties and special events)

SKILLS: Computer skills (Excel, Power Point, Word, Access, Internet Explorer)Multi-lingual (English, Afrikaans, IsiZulu, IsiXhosa)

INTERESTS: Provide a small list of interests/hobbies that support the post being applied for

REFERENCES Provide 3 references starting with the most recentReference 1Name and designation (position of referee)Contact details

Reference 2Name and designation (position of referee)Contact details

Reference 3Name and designation (position of referee)Contact details

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Sylvester Sloan1 Golf Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201

Telephone: 033 3456789; Mobile: 078 9456 123; Email:

[email protected]

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PROFILE:

Human Science graduate who is passionate about making a change to society. Dedicated, enthusiastic and loyal. Meticulous researcher, analyst, strategic thinker. Proactive with a focus on solutions

EDUCATION University of KwaZulu Natal 2005-2009Honours Degree in Creative Arts and Media

SKILLS Multi-Lingual skillsExcellent negotiation skillsGraphics and media Advertising

EXPERIENCE Transnet 2010-to dateRole and Responsibilities as Public Relations Officer at Transnet

Develop, update, implement and manage marketing informationLiaise with CompaniesStrategic relationship building with Internal audience and external audienceProposal to companies for partnerships with TransnetTeam buildingCorporate eventsPhotographs and articles for website

SA College 2004-2009 (part-time)

Role and Responsibilities as an intern PR Officer at SA College:

Marketing to students in high schoolsCoordinate events (sports day, fun run)Editing articles for newslettersCreating press releasesAttending to clients at functionsBasic administrationFood Ranch 2003-2005 (part-time)

Role and Responsibilities as a waiter at Food Ranch

Attended to clientsServed foods and drinksMarketing in-house specialsCashing upTraining junior staff

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Presenting Event coordination (parties and special events)

REFERENCES Reference 1Name and designation (position of referee)Contact details

Reference 2Name and designation (position of referee)Contact details

Reference 3Name and designation (position of referee)Contact details

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Jacob SmithJacob Smith1 Golf Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201

Telephone: 012 3456789; Mobile: 078 9456 123; Email: [email protected]

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILEPROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A versatile and results-oriented professional who specialises in sourcing and buying products from UK and overseas markets requiring strong supplier relationships

Attentive to detail with a practical approach to problem solving and the organisation required to ensure that deadlines, budgets and objectives are achieved

Enjoys being part of a successful and productive team and thrives in highly pressurised and challenging working environments

OBJECTIVEOBJECTIVE

Currently looking for a new and challenging position within the corporate sector, one which will make best use of existing skills and experience acquired in privately owned companies while enabling further personal and professional development.

CAREER SUMMARYCAREER SUMMARY

2005–date Team Leader, ABC Foods

Tasked with the sole running and development of the company’s interest in the China market, importing health food supplements, with full P&L and stockholding accountability

Cold calling prospective new customers and establishing a credit rating for them as well as sourcing products and negotiating prices with China

Liaising extensively with local and international customers to agree product specifications, sale prices and lead times

Responsible for ensuring the accurate completion of associated paperwork including import documentation, which required liaising with Freight Forwarders and Port Health, with full accountability for the safe delivery of customer orders

Travelling extensively to China to meet with new suppliers and to assess potential new products

Actively involved in planning and organising the company’s participation in a Health Food national event in September 2007

CAREER SUMMARY cont.CAREER SUMMARY cont.

1985–2005 Manager, Audio Visual center

Negotiating terms and setting prices of consumer electronic and white goods product categories while maintaining awareness of budgetary constraints

Playing a pivotal role in the launch and implementation of an e-commerce site Interviewing, recruiting, training and mentoring new buyers into the business Setting budgets and forecasting sales whilst maintaining full P&L accountability Analysing buying trends and utilising this for the purposes of determining stock holding Creating and executing highly successful buying and sales promotions Responsible for a stock holding valued at up to R5 million and playing a key role in both

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in-store and online promotional activities Utilising strong skills in communication and negotiation to build mutually beneficial

relationships with suppliers Establishing and developing concessions within the London stores Harrods and

Selfridges

1982–1985 Cashier, National Merchant Bank

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:1987 – 1990 Honours (part-time)1983-1986 BCom Degree in Economics and Finance (part-time)1982 Completed Matric

FURTHER SKILLSFURTHER SKILLS

I.T. Proficiency: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and Email Languages: Basic French

PERSONAL DETAILSPERSONAL DETAILS

Driving License: Code 08/CleanHealth: Excellent; non-smoker

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIESINTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

Include: Running, Keeping Fit and Cooking

REFERENCESREFERENCESInclude 3 references here (starting with most recent)

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Jacob Smith1 Golf Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201

Telephone: 012 3456789; Mobile: 078 9456 123; Email: [email protected]

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A dynamic and results-driven professional with a highly successful background in sales, account management and new business development. Committed to achieving and exceeding demanding targets and business objectives while remaining focused on providing an exceptional standard of service to international and UK clients. Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, the ability to influence decisions and to develop positive internal and external relationships. Enjoys being part of, as well as managing and motivating, a successful and productive team and thrives in highly pressurised and challenging working environments.

CAREER SUMMARY

2008–date Universal Limited

Playing a key role as a Sales Associate within the newly established Marketing Business Development Department set up as a business development project to assist in generating opportunities across four practice verticals: general enterprise, industrial, technical and consumer products

Personally responsible for driving revenue growth across these verticals by collaborating with clients on the provision of consulting and training services according to their needs utilising a range of problem solving, project execution and business process improvement applications

Actively involved in outbound calling to facilitate the identification and qualification of sales leads across all practices

Planning and executing innovative campaigns, including direct mail, webcasts, catalogue distribution and thought leadership, to generate new sales leads

Key Achievements Playing a key role in promoting cross practice value propositions for consulting

engagements and executive training solutions to develop strategic and operational problem solving and decision making, project management and business process improvements for issue resolution

Personally responsible for bringing in new sponsors to the organisation Currently involved in developing partnership deals within strategically aligned markets and

territories within the African region Utilising previous expertise in developing internal departmental processes to lead on the

creation and re-design of departmental systems to standardise project execution and campaign management/analysis

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Degree: BCom and ManagementDipHE: Popular Music PerformanceDrumtech Diploma: Drums and PercussionMatric: Full

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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Project Management: UKZN (when using this template give more details – job specifications etc.)

Lean Manufacturing/Lean Office (when using this template gives more details– job specifications etc.)

Incident Mapping (when using this template give more details – job specifications etc.)

KEY IT SKILLS

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce, Internet and Email

PERSONAL DETAILS

Driving Licence: Full/CleanHealth: Excellent; non-smokerInterests include: Running, Swimming, Golf and Guitar playing

REFERENCES(Provide 3 )

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Sylvester Sloan1 Golf Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201

Telephone: 033 3456789; Mobile: 078 9456 123; Email: [email protected]

PROFILE:

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Human Science graduate who is passionate about making a change to society. Dedicated, enthusiastic and loyal. Meticulous researcher, analyst, strategic thinker. Proactive with a focus on solutions.

PERSONAL DETAILS:

o Date of Birth: 12 December 1980o Sex: Maleo Age: 34o Marital Status: Single o Nationality: South Africano Driver License: Code 14

TERTIARY QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor of Arts – Public Relations and Communications Completed in 2006

BA – APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY FOR PROFESSIONAL CONTEXTS

COMMUNICATIONS (MAJOR) PUBLIC RELATIONS (MAJOR)

COURSEWORK INCLUDED ON 3RD LEVEL: Media and society Technology and communications Public relations and culture Communications Science Advanced Computer Graphics designs Visual Art

SECONDARY EDUCATION:

1993-1997 St Patricks Secondary Matric Full Exemption Status.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: (√)Language Speak Read WriteLanguage Speak Read WriteLanguage Speak Read Write

COMPUTER SKILLS

Completed International Computer Driving license Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access Microsoft PowerPoint

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E-mail: Outlook Outlook Express

Internet Explorer

NON–FORMAL TRAINING

BEA communications workshop – 5 days Unisa - article writing workshop – 3 days Photography workshop – 4 days Web design workshop – 7 days

WORK EXPERIENCE

1 Transnet March 2009 – to datePublic Relations

2 SA CollegeIntern Public Relations officer March 2007- 2008

Role and Responsibilities as Public Relations Officer at Transnet Develop, update, implement and manage marketing information Liaise with companies Strategic relationship building with internal audience and external audience Proposal to companies for partnerships with Transnet Team building Corporate events Photographs and articles for website

Role and Responsibilities as an intern PR Officer at SA College:

Marketing to students in high schools Coordinate events (sports day, fun run) Editing articles for newsletters Creating press releases Attending to clients at functions Basic administration

REFERENCES:- MRS. SWEET (DIRECTOR TRANSNET) 033 – 123 456- [email protected] - AMY WHITE (CORPORATE RELATIONS) 033 – 654 987- [email protected] - PROFESSOR PRINSLOO (UNISA) 033 – 987 654- [email protected]

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