Asemahle Noholoza

• Provide Client Support: Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding investment products, services, and portfolio inquiries. Managed approximately client 30 calls and emails per day.
• Address Client Needs: Understand client goals, preferences, and risk tolerance to recommend suitable investment strategies and products.
• Client Education: Educate clients on market trends, asset management products, and investment strategies to help them make informed decisions.
• Coordinate with Other Teams: Coordinate with other departments (such as compliance, operations, and research) to ensure smooth delivery of investment services.

• Leadership and Governance:
• Lead the society by providing direction and setting the tone for meetings and activities.
• Ensure the effective operation of the society, ensuring all members are motivated, engaged, and contributing.
• Uphold the principles, values, and mission of the society, promoting intellectual curiosity, open debate, and respectful discourse.
• Liaise with University Authorities:
  Serve as the primary point of contact between the debating society and university administration.
  Work with university staff to secure resources, such as funding, spaces, and access to events, while ensuring compliance with university policies.

Team Management:

• Lead and motivate society members, ensuring they have opportunities to grow in their debating and leadership skills.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to committee members, ensuring that all areas of the society’s operations are covered.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive environment within the society.
• Increased membership by 105% from previous debating year by implementing active
  recruitment and membership retaining systems.
• Recognized as the “Association of the decade 2022” at the University of the Free State
• Recognized as an “International Act 2022” at the University of the Free State
• Recognized as an “Active Association of the year 2022” at the University of the Free State
• Increased tournament attendance by 250% from previous debating year by ensuring readiness;
  logistically and financially.
• Recognized as the best judge in Southern Africa at the Southern African Universities Debating
  Championships 2022.

Developed Public Speaking and Communication Skills

• Enhanced Presentation Skills: Assisted students in developing clear, persuasive communication skills, especially when presenting complex architectural ideas to diverse audiences.
• Supported Debate Preparation: Helped students prepare for debates by offering techniques to structure their arguments, make engaging presentations, and manage public speaking anxiety.
• Taught Persuasive Techniques: Provided instruction on how to present arguments in a convincing and engaging way, using appropriate architectural terminology and visual aids when necessary.

• Supported Event Coordination: Contributed to the planning and execution of professional development events, such as workshops, seminars, networking events, and guest speaker sessions.
• Collaborated on Event Logistics: Worked with other committee members to coordinate event details, including venue selection, scheduling, speaker invitations, and promotional materials.
• Ensured Event Quality: Helped ensure that all events were engaging, informative, and beneficial to members, focusing on providing relevant professional development opportunities.
• Assisted in Marketing Efforts: Helped with the promotion of professional development events and programs through social media, email campaigns, and on-campus posters.
• Engaged Members: Reached out to fellow Golden Key members to encourage participation in events and raise awareness of upcoming professional development opportunities.
• Collaborated with Other Committees: Worked with other subcommittees or university groups to cross-promote events and expand the reach of professional development initiatives.