BERNE-LEE MATOLLA
De Doorns
Summary
Reliable and dependable team player with well-rounded knowledge of automated library systems and reference data to assist visitors. Quick-learning communicator with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Looks to foster positive relationships with customers to increase visitor satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Literacy Facilitator
Nal`ibali
01.2025 - Current
- Enhanced program effectiveness by collaborating with colleagues to review and revise curriculum content regularly.
- Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.
- Delivered high-quality training sessions, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
- Built rapport with diverse groups of stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
Library Student Assistant
University of the Western Cape
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Organized returned books and materials and assisted with shelving.
- Collaborated with fellow student assistants on group projects and initiatives to improve library services, fostering teamwork among staff members.
- Checked out and checked in items using library computer system.
- Assisted library staff with clerical duties to help lighten workload.
- Maintained and updated records of current collection.
- Conducted inventory audits of library materials, ensuring accurate record-keeping of available resources.
- Aided patrons with use and access to technology, resources and materials.
Library Volunteer
LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Created new user accounts and logins for new library customers
- Sorted returned books into department order, replenishing library shelves quickly and accurately
- Provided school library support, offering assistance to students and teachers in selecting appropriate resources
- Created eye-catching window and reception displays, improving library user engagement with current collections
- Checked books in and out at library front desk with scanning system, recording client information and stamping due dates
Library Volunteer
DE DOORNS LIBRARY
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Created visually appealing book displays, promoting in-demand new ranges and collections
- Created new user accounts and logins for new library customers
- Catalogued new book arrivals in Accessit system, notifying customers on availability when requested
- Helped coordinate book readings, book sales and other events for the library
- Maintained outstanding customer satisfaction by providing helpful, proactive and efficient customer service
- Greeted library members warmly, building positive relationships with regulars to offer personalised recommendations
- Checked books in and out at library front desk with scanning system, recording client information and stamping due dates
- Maintained extensive understanding of book availability and stock location to provide information to customers
- Created eye-catching window and reception displays, improving library user engagement with current collections
- Assisted in coordinating library fundraisers, as well as developing marketing materials for events
Seasonal Farm Worker
DANIE RASSOUW
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained healthy crops through soil cultivation and informed manager on crop progress
- Identified plants, pests and weeds and determined selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers to livestock and crops
- Checked produce for quality issues, triaged bad products and packed high-quality yield for transport to markets
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Library And Information Science
University of The Western Cape
Bellville, South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Hex Valley High School
De Doorns, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Shelving books
Reading and teaching
Technical troubleshooting
Cataloging materials
Patron assistance
Academic support
Public computer assistance
Circulation research
Library computer system
References
Liecel Matolla: 083 937 7493
Alec Abrahams: 072 606 3815
Jaquees Manuels: 079 296 3041
Trevor Fortune: 021 959 2073
Timeline
Literacy Facilitator
Nal`ibali
01.2025 - Current
Library Student Assistant
University of the Western Cape
09.2024 - 11.2024
Library Volunteer
LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE
05.2024 - 06.2024
Library Volunteer
DE DOORNS LIBRARY
02.2024 - 03.2024
Seasonal Farm Worker
DANIE RASSOUW
11.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Library And Information Science
University of The Western Cape
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Hex Valley High School
04.2001 -
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