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Bonginkosi Thankslord Hlatshwayo
Correctional Service Officer
Pietermaritzburg,KwaZuluNatal
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages
Work History
Secretary
Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) - Villoria
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Sorted documents and files, preparing and disseminating correspondence, memos, and forms
- Managed office supplies
- Scheduled meetings and conferences
- Assisted executives with project tasks
- Supervised staff and new employees
Case Manager
Department of Correctional Services
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Coordinated the inmate's release from prison, including planning for post-release housing and employment arrangements
- Prepared reports on inmate behavior, compliance with rules, and other factors that may affect safety or security in the facility
- Maintained daily logs of inmates' activities for review by supervisors
- Provided support and guidance to inmates during incarceration
Deputy President
University of Zululand
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with the president of students in developing and implementing the vision, mission, and goals of the student organization or council
- Advocated for the rights and welfare of the students on issues and platforms
- Promoted a culture of diversity, inclusion, and respect among the student body
Storeman/Cooker & Cashier
Kentucky Fried Chicken
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Preserved records of stock levels, expiry dates, and inventory costs
- Maintained a high standard of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
- Followed all the rules and guidelines for food safety and sanitation
- Offered customer service and resolved issues or complaints
Education
Bachelor of Arts Correctional Studies -
University of Zululand
01.2017 - 2021.12
Skills
Financial Data Analysisundefined
Certification
IBM Data Engineering Professional Certificate, Coursera, 01/2023, 01/2024, Data engineering supports data science by providing clean and reliable data for machine learning and statistical analysis. Artificial intelligence: Data engineering enables artificial intelligence by facilitating the collection, processing, and storage of large-scale data for training and deploying AI models. Internet of Things: Data engineering handles the data generated by IoT devices and sensors, and integrates it with other data sources for analysis and action.
Coursework
- Business Analytics with Excel: Elementary to Advanced Certificate, Johns Hopkins University, 01/2023, 12/2023, Importing, processing, saving, and visualizing financial data using pandas Data frame. Manipulating financial data by generating new variables. Applying statistical concepts to financial contexts.
- Foundations of Business Intelligence, Google, 01/2023, 12/2023, Using data from various sources to create visualizations and optimize business performance.
- Introduction to International Criminal Law, Case Western Reserve University, 01/2023, 12/2023, Understanding international criminal law and its application in organizations.
- An Introduction to American Law, University of Pennsylvania Law School, 01/2023, 12/2023, Examining the U.S. law system and its challenges and opportunities.
- Introduction to Forensic Science, Nanyang Technological University, 01/2023, 12/2023, Exploring the scientific principles and techniques behind forensic science.
- Introduction to English Common Law, University of London, 01/2023, 12/2023, Understanding English Common Law and its influence on legal systems.
- Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics, University of Cape Town, 01/2023, 12/2023, Reading and interpreting clinical research results and designing studies.
- Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support, University of Cape Town, 01/2023, 12/2023, Promoting inclusion and support for learners with disabilities.
- Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis, University of Hong Kong, 01/2023, 12/2023, Using Python and statistics for financial analysis and decision-making.
- Cybersecurity, University of Maryland, College Park, 01/2023, 12/2023, Protecting information and devices from online threats.
- Manage Security Risks, Google, 01/2023, 12/2023, Keeping data and devices safe from online threats.
- Chinese for Beginners, Peking University, 01/2023, 12/2023, Learning the fundamentals of Chinese language and culture.
Volunteer Experience
Umngeni Unemployed graduates, 05/2021, 01/2024, Facilitated the success of students in securing university admissions and bursary funds., Provided tailored application guidance and support., Facilitated students' applications to universities and bursary programs., Provided comprehensive support in application strategy, essay writing, and documentation., Facilitated the successful admission of students to universities and secured funding through bursaries.
Accomplishments
- Managed daily operations of upscale bar and restaurant, including opening and closing operations, inventory management, new employee training, customer service and sales.
- Praised for the ability to solve difficult problems independently and efficiently.
- Awarded ‘Sales Associate of the Month' in September 2014
- Gained a reputation for working well on a team, receiving a ‘Team Player' award.
Additional Information
- Available on request.
Interests
Academic topics: Shows intellectual curiosity, knowledge and critical thinking
Technology: Shows innovation, problem-solving and digital skills
Culture: Shows creativity, appreciation and diversity
Timeline
Case Manager
Department of Correctional Services
01.2019 - 12.2019
Deputy President
University of Zululand
01.2019 - 09.2019
Secretary
Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) - Villoria
01.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts Correctional Studies -
University of Zululand
01.2017 - 2021.12
Storeman/Cooker & Cashier
Kentucky Fried Chicken
01.2014 - 12.2016
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