Overview
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Education
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Caitlin Howie

University Graduate
Cape Town

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Manager of Department Social Media and Marketing

Department of Ancient Studies Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch
01.2025 - 12.2025

I managed the Department of Ancient Studies’ social media accounts, focusing on advertising and marketing upcoming seminar presentations and inter-university collaborations. I worked alongside the Head of Department as an administrative assistant advertising events and departmental opportunities.

Waitress and Sales Assistant

Stellenzicht Wine Pod
Stellenbosch
03.2022 - 04.2024

Whilst I was studying, I worked part-time as a waitress and wine tasting host at the Stellenzicht wine pod for 2 years. I learnt a significant amount regarding viticulture and connecting with guests. I worked private events for large groups and learnt about function management and about creating a personalized experience whilst engaging meaningfully with diverse groups of people.

Co-Chair of Art Club

Herschel Girls Senior School
Cape Town
01.2021 - 11.2021

I created and co-chaired my high school art club to encourage those interested in the arts but who might not be confident in their skills to take part in easy and interactive classes

Waitressing Volunteer

Herschel Girls Senior School
Cape Town
03.2020 - 03.2020

In high school, I waitressed for the matrics of 2020's matric dance as well as acted as a cocktail barmaid for the evening. I also waitressed for a bursary gala event for the school which hosted the parents of the school children.

Community Service Volunteer

Reach For A Dream
Cape Town
01.2019 - 12.2019

I joined Reach for a Dream which focused on hosting disadvantaged children in fun and educational environments.

Alongside the Chairman of the club, I assisted in various events, for example our visit to the Science Museum.

Community Service Volunteer

Sisanda Foundation
Cape Town
09.2019 - 09.2019

I was one of the volunteers in Caring for Kids which hosted a group of Khayelitsha township school children for a day of games and activities on our school's grounds

Education

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Ancient Cultures - Ancient Studies

Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch
12-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch
12-2024

High School Diploma -

Herschel Girls Senior School
Claremont
12-2021

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Strategic planning

Decision-making

Research and Writing

Communication and Marketing through Social Media

Strong Creative Ability with Visual Arts and Design

Excellent Inter-personal and Communication

Proficient in using IOS and Android Operating Systems, Microsoft Software and Photo editing Software

Customer service

Customer relationship management

Sales management

Accomplishments

    Achieved Distinction in Honours Thesis

    Provincial Representation in Sport

Additional Information

References:

Head of Department of Ancient Cultures: Dr Samantha Masters [masters@sun.ac.za]

Thesis Supervisor: Professor Philip Bosman [bosmanpr@sun.ac.za]

Headmistress of Herschel Girls Senior School: Heather Goedeke [hgoedeke@herschel.org.za]

Timeline

Manager of Department Social Media and Marketing

Department of Ancient Studies Stellenbosch University
01.2025 - 12.2025

Waitress and Sales Assistant

Stellenzicht Wine Pod
03.2022 - 04.2024

Co-Chair of Art Club

Herschel Girls Senior School
01.2021 - 11.2021

Waitressing Volunteer

Herschel Girls Senior School
03.2020 - 03.2020

Community Service Volunteer

Sisanda Foundation
09.2019 - 09.2019

Community Service Volunteer

Reach For A Dream
01.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Ancient Cultures - Ancient Studies

Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

Stellenbosch University

High School Diploma -

Herschel Girls Senior School
Caitlin HowieUniversity Graduate