Celene Bhagaloo

I was the personal assistant to the Director of the Special Needs department and my duties included:

• Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
• Assisted in the preparation of presentations and reports, contributing to well-informed decision making.
• Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
• Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information relevant to company operations.
• Served as first point of contact for incoming visitors or phone calls, ensuring prompt responses or directing inquiries appropriately.
• Aided executive in personal tasks such as scheduling appointments or running errands when needed.
• Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
• Managed travel arrangements including flights, accommodations, and itineraries for smooth business trips.
• Coordinated events and functions with attention to detail ensuring successful execution.
• Accomplished project deadlines by assisting with task completion whenever required.
• Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.

Triumphant Ministries ministries was a church within the town of Tongaat,Durban. My duties included:

• Assisted with special events and programs.
• Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
• Encouraged class participation to build student confidence and interest in church teachings.
• Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices, resources, and ideas for continuous improvement.
• Managed classroom behavior to maintain safety and promote orderly learning environments.
• Guided students in the development of strong moral values and ethical decision-making skills through thoughtful discussions and real-life examples.

Joyland was a Daycare centre that was part of a family business. I had volunteered as a caregiver and my duties included:

• Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
• Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
• Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
• Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
• Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
• Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
• Supported child development by implementing age-appropriate learning activities tailored to individual needs.
• Promoted healthy habits among children through proper nutrition education and daily physical activity planning.
• Increased parent satisfaction with regular communication about their child''s progress and daily experiences.
• Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.

As part of our studies we were asked to assist within any institute near our own residence. For me, this included Haven of Rest. A facility that assisted in child foster care, halfway housing support, and elderly care services.

My duties included :

- Assisting the schools' tuck shop

- Cleaning veggies in the kitchen with the ladies

- Assisting in cleaning and maintenance of certain rooms

Varsity College Cares is a group within the Varsity College campus in Durban North, that contributed to fundraising strategies for yearly projects.

My main duty was to contribute to fundraising and outreach initiatives for community causes. Specifically the project chosen for that year.