Hi, I’m
Emma Pieterse
Avid Conservationist and Advocate for Food Allergies
Pretoria,Gauteng
Work Preference
Summary
My mission is to conserve and respect the world around us. I am a dynamic and dependable professional, skilled in managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. I have a proven ability to adapt to changing environments with ease and assume additional responsibilities to drive team success. Strong organizational skills, coupled with a commitment to excellence, ensure effective project execution and collaboration. I am eager to contribute to team objectives and foster a productive work atmosphere.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
3
Languages
1
Certificate
Work History
NEXT Bioscience
Intern
07.2023 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Attended a competitive, interactive week in biotechnology at their bioscience laboratory
- Learning about the science and commercial application of cutting-edge biotechnology, with an entrepreneurial side to it
- We presented novel business ideas to a panel of professionals to simulate a real project proposal
Ohio Wesleyan University
Herbarium Assistant
10.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Researched collections of plants as a way to explore and document biological diversity.
- Assisting curators in upgrading the research collections, mounting and repairing specimens, and packing and sending specimens to other museums.
- Attention to detail and care in handling fragile and sometimes irreplaceable research specimens is required.
- Oversaw and assisted Professors with the unpacking and processing of incoming plant loans, exchange, and gift transactions in preparation for mounting and/or filing. Pulls material for outgoing loans as requested by the Collections Manager.
Ohio Wesleyan University
Theatre Scene Shop Employee
08.2023 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Organizing the scene shop, maintaining tools and materials, and ensuring a safe working environment.
- Constructing and painting scenery and props under design guidance, including carpentry, metalwork, and artistic finishes
- Loading in and striking sets for productions, and assisting with scene changes during shows as needed.
SANParks: Junior Honorary Rangers
Facilitators Assistant
01.2020 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Through the National Parks Board of South Africa, I helped younger members with projects and watched over them on field trips. Involved fund raising, conservation, education, and volunteering.
Midwives Exclusive Inc.
Receptionist
01.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Welcoming of patients to the practice and ensuring they were comfortable and well looked after
- Answering phone calls from potential patients and relaying important information about how the practice was run and what they could expect their experience to be like if they decided to continue with Midwives Exclusive
- Scheduling appointments
- Running errands for the midwives and admin staff
- Filing and organization of medical documents with discretion
Ohio Wesleyan University
Campus Programming Board
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- The Campus Programming Board plans, coordinates and executes entertaining and engaging campus events to enrich the social life at Ohio Wesleyan University. We strive to provide a variety of programs including speakers, musicians, active events, and signature events like Day on the JAY, A Cappellooza and Welcome Week
Ohio Wesleyan University
Kappa Alpha Theta Member
10.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Kappa Alpha Theta was the first Greek-letter fraternity for women; founded on the principles of attaining the highest scholarship and positively influencing our campus, community, and world. Our value-based organization continues to provide support for members while in college and as alumni; the same support that was founded in 1870. Kappa Alpha Theta presents members with opportunities to attain personal excellence while achieving their academic best. Thetas experience the benefits of sisterhood that have provided empowerment and support to thousands of members over the past 150 years.
Education
Ohio Wesleyan UniversityDelaware
BA from Biology, Zoology
05.2026
University Overview
Completed University-level Coursework: Entomology, Organisms and their Environment, Genetics, Animal Behavior, Plant Responses to Global Change, Chemistry, Ohio Wesleyan University
School For International TrainingPanama
Study Abroad Diploma from Study Abroad
09.2025 - 12.2025
University Overview
- Study Abroad: Ecology, environmental Conservation - School for International Training, Panama
- Completed University-level Coursework: Environmental Research Methods and Ethics, School for International Training, 2025
- Completed University-level Coursework: Human Ecology and Conservation, School for International Training, 2025
- Completed University-level Coursework: Comparative Tropical Ecology, School for International Training, 2025
- Completed University-level Coursework: Independent Study Project, School for International Training, 2025
- Completed University-level Coursework: Spanish Language Courses, School for International Training, 2025
Skills
Flexible and adaptable
Availability
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Certification
SCUBA License - March 2025 - May 2025
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Presented on Community-based conservation methods to inform the community on how conservation should be continued.
- Performed monitoring and reporting in support of Reef-to-Reef, an effort to improve coral restoration projects and learn how to initiate other restoration projects.
LANGUAGES
English
Afrikaans
Spanish
Affiliations
Affiliations
- SANparks Honorary Rangers
- SANparks Junior Honorary Rangers
- SPCA animal shelter
AWARDS
AWARDS
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award: Components of Sport, Community Service, an Expedition, Skills and Interests. Currently a silver and gold standard holder
Palmers Global Scholar Program: a competitive program that seeks students who are eager to immerse themselves in interdisciplinary coursework and embrace international perspectives, regardless of their chosen academic majors. Focus on language and integration into cultures from a global perspective.
Meek Community Service and Leadership scholar
Nancy Bihl Rutkowski Leadership Fellowship Scholar
Software
Microsoft Office Suite
C coding language
R studio basics
Interests
Painting and drawing
Reading
Volunteering
Camping
Travel
Quote
"Amor Fati" - a Latin phrase meaning "love of one's fate," and it describes an attitude of embracing all life's events, both good and bad, as necessary.
Timeline
School For International Training
Study Abroad Diploma from Study Abroad
09.2025 - 12.2025
SCUBA License - March 2025 - May 2025
03-2025
Kappa Alpha Theta Member
Ohio Wesleyan University
10.2024 - Current
Campus Programming Board
Ohio Wesleyan University
01.2024 - Current
Theatre Scene Shop Employee
Ohio Wesleyan University
08.2023 - 05.2024
Intern
NEXT Bioscience
07.2023 - 07.2023
Herbarium Assistant
Ohio Wesleyan University
10.2022 - 05.2023
Receptionist
Midwives Exclusive Inc.
01.2022 - 08.2022
Facilitators Assistant
SANParks: Junior Honorary Rangers
01.2020 - 05.2023
Ohio Wesleyan University
BA from Biology, Zoology