Mathematics
Jason Stam
Actuarial Science Student
Cape Town
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Always willing to learn and adapt to new situations and aim to continually grow and improve in all aspects of work and life.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
Years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
2
2
Beginner languages
Work History
Assistant Editor
Abeda Dawood
Pretoria
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Reviewed Masters and Doctoral dissertations for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Checked and corrected dissertation citations.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits.
- Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers and suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
- Managed and organised employer emails and other correspondence.
Deputy Chairman of Vitae Committee
Junior City Council Of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Developed fundraising and fund management skills.
- Managed donations and community outreach projects.
- Cultivated conflict resolution skills.
Education
Bachelor of Business Science - Actuarial Science
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 01.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Rietondale High School
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa 01.2018 - 12.2022
Skills
Planning and Coordination
Flexible and Adaptable
Organisation and Time Management
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Teambuilding
Fundraising and Fund Management
Project Organisation and Management
Conflict Resolution
Accomplishments
- Lead and organised a community outreach project as deputy-chairperson of the Vitae Committee in the NGO Junior City Council (JCC) to raise funds, collect donations and visit a local orphanage in Pretoria.
- Collaborated with other JCC committees in the development of a multitude of community outreach projects including fundraising, community clean-ups, and donation collection.
- Elected as Patrol leader for the Pretoria Sea Scouts and lead a team of 5 members through personal and skills development.
- Organised community service projects as a patrol leader in the Pretoria Sea Scouts.
- Participated as a member of the chess team representing my school at the Arnold Classic Games.
- Played in the individual chess regional tournament.
Affiliations
- Junior City Council of Pretoria
- University of Cape Town
- Rietondale High School
Interests
Langauges
Self-development
Arts
Community Development
Music
Fitness and health
Hobbies
- Playing piano
- Chess
- Arts and sketching
- Reading fiction and self-development books
- Learning languages (Currently Dutch and Italian)
- Cooking and learning culinary skills
- Photography
Timeline
Bachelor of Business Science - Actuarial Science
University of Cape Town
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Editor
Abeda Dawood
10.2021 - 06.2022
Deputy Chairman of Vitae Committee
Junior City Council Of Pretoria
11.2020 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Rietondale High School
01.2018 - 12.2022