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
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
Similar Profiles
MUKARRAM KHANMUKARRAM KHAN
Communications and Marketing Director at Abeda Digital ServicesCommunications and Marketing Director at Abeda Digital Services
SOHAIB UL HASSANSOHAIB UL HASSAN
Data collector at Dawood engineering consultancy LLCData collector at Dawood engineering consultancy LLC
Karim PunjaniKarim Punjani
Head of Investments at Dawood Hercules Corporation LimitedHead of Investments at Dawood Hercules Corporation Limited