Kamryn Smith

I am a hardworking and ambitious individual with a great passion for international affairs, social impact, higher education, student leadership development, and corporate communication. I hold a Bachelor's and Honours in International Relations from Stellenbosch University, driven by political risk analysis, qualitative research skills, and project development. I have excellent communication skills, enabling me to effectively communicate with a wide range of people. My skills range from student advisory/recruitment, people operations/development, communication, project management.

• Frederick Van Zyl Slabbert - Facilitative Leadership Course, 11/2020, An introduction to the processes of facilitation. This course explored facilitation from a practical and theoretical basis. It equips participants with the necessary skills, such as active listening, critical thinking, people management, and emotional intelligence, among others, to facilitate a wide range of conversations.
• Frederick Van Zyl Global Citizenship, 10/2019, This 12-week course, offered in collaboration with Stellenbosch University International (SUI), introduced us to different aspects of global citizenship, intercultural competence, economic, environmental, psychological and educational aspects relating to global citizenship. Through interaction with international students, we were able to hone our leadership, critical thinking, and public reasoning, problem-solving, networking skills as we were exposed to teamwork in a diverse global context.
• Executive Head, 01/2017, Executive Head during Matric year. As a school head, there was responsibility to ensure an ethical code of conduct was adhered to by the learners. This role focused on the Humanities and was inclusive of overseeing leadership development, co-curricular experiences, and cultural continuity.
• Altruism Award, 10/2016, Awarded to the learner with a sense of compassion, willingness to help, engagement of peers, and overall commitment. As voted for by Teachers.
• Dale Carnegie Generation Next, 09/2016, This course focuses on five key areas critical for future success Building Self Confidence, Enhancing Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skill Development, Teamwork and Leadership Skills, and Effective Attitude Management. Each area incorporates skills that are useful throughout life - inside and outside of work.