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Kerry-Anne Van Rooyen

Kerry-Anne Van Rooyen

Laboratory Analyst / Method Developer
Pretoria,Gauteng

Summary

Well-learned, disciplined and ambitious with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Strong work ethic, team player and quick learner. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers, and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges. Enthusiastic and extremely passionate about Chemistry and using it to make the world a better place. All about self-improvement and lending skills to grow a company.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Laboratory Analyst

Sedek Agrikem
Pretoria, Gauteng
06.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures, enhancing reproducibility and consistency across experiments.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and increase overall productivity.
  • Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
  • Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
  • Cleaned and removed biohazard waste and inventory within laboratory to comply with health and safety regulations.
  • Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.

Administrator Property Management

Agent Direct Property Services
Kempton Park
10.2019 - Current
  • Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies to remain competitive in market.
  • Minimized vacancy periods by collaborating with building owners to strategize improvements to marketing initiatives, business plans and tenant outreach programs.
  • Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
  • Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen and other support services.

Graphic Designer

Brewcraft SA
Boksburg
09.2016 - 10.2019
  • Created/designed branded products for brewing and distilling.
  • Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.
  • Worked with Brewcraft to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and manage project milestones.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
  • Managed social media platforms and advertising for the business.
  • Created designs for events hosted by Brewcraft SA.

Corporate Cartoonist

Barclays / Absa Business School / InfoDesign Studio
Cresta, Johannesburg / Orange Grove, Linksfield
06.2014 - 12.2015
  • Illustrated avatars as a vectors for the Absa Business School in Cresta for educational videos on business and banking.
  • Did digital vectors and avatars for Regent Insurance, which is a client of InfoDesign Studio.
  • Illustrated avatars and helped compile a presentation for Absa Business School for their presentation in Las Vegas in November 2015.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics And Chemistry

University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria
02.2017 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science - Physics (Hons)

University of South Africa
Pretoria
01.2024 - Current

Skills

    Property management experience

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Software

Python / Computational Modeling

Interests

Walking

Painting

Distilling

Research / Reading

Hobbies

I love to go for morning/afternoon walks with my dogs on the farm. I love to paint in my spare time and I like to do research and further my learning. I also enjoy my studies, hence, I will be enrolling for Honours next year (2023).

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Physics (Hons)

University of South Africa
01.2024 - Current

Laboratory Analyst

Sedek Agrikem
06.2023 - Current

Administrator Property Management

Agent Direct Property Services
10.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Physics And Chemistry

University of South Africa (UNISA)
02.2017 - 11.2022

Graphic Designer

Brewcraft SA
09.2016 - 10.2019

Corporate Cartoonist

Barclays / Absa Business School / InfoDesign Studio
06.2014 - 12.2015
Kerry-Anne Van RooyenLaboratory Analyst / Method Developer