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Leevashen Pillay
Job Seeking Part-time Student
Alberton
Summary
Part-time student - Masters of Business Administration at the Swiss Institute of Management and Innovation
I am a decorated academic, hardworking and ambitious individual with a great passion for the financial services industry. I have excellent communication skills, enabling me to effectively communicate with a wide range of people. I am seeking a position in the industry in which I can put into practice my knowledge and experience, ultimately benefiting the operations of the organisation that I work for.
Overview
1
1
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Private Tutor
Self-employed
Johannesburg
01.2019 - Current
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.
- Reviewed materials for student classes to enhance learning and used unique ways to reinforce program materials.
- Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
Research assistant
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
02.2022 - 12.2022
- I was awarded the Post-Graduate Merit award (PMA) for 2022 which requires me to assist my supervisor with research.
- Achieved the following:
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate quantitative research.
- Collected research data through surveys
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Contact, Dr Khosi Radebe 011 717 9999
Trainee Financial Analyst
African Capital Partners
Johannesburg
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Financial Services Company
- Offered an opportunity to work on budgets and forecasts
- Worked on financial statements and analyzing financial performance
- Achieved the following:
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Contact : -MR Govender 067 024 2598
Quality Assurer
Department of Education
Johannesburg
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Achieved:
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Contact : -Teboho Chabedi 0726554981
Accounting and Financial Analyst Intern
Africap Investments
Johannesburg
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Financial Services Company
- Offered an opportunity for vacation work at a Professional Financial
- Services company where I was exposed to accounting, auditing, risk management and basic income tax. Gained experience in corporate finance and advisory as well
- Achieved:
- Analyzed and monitored statistical data trends.
- Maintained database by verifying information and recording new information when needed.
- Monitored revenue, risk and capital allocations for financial transparency and balance.
- Contact : -Mr Sathia Govender +27 71 541 2316
Education
National Senior Certificte -
Bracken High School
Bracken Hurst, South Africa 01.2012 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Commerce - Management, Insurance And Risk Management
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg 04.2018 - 05.2021
Bcom Honours - Business science/Management
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg 01.2022 - 12.2022
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Swiss Institute of Management And Innovation
Zug, Switzerland 10.2022 - Current
Skills
Critical Thinking
Certification
National Senior Certificate (01/2012 - 12/2017)
Interests
Football
Golf
Entrepreneurial activities
Keeping up to date with the business world
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
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friday
saturday
sunday
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Quote
If the doors of perception were cleaned, everything would appear to man as it is: infinite.
William Blake
Timeline
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Swiss Institute of Management And Innovation
10.2022 - Current
Research assistant
University of Witwatersrand
02.2022 - 12.2022
Bcom Honours - Business science/Management
University of Witwatersrand
01.2022 - 12.2022
Trainee Financial Analyst
African Capital Partners
01.2021 - 03.2021
Quality Assurer
Department of Education
12.2020 - 01.2021
Private Tutor
Self-employed
01.2019 - Current
Accounting and Financial Analyst Intern
Africap Investments
11.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Management, Insurance And Risk Management
University of Witwatersrand
04.2018 - 05.2021
National Senior Certificte -
Bracken High School
01.2012 - 12.2017
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