Photography, fashion, thrifting
Neil Milne
Student, Clothing Brand Owner, Volunteer, Coach And Photographer
Cape Town,Western Cape
Summary
Experienced Soccer and hockey Coach adept at coaching players on how to improve gameplay, maximize agility and increase strength. Oversees team dynamics with practiced eye while maintaining safety and building skills. Offering years of related experience.
Community Service Volunteer with background working in service-based programs and nonprofits in the western Cape. Physically fit and active with flexible schedule and desire to help. Highly energetic, friendly and tireless in supporting others.
Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences.
Successful marketing leader with proven accomplishments in driving growth and increasing profits. Articulate and driven leader with high energy and engaging personality. Hardworking team builder motivational in maximizing personnel performance and surpassing business objectives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Soccer Coach
Little Kickers
Cape Town, WC
01.2023 - Current
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
Clothing Brand Owner
Vertical Vine Collective
Cape Town, WC
06.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded strategic brand plans for multiple product lines to increase market share and brand awareness.
- Created and managed budgets to maximize brand reach and engagement.
- Analyzed customer feedback and market trends to make informed decisions about product and brand messaging.
- Developed and executed branding campaigns to educate target audiences on product features, benefits and values.
- Monitored and evaluated marketing and advertising campaigns to support brand consistency and engagement.
- Researched market trends to identify customer needs and preferences for strategic planning.
- Consulted with product development teams to enhance products based on customer interest data.
Mental Health Volunteer
Cape Mental Health
Cape Town, WC
06.2022 - Current
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Social Work Volunteer
Inala Foundation
Cape Town, WC
01.2022 - Current
- Gained knowledge and experience working with children in educational setting.
- Exhibited excellent communications and customer service relations skills.
- Developed strong interpersonal communication skills to promote relationship building with internal and external customers.
- Developed communication strategies to promote charity events.
- Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events.
- Established and maintained relationships with local organizations to coordinate volunteer efforts.
Hockey Coach
Western Province Prepatory School
Cape Town, WC
04.2021 - Current
- Engaged fans at public events and helped build positive hockey team reputation.
- Recruited and maintained roster of qualified hockey players to fill team positions.
- Developed training methods to build skills for different ages and ability levels.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
Photographer
Self-employeed
Cape Town, WC
01.2021 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
Education
High School Diploma -
Port Shepstone High School
Port Shepstone, KZN 01.2008 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, WC 01.2021 - Current
Skills
Special events planning
Behavioral improvements
Nondiscriminatory practices
Gameplay insights
Verbal and written communication
Group facilitation
Category growth
Social media campaigns
Margin monitoring
Promotional planning
Sales tracking
Case management proficiency
Group psychotherapy expert
Records management
Learning disability awareness
Clinical interventions
Community Relations
Play therapy
Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
Motivational enhancement therapy
Skilled community-based case manager
Interests
Timeline
Soccer Coach
Little Kickers
01.2023 - Current
Clothing Brand Owner
Vertical Vine Collective
06.2022 - Current
Mental Health Volunteer
Cape Mental Health
06.2022 - Current
Social Work Volunteer
Inala Foundation
01.2022 - Current
Hockey Coach
Western Province Prepatory School
04.2021 - Current
Photographer
Self-employeed
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology
University of Cape Town
01.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Port Shepstone High School
01.2008 - 12.2020