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Owethu Buthelezi

Johannesburg

Summary

As a university student with a passion for helping others,demonstrated through my volunteer work, I am excited to leverage my strong communication and interpersonal skills in a sales role. With a fresh perspective and eagerness to learn, I am confident in my ability to build strong customer relationships and drive sales growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Golden key Wits
Johannesburg
08.2022 - 10.2024
  • Volunteered as a food server for a soup kitchen at Trinity House Catholic Church ,an initiative by Golden Key Wits.
  • Served meals to homeless individuals and families.
  • Assisted with food preparation, serving and cleaning.
  • Developed strong communication skills, increased compassion and understanding of challenging environments.
  • Developed skills in food safety and handling.

Head of Mentors for Grade 9

Pinetown Girls' High School
Durban
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Guided and supported junior students in Grade 9.
  • Lead a team of 12 mentors, promoting discipline and fostering a safe environment for students.
  • Mentored around 150 students, providing acedemic guidance and personal guidance.
  • Developed a course for students to improve academics through educating learners on various study methods.
  • Developed a course to educate learners on bullying and its harmful effects.
  • Coordinated a talent show for Grade 8 and 9 students.
  • Provided mental health support for Grade 9 students.
  • Developed leadership and communication skills.

Volunteer

Durban Youth Council
Durban
10.2019 - 12.2020
  • Organized and coordinated a Zumba event at Tafta, an old age home in Durban, to encourage fitness for the elderly.
  • Co-organized a color run for CANSA, where R20,000 was fundraised for the foundation.
  • Hosted and organized a mental health webinar with a clinical psychologist, in order to educate the youth about mental health and the stigma behind it.
  • Organized and hosted a bake sale to fundraise for committee projects for the year.
  • Released a series of Instagram posts educating viewers on stress management tips during the pandemic.
  • Released a series of Instagram posts for Women's month, highlighting women in sport who deserve recognition.

Education

Passed with Bachelor and 2 distinctions

Pinetown Girls' High School
Durban, South Africa
12-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Social Science

University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa

Skills

  • Computer literacy Skills
  • Elementary Sesotho
  • Leadership skills
  • Communication skills
  • Written Communication skills
  • Academic Writing
  • Research skills
  • Food Distribution
  • Event Setup
  • Fundraising
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Community Engagement
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Public Speaking
  • Deadline Adherence
  • Organized and Efficient
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability and Dependability
  • Community Outreach
  • MS Office
  • Project Planning

Languages

Zulu
First Language
Xhosa
Advanced (C1)
C1
Sesotho
Beginner (A1)
A1
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Volunteer

Golden key Wits
08.2022 - 10.2024

Head of Mentors for Grade 9

Pinetown Girls' High School
01.2021 - 12.2021

Volunteer

Durban Youth Council
10.2019 - 12.2020

Passed with Bachelor and 2 distinctions

Pinetown Girls' High School

Bachelor of Arts - Social Science

University of The Witwatersrand

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