Sibongile Ngomane
Psychometrist and Researcher
Johannesburg ,Gauteng,South Africa
Summary
An Independent Registered Psychometrist and Masters in Research Psychology graduate with demonstrated experience in the administration of a wide variety of psychometric careers, psychological and cognitive tests, and upbeat research skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
6
6
Languages
Work History
LABORATORY OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
LABCO LABORITIES SOUTHERN AFRICA
- Developed and maintained spreadsheets and databases to track, analyse and report on performance and sales data
- Performed general office duties including answering multi-line phones and managing communication to all staff.
VIRTUAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
GATEWAY PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES SAN FRANCISCO
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and responsiveness of customer service department
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff
- Resolved complex issues quickly by using communication and writing, effectively reducing customer complaints by 90%
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
STUDENT LABORATORY ASSISTANT
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
- Conducted Chemistry and Physical Sciences experiments for Grade 10, 11, and 12
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness and assign grades
- Supported classroom activities, including tutoring, grading homework, and reviewing exams
- Took attendance, graded assignments, and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations
- Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
- Enhanced learning plans and quantified student progress using quizzes, essays, and projects
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts
- Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
REGISTERED PSYCHOMETRIST
ROSEWOOD MEDICO LEGAL
- Administered and scored psychological tests
- Administered score tests, including objective personality tests
- Provided feedback to clients
- Assisted with research projects and special groups
- Scheduled consultations and secured testing environments that are free from extraneous variables.
- Coordinate requisite tools before testing begins.
- Appraised clients
- Debriefed clients upon completion of testing, if necessary
- Scored raw data and used appropriate norms.
- Report writing.
REGISTERED PSYCHOMETRIST
INDEPENDENT NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST
03.2023 - Current
- Supported clinical decision-making with accurate interpretation of psychometric data gathered from patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive reports of testing results to psychologists and other healthcare professionals.
- Stayed current on industry trends and advancements in psychometrics, ensuring the use of cutting-edge testing methods for optimal results.
- Streamlined test administration processes for increased efficiency in evaluating patients.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
PhD STUDENT AND RHODES LECTURER
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Maintained and calibrated various types of assessment equipment.
- Created surveys and questionnaires to collect data for research projects.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Enhanced research quality by meticulously collecting and analyzing data from various sources.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
Rhodes University
Makhanda, South Africa 04.2001 -
Psychometry - Psychology
University of Stellenbosch
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 04.2001 -
Honours - Psychology
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth ,South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Solomon Mahlangu Freedom College
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2006 - 12.2010
Skills
Research Capabilities
Team Collaboration
Data Interpretation
Medical Terminology
Data Collection and Analysis
Filing and Records Management
Computer Literacy
Team Leadership
Initiatives
READERS ARE LEADERS INITIATIVE, MAMELODI, 2016, Initiated and coordinated the initiative. The purpose of the initiative was to help instill reading culture for rural schools learners through provision of reading materials and learners participation in the Annual Reading Competition.
References
- NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY STEM PROJECT, troberts@mandela.ac.za, MRS TARIN ROBERTS (PROJECTS MANAGER)
- LABCO LABORITIES SOUTHERN AFRICA, JeremyD@labco.co.za, MR JEREMY DICK (OPERATIONS MANAGER)
- ROSEWOOD MEDICO LEGAL, michelle@rwml.co.za, MS MICHELLE DA COSTA (INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGIST)
Certification
Cognitve Process Profile
Timeline
Giotto
04-2024
Cognitve Process Profile
01-2024
INTEG-Tests
08-2023
REGISTERED PSYCHOMETRIST
INDEPENDENT NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST
03.2023 - Current
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
PhD STUDENT AND RHODES LECTURER
01.2022 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Solomon Mahlangu Freedom College
01.2006 - 12.2010
Master of Arts - Psychology
Rhodes University
04.2001 -
Psychometry - Psychology
University of Stellenbosch
04.2001 -
Honours - Psychology
Nelson Mandela University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Nelson Mandela University
04.2001 -
LABORATORY OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
LABCO LABORITIES SOUTHERN AFRICA
VIRTUAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
GATEWAY PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES SAN FRANCISCO
STUDENT LABORATORY ASSISTANT
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
REGISTERED PSYCHOMETRIST
ROSEWOOD MEDICO LEGAL