Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
Timeline
BusinessAnalyst
Suané Lourens

Suané Lourens

Plant Pathologist
Somerset West

Summary

I am highly adaptable and innovative in my endeavours, which is most evident in my success of co-starting four Clothing Retail Stores whilst still being focused on graduating from high school with 4 distinctions. Always looking for opportunities to add value to my community, I volunteered as a teacher at a school for the less-fortunate and served at my local church in various leadership and teaching capacities. During my time at university I engaged in leadership activities focused on tutoring, aiding and representing students. I find joy in creativity, learning, and sharing knowledge.

Overview

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

Work History

Research Assistant

ExperiCo - Agri-Science Solutions
Stellenbosch
09.2020 - Current
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Developed research protocols and procedures to produce accurate results.
  • Trained staff to use lab equipment and perform GLP protocols.
  • Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.

Communications and PR Officer

MATIES BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN DANCE SOCIETY
Stellenbosch
09.2019 - 10.2020
  • Established beneficial relations with parties affiliated and associated with the society and facilitated dance demonstrations/teaching at marketing events that escalated society popularity
  • COMMUNICATIONS: Faithfully managed all communications within the society as well as with parties associated with the society, obtaining the favourability and loyalty of our members
  • Quick-witted writing of the weekly newsletter was a key success in the engagement platform that was excitably received, and cultivated intentionality with our members
  • VENUE COORDINATOR, The weekly chaos around venue booking was triumphantly resolved by using innovative tact, strategic time-management, and essential inter- personal skills.

Teaching Volunteer

Op Die Plaas Preschool
Somerset West
01.2018 - 09.2020
  • Tutored children individually or in small groups to help with assignments and reinforce targeted lesson skills.
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with students to foster environment of support and open communication.

Research Intern

ExperiCo - Agri-Research Solutions
Stellenbosch
03.2020 - 08.2020
  • Organized presentations to communicate new business opportunities.
  • Assisted researchers in various agricultural disciplines to achieve project goals and deadlines.
  • Optimized laboratory protocols and workflow.
  • Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.

Exam Invigilator

Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Maintained compliance with test center policies, practices and procedures.
  • Secured testing materials and maintained confidentiality of all details.
  • Conferred with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
  • Validated appropriate identification to allow admission to testing area.

Multiple Retail Branch Manager

ATTRIBUTES CLOTHING PTY
Nelspruit
06.2013 - 02.2017

• BRANCH MANAGEMENT: Successfully improved store performance in 4 branches of the retail company through staff and stock management, data capturing and daily functioning.
• PR & HR MANAGEMENT: Effectively trained new staff to be influential in their positions, which lead to an increase in monthly customer retention. Invaluable relations were established and sustained with suppliers, company affiliates and clients.
• MARKETING: Intuitive addition and management of creative marketing projects and collaborations, as well as innovative restructuring of the social media platform, significantly escalated sales.
• FINANCIAL ASSISTANT: Time spent on financial administration efficiently and exponentially decreased due to diligent, analytical, and effective working methods of data capturing, recording of general financial balances, effective stock pricing, thorough cashier work and intentional supervision.
EDUCATION

Education

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology

STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY
Stellenbosch
01.2017 - 11.2020

Diploma in Biblical Studies - Leadership, Teaching, Biblical/Doctrinal Research

Christian Family Church International
Somerset West
01.2021 - 11.2022

Training - Teaching, Homeletics

Christian Family Church International
Somerset West
06.2022 - 11.2022

Training - Crisis Management, Domestic Violence And Addiction

Stellenbosch Safe House
Stellenbosch
12.2019 - 03.2020

Skills

SOCIAL: Crisis/Disaster management, teaching/training/tutoring, domestic violence and addiction advisor

LABORATORY: Molecular Biology Techniques (Microscopy, Chromatography, Spectrophotometry, Assay Analysis, Data Analysis)

COMPUTER: Microsoft Office, Music and Video Editing

WRITING & ARTS: Scientific/Technical Writing, Public Speaking, Digital Design

PERSONAL: Adaptable, Analytical, Creative, Tactful

Accomplishments

  • Degree in BSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology | Double Major in Biochemistry and Microbiology (extra credits in Animal Sci.)
  • National Senior Certificate (80%)
  • Bible College (1st and 2nd Year)
  • Certificate of Leadership as a Class Representative (Multiple Modules for 3years)
  • Certificate of Leadership as a Section Representative (2 years)
  • Honours in Ballroom and Latin American Dance (Beginner's Social level)
  • Driver's Licence

Interests

Biological Sciences

Psychology, Neurodiversity

Video Production and Editing

Performing and Visual Arts

Timeline

Training - Teaching, Homeletics

Christian Family Church International
06.2022 - 11.2022

Diploma in Biblical Studies - Leadership, Teaching, Biblical/Doctrinal Research

Christian Family Church International
01.2021 - 11.2022

Research Assistant

ExperiCo - Agri-Science Solutions
09.2020 - Current

Research Intern

ExperiCo - Agri-Research Solutions
03.2020 - 08.2020

Training - Crisis Management, Domestic Violence And Addiction

Stellenbosch Safe House
12.2019 - 03.2020

Communications and PR Officer

MATIES BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN DANCE SOCIETY
09.2019 - 10.2020

Exam Invigilator

Stellenbosch University
06.2019 - 07.2019

Teaching Volunteer

Op Die Plaas Preschool
01.2018 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology

STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY
01.2017 - 11.2020

Multiple Retail Branch Manager

ATTRIBUTES CLOTHING PTY
06.2013 - 02.2017
Suané LourensPlant Pathologist