Tarryn-Kay Rooy
Strategic Partnership Coordinator
Pretoria
Summary
Dedicated and versatile professional seeking a challenging career opportunity that leverages my abilities, expertise, and professional skills. Eager to contribute effectively in a dynamic work environment, demonstrating strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic capabilities.
Developed skills in relationship management and strategic planning in dynamic, collaborative environment. Proficient in communication and problem-solving with focus on mutual growth and success. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging these transferable skills to drive impactful results.
Overview
14
14
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Strategic Partnership Coordinator (Sales Role)
Reach Summit - Business Solutions
08.2024
- Managed YES4Youth allocations, ensuring accurate placement and reporting of participants.
- Prepared and submitted grant and tender applications, securing funding and strategic partnerships.
- Loaded and processed invoices, ensuring accurate billing and payment tracking.
- Conducted quality assurance checks on documents to maintain compliance with organizational and partner requirements.
- Liaised with partners to ensure smooth execution of agreements and delivery on key performance indicators.
- Maintained strong relationships with stakeholders, driving strategic growth and collaboration opportunities.
- Generated detailed reports on allocation progress, funding utilization, and partnership outcomes.
AI Trainer – Data and Safety
Invisible Technologies
06.2024
- Conducted training for AI data teams, focusing on advanced data annotation techniques and quality standards.
- Delivered comprehensive safety AI training, ensuring accurate and ethical annotation practices
Placement Administrator
Reach Summit - Business Solutions
02.2022
- Screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate.
- Search resume database for the most fit candidates.
- Schedule an interview with applicant, analyzing responses, verifying references and comparing qualifications to job requirements.
- Reminding the manager of important tasks and deadlines
- Implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems
- Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients
- Reporting to management and performing secretarial and administrative duties
- Typing, formatting, and editing reports, documents, and presentations
- Entering data, maintaining databases, and keeping records
- Managing internal and external correspondence on behalf of management
- Copying, scanning, and faxing documents, as well as taking notes
- Preparing facilities for scheduled events and arranging refreshments, if required
- Ordering office supplies and replacements, as well as managing mail and courier services
- Observing best business practices and etiquette
- Creating and maintaining an effective filing system
- Assist recruiters in posting job ads on career pages
- Conducting orientations, training and monitoring interns
- Report any absence during placement to supervisor. Maintain a signed record of attendance. Ensure summative report for the placement complete and signed
- Interacting with potential clients in order to place youth.
Waitress
Mugg & Bean Garden Route Mall
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Greet and escort customers to their tables.
- Present menu and provide detailed information.
- Inform customers about the day’s specials.
- Offer menu recommendations upon request.
- Up-sell additional products when appropriate
- Take accurate food and drinks orders, using a POS ordering software, order slips or by memorization
- Communicate order details to the Kitchen Staff
- Serve food and drink orders
- Check dishes and kitchenware for cleanliness and presentation and report any problems
- Arrange table settings and maintain a tidy dining area
- Collect bill payments
- Carry dirty plates, glasses and silverware to kitchen for cleaning
- Meet with restaurant staff to review daily specials, changes on the menu and service specifications for reservations
- Provide excellent customer service to patrons
Education
Bachelor of Human Resource Management - Human Resource management, Industrial Psychology & Analytical techniques
University of Johannesburg
12.2025
Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences - Sociology, Political Science & Strategic Communication
University of Johannesburg
01.2023
Artificial Intelligence in the 4IR - undefined
University of Johannesburg
01.2021
African Insights - undefined
University of Johannesburg
01.2019
National Senior Certificate -
Outeniqua High School
George 01.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Research Skills Data Analysis
- Critical Thinking Interpersonal skills
- Communication
Problem-solving
Team management
Operations management
Decision-making
Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
Skills Development Facilitator Diploma
Interests
Reading, Academic & Creative writing
Timeline
Strategic Partnership Coordinator (Sales Role)
Reach Summit - Business Solutions
08.2024
AI Trainer – Data and Safety
Invisible Technologies
06.2024
Placement Administrator
Reach Summit - Business Solutions
02.2022
Waitress
Mugg & Bean Garden Route Mall
12.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences - Sociology, Political Science & Strategic Communication
University of Johannesburg
Artificial Intelligence in the 4IR - undefined
University of Johannesburg
African Insights - undefined
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Human Resource Management - Human Resource management, Industrial Psychology & Analytical techniques
University of Johannesburg
National Senior Certificate -
Outeniqua High School