Thembinkosi Makahwa
George
Summary
Proven leader and effective communicator, adept at boosting graduation rates and enhancing student career readiness at Boston City Campus & Business College. Specializes in academic advising and crisis intervention strategies, achieving significant improvements in student support services. Expert in fostering employer relations and developing comprehensive educational programs, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and cultural competency. Insightful and discerning Higher Education Student advisor committed to helping students strategically navigate educational environments. Informs students of degree requirements, academic rules and policies and responds empathetically to concerns and questions. Manages workshops to facilitate student success and cooperates with other student services and faculty to support information exchange. Academically-astute Student Advisor with superior listening and counseling skills. Understands academic offerings and occupational outlooks and guides students in making wise, life-impacting decisions. Coaches students on how to succeed academically and socially and offers support in emergencies. Empathetic HIV Counsellor possessing extensive knowledge of HIV symptoms, causes and preventive measures. Offering 3 years of experience administering HIV tests and counseling patients. Communicative and reliable individual committed to conducting HIV awareness programs and encouraging people to adapt to safe and healthy sexual behavior. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Youth Organiser position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Advisor
Boston City Campus & Business College
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Boosted graduation rates through proactive advising on course selection and degree requirements.
- Collaborated with faculty members in the development of curriculum roadmaps that aligned with students'' academic goals and career aspirations.
- Developed strong relationships with faculty members, fostering an environment of collaboration in support of student goals.
- Pointed students to relevant information about academic and personal support services available on campus.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
Hiv-counselor
SAHARA
11.2019 - 02.2023
- Identified and developed client-directed treatment plan to monitor ongoing goal achievement.
- Performed HIV tests and interpreted test results, recording and maintaining test results in [Software] and [Software].
- Assisted clients in enrolling and re-engaging in appropriate medical care.
- Educated clients about living with HIV, preventing further transmission, benefits, and challenges of HIV care and treatment and access to resources.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on HIV prevention, transmission, and treatment options through regular training and research.
- Distributed condoms to promote use for HIV-infected persons and persons at highest risk of acquiring HIV.
- Delivered pre-and post-test counseling sessions that effectively conveyed test results while emphasizing the importance of continued preventative behaviors.
- Enhanced community awareness about HIV by organizing outreach programs and participating in local events.
- Established effective partnerships with relevant organizations such as schools, health departments or LGBTQ+ centers allowing mutual sharing of resources and knowledge.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans designed to address each patient''s unique health needs holistically.
- Advocated for policy changes aimed at increasing access to affordable healthcare services including routine HIV/STD screenings.
- Traveled to street venues to conduct various types of HIV tests.
- Reduced stigma associated with HIV testing by offering confidential services and fostering a supportive environment.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Facilitated support groups for patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine patients'' risk factors, individual needs, and appropriate interventions.
Youth Organizer
SAHARA
11.2019 - 02.2023
- Worked closely with parents to promote involvement in their children''s education and extracurricular activities, strengthening family bonds and support systems.
- Recruited core group to develop and manage programs.
- Implemented innovative strategies to raise awareness of available resources within the community, resulting in increased utilization of services by young people.
- Analyzed data related to participant demographics, program outcomes, and overall impact on the community; utilized findings to inform future decisions regarding resource allocation and programming focus areas.
- Devised and implemented strategic plan to engage [Area] youth in [Type] campaigns.
- Created safe spaces for open dialogue among youths, fostering an environment conducive to personal growth and development.
- Facilitated team-building exercises designed to improve collaboration skills among diverse groups of young people working toward common objectives.
- Developed and implemented programs to engage and empower underserved populations.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance quality of social services.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss program objectives and strategies.
- Administered and tracked client service payments.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
- Provided support to social service clients in navigating available resources.
- Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
- Monitored and evaluated impact of social services on community.
Education
No Degree - NQF 5 HIV Counselling And Management
Boston City Campus
George, South Africa12.2023
No Degree - Public Managment
University of South Africa
George, South Africa06.2023
No Degree - Tourism And Travel Management
South Cape Collage
George, South Africa12.2012
Skills
- Leadership Qualities
- Social media proficiency
- Academic advising
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Written Communication
- Suicide Prevention
- Professional Demeanor
- Needs Determination
- Abuse Identification
- Workforce Readiness
- Orientation Programs
- Work Experience Programs
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Professional referral network
- Alcohol and substance abuse
- Diverse groups presentations
- Group therapy facilitator
- Peer Counseling
- Interview coaching
- Goal Setting
- Continuous Improvement
- Conflict Management
- Cultural Competency
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Course Counseling
- Student Ability Evaluation
- Financial Aid Applications
- Individual and family support
- Transcript Review
- Conflict Mediation
- School Programs Development
- Employer Relations
- Letters of Recommendation
- Conflict Management Education
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Timeline
Student Advisor
Boston City Campus & Business College
02.2023 - 06.2024
Hiv-counselor
SAHARA
11.2019 - 02.2023
Youth Organizer
SAHARA
11.2019 - 02.2023
No Degree - NQF 5 HIV Counselling And Management
Boston City Campus
No Degree - Public Managment
University of South Africa
No Degree - Tourism And Travel Management
South Cape Collage
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