Tymicah Naidoo
Rondebosch
Summary
Tymicah is a creative, quick-thinker who has acquired an excellent work ethic from a very young age. She displays a level of unmatched loyalty and dedication in any task she undertakes and commits herself to always being better. She is known affectionately for being the person that will ultimately find a way when it seems there are none and specifically loves a good challenge.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Investment Analyst Intern
Altvest Capital
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted financial analysis to support investment decision-making processes.
- Built financial forecasts, models and valuations that assisted key investment decisions.
- Prepared pitch decks and investment memos for the company.
- Analysed credit applications.
Customer Acquisition and Research
Pulse (Start Up), Southern Suburbs, Cape Town
10.2023 - Current
- Personal tech start-up project which I have developed under the guidance of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation. The project gained recognition when it was among 10 shortlisted ventures to be pitched at Jamboree (AGOF's largest event).
- Skills: a key understanding of startups, pitching, presenting and the basic mechanics of venture capital.
Private au pair
Southern Suburbs, Cape Town
05.2023 - Current
- School pick-ups
- Extra murals
- Homework
- Invoicing
- Skills: time management, patience and invoicing.
Private high school mathematics tutor
Southern Suburbs, Cape Town
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Tutored three students
- Planning strategic lesson plans
- Weekly teaching as well as extensive exam preparation
- Skills: compassion, strategic planning and the ability to simplify complex topics.
Front desk administration
Face It Makeup & Beauty, Johannesburg
12.2013 - 05.2023
- Handled the bookings and phone calls of a beauty salon part-time during my school holidays and weekends.
- Skills: administration, telephone etiquette, hospitality, understanding the beauty industry
Founder
Curried, Johannesburg
05.2020 - 10.2020
- I started a business with my grandmother during the COVID-19 lockdown in which we sold and delivered home-cooked curries. This was always meant to be a temporary project and thus ended with our intended deadline.
- Skills: customer service, administration, marketing
Social media manager
Face It Makeup & Beauty, Johannesburg
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Planned, filmed and posted brand content.
- Managed Instagram and Facebook accounts.
- Handled paid ads.
- Ended with cutbacks at the start of COVID-19.
- Skills: social media management, content design and strategy
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Actuarial Science (Quantitative Finance)
University of Cape Town
Cape Town12-2024
Fellow -
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
12-2024
NSC Senior Certificate - IEB
Brainline, Distance Learning
12.2020
High school - Grade 8-10
St Andrew’s School for Girls
12.2018
Skills
- R programming
- Excel
- Python programming
- Public speaking
- Financial mathematics
- Creativity & abstract thinking
- Statistical modelling
- Fundamental analysis
- Financial statement analysis
- Valuation techniques
- Quantitative analysis
- Corporate finance
- Alternative investments
Languages
English
Afrikaans
French
References
References available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
Yoga, Writing, Reading, Singing, French
Qualities
- Goal-oriented
- Loyal
- Strategic
- Resilient
- Adaptable
- Receptive to criticism
- Empathetic
Timeline
Investment Analyst Intern
Altvest Capital
01.2025 - Current
Customer Acquisition and Research
Pulse (Start Up), Southern Suburbs, Cape Town
10.2023 - Current
Private au pair
Southern Suburbs, Cape Town
05.2023 - Current
Private high school mathematics tutor
Southern Suburbs, Cape Town
01.2021 - 05.2023
Founder
Curried, Johannesburg
05.2020 - 10.2020
Social media manager
Face It Makeup & Beauty, Johannesburg
01.2019 - 03.2020
Front desk administration
Face It Makeup & Beauty, Johannesburg
12.2013 - 05.2023
NSC Senior Certificate - IEB
Brainline, Distance Learning
High school - Grade 8-10
St Andrew’s School for Girls
Bachelor of Commerce - Actuarial Science (Quantitative Finance)
University of Cape Town
Fellow -
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
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