Zack Aiden Van Heerden
Medical Student
Pretoria
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong communication skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Vice Chairperson
University of Pretoria, Dept of Student Affairs
Pretoria
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Budget management, ensuring financial targets are met without compromising quality or resources.
- Collaborated with executive team members to develop strategies.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of operational processes to identify areas for improvement and increased efficiency.
- Directed cross-functional teams to successfully execute projects within deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
- Fostered positive work environment, promoting team engagement and satisfaction.
Academics Officer
University Pretoria, Dept of Student Affairs
Pretoria
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and refine teaching and learning methods for optimal results on Teaching and Learning Board.
- Implemented strategies to target specific areas of improvement in student learning.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promote open communication and mutual respect among students.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Coordinate and supervise activities.
- Serve on Appeal Committee for Academic exclusions.
- Manage and oversee Class Representative elections for Health Sciences.
Tutor
University of Pretoria
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Providing assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivating students towards learning and studying to build self confidence and reduce and reduce fear of failure
- Enhancing students understanding of subject matter by incorporating relevant clinical examples into lessons.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through engaging activities and consistent reinforcement of complex concepts.
- Supporting students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Class Representative, BSC and MBChB 1 and 2
UP, Nat House And Health Sciences
Pretoria
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Kept up with news on daily basis to stay informed about various modules
- Managed tests and related memos queries
- Contributed to development of of curriculum with reports and reviews on modules
- Impacted student life both inside and outside classroom with announcements, changes, reminders and attended to personal requests individually
- Encouraged academic excellence by arranging tutorial classes
- Managed class of approximately 320 students for MBChB
Tutor
Private
Pretoria
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Served as ongoing resource for both students and parents, providing guidance related to academic planning, study habits, test-preparation strategies, and more.
- Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
Volunteer
Pretoria East Hospital
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
- Took active role in assisting patient and family with requests, detailing instructions, and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Supported public relations efforts by representing organization at various community events, building positive relationships with potential supporters
- Attended 4 surgeries: Orthopedic surgery and Neurosurgery
Education
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of `Surgery - MBChB
UP Health Sciences
Pretoria 07.2023 - Current
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Self Motivation
- Excellent Communication
- Influencing skills
- Leadership and People Development
- Strategic Initiatives
- Time Management
- Management Team Leadership
- Planning and coordination
- Decision-Making
- Process improvements
Memberships
Chess.com
Mensa
Planet Fitness
Clinical Experience
During the final quarter of 2024, I completed 41.5 hours in the Emergency Department at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in South Africa. This experience offered hands-on exposure, including performing my first blood draw, conducting primary surveys (applying the principles of A, B, C, D, E), and gaining an introduction to ECG interpretation. I assisted with wound dressing and participated in patient consultations. Throughout this time, I observed the critical role of both compassion and communication skill in delivering sensitive news to patients' families.
Volunteering at Pretoria East Hospital is referenced above.
Timeline
Vice Chairperson
University of Pretoria, Dept of Student Affairs
08.2024 - 08.2025
Academics Officer
University Pretoria, Dept of Student Affairs
08.2024 - 08.2025
Tutor
University of Pretoria
07.2024 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of `Surgery - MBChB
UP Health Sciences
07.2023 - Current
Class Representative, BSC and MBChB 1 and 2
UP, Nat House And Health Sciences
02.2023 - 11.2024
Volunteer
Pretoria East Hospital
11.2022 - 11.2022
Tutor
Private
01.2021 - 09.2023
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