Management Sales
Resume:
Willem Hoogstad
*** ***** ******, *******, ******* M5S 2L2 647-***-**** ********.****@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 8 years of experience in training and lecturing
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Strong background in disaster risk management
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Proven skills in the service industry and community development
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Demonstrated ability to successfully plan, implement and manage projects and
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events
Professional communication skills include fluency in English, Dutch and
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Afrikaans
B.A. degree in Political Science and Philosophy
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Computer skills include MS Office, internet and email
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lecturer and trainer 2012-July 201*-****-****
Ukuqonda Institute, Rustenburg, South Africa
North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
Developed course content with accompanying study guides and assessment plans
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on the following levels: undergraduate university modules in Political Science; short
courses in Disaster Risk Management
Presented courses to undergraduate university students, local and district
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municipalities and students from grade 8 to post-grade 12.
Presented community development school programs to empower local school
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learners in qualifying for tertiary studies
Worked with community leaders and stakeholders to develop training programs in
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line with development goals
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Willem Hoogstad
102 Major Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2L2 647-***-**** ********.****@*****.***
Caterer and manager 2009-2011
The Pots and Poetry Catering Company, Potchefstroom, South Africa
Managed the day to day operations of the catering company, including supply chain
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management, food preparation and serving of food
Recruited, trained and coached a team of 4 persons to achieve and maintain high
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levels of performance in serving guests, preparing quality food and ensuring
excellent hygiene standards are met
Planned daily lunch and dinner menus and presented detailed quotations and
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menus for special functions and events to increase sales and remain within the
targeted budget
Prepared and supervised other team members in preparing daily lunch and dinner
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menus and menus for special functions
Motivated and supported team members
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Marketed the services of the company and secured contracts for service delivery
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Consultant: Disaster Risk Management 2007-2009
African Centre for Disaster Studies, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
Developed disaster risk management plans for the Fezile Dabi District Municipality
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and the Dr. Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality as part of a team and with a
community based approach
Conducted full risk assessments for all local municipalities within these two districts
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Developed and tested internal disaster management structures
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Coordinated input of all stakeholders and role players to develop contingency plans
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Completed research projects and published research reports on the social context
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of disaster risk management, risk assessments and analysis, methodologies for
conducting risk assessments, developing disaster risk management frameworks and
integrated planning and disaster risk management on local government level
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Willem Hoogstad
102 Major Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2L2 647-***-**** ********.****@*****.***
Presented papers on Disaster Risk Management at national and international
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conferences
Event/project planner 200*-****-**** 2001-2002
African Centre for Disaster Studies, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
Hammer Productions, Cape Town, South Africa
Chattels Infrastructure for Events, Johannesburg, South Africa
Developed contingency planning for numerous provincial, district and local disaster
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management centres
Developed operational structures for the organizing committee of the North West
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Provincial Disaster Management Centre and the Bojanala District Municipality
Disaster Management Centre to be implemented during the 2009 Soccer
Confederations Cup in Rustenburg and the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup hosted in
Rustenburg
Organized and managed labour for Red Bull promotional events such as Soap Box
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Cart Racing in Johannesburg
Responsible for logistical support for numerous events, including the reality
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television show, Soccer Kings
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Mandela Day Community Outreach Organizer 2012-Present
Ukuqonda Institute, Rustenburg, South Africa
Initiated, planned and organized a community outreach program for the annual
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Mandela Day 67 minutes challenge
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Willem Hoogstad
102 Major Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2L2 647-***-**** ********.****@*****.***
Skills trainer 2011
Golden Drop Honey Co-operative, Cape St. Francis, South Africa
Trained members of the community in keeping bees in a responsible and
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economically rewarding way
Provided administrative and logistical support in registering and setting up a co-
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operative to support the local community
Provided ongoing online support for members of the co-operative taking part in
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the project
EDUCATION
BA (Humanities) Degree (with distinction) 2005
North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
Honours Degree (BA) (with distinction) 2006
North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
(equivalent to a Bachelor of Arts degree from an Ontario university, as determined by
World Education Services in Toronto, ON)
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request
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