Curriculum Vitae
Petra
van Vuuren
I am an intelligent, committed, work orientated young lady. I would describe myself as extremely driven and passionate. My belief is that anything is possible with persistent hard work and dedication. I am the perfect candidate for this opportunity due to my relevant experience, my tireless hard-working character and my astute adaptability. I am a very fast learner and can work individually or as part of a team. As indicated in my CV below, I have the necessary work experience to be an asset to this company. PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Surname: van Vuuren
Nickname: Petra
Full names: Petra
Date of birth: 1995-06-13
Place of birth: Pretoria-North
ID number: 950-***-**** 08 9
Gender: Female
Nationality: RSA Citizen
Marriage status: Unmarried
Dependents: None
Home language: Afrikaans
Other languages: English (Write, Read, Understand and Speak) Driver’s license: Yes, Code B
HEALTH:
Excellent.
Current Address: 17 Rocher Street
POTCHEFSTROOM
2520
Postal address: 17 Rocher Street
POTCHEFSTROOM
2520
Contact details: Cell: 063-***-****
Home: N/A
E-Mail: *****.*.******@*****.***
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
School: Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom Grade 12 (2013) Subjects: Afrikaans Home Language
English first additional Language
Hospitality Studies
Life Orientation
Life Sciences
Computer Applications Technology
Mathematical Literacy
Tertiary education: Centurion Academy Wilkoppies.
I did a one-year course in Office Management.
Degree studies: Currently doing my LLB-Degree studies (1st year) at UNISA ACHIEVEMENTS:
Academic achievements:
• Received certificate for Maths, Arts & Culture and Life Orientation – 2009
• 2 distinctions in Matric – Mathematical Literacy and Life Orientation.
• Trophy for best performer in Mathematical Literacy – 2013 Cultural achievements:
• German Classes – 2008-2010 received a certificate. Leadership positions held:
• Deputy head girl of Hospitality Studies – 2013
WORK EXPERIENCE:
● Name of firm: AVBOB
Position occupied: General Assistant
Main tasks: Admin
Period: Beginning of 2007– End of 2013
Reason for termination: Began studying in 2014
● Name of firm: Brug Slaghuis Orkney
Position occupied: General and Sales assistant
Main tasks: General Sales
Cashier
Meat Processing
Labelling
Client Liaison
Period: Beginning of 2014 – November 2014
Reason for termination: Finished studies, moved to Potchefstroom.
● Name of firm: RedSpot Soap.
Position occupied: Internal sales consultant
Representative
Main tasks: General Office Administration
Sending E-mails and Faxes
Handling of Accounts
Cashier
Client Liaison and recruiting clients
Tele Sales
Period: December 2014 – September 2015
Reason for termination: Accepted occupation with better benefits.
● Name of firm: Liezel Swart VD Merwe & Saayman Inc. Position occupied: General Office assistant
Main tasks: Office Administration
Sending e-mails, faxes and SMS’s
Collections
Reports
Sheriff interaction
Handling of registered post
Legal Correspondence
Drafting Combined Summonses
Period: September 2015 – February 2016
Reason for termination: End of Contract.
● Name of firm: Potchefstroom Rugby Club
Position occupied: Manager
Main tasks: Stock taking
Serving Clients
Opening & Closing of the Club
Handling of functions
Handling of general problems
Controlling of cleaning personnel
Period: February 2016 – October 2017
Reason for termination: Accepted an occupation, more in my line of study/interest, better opportunity to grow.
● Name of firm: H.G. Aucamp Attorney
Position Occupied: Secretary/Personal Assistant
Main Tasks: Office Administration
Sending Emails, faxes, letters to clients, Defence attorneys etc.
All reception duties
Drafting of: Combined Summonses
Notice of Motion’s
Written Representations of all
liquor license applications,
liquor license fines.
Confirmatory Affidavits in support
of applications.
All liquor license applications.
All pleadings.
All messenger duties, going to court,
SAPS, etc.
Telephone correspondence.
Attending Court Cases as assistant
with the Attorney.
Period: End of October 2017 - March 2020.
Reason for termination: Personal Reasons.
REFERENCES:
Redspot Soap
Gawie Du Plessis – (018-***-****
Van der Merwe & Saayman Inc.
Jennifer Potgieter – 073-***-****
AVBOB Funerals
André van Vuuren – 061-***-****
Potchefstroom Rugby Club
Louise Brandt – 079-***-****
Kindly Note: Relevant documentation available on request.