Curriculum Vitae
Pamella Sotomela
Objective
To obtain an entry level profession that will present me with an opportunity to utilise and gain required skills for position acquired, allowing me to grow as an individual and reach my full potential within the organisation/Company and beyond.
Age: 33
Nationality: South African
Languages: Xhosa, English
Mobile: 076-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
Address: Randburg, Gauteng
Education
Feb 2007 – 2015 (part-time) BSc Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape (UWC)
2006: Senior Certificate, Maria Louw High School, Eastern Cape
English, Afrikaans, Biology, Physics, Geography, Maths
2020: -Property Development and Investment Short Course, University of the Western Cape
2021: TEFL certificate – In Progress
Work Experience
August 2015 – Jan 2017 HerbaLife - Business opportunity which mainly focuses on promoting nutrition and healthy lifestyle.
Responsibilities - Approach and Introduce people to Herbalife. Sell Herbalife and grow business by encouraging others to join the business. Coaching and giving nutritional advice.
March 2015 – Dec 2015 AdsUp promotions
Responsibilities - in store promotions. Drive sales and awareness on promotional product at the time. One on one interactions with customers.
October 2014 - Feb 2015 Sitobo driving school
Responsibilities - Help out with customers whenever need arises. Signing in and Parking instructions. Car washing.
June 2014 - April 2015 AVON Representative
Responsibilities - Find customers and sell Avon products
Jan 2010 - Dec 2010 HIV/AIDS programme UWC
Responsibilities – To raise awareness about the pandemic through edutainment. Travelled to different schools around WC and formed small groups around UWC where everyone got an opportunity to lead and educate.
Feb 2017 – Current Volunteering
Responsibilities: Research, compiling reports, Liaising with various organisations for possible collaborations, Field work
Personal Skills, Abilities and Strengths
Eloquent and fluent in speech
People skills - lively, vibrant and a conversational
Excellent verbal and writing skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Analytical Skills
Efficient and reliable
Ability to keep an open mind at all times
Strives to excel at all levels
Can work in a group/independently, inspire and motivate others to thrive
Skills in Biotechnology
Research techniques
Scientific writing and Research techniques
Use of Biological Base and Presentation skills
Skills in Property Development and Investment
Identify investors’ goals, evaluate market conditions, execute market research
Identifying property investment opportunities
Research techniques
Understanding of property valuations
Computer Skills
Typing and basic computer skills
Microsoft word, Internet and Emails and Excel and power point
Interests and Extra Mural Activities
Fitness, Creative, Entertainer
Writing, Reading and Volunteering
References
Phumlani Sitobo - Sitobo Driving school
Nancy Raussopoulos - Volunteering
Patrick Chiakonda – Mentor