Curriculum Vitae
Rahul Jivan Singh
Personal Details
Name
Rahul Jivan Singh
ID Number
Physical Address
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Contact Number
Email Address
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Languages
English, Hindi, Basic Telegu & Afrikaans
Interests
Music, Teaching, Sport, Travelling, Computer software’s, Climatology, Photography
Tertiary Education
3D Animation and Visual Effects
Majoring in Modelling of structures and Logo designing.
Programs used: Maya 2013 and Photoshop Cs5 and Cs6
Pixelloid Studios LTD
2015-2016
Vidya Praveena – Teaching Diploma (3year) in Music
Majoring in Mridangam practical, Music Theory and Carnatic Vocal
Sathya Sai Mripuri College of Music
2012-2015
Graduated with Distinction
Secondary Education
English, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Afrikaans, Life Sciences (Biology), Geography and Physical Sciences.
Willowmead Secondary School
Matriculated in 2010
Certificate Courses Completed
Amadeus – GDS
Aspects of being a Teacher
Teaching the teacher
Education in Human Values
Microsoft Office
Disaster relief training
Work Experience
Teacher
Merebank Secondary School
Dec 2020 - Current
Responsibilities:
Social science
Creative Arts
Marking and moderation of scripts
Lesson Planning
Travel Agent
Pentravel
March 2020 – October 2020
Reason for termination: Retrenchment due to Covid-19
Responsibilities:
Understanding the uses of the Global Distribution System known as Amadeus.
Understanding how to use Amadeus.
Achieving the personal sales targets set by the company for the month.
Constant awareness of world news and weather updates.
Knowledge of countries and the various tourist destinations.
Knowledge of flights and flight paths.
Ensuring customer satisfaction.
Sales Agent
Rewards Co
March 2018 – June 2019
Responsibilities:
Sales on the Telkom Free Me TopUp Campaign.
Assisting my manager as a 2IC.
Coaching of new agents in their first few weeks on the floor with regards to sales and Quality.
Ensuring my personal daily and weekly target is met, including all other KPI’s.
Contributing positively towards the team target on a daily basis.
Knowledge of products on a fluent basis.
Trainer (part time)
April 2018 – June 2019
Responsibilities:
Handling of new recruits in a situation of not having a full time trainer present, including ensuring all recruits are present and monitoring of break timings.
Equipping the recruits with product knowledge according to daily syllabus.
One on one coaching sessions for recruits who are under performing on the floor.
Ensuring a recruit is sufficiently knowledgeable with product and Quality Assurance measures before handing him/her over to a Team leader.
Head of Department –Percussion, Music Teacher
Kalakuteer The Performing and Fine Arts Hub
May 2015 – June 2017
Responsibilities:
Equipping students with sufficient knowledge, in Practical and Theory, to appear in end of year Examinations which are examined by Artists from various parts of India.
Setting of internal examination papers.
Conducting semester internal examinations of practical and theory.
Moderation of internal examination papers.
Visiting Faculty – Theory & Practical
E.L.F University and Nizams College
June 2015 – June 2017
Responsibilities:
Equipping students with knowledge in music theory.
Creating awareness of world music (specializing in Indian)
Conducting workshops on various aspects in music theory.
Moderation of student examination papers.
Visiting Faculty – Theory & Practical
Pragathi the School
June 2016 – Apr 2017
Responsibilities:
Conducting basic workshops on ‘Indian classical music’ for the school children (practical and theory)
Facilitating teacher training programs for the music faculty of the school.
Guest examiner for students appearing in end of year music exams.
Pricing Analyst
Digital Planet
2011
Responsibilities:
Compiling the reports of stock in take and outsourced stock
Monitoring the change of prices of items when added online
Supervisor of advertising on the company website
Volunteer Experience
SANBS
Teen Youth Programme-Sathya Sai Organisation
Dispensary-Sri Sathya Sai Institute for Higher Medical Studies
Food and Clothing Distribution to the underprivileged- Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (Grama Seva)
Voluntary Music Performances for Charity Organisations
Leadership Experience
Institute Sports Captain- University Level (2015)
I was responsible for liaising with the institute physical director in deciding dates of fixtures for various sports. I was also responsible for conducting rhythm marching drills.
Department Head –Arts and Crafts (2013-2015)
Team Captain-Quiz on World Music (2015)
Representative Counsel of Learners- Sports and Recreation Officer (2009-2010)
I was responsible for liaising with various team captains in organising team lists, team kits, equipment and organising training schedules. I was also responsible for fund raising towards new equipment team kits and travel expenses.
Achievements
Felicitated by Delhi IIT for Cultural Exchange with India
Performed with the World Symphony - 2016
Second place in the annual cultural meet for Mridangam solo (twice)
First place in the quiz on classical Music and theory of Music (2015)
Performed on prestige stages such as Ramoji Flim City (Hyderabad)
Felicitated and Awarded by the State (Gauteng) for Sporting Excellence
Represented the District for Volleyball
Three time Athletics Champion at University Level
Multiple Athletics awards
Skills
Teaching with patience and understanding
Computer literate
Strong Research, Writing and Speaking Skills
Ability to listen well to clients and earn their trust
Analytical skills
Time management
Personal Traits
Ambitious
Able to stay calm and work under pressure
Good Leadership
Good Team Player
Creative
Decisive
References
Pragasen Chitra- Sri Sathya Sai Organisation
Vasan Govender – Procurement Manager (Digital Planet)
Smt Rupa Bhattacharaya – Director (Kalakuteer School of Dance and Music)
Sri Abhinav – HOD music (Nizams college)
Mrs Sonia – Office management (Pragathi the School)
Mrs. Nishi Ramphal – Supervisor (RewardsCo)
Mohammed Arshad – Supervisor (RewardsCo)
Rachael Naidoo – Trainer (RewardsCo)
Ms Lydia Harper – Manager (Pentravel)