CURRICULUM VITAE OF DUNCAN DAVID KING
First Names: Duncan David
Surname: King
Email: adoa9g@r.postjobfree.com
Contact Number: +27-71-493-****
Gender: Male
Own Vehicle: Yes
Citizenship: South African and British
Languages: English, Zulu and Afrikaans
Drivers Licence: Code B issued 03 February 2015
Criminal Records: None (Police Clearance issued 02 March 2021)
ABOUT ME
I am a well-rounded & travelled individual, who has been fortunate enough to gain experience in all sorts of fields, both in areas of South Africa and the United Kingdom. Due to my mother owning a Hotel business that I grew up in, I have been able to learn and adapt to complaints and learnt how to deal and talk with different people and clients. This has built my character in many ways and has taught me discipline in the world of work, & has provided me with a wide array of skills which I am able to take with me and apply into any areas of work I enter into. I am hard-working & always willing to learn new skills to up skill myself. I am able to easily adapt to any environment I am placed in, & this is thanks to my travels & working in various industries, with the help of meeting many different people & building relationships this way.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
●Communication Skills Customer Service Administration
●Documentation Control Fast and adaptive learner Public Speaking
●Computer Skills Training & Coaching Attention to detail
●Able to take Initiative Time Management & Multi-tasking Willing to learn
EDUCATION
Qualification: Biblical Counselling Qualification: Diploma
Institute: South African Theological Seminary Institute: Bible Institute of South Africa
Year completed: In Progress Year completed: 2017
Qualification: Diploma in Sports Management Qualification: Matric
& Physical Education Institute: Howick High School
Institute: Stonebridge College Year completed: 2014
Year completed: 2020
Qualification: Explore Diploma
Institute: George Whitfield College
Year completed: 2018
OTHER COURSES COMPLETED
●Level 2 in Rugby. Level 1 in First Aid
●Level 1 in Cricket. Level 1 in Swimming
●Level 1 in Hockey.
●Level 1 in Tennis.
ACHIEVEMENTS
●2021 - Started a Non-Profit Sports Organization along with the Cheetahs rugby team
●2021 - Awarded teacher of the year
●2020 - Promoted to head of Sales within 3 months and ran my own department
●2018; 2019 - Awarded coach of the year for both years
●2014 - Played for Sharks provincial rugby under 19s
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Employer
Kruitberg Primary School
Position
School Counselor & Sports Coach
Duration
June 2021 – Current
●I have been able to council students 3 times a week, and have helped many with depression, Anxiety, fear and anger along with other issues that they are facing through coaching and mentoring.
●Due to my personality, I have been able to bring many children out their shell to communicate with me and others.
●I provided coaching in the areas of sports for after school activities & physical education 3 times a week
Employer
African Christian Sports Academy (NPO)
Position
Head of NPO
Duration
May 2021 – Current
●I started up my own Non-Profit Organization when I saw a great need for it in my local area.
●I approach under-privileged schools in rural areas to assist in providing coaching in sports to those students & schools who do not have sporting activities available to them
●I educate students as well as teachers on basics of sports, teamwork, & respect on & off the field Initiate teams to participate in sporting events against schools in larger districts of Bloemfontein
●For the children who want to hear, I do small lessons on the Gospel and talk to them about the Bible.
●I then contacted schools in Bloemfontein to arrange bursaries for these children
●I also was able to get international as well as local investors as well.
Employer
St James Church
Position
Youth and Children Pastor/Prison Minister
Duration
February 2021 – Current
●Started with 3 Teenagers and have now grown it to 25
●Train the teenagers up in the knowledge and understanding of the Gospel
●Mentor and guide the teenagers throughout the week and meet up if any of them are struggling through certain issues.
●I also took it upon myself to start up a prison ministry where I approached holding cells and Prisons and sat with the men inside, to help guide them and to do Bible studies with them as well as train them up in a better understanding in business.
Employer
Grange Primary School (Swansea, Wales, UK)
Position
Physical Education Teacher / Head Sports Coach
Duration
August 2020 - March 2021
Reason for leaving
End of contract
●Teaching Physical Education to students
●Develop & implement Physical Education routines for online use due to pandemic
●Daily lesson planning
●Initiate & enable teamwork & sportsmanship amongst students who are socially inactive in classes
●I had started up the rugby programme from scratch and became undefeated in all rugby matches
●Put sporting schedules together for all sport divisions in school
●Provide extra tutoring classes for students who struggled with specific educational subjects (Maths/History)
Employer
Bounce Sales (London, UK)
Position
Sales Manager
Duration
January 2020 - August 2020
Reason for leaving
Moved to Wales, UK
●Handle promotions & advertising for client (Shell Energy)
●I was selected out of 400 people to oversee & look after/managed a team of 15 promoters to handle the promotion & customer awareness of the client & their brand (Shell Energy)
●I grew Shell energy by 14% in 2 months as well as created a platform that created 35% more awareness of the shell brand
●Travelled around London, UK to ensure client promotional sites & locations were in order
Employer
Tyson Property Group (KZN)
Position
Real Estate Agent
Duration
March 2019 - January 2020
Reason for leaving
Moved to UK
●I was awarded salesman of the month 2 months in a row and was the youngest member at the time to join Tyson’s.
●List properties that became vacant for potential tenants/buyers
●Meet with clients to assess homes
●Handle administrative functions such as reporting, filing, advertising, etc.
●Communicate with clients & potential buyers/tenants
Employer
Howick Preparatory & High School (KZN)
Position
Sports Coach
Duration
January 2019 - October 2019
Reason for leaving
Part-time Employment
●Became the only coach who had an undefeated rugby team in Howick High and Primary of 2019
●Coached students in the areas of cricket, rugby, hockey and soccer
●Educate students on good sportsmanship, teamwork, sports ethics, and player respect on and off the field
Employer
Rugbytots (KZN)
Position
Sales Rep / Head Coach
Duration
January 2019 - August 2019
Reason for leaving
Part-time Employment
●Grew the company in 3 months by approaching 7 different schools which allowed us to come in and coach the children
●As a coach, educated students on basic & relevant rugby skills & techniques
●Enhance & educate students hand-eye coordination
●Assisted brand by promoting clothing line across all Sportsman’s Warehouse outlets
Employer
Tokai Community Church (CT)
Position
Pastoral Intern
Duration
January 2018 - December 2018
Reason for leaving
Internship
●Grew the youth from 12 students to 35, by approaching High Schools and Primary schools to do Bible studies
●Main area of focus was Discipleship & Children’s Ministry
●Due to my way of preaching I was asked by the church to speak on behalf of the church at various Old age homes, High and Primary Schools in the area.
●I started up many different evangelical outreach programmes such as kids care and soup kitchens for the homeless in our local area
●Would meet up with teens who were struggling on a weekly basis to help them through difficult situations
●I was told that I was the only teacher that a lot of the children felt comfortable to talk to, and could relate to each child and teen by taking the time to go and play PlayStation games with them and their family
Employer
Kirstenhof Primary School (CT)
Position
Sports Coach
Duration
January 2018 - October 2018
Reason for leaving
Part-time
●Coached various rugby age groups at the school on a part-time basis
●Trained the 2nd team rugby boys and was able to beat the 1st team rugby in a friendly game and was then promoted to coach the 1st team
●Later on, assisted with coaching in swimming, hockey & athletics
Employer
Kalk Bay Theatre (CT)
Position
Host/Waiter
Duration
January 2017 - September 2017
Reason for leaving
Part-time employment
●I was put as a host when I had arrived to the restaurant due to my personality
●Assisted with advertising of various shows & events at the theatre
●Assisted in sales of tickets to the theatre
●Waited on guests & patrons who visited the theatre
●Ensured all patrons were comfortable & taken care of
Employer
Top Barn Harvest Shop (Worcester, Birmingham, UK)
Position
Sales Rep & Farm Manager
Duration
January 2016 - December 2016
Reason for leaving
Moved back to SA
●Manage & take care of farm park & animals
●Due to my determination I was asked to take lead on planning and organizing activities for the children
●Because of my personality I was then promoted in the company to Sell & promote local farm products in the area as well as be in charge of advertising the farm around the City of Worcestor
●Attain & maintain customer & client relationships
●I then was in charge of ensuring that the local products would reach local stores in Worcester and other areas
Employer
Guithavon Valley Evangelical Church (Witham, Essex, UK)
Position
Pastoral Intern
Duration
March 2015 - December 2015
Reason for leaving
End of Internship
●Shadowed the main pastor of the church at the age of 18
●Sat in meetings with pastors & elders, such as bible studies, prayer meetings, biblical counselling, Sunday Services, Community outreaches, children & youth ministries
Employer
Braxted Park and Wedding Venue (Witham, Essex, UK)
Position
Bartender & Head Waiter
Duration
January 2015 - December 2015
●Assisted with setting up wedding events
●Assisted clients with their planning, organising, setup & flow of their overall wedding event
●Assisted with bartending & waiting at wedding events
●Was then promoted to Public Relations Manager & dealt with clients who wanted to book the venue for their wedding event
●Was then promoted to Sales consultant in expanding the Wedding Venue and getting more clientele
REFERENCES
Name: Ray Beckman Name: Kath Hurley
Relationship: Pastor of St James Relationship: Boss
Job Title: Youth Pastor Job Title: Principle of Grange
Contact number: +27-835****** Contact number: +44-792*******
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Name: Jonathan Baker Name: Josh Wheeler
Relationship: Manager Relationship: Manager
Job Title: Estate Agent for Tysons Job Title: Coach for Howick Prep
Contact number: +27-76-486-**** Contact number: +27-71-364-****
Email: adoa9g@r.postjobfree.com Email:adoa9g@r.postjobfree.com
Name: Will Abbott
Relationship: Pastor at Guithavon Valley Church
Job Title: Pastor
Contact number: +44-770*******