SHELDON-LEE VAN
NIEKERK
PROFILE
An enthusiastic, resolute, and versatile young
person with an outstanding academic background
and excellent attitude towards work. Initiative-
taking, dependable, organized and detail-oriented
with the ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously. Not scared to work hard and to
achieve set goals.
CONTACT
PHONE:
EMAIL:
**************@*****.***
HOBBIES
Fine Art
Photography
Research based writing
Netball
Gym
Cooking
EDUCATION
Matriculated from Highschool Noordheuwel in 2016
Tertiary education: University of Pretoria
2017 - 2020
Completed my Honours degree in BA FINE ARTS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Visual Arts Teacher gr10-12: Learn Wise Academy
2021
Teaching all theory as well as assisting in practical assignments for gr10-12
Marking of assignments
Assisting in extra test preparations
Tutor: Math’s Literacy and history tutor
2021
Assisting in all struggling areas
Working through past papers with the student
Thomarts Gallery: “Gallery Manager”
2020
Maintaining the artistic and commercial success of the gallery
Update the website and assist in marketing
Participating in exhibitions
One on one relationships with the clientele
REFERENCES
Kayle-Mea Bester
Internship at Art gallery
Avi Sooful
Head if visual arts department at the University of Pretoria
Pastor Hugo Fourie
Leader at Children’s ministry: Little Falls Christian Centre
Au pair
2020
Picking kids up from school
Stimulating them with creative activities
Assisting in school lessons during online school
Preparing 2 meals per day for the kids
Children’s Ministry leader (Little Falls Christian Centre) 2019
Teaching the children weekly
Preparing lessons
Preparing fun activities
Allice Art Gallery: “Exhibition assistant”
2018
Assisting with Exhibition preparations for Petro Neal and Giorgio Trobec
Assisting in the marketing department, creating
promotional materials, and advertising online
TRAINING IN:
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Muse
• Microsoft: word, PowerPoint and excel
SKILLS
Creative thinking and problem solving
Research based writing
Interactive and vibrant
Excellent communication skills
Excellent with children of all ages
Great collaborator
Easily able to conceptualize ideas
Very self-driven and able to work well on my own but also in a group
PAST EXHIBITION EXPERIENCE
2018: Assisted in a Petro Neal and Giorgio Trobec
exhibition setup
2018: Exhibited in a group exhibition at the Anton van Wouw museum
2019: Exhibited in Helen Sebidi’s exhibition: “Living legends” at the Javett art center
2019: Curated a part of the opening exhibition at the Javett art center’s student gallery
2020: Exhibited in a group exhibition at the Javett art center’s student gallery
2020: Fourth year final group exhibition; Artfundi online gallery