CURRICULUM VITAE
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OBJECTIVES
Being a person who strives for perfection,
quality, and excellence, I work very hard to
achieve my goals no matter the cost. It has
always been one of my biggest dreams to study
in Canada. I have always loved Vancouver, when
I saw the opportunity on the internet, I could
not believe it and I applied for it.
I desire to bring all my skills, strengths, and
qualities as an input to the University
achievements and be among the top students.
Give me a chance and I can assure you that you
will not be disappointed.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Education/training:
I finished high school in a small town called
Kolwezi, in the Democratic Republic of Congo
in July 2015 has a mathematic physician. I
traveled and came to South Africa in 2016
September. In 2017, I started studying
Operations management which I completed and
finished in 2019.
• Technical Skills:
- Typing:
- Writing:
- Computer programing:
- Reading:
- Machine operations:
- Project management:
- Math:
• Soft skills:
- Willingness to learn:
I am a person who wants to be up to date and
needs to be more qualified regarding changes
and improvements in the competitive world
of business. I constantly have a desire and
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energy for improving my abilities and capabilities to be relevant.
- Problem solving:
I can perceive troubles or problems, find
potential solutions, and apply them in a short
period. I pay attention and analyze details. This
can be very helpful to the organization.
- Communication:
Communication is one of the most important
skills not only in the working area, but also in
relationships, families, and societies. I can
express myself and communicate effectively and
efficiently.
Apart from these skills listed above, I have
other skills, which are:
1. I am a very enthusiastic person.
2. I can easily adapt to any kind of
system.
3. I am effective in teamwork.
4. I have Interpersonal, Leadership, and
Organizational skills.
• Computer kills:
• Languages:
I was born in a French-speaking country,
grew up, and spent my childhood there.
While growing up, I learned how to speak
Swahili. In 2016, I came to South Africa to
continue with my studies. When I arrived, I
had to study English. I went to an English
school and after that, I went to university.
To conclude, I can speak 3 languages
fluently: French, English, and Swahili.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Position: Tutor at the University of
Johannesburg.
February 2020 – Until now
University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg,
Gauteng province, South Africa.
Position: Assistant photographer at
Nephsonic.
Nephthali Tshitadi, Gauteng Province, South
Africa.
+27-62-183-****; +27-63-507-****.
Position: Assistant Project Manager at
MGM Printing House.
June 2015 – February 2016
Mike Muhong, Kolwezi, Katanga,
Democratic Republic of Congo.
Major duties:
o Identifying important and major tasks in
order to tackle them.
o Updating and providing details regarding
the financial plan.
o Updating and providing details regarding
the schedule progress.
MGM is allocated in DRC, Kolwezi. The
company provides services like
photocopying, screen printing, digital
printing, posters printing, books printing,
journals, and T-shirt’s printing. The company
had a problem with their schedules and
sometimes was not meeting and respecting
the deadlines. When I was hired as the
assistant project manager of a team of 7
people, my supervisor and I rescheduled the
working time (We were willing to go for the
extra mile to achieve what we planned to
do), gave new plans and settled new goals
for months, for weeks and broke it down to
goals for days. By doing so, we were able to
meet the due date as promised to
customers.
When you meet your customers’
expectations, needs and desires; the
company will increase its performance and
that will result in higher productivity, and by
high productivity, I mean high revenue.
EDUCATION
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations
Management.
February 2021 – November 2021
• Advanced diploma in Operations
Management.
February 2020 – November 2020
• Diploma in: Operations Management.
From February 2017 – December 2019
University of Johannesburg – South Africa
Completed.
Study for my first time in English was quite
challenging for me, especially my first and
my second year at university. English was
not my first language, but I found a way to
adapt myself as quickly as possible. I worked
twice and sometimes three times more than
people who were born and raised in an
English-speaking country. I managed to
finish with at least one or two distinctions
and high marks in other courses.
• Higher Certificate in: Engineering
September 2015 – June 2016
University of Kolwezi – Kolwezi, DRC
Completed.
I only did one academic year at the
university of Kolwezi where I finished good
marks before coming to South Africa.
• High School in: Mathematics and Physics
Finished in 2015
Ukweli College – DRC
Completed.
OBBIES AND TALENTS
I am a soccer player. I can play as a
‘midfielder’ or a ‘striker’, but my main
position is ‘goalkeeper’.
I am a musician. I play piano, drums and I
sing. My main role in the choir is ‘playing
drums’. I have played for many artists,
choirs and organizations.