Gqeberha, South Africa

NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY (Gqeberha)

Govan Mbeki Mathematics Development Centre (GMMDC) Operational management, conceptual input and administration of the Annual GMMDC National MathArt Competition: an innovative mathematics and arts integration project to promote critical and creative thinking skills and overcome mathematics anxiety in schools in South Africa.

Management of online entry and judging proceses which included: software wireframe conceptualisation, web-site design and data interpretation and management.

Marketing of the project: copywriting, logo and brand development, online and social media promotion, graphic design and promotional videos. Event management: exhibition design, installation and tours; book launch and prize- givings.

Online workshop facilitation and content development. Communication and relationship building with diverse stakeholders. Growth of project from local pilot phase to a nation-wide annual event with strong international interest

Primary authorship and graphic design of "MathArt Expressions by South African Youth" a hard cover art book, published in 2022. The book summarised the educational gains of the project in a format uniquely accessible to all participants in education.

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MathArt Project Administrator

Creative and strategic thinker with a strong people focus motivated to solve contemporary organisational and social problems. Postgraduate qualifications in Human Resources with project management experience in business, not-for profit, public and educational sectors. Confident communicator with a knack for marketing and thrives on harnessing diversity through collaboration and team work. Academic interest in trans-disciplinarity and arts- integration towards humanising pedagogies for mathematics teaching and learning. V I C T O R I A S H E Z I

P R O J E C T I N N O V A T I O N H R Y O U T H D E V E L O P M E N T E D U C A T I O N

Postgraduate Diploma in Management

(Human Resources)

Wits Business School 2003

AFROX Prize for "Best HR Student in

Organisational Design"

"Best Internship Project" after Outlearning

Training Consultancy as a Training

Coordinator based at MNET Broadcast

Services

Bachelor of Arts (Political Science and

Linguistics)

Stellenbosch University

Political Science, Linguistics & English

Stellenbosch Univeristy Certificate for

Leadership

Elected representative of SRC

2000/2001 "Current Social Issues"

Portfolio

House Committee Nerina Residence

Matric (with Distinction)

St Andrew's School for Girls

Students Representative Council

Full Colours Public Speaking

Editor of school newspaper

Head of Culture

Stage Manager

2001

S T R E N G T H S

Creative Problem Solving

Communication (verbal, written & visual)

Stakeholder Relationship Building

Analytical Report Writing

Graphic Design (Canva)

Administrator

Administration of the Xenex Maths and Science Incubator Schools Programme

(ISP) in ten Eastern Cape schools.

Statistical and budget reporting to sponsors.

School, educator and service provider liaison.

Comprehensive admin support and data management.

Successful completion of the project to the satisfaction of the investor (Xenex) Job performance and delivery in this contract led to an expanded role within the GMMDC.

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NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY (Gqeberha)

Govan Mbeki Mathematics Development Centre (GMMDC) LIGHTHOUSE ENGINEERING SERVICES (Richards Bay)

Admin Manager

Establishment and management of the administrative functions of a start-up non- destructive testing (NDT) engineering PTY LTD.

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1997

Facilitation and Training

Jan 2015 to Nov 2016

Feb 2017 - Dec 2017

Jan 2016 - Jun 2023

Business plan development and management reporting Human resources policy, payroll and staff management Bookkeeping (Pastel), budgeting and forecasting

Brand development and logo design

The start-up remains a going concern in a competitive industry Key responsibilities:

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Regional Coordinator KZN

COLUMBA LEADERSHIP (Durban)

Oversight and co-ordination of operations of six-day Values-Based Leadership Academies across KZN operations in KZN province

Stakeholder liaison with schools, educators and service providers Extensive monitoring and evaluation post academies in KZN schools Faculty responsible for administrative support on academies Management Reporting

Deep appreciation gained of the intrinsic potential and agency of young people and the power of elicitation rather than training methods of facilitation. Job role:

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Skills Programme Manager

THE SALVATION ARMY, STRATHYRE GIRLS HOME (Johannesburg) Conceptualisation and management of a Skills Development Programme preparing vulnerable girls age 3 to 19 for life outside the children's home. The Programme included academic, life, career and entrepreneurship skills development and holiday programmes.

Corporate fundraising and reporting

Organisational change management initiatives (team building and conflict resolution)

Content design and facilitation of leadership development, study skills and mathematics workshops. Diverse activities including art, craft, netball, swimming, outings, work experience, gardening, educational outings and study camps Direction and production of two musicals performed in the Liberty Theatre on the Square in Sandton

Legacy of an established Skills Programme Manager post and programme with corporate partners and a refurbished and equipped skills centre premises. Job role:

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Human Resources Administrator

AIG EUROPE (UK) LTD (London)

Generalist HR administration duties in a global insurance firm. Monthly HR management report writing

Administration of new starters, leavers, maternity, promotions, salary reviews, offer letters and job contracts, case history preparation for legal disputes. Strategic input into the development of the HR Department Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan.

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Human Resources Administrator

HM PRISON WANDSWORTH (LONDON)

Generalist HR and internal Recruitment administration duties in the British public sector environment

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"Mathematics and Art - it is time" presentation at the Congress on the Advancement of Inter- and

Transdiciplinary Pedagogies of Mathematics and

Science in South Africa, Academia Univeristy,

Tshwane, 2023.

B O O K A U T H O R S H I P &

G R A P H I C D E S I G N

C O N F E R E N C E S

Shezi,V., Steyn,C., Olivier,W. & Olivier,F. (2022). MathArt Expressions by South African Youth.

Gqeberha, Govan Mbeki Mathematics

Development Centre.

Primary author and graphic design and layout

"Perfection Under Threat" Artwork and artist

statement exhibited at and published in the

Exhibition Catalogue of the International Math Art Bridges Conference. Lintz, 2019.

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O T H E R

Identified by Rand Merchant Bank as a

“change agent” in the NGO sector and invited

to participate in the first 'Catalyst' programme

at the Gordon’s Institute for Business Science

(GIBS) 2009

Participant and then student co-ordinator of

the Institute of Justice and Reconciliation

(IJR) Stereotype Reduction Seminars for

student leaders at Stellenbosch University

1999 -2001

Owner and designer of PIEDEEPIE - handmade

children's decor, including a range of dolls

"Mbali & Friends" celebrating ethnic diversity

and different natural hair types.

Contributor to Institutional Culture Work Group

of Nelson Mandela University 2022/23

Body Corporate Trustee - Westward Ho (HR

Portfolio) (2023 -present)

Advisory Board Member - The Salvation Army

Strathyre Girls Home (2006 -2010)

Certificate for Leadership - Stellenbosch

University (2001)

Digna Dignatata Award for Selfless Service,

St Andrews School (1996& 1997)

L E A D E R S H I P

R E F E R E N C E S

Upon Request

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E C O N T . .

May 2013 - Dec 2013

Jun 2006 - May 2010

Nov 2004 - Mar 2006

Feb 2004 - Oct 2004

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