Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Interests
Timeline
Character Reference
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Clarise Van Niekerk

DALKEITH

Summary

I am an energetic and compassionate individual, with a desire to learn and expand my knowledge and skill sets. I possess strong interpersonal, leadership and organisational skills, ensuring reliable support and effective teamwork. I am committed to make a meaningful difference in a new professional setting.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Local and School Community
01.2022 - Current
  • 36 hours of community service from February 2025 - July 2025.
  • Various service roles - Cooking and serving meals for my local church and the homeless, volunteering at school and reading to younger children, to name a few.

Coach for Athletics

Sprinting Fast
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Two time long jump coach at the Sprinting Fast athletics clinic.
  • Collaborated with other coaches, coaching sprints for a young development squad on a weekly basis.


House Sitter

02.2025 - 02.2025
  • Communicated with homeowner via phone or text.
  • Fed and walked pets, cleaning up after pets indoors and outdoors.
  • Cared for houseplants by frequently watering during owners' absence.

Education

St Hildas Anglican School For Girls
Perth

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Hardworking
  • Public speaking
  • Organised
  • Problem-solving

Accomplishments

  • Multiple state medals in the 80m hurdles, 400m, 800m, 1500m and team relays.
  • Two time national representative in the 400m, 800m, 1500m.
  • Captain of St Hilda's Athletics and Cross Country team, Year 9 - 10.

Languages

English - First Language
Afrikaans - Proficient

Interests

  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
  • Participating in various sporting activities, with a focus on running
  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Photography

Timeline

House Sitter

02.2025 - 02.2025

Coach for Athletics

Sprinting Fast
07.2024 - 07.2025

Volunteer

Local and School Community
01.2022 - Current

St Hildas Anglican School For Girls

Character Reference

"Clarise has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic and cocurricular engagement. She is recognised as a kind and considerate student with strong leadership skills. Clarise's positive disposition has fostered strong relationships with peers, and her academic diligence is reflected in her impressive results across all subjects." - Jacob Whiteaker (Register teacher).

Clarise Van Niekerk