Kaolin Herschell
Alberton
Summary
I graduated The South African College of Applied Psychology (SACAP) with an undergraduate degree in Bachelors of Applied Social Science majoring in counseling and psychology (Cum Laude). My broad interdisciplinary choice of modules throughout my study allowed me to gain broad knowledge, and learn to approach problems from different perspectives, including but not limited to Research Methodologies, Statistics, Psychopathology, Theories of Personality and Neuropsychology as well as well rounded broad spectrum theorists in classical and modern Psychology. Looking to expand my skill set into the study of criminology. My professional experiences aided my development of strategic planning, market analysis, and business development. I utilise innovative thinking and operational expertise to drive venture success. Track record of fostering strong team dynamics and achieving sustainable growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Entrepreneur Business
Dyed Fusion
01.2022 - Current
- I startemy own internet based tie dye company, specialising in the design and creation of unique individualised custom tie dye products.
Personal Assistant
Janine Herschell
01.2024 - 01.2025
- My duties included but were not limited to scheduling work related appointments, meetings, business trips as well as taking meeting minutes, following up on emails and calls.
- Other duties included ensuring that personal appoints are made without any interference of work related schedule as well as completing personal errands.
Sales Representative
Playtech Company
11.2023 - 12.2023
- My duties included but were not limited to conducting sales for orders both in store and online, management of sales and accounts, training of new staff members as well as managing stock and inventory orders, ensuring the store was cleaned, organised and products were displayed effectively.
- I was also part of the social management team to ensure that all social media platforms were up to date with the company’s latest stock/inventory, specials, promotions as well as the promotions of competitions and the choosing of winners.
- Additionally, I was part of the management team for promotional work at functions and events such as ComicCon Africa, Easter Rand Show, Electronic Gadgets Functions etc. Part of my duties within this team included the arrangements of the booth set up, sorting of which stock and inventory would be sold at these functions/events, management of work schedules and outsourcing additional staff for assistance as well as ensuring sale targets were being achieved.
Psychosocial Support Worker Intern
Alberton Remedial School
03.2023 - 05.2023
- I completed this internship at the Alberton Remedial School located at 1448 39 Vermooten St, Brackenhurst, Alberton, 1448.
- This internship was part of the requirements for my BAppSocSci degree as a means to apply the knowledge and skills taught by SACAP as well as exposure to gain work experience.
- The internship involved becoming part of the school’s community and inner workings of providing a suitable learning environment for grades 00 - 11.
- Part of the internship required psychosocial support counselling to students for a maximum of 4 sessions. These sessions were conducted with the aid and support of an assigned supervisor. The supervisor provided guidance in terms of how to conduct sessions effectively for students who required alternative means of counselling.
- Additionally, this internship provided the opportunity to implement, conduct, research and host psychosocial educational workshops for both the students and staff. These workshops included weekly sessions with different school community members on various topics such as bullying, self-esteem and awareness development, anger management, self-help guides as well as comprehensive guides for exam preparations and time management.
Au Pair Au Pair Care
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Organised and led age-appropriate activities involving reading, crafts and educational play.
- Supported household operations by washing and putting up laundry, cooking meals and performing light cleaning.
- Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions.
- Maintained organised and clean children's areas.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on ages and abilities of class children.
- Completed shopping trips for necessary items, clothes and food for family.
- Promoted good behaviours using positive reinforcement.
- Supervised children while parents were on multi-day trips.
- Tutored children in various subjects, including Maths and Science.
- Provided healthy meals and snacks to meet children's dietary needs.
- Took children on outings to local parks and playgroups, encouraging play with others.
- Communicated with parents to provide daily feedback about child's development and progress.
- Helped children with homework and supervised school projects to offer encouragement to children to complete tasks on time.
- Undertook appropriate educational activities with children to nurture children's interests.
- Dropped and picked children from school on time in adherence to school rules.
Promotions Demonstrator
Tantalizing Promotions
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Ad Hoc promotions where I was required to hand out free tasters promoting various products at scheduled events or stores.
Child Caregiver
Carol-Anne Cotton
12.2011 - 12.2017
- My duties varied as Caitlynn got older, initially it was assisting with potty-training, making meals for breakfast, lunch and supper with at least 2 snacks in between.
- As a health-conscious person, I provided nutritious meals but one's that Caitlynn would eat, I needed to get creative, and Caitlynn loved meals prepared for her.
- Later, I was required to assist Caitlynn if there were school projects and took the time to read with her and play both fun and educational games.
- I was also responsible for going with Caitlynn when there were parties or play dates during the holidays and ensuring the mother's home was tidy upon her return.
- I was required to ensure Caitlynn was on time for her extra-mural activities.
- I had to keep the mother informed on matters regarding her child, i.e., challenges with schoolwork and health changes.
Child Caregiver
Wessel Maree
07.2016 - 07.2017
- My duties included nappy changes, bathing, feeding (last year bottle feeding and this year making meals), play time as well as clearing up at the end of day.
- I play educational games with Juan and provide stimulation for him as he is an active child.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Social Science - Psychology
The South African College of Applied Psychology
Sandton, GP01.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Facilitative Leadership
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, WC01.2022
Certificate of Higher Education - undefined
Grace Trinity School for Girls
Alberton, GP01.2017
Skills
- As a psychology student I had the opportunity to develop the following personal skills:
- Social work
- Attentive listening
- Emotional awareness
- Regulatory compliance
- Project scheduling
- Group therapy
- Confident communicator
- Active listening
- Case Management
- Empathetic
- Patient screening
- Problem-solving
- Student Psychosocial Support Worker evaluation
- Goal setting
- Strategic thinking
LANGUAGES
English: First Language
Afrikaans: A1 Beginner
Timeline
Personal Assistant
Janine Herschell
01.2024 - 01.2025
Sales Representative
Playtech Company
11.2023 - 12.2023
Psychosocial Support Worker Intern
Alberton Remedial School
03.2023 - 05.2023
Entrepreneur Business
Dyed Fusion
01.2022 - Current
Au Pair Au Pair Care
08.2018 - 03.2020
Promotions Demonstrator
Tantalizing Promotions
01.2018 - 07.2018
Child Caregiver
Wessel Maree
07.2016 - 07.2017
Child Caregiver
Carol-Anne Cotton
12.2011 - 12.2017
Certificate of Higher Education - Facilitative Leadership
Stellenbosch University
Certificate of Higher Education - undefined
Grace Trinity School for Girls
Bachelor of Applied Social Science - Psychology
The South African College of Applied Psychology
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