Experience

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  AE PIETERS ATTORNEYS

  • (Paarl)

  • ATTORNEY

    • 2017 - Present
    • (Paarl)

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  Van Der Spuy and Partners (Paarl)

  • Paarl

  • ATTORNEY: COMMERCIAL DIVISION

    • Aug 2014 - Aug 2016
    • Paarl

     Providing pragmatic and exacting legal direction while delivering personal and commercially appropriate legal solutions to private, corporate, and government clients. Applying a solid understanding of commercial law when drafting diverse and binding agreements, i.e., sales-, export-, marketing-, lease- and rental agreements etc. Resolving legal issues cost effectively by remaining flexible in each individual case. Integrating research and a solid knowledge of appropriate legislation when drafting or reviewing legal documents and the writing of opinions. Executing knowledge and expertise within processing both conventional property and sectional title registrations.

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  Korean Schools

  • Korea

  • ENGLISH TEACHER

    • Jun 2007 - Sep 2013
    • Korea

    Completed distance learning of LLB degree while teaching full-time at 3 different schools in KoreaPreparation and creative presentation of English as foreign language lessons to foundation, primary and secondary phase learners.Ensuring all administrative processes were up to date and completed for submission, e.g., test results, reports and learner evaluations.Engaging with learners while leading diverse school activities.Successfully merging into a foreign culture, forming of new relationships and adapting to changing cultures.Planning and presenting of diverse educational and leisure activities at summer and winter camps.Shin-Yeong Elementary School - Sept 2011 - Sept 2013Sunam Elementary School - April 2008 - April 2010Neo English School - June 2007 - Dec 2007

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  A Creative

  • SELF-EMPLOYED FREELANCE CREATIVE DESIGNER

    • Jan 2007 - May 2007

    Executing entrepreneurial and creative orientation while planning and managing diverse concurrently running projects, including -Solo Art Exhibition preparation and presentation.Creative and copy writing.Corporate identities and brand development: Logos, gifting, brochures, catalogues, event invitations, etc.Creative styling for photo shoots.Establishing, managing, administrating and marketing the business.

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  esSAy Gifts (Pty) Ltd

  • ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE : CONTRACT

    • Apr 2006 - Dec 2006

    Participating in the establishing, managing, and administrating of a start-up company focussed on sourcing, marketing and sales of indigenous South African products primarily from rural areas.Marketing of products to major companies and concluding skilled negotiations to secure contracts and sales.Forming solid relationships with major clients such as Santam, ACSA, Parliament, and Engen and sourcing branding data to customise stock.

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  UK Working Sabbatical

  • London, United Kingdom

  • CONTRACT WORKER: HOSPITALITY EVENTS

    • Oct 2004 - Nov 2005
    • London, United Kingdom

    Gaining valuable exposure and experience to diverse cultures, communities, events, and working with people at all levels, including -Working as leader and member of multi-cultural teams.Establishing and maintaining a positive team dynamic.Remaining self-motivated while working extended hours often in challenging environments and conditions.Multi-tasking and remaining flexible while performing diverse duties such as waitressing, bar tendering, reconciling cash, cashiering, and assisting where needed to ensure meeting time deadlines.Assisting with setting up, cleaning up and demolishing of event resources at diverse venues.Applying strong knowledge of international protocol while serving and liaising with VIP clients and guests, celebrities, members of the royal family, corporate executives, etc. Recognised for performance and voted ‘Employee of the Month’, August 2005. Exposure gained to events, venues, and high profile organisations.

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  ORD Advertising

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • TRAINEE ART DIRECTOR (INTERNSHIP)

    • Nov 2003 - Nov 2003
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    Applying academic training and creativity while assisting with diverse activities relating to blow the line advertising.Designing artwork for newspaper advertisements, such as freehand fashion drawing and lay-out of adverts for key clients such as -J&B Metropolitan Handicap, Foschini & TruworthsPromoting event branded clothing range at major retail stores.Participating in strategic copy writing of adverts and design of branded product for Smirnoff Vodka.