Kristan Kraak
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Afrikaans Native or bilingual proficiency
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Experience
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AltGen
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South Africa
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Recruitment Administrator
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Jul 2023 - Present
𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗚𝗲𝗻 is the leader in 𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 & 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢. We are committed to enabling sustainability and clean energy, we are known as the enablers and relationship networkers. AltGen facilitates growth for the game-changers by building their teams with professionals that share their vision and mission plus have the skills to execute on their mandates. Our team is exceptionally well networked within the 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 space and the interconnected value chain. We aim to connect people, companies, and opportunities. We strive to accelerate the link between people, planet, and positive change. Our services: 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: Specialised turnkey Recruitment and Executive Search solutions in sourcing and placing the very best talent with reputable employers who are embedded in the industry. We work with companies and individuals who are driven by their passion - actioning positive change in Africa. 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗬𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦: When owning the responsibility of employment is not possible and the need to effectively manage operations requires certain skills and expertise to be employed, AltGen is able to provide the link which ensures growth and success. Where clients are unable to employ themselves, our Employment Services division acts as the de facto employer, facilitating the full HR procedural scope for the client - enabling our clients to focus on their core operations. In essence, AltGen assists our clients to deliver on their solutions while remaining lean, agile, and responsive. 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: AltGen is a quality research and advisory firm working in various disciplines, underwriting, and enabling sustainable development practices that focus on understanding and uplifting people through sustainable business solutions. We focus on the nexus between social and economic development. Show less
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General Transcriptionist
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Aristea PSO
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South Africa
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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House Committee Member
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Sep 2022 - Present
Serving as a General House Committee member, I have the portfolios of Secretary, Critical Engagement and Publications.My Secretary and Publications roles within the organization has been incredible assets to take into new roles, considering how invaluable administrative, media and creative skills are. The Critical Engagement portfolio was wonderful for an overall improvement of my critical thinking skills and my self-awareness as a leader, a student, a citizen and a changemaker.
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Mentor
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Jan 2022 - Sep 2022
In this position, I've had the privilege of guiding 12 Newcomers into their first year at Stellenbosch University, through Aristea PSO, of course. I work with a dynamic team of 17 other Mentors to make this possible for the first-years of Aristea.Welcoming alone is quite a daunting period, and the guidance provided during this time is truly invaluable in getting the ropes of post-high school life into the young adult world. It is super important to remain accessible and approachable in this role, to ensure your mentees navigate university life and all it's aspects safely. This position has brought the most incredible people into my life, including several friendships I hope to keep for the rest of my life Show less
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StudentePlein
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South Africa
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member Complaints Officer
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Jan 2023 - Jul 2023
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Communications Officer
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Sep 2022 - Jul 2023
In my kapasiteit as kommunikasiebeampte, is dit my verantwoordelik om doodeenvoudig 'n spasie te skep waar studente toevlug kan vind, en klagtes kan indien in die geval van veeltaligheidsoortredings wat hul direk affekteer. In die veld van taal politiek, is my rol om klagtes te versamel, voor dit deur ons Klagtes en Litigasie-beampte geprosesseer word. In my capacity as the communications officer, my purpose is to be a solace to students and our members who wish to report some form of multilingualism transgressions that are ultimately hindering their studies. These complaints are then processed by our Complaints and Litigation officer. Show less
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Office and mediamanager
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Jan 2022 - Jul 2023
Hier, het ek die voorreg om te dien as die kantoorbestuurder en hoof van publikasies by StudentePlein Metakampus. Ons streef na multikulturele en meertalige omgewing waar Afrikaanse studente aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch akademiese, sosiale en kulturele ondersteuning en ondervinding kan ontvang. Tesame met my span kantoorpersoneellede en direksie maak ons dit 'n werklikheid vir hierdie studenteI served as office manager and head of Publications after my intern period. As office manager, I was in charge of the overall maintenance of our offices in Stellenbosch and for expanding our network of interested peoples and students. As media manager and head of Publications, I was responsible for blog writing and podcast recording. Show less
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American Swiss Jewelers
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Retail Sales Associate
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Dec 2021 - Jan 2022
This was a seasonal position for the festive period of 2021. I have had the privilege to work between Sterns and American Swiss in Table Bay Mall. I have gained knowledge ranging between jewellery care and the fundamentals of precious metals used to forge the jewellery presented and sold in the stores. This was a seasonal position for the festive period of 2021. I have had the privilege to work between Sterns and American Swiss in Table Bay Mall. I have gained knowledge ranging between jewellery care and the fundamentals of precious metals used to forge the jewellery presented and sold in the stores.
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Hirsch's Homestores
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South Africa
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Retail
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200 - 300 Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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May 2021 - Jan 2022
This was my very first job at Hirsch's Homestore in Milnerton. I have gained irreplaceable experience in the retail industry, where I learned the fundamentals of engaging with customers and meeting their needs. As the switchboard operator and assistant to the Head of Admin, I have gained interpersonal experience that stood me in good stead in my university experience and the jobs I have taken after this period at Hirsch's This was my very first job at Hirsch's Homestore in Milnerton. I have gained irreplaceable experience in the retail industry, where I learned the fundamentals of engaging with customers and meeting their needs. As the switchboard operator and assistant to the Head of Admin, I have gained interpersonal experience that stood me in good stead in my university experience and the jobs I have taken after this period at Hirsch's
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Education
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Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, International/Global Studies -
Swartland High School
Matriculant, NA