Resume

1. Francois Sauerman
(989) 572-2859 | francoissauerman@gmail.com | 4000 Whiting Drive, Midland, MI, 48640
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Goal-driven, accomplished student-athlete with an exceptional work ethic and proficient at building and maintaining
professional relationships. Proven ability to work effectively with people of various ages, cultural backgrounds, and socio-
economic statuses. Creative, resourceful, flexible; can adapt to changing priorities and maintain a positive attitude and
strong self-motivation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY | MIDLAND, MI, USA Jan 2019 – May 2020
Student Life Assistant
• Provides support before, during, and after 10+ Student Life events
• Serving on the Marketing and Communication chair to correlate marketing and communication objectives.
• Responsible for 10+ projects assigned by the Director, which involve coordinating work, analyzing data,
preparing, and making recommendations.
• Maintains, compiles, and logically presents statistical data and reports.
LEW GEFFEN SOTHEBY’S REALTY | GEORGE, SOUTH AFRICA May 2019 – Aug 2019
Real Estate Management Intern
• Summarized data collection on 27 targeted properties to determine feasibility and discussed with team members.
• Analyzed market trends to determine competitive market prices using market analysis tools.
• Identified and captured 17 new market opportunities by analyzing the current property marketplace.
GOURITS RIVER GUEST FARM | WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA Feb 2015 – Dec 2019
Assistant Manager
• Responsible for managing 300+ bookings/reservations and registrations.
• Lead, managed, and trained 21 employees to ensure company growth.
• Developed and maintained professional relationships with all guests.
• Contributed to a rating upgrade from 6 to a 9.8 out of 10.
GREAT TENNIS ACADEMY | MOSSEL BAY, SOUTH AFRICA Jan 2016 – Aug 2016
Marketing Manager
• Developed marketing and branding strategies/solutions to increase the clientele with 120%.
• Managed 7+ digital, social media, and marketing campaigns.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY | MIDLAND, MI
Bachelor of Business Administration May 2020
Major: Business Management | Minor: Business Analytics
Summa Cum Laude (GPA: 3.97)
SKILLS
Native in Afrikaans/English Critical thinking
JMP Creativity
Problem-solving Teamwork
Adaptability Communication
Leadership: President of the International Student Organization MS Word: Advanced level
MS PowerPoint: Advanced level MS Excel: Expert level
Canva: Expert level
LEADERSHIP & AWARDS
President: International Student Organization | Fall 2019 – Spring 2020
Northwood University Varsity Tennis (NCAA Div. II) | Fall 2016 – Spring 2020
Outstanding International Student Award | Spring 2020
SAAC Representative | Fall 2017 – Spring 2020
Volunteer for Northwood University Go MAD Day | Fall 2016 – Spring 2020
Excel Essential Training (Office 365), Consulting
Foundations: Client Management & Relationships,
HTML Essential Training, Machine Learning for
Marketing: Essential Training, Marketing Tools:
Digital Marketing