1. CURRICULUM VITAE OF KENDON SHARP
• Gender: Male
• Date of birth: 2 October 1991
• ID number: 9110025056084
• Nationality: South African citizen
• Current Occupation: Honours Student at the University of the Free State
• Residential Address: 16 Maarten Street
Universitas
Bloemfontein 9301
• Contact Details: Cellphone: 0828969000
E-mail: kendonsharp@gmail.com
• Languages: English (Proficient in writing and speaking)
Afrikaans (Intermediate in writing and speaking)
• Disadvantaged: No
BUSKING EXPERIENCE (JANUARY 2013 – JANUARY 2015)
Played guitar and sang songs at the entrance to Constantia Village Mall as well as Food Court area
in Cape Town. Played at retail outlets such as Spar, Food Lovers Mart and Checkers in
Bloemfontein, Port Shepstone and Margate.
FEGO CAFÉ & KADONIES PIZZA RESTAURANT (JANUARY 2013 – NOVEMBER 2013)
Music Performer: Played guitar and sang songs for 2 hour slots over weekends at both
Restaurants.
WOZANI AFRICA (JANUARY 2009 – DECEMBER 2009)
Promotional Worker:
Awarded ‘Best Promoter’ with the highest sales of starter packs in holiday season for ‘Vodacom’.
Promoted products for companies such as ‘Cleo Magazine’ and ‘KFC’
LIFEGUARDS AFRICA (APRIL 2009 – DECEMBER 2009)
Voluntary Lifeguard at St. Michael’s Beach in and out of season.
MACSHARP TIMBERS (NOVEMBER 2005 – DECEMBER 2005)
Shadowed under Owner, Wayne Sharp in assisting with the drawing up of off-site quotations for
customers as well as working with fellow employees to complete jobs such as construction of
built-in-cupboards, kitchen units, etc.
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
WORK EXPERIENCE

2. POSTGRADUATE HONOURS IN B.COM ENTREPRENEURSHIP (JANUARY 2015 - PRESENT)
University of the Free State, South Africa
• Degree with Distinctions in Business Statistics, New Venture Creation, Strategic
Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, Entrepreneurial Management, Sales Force
Management,
• Certificate awarded for completion of a Service Learning module with distinction.
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE DEGREE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP (JANUARY 2012 – DECEMBER 2014)
University of the Free State, South Africa
• Van Schaik Bookstore Prize: Awarded for ‘Best second-year Student in Business Management’
• Awarded first prize in a Marketing competition hosted by ‘TATA South Africa’ and received a
40k scholarship for post graduate studies in Entrepreneurship.
• Overall three year Degree aggregate: 71%
• Treasurer for ‘Blueprint Generation’ student organization. (2013-2014)
CREARE TRAINING CENTER (JANUARY 2010 – DECEMBER 2011)
• Leadership training as well as training in multimedia and music from a Christian foundation.
GRADE 12 MATRIC IEB CERTIFICATE (JANUARY 2009 – DECEMBER 2009)
Creston College High School, Port Shepstone, South Africa
• English (1st language), Afrikaans (2nd language), Mathematics Core & Optional Paper, Drama,
Computer Aided Technology (CAT), Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD), Life Orientation
(Overall aggregate of 71%)
• Full Colours awarded for Swimming and Drama (2009)
• Half Colours awarded for Academics, Rugby and Athletics (2005 – 2009).
• Most improved 1st Team rugby player for Creston College High School (2009)
• House Captain of Falcon for Creston College High School
LIFEGUARDS AFRICA (2009)
• Qualified Lifeguards Certificate
• Award shared for most dedicated lifeguard of the year 2009.
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Public speaking (Verbal and Communication Skills)
• Relational competencies
• Computer Driver’s license (ICDL)
• Code A & B Driver’s license
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

3. • Team sports such as rugby or soccer etc.
• Playing instruments
• Spontaneous adventures with friends
• Socials
Prof. Kobus Lazenby
Professor: Department of Business Management (University of the Free State)
Cell: 083 642 5425
Office: (051) 401 2977
Email: LazenbyJ@ufs.ac.za
Prof. Alphonso Van Aardt Smit
Professor: Department of Business Management (University of the Free State)
Cell: 082 370 1269
Office: (051) 401 2285
Email: smitava@ufs.ac.za
Ms Naquita Fernandes
Junior Lecturer: Department of Business Management (University of the Free State)
Cell: 072 182 1639
Office: (051) 401 3747
Email: AchadinhaNMJ@ufs.ac.za
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
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