Michael van Wyk is a South African citizen with a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree and Honours in Industrial Psychology from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal. He has over 3 years of work experience in bartending, marketing, sales, and currently works as an Internal Account Manager for CEB/SHL. His skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team. His goals are to further his career in fields related to his studies and to take on more responsibility by working hard and achieving tasks and goals.
1. Curriculum Vitae – Michael Joshua van Wyk
1. Personal Information
Name: Michael van Wyk
I.D No: 930223 5299 089
Nationality: South African Citizen
Race: Coloured
Date of birth: 23/02/1993 (23 years old)
Language: English
Marital Status: Single
Transport: Code B driver’s license and own vehicle
Address: 4 Evelyn Place
Glenmore, Durban
4001
Cell No: 084 466 5680
Home No: 031 261 1152
Availability: 2 month notice
Email Address: michaelvanwyk4@gmail.com
2. Education
Tertiary Education: University of Kwa-Zulu Natal Howard College
1. Degree: Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSS)
Majors: General Psychology and Industrial Psychology
2. Degree: Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours (Industrial Psychology)
Research Paper: The study of the effects of Psychological Capital on Nurses levels of occupational stress
and job satisfaction within the NHI.
3. High School: Glenwood Boys High School
Level Passed: National Senior Certificate 2010
Subjects: English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language, Mathematics, Physical Sciences,
History, Biology and Life Orientation.
3. Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Computer literate.
Work well in groups.
Work well alone.
Can complete assignments timeously.
Good with people.
Proficient in the formatting and presenting of presentations.
2. 4. Work Experience
1. Employer: Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre.
Employed from February 2012-2014.
Employed as a Bartender.
Duties entailed:
Manual work: The ordering, and collection of stock
Merchandising
Preparation and selling of products
Setting up of bar area
Maintenance of the bar area
Reference: Melody Stander- 072 133 7269
2. Employer: United Business Solutions
Employed from February 2015-May 2015.
Employed as a Public Relations and Marketing consultant.
Duties entailed:
Encouraging good customer relations
Working with Sales Representatives with organisation of their client base
Working with regards to increasing sales
Undergoing training to understand the product
Courtesy calling client base to encourage good customer relations
Meeting with clients
Administration and paperwork of deals done
Reference: Michelle Du Toit- 031 263 5129
Employed as a Direct Sales Executive.( From May 2015-Present)
Duties entailed:
Meeting with and preparing quotes for prospective clients.
Cold calling
Preparing deal packages for clients
Bringing in new business
Upgrading current clients
Forming relationships with clients to encourage further business
Filing of quotes and necessary calculations
Reference: Michelle Botha (Manager) - 082 550 1343
Michelle Du Toit (Branch Manager)- 082 945 6984
3. Employer: CEB/SHL
Employed from August 2015-Present
Position: Internal Account Manager.
Duties entailed:
Attaining KPIs.
Attaining Targets set.
Client relationship building and maintenance.
Advising and consulting.
Part of the processing of deals and orders.
Encouraging upsell and cross sell.
3. Encouraging relations with clients who are not able to be seen physically via phone, WebEx, email and
webinars.
Being the point of reference for clients regarding knowledge around psychometric assessments and
consulting.
The further educating of myself in regards to psychometry, industrial psychology and talent assessment.
Reference: Carin Bergh (Manager)- 083 442 1057
Sian Kruger (Manager)- 083 384 8640
Johan Stemmet (Mentor/Commercial Director)- 083 384 7864
5. Extra-curricular Activities
I played club rugby for University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
I played for U20A side in 2013.
I played 2nd team in Premier Division Rugby for the Amanzimtoti Eagles 2016
6. Personal Interests
Reading of academic articles and recreational books.
Athletic activities: Sports, gym and general health.
Maintaining social relations and spending time with family.
7. Goals
I am hoping to be able to do work in the fields I have studied in, to work with people and to continue
furthering my knowledge through learning vicariously through my peers and any courses I need to take
to be able to do my job efficiently.
To be able through hard work and accomplishing set tasks and goals, acquire more responsibility and
make myself an asset to the company that I am a part of.