The applicant is seeking an environmental position and has experience in environmental assessments and studies. He completed a BSc in environmental and biological sciences. He has worked part-time on environmental projects including an invasive plant assessment and game reserve work. His goal is to become a leader in environmental management.

1. To whom it may concern
CV FOR YOUR ATTENTION
I am an avid environmentalist and am truly interested in any environmental job
opportunity on offer.
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Because of projects I have done in the past it is of my opinion that I would not only
be excellent at pursuing jobs in the environmental sector but will enjoy it as well. I
completed my BSc degree in environmental and biological sciences and meet the
requirements for a graduate environmental position in more ways than one. I have
previously done environmental assessments on mines and am of the opinion that my
personal and practical experience regarding environmental studies far surpasses
knowledge only acquired through academic studies.
As mentioned in the above paragraph, I have experience regarding environmental
assessments and having written a lot of academic reports on research done in the
past, I possess the qualities to exceed expectations regarding this ability.
My goal is to become a dynamic and respectable leader in the environmental sector
and I see every opportunity as a possible start to a great career.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours sincerely
CW Vermeulen
CW Vermeulen
082 824 9308
cwvermeulen7@gmail.com
PO Box 1174 Vanderbijlpark 1900

2. 1. Personal information
Surname Vermeulen
Name CW
Gender Male
Preferred name CW
Nationality South African Citizen
ID Number 9001015150088
Age 25
Date of Birth 1990-01-01
Languages Afrikaans and English
Driver’s License Code B
Marital Status Unmarried
Health Excellent
Contact Number 082 824 9308
E-mail Address cwvermeulen7@gmail.com
Physical Address 19 Herby Taylor Street
Unitaspark
Vereeniging, 1939
CW Vermeulen
082 824 9308
cwvermeulen7@gmail.com
PO Box 1174 Vanderbijlpark 1900

3. 2. PERSONAL PROFILE
I am an ambitious, hardworking and responsible individual who naturally wants to take the
lead and strive to be as sufficient and productive as possible. I believe that knowledge is
power and I have an unquenchable appetite for gaining knowledge which gives me a
competitive edge and ensures efficiency and dedication to the employer. Furthermore, I
possess strong leadership abilities, having had numerous leadership roles within my
community and setting an example to others by living an ambitious and healthy lifestyle.
Lastly I would like to state that my personal and practical experience regarding
environmental studies far surpasses knowledge only acquired through academic studies.
3. CAREER OBJECTIVE
I have a lifelong passion for the environment and natural sciences and often refer to this as
an obsession rather than a passion. Because of the fact that I am so passionate about the
environment I would like to be employed by a forward thinking company with a high regard
for the environment and a sound environmental ethos. I would prefer to pursue a career in
environmental management or as an environmental officer. My ultimate goal is to become a
dynamic and respectable leader in the environmental sector to ensure a sustainable future.
4. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
4.1 Tertiary Education
I studied and completed a BSc degree in Environmental and Biological Sciences at the
Potchefstroom campus of the North-West University.
Subjects include: CHEM 111 - Introductory inorganic and physical chemistry
CHEM 121 - Introductory organic chemistry
PLKS 121 - Biodiversity and environmental botany
PLKS 221 - The flora of SA
DRKN 321 - Zoology
DRKS 311 - Ecology
DRKS 322 - Ethology
MKBN 221 - Microbiology
PLKN 323 - Botany
PLKN 311 - Plant physiology: Energy conversion
See appendix B for complete academic record.

4. 4.2 Secondary Education
High school attended Hoërskool Overvaal
Vereeniging
Year of matriculation 2008
Subjects passed Afrikaans Home Language B
English First Additional Language B
Mathematical Literacy A
Life Sciences C
Tourism C
Physical Sciences D
Life Orientation A
5. LIFE EXPERIENCE
5.1 Sport – Rugby: I played rugby throughout my school years, receiving honorary colours
twice as well as twice receiving provincial colours. Taking part in a team
sport like rugby helped me develop important skills like determination,
working well in a team environment as well as leadership skills.
5.2 Leadership – Rugby: Captain / vice-captain throughout primary and secondary school
winning the regional championship four times.
Academic: 1. Project leader during botany final year project on the impact
of reed beds on biodiversity.
2. Project leader during Zoology final year project on the
behaviour of Cape Vultures around a carcass.
The above named leadership roles helped me develop skills in
communication, planning, analytical thinking, organisation and project
management.

5. 5.2 Community – Public speaking: Raising awareness on ecology and the importance of
conservation at schools i.e. Bekker High School.
Raising awareness: Creating posters for the identification of birds,
mammals, trees and grass at game farms and nature
reserves.
By helping to educate the public through the above named methods I
acquired traits like organisational awareness, creativity; Computer
competency and public speaking skills.
5.5 Entrepreneurship – I developed my own company to ensure that I gain experience in
my field of interest whilst seeking for the right career opportunity to
pursue.
5.6 Academic Activities – 1. Ground breaking research project on the feeding behaviour of
Cape Vultures around a carcass.
2. Research project on the Impact of reed-beds on biodiversity.
5.7 Interests and Hobbies – Photography; Birding; Angling; Conservation; Research
concerning ecology, sustainable farming and rehabilitation;
Sport
6. WORK EXPERIENCE
6.1 Krugersdorp Game Reserve (Part-time: Jun- Nov 2009)
Nature of duties: Assistant game manager:
a) Ensuring that grazing capacity wasn’t over-utilised by an ever growing
population of game animals.
b) Catching and ringing of birds.
c) Assisting with a lion breeding project.
6.2 Zantow Environmental (Part-time: Jan-Feb 2015)
Nature of duties: Environmental Consultant:
a) Invasive plant assessment of the JJ Maritz and Sons Mine on their
respective mines in Kempton Park and Cullinan.
b) Writing a report on the status of the mine in terms of invasive plant
species, the problems associated with invasive plants as well as
recommendations concerning the control of these plants.

6. 6.3 Self-employed projects: (Full-time: Jan – Current date 2015)
Nature of duties: Environmental Consultant:
a) Environmental assessment
b) Biodiversity assessment
c) Tree tagging
7. REFERENCES
Employer Karien Zantow; Zantow Environmental; Vanderbjilpark
083 384 3641
Lecturer Prof. K. Kelner, Department of Botany: NWU
Potchefstroom campus
+27 (0) 18 299 2510
Prof. S. Cilliers Department of Botany: NWU
Potchefstroom campus
+27 (0) 18 299 2523
Land Owner and Conservationist Kerri Wolter (World renowned conservationist;
Nominee for the Tusk Conservation award and owner
of study site, Vulpro-Vulture project)

7. Appendix A: Bachelors of Science Degree

8. Appendix B: Academic Record

9. Appendix C: ID Document

10. Appendix D: Driver’s License

11. Appendix E: Passport