Kendon Sharp is a South African male born in 1991 who currently works as an Account Executive Intern at an advertising agency in Cape Town. He has a Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship and a postgraduate Honors degree in Strategic Entrepreneurship from the University of the Free State. His work experience includes various internships, lifeguarding, and music performances. He is proficient in English and intermediate in Afrikaans.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE OF KENDON SHARP
• Gender: Male
• Date of birth: 2 October 1991
• ID number: 9110025056084
• Nationality: South African citizen
• Current Occupation: Account Executive Intern at Hg80 Advertising
In Cape Town.
• Residential Address: 52 Francolin Road
Camps Bay
Cape Town 8005
• Contact Details: Cellphone: 082 896 9000
E-mail: kendonsharp@gmail.com
• Languages: English (Proficient in writing and speaking)
Afrikaans (Intermediate in writing and speaking)
• Disadvantaged: No
Hg80 ADVERTISING (JANUARY 2016 - PRESENT)
Account Executive Intern: Shadowing under the Head of Client Services and Head of Strategy
M&C SAATCHI ABEL (DECEMBER 2015)
Shadowed in the Account Management Department as an Account Executive
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’
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
WORK EXPERIENCE

2. 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.
POSTGRADUATE B.COM HONOURS DEGREE WITH SPECIALIZATION IN STRATEGIC
ENTREPRENEURSHIP (JANUARY 2015 – NOVEMBER 2015)
University of the Free State, South Africa
• First Class Degree with Distinctions in all subjects: Business Statistics, New Venture
Creation, Strategic Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, Entrepreneurial
Management, Sales Force Management, Research Dissertation.
• Deans Medal: Awarded for achieving ‘Best Honours Degree Student in the Faculty of
Economic and Management Sciences.’
• Kovsie Alumni Trust Prize: Awarded for ‘Best Honours Student in the Faculty’
• Campher Management and Entrepreneurial Award: Received for achieving ‘Best Post-
graduate Student in Business 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
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

3. 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
• Team sports such as rugby or soccer etc.
• Playing instruments
• Spontaneous adventures with friends
• Socials
Wouter Lombard
Talent Manager: M&C Saatchi Abel Cape Town
Cell: 082 331 2049
Email: wouter.lombard@mcsaatchiabel.co.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
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
Ms Naquita Fernandes
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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