This document is a curriculum vitae for Ravendran Pillay that outlines his personal details, education history, qualifications, employment history, computer skills, interests and references. It shows that Ravendran has a B.Commerce degree from the University of Western Cape and Unisa, and a Certificate in Financial Planning from Milpark. He has over 15 years of work experience in roles related to financial services, insurance, and human resources.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE OF RAVENDRAN PILLAY
PERSONAL PROFILE
ADDRESS # 13 PARK 6 TEL 082 84 83 82 1
PEBBLE CREEK ESTATE
GREENSTONE HILL (JHB)
ID NUMBER 8109025096083 DRIVER’S CODE 08 (OWN VEHICLE)
SECONDARY
SCHOOL TONGAAT HIGH (NATAL) COMPLETED MATRIC (EXEMPTION)
YEAR 1999
SUBJECTS ENGLISH, AFRIKAANS, MATHS, ACCOUNTING, BIOLOGY, GEOGRAPHY
TERTIARY
INSTITUTION UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN CAPE COURSE B. COMMERCE
YEAR 2001
SUBJECTS STATISTICS / ACADEMIC LITERACY IN COMMERCE
ECONOMICS 111,121 / INFORMATIONS 111,121
INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY / QUANTITIVE SKILLS FOR COMMERCE 111
MANAGEMENT 111,121 / ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGEMENT 101
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INSTITUTION UNISA (PRETORIA) COURSE B.COMMERCE
SUBJECTS INFORMATION SYSTEMS II YEAR 2003
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT II
ICD LICENSE
ECONOMICS
(STUDIES HELD BACK DUE TO FINANCIAL RESTRAINTS)
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INSTITUTION MILPARK COURSE CERTIFICATE IN
YEAR 2011 /2013 FINANCIAL PLANNING
SUBJECTS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS NQF LEVEL 5 (SAQA #62810)
INCOME TAX: FINANCIAL PLANNING
LAW FOR FINANCIAL PLANNERS
PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS FINANCIAL PLANNING
PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING
FINANCIAL PLANNING PRODUCTS
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INSTITUTION MOONSTONE COURSE REGULATORY EXAMS
YEAR 2013
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COMPUTER COURSES
INSTITUTION RESOURCE ACTION GROUP COURSE INTRO TO COMPUTERS
YEAR 2000
SUBJECTS INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS, COMPUTER BASED TYPING, WORD AND EXCEL 97’,
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET AND E-MAIL
INSTITUTION EXECUTRAIN COURSE MS EXCEL LEVEL 2
YEAR 2006
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OTHER
COMPLETED THE DISCOVERY BUSINESS CONSULTANT ACADEMY.
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INTERESTS
CRICKET CAPTAIN OF CRICKET TEAM FROM 2006, CURRENTLY WITH THE SANDTON ACTION SPORTS
ARENA
GOLF GOLF IS MY HANDICAP, ALTHOUGH STILL MOTIVATED TO CONQUER BY PLAYING TWICE A
MONTH, MEMBER OF PLAYMOREGOLF.
GYM MEMBER WITH ‘MY GYM’ (MOST DIFFICULT TO GET AROUND TO )

2. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
**8** EMPLOYER DISCOVERY LIFE: GROUP RISK DIVISION
POSITION SERVICE CONSULTANT
RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICING PORTFOLIO OF 171 FUNDS UNDER MY PANEL
SERVICING OF THE ENTIRE NATAL PORTFOLIO (MONTHLY FLIGHTS TO DURBAN)
SERVICING OF THE ENTIRE DISCOVERY FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS PLATFORM OF
BUSINESS.
ENSURE INTERMEDIARIES AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS ARE TRAINED ON PRODUCT.
ENSURING WEB ACCESS IS AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS AND ADVISORS THEREAFTER
CONDUCTING THE ONLINE WEB TRAINING
STAFF PRESENTATIONS ON MEMBERS BENEFITS, ENSURING THEY FULLY UNDERSTAND
BENEFITS
ATTEND TRUSTEE MEETINGS
ASSIST ADVISORS AND BROKER HOUSES WITH CLAIMS, ADMINISTRATION,
UNDERWRITING AND ALL GENERAL QUERIES ON THEIR FUNDS
RATE NEGOTIATIONS ON FUNDS AT ANNUAL RENEWAL
DISCUSSIONS ON CLAIMS REPORTS AT RENEWAL
IDENTIFYING ISSUES AND FORMING RESOLUTION
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE BUSINESS IS SECURED AND RETAINED KEEPING
THE CLIENT HAPPY AT ALL TIMES BY DELIVERING RESULTS AND MEETING
EXPECTATION.
PERIOD MAY 2010 – CURRENT
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**7** EMPLOYER DISCOVERY FRANCHISE – GROUP RISK SANDTON
POSITION BUSINESS CONSULTANT
RESPONSIBILITIES INTRODUCTION OF DISCOVERY GROUP RISK PRODUCT TO FINANCIAL ADVISORS
ENSURING BROKER CONTRACTS ARE IN PLACE FOR COMMISSION PAYMENTS
INTERMEDIARY TRAINING
RESEARCHING AND COLLECTION OF FUND DATA UNDERSTANDING RISK OF THE FUND
IN ORDER TO NEGOTIATE FAIR RATES FOR NEW BUSINESS
QUOTING ON NEW BUSINESS
PRESENTING QUOTES TO TRUSTEES AND DECISION MAKERS
CLIENT ENTERTAINMENT: HOSTING OF GOLF DAYS, VOLLEYBALL AND BRAAI DAYS,
CORPORATE EVENTS
OVERALL DUTY TO BRING IN NEW BUSINESS = TOP PRODUCING GROUP RISK BC
WHILST IN THE POSITION
PERIOD FEBRUARY 2007 – MAY2010
REFERENCE THESIN VANDEYAR (082 805 9459)
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**6** EMPLOYER DISCOVERY LIFE: GROUP RISK DIVISION
POSITION INSTALLATIONS ADMINISTRATOR
RESPONSIBILITIES IN CHARGE OF INSTALLING ALL NEW BUSINESS APPLICATIONS AND QUOTES
ENSURING WELCOME PACKS TO FUNDS ARE 100% CORRECT AND AVAILABLE
ON TIME FOR CONSULTANT TO DELIVER
ENSURING UNDERWRITING AREA COMPLETE THE UNDERWRITING, PAL TAKEOVER,
SMART SERVICE IS SET UP FOR MEDICALS TO BE DONE
FUND IS CORRECT ON SYSTEM BEFORE HANDING OVER TO ADMINISTRATOR FOR
MONTHLY BILLING TO CONTINUE
PERIOD JANUARY 2005 - FEBRUARY 2007
REFERENCE WALTER VAN DER MERWE (083 448 8210)
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**5** EMPLOYER CORNASTONE CONSULTING GROUP
POSITION BOOK KEEPING
RESPONSIBILITIES PASTEL – CASHBOOK, WEEKLY BANK RECONS, MONTH END ACCRUALS, LEDGER
ACCOUNTS, TRIAL BALANCING, STATEMENTS, CAPTURING INVOICES
RSC LEVIES – RETRUNS, RECONS AND LETTERS OF GOOD STANDING
GROUP ACCOUNTS –MEDICAL AID RECON, PROVIDETN FUND RECON,
PETROL CARD RECON, CONFIRMING PAYMENTS TO INSURERS
SUPPLIERS – SUPPLIER RECONS, PREPARING AND CONFIRMING PAYMENT, DEALING
WITH SUPPLIER QUERIES, COMIPILING OF DEBIT ORDER PAYMENTS.
PERIOD JULY 2004 – DECEMBER 2004
REFERENCE JANIE NEL (011 463 2636)
REASON FOR LEAVING CONTRACT EXPIRED – TEMP ASSIGNMENT

3. **4** EMPLOYER EDGARS (CENTURION)
POSITION HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES KRONOS MAINTENANCE, ENSURING WAGES PAID PROMPTLY TO CASUAL EMPLOYEES
RECRUITMENT OF NEW STAFF, CONDUCTING INTERVIEWS, DOWNLOADING OF NEW
STAFF ON THE KRONOS SYSTEM, CONDUCTING CEF APPROVALS.
PART TAKING OF IR CASES, INDUCTION OF STAFF, PR FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
COMPLETION AND SENDING OUT OF PAYSLIPS, LOANS TO STAFF,
PERIOD MAY 2003 – JUNE 2004
REFERENCE MARDEL ROESSTORFF (012 663 1400)
REASON FOR LEAVING CENTRALISATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES AT EDGARS
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**3** EMPLOYER HILTON WEINER – URBAN (SANDTON CITY)
POSITION SALES ASSISTANT
RESPONSIBILITES STOCK CONTROL, MERCHANDISING, CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
PERIOD SEPTEMBER 2002 – JANUARY 2003
REFERENCE PETER MANAKA (011 884 6849)
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**2** EMPLOYER EDGARS (CENTURION)
POSITION SERVICE CENTRE OPERATOR
RESPONSIBILITES CUSTOMER LIAISON, CASHING UP OF TERMINALS
REFERENCE MARDEL ROESSTORFF (012 663 1400)
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**1** EMPLOYER DEBONAIR’S PIZZA (CAPE TOWN)
POSITION ASSISTANT MANAGER AND CASHIER
RESPONSIBILITES DAILY BALANCING OF SALES, TILL CASH UPS, ADMIN, STOCK CONTROL, BANKING,
OPENING OF STORE
REFERENCE MARLON GOVENDER (021 705 6858)