Francois Sauerman is a recent graduate of Northwood University with a BBA in Business Management and minor in Business Analytics. He has experience in student life assistance, real estate internships, guest farm management, and marketing. Sauerman maintains high grades and was president of the International Student Organization. He has advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Canva, and communications.

1. Francois Sauerman
(989) 572-2859 | francoissauerman@gmail.com | 4000 Whiting Drive, Midland, MI, 48640
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Goal-driven, accomplished student-athlete with an exceptional work ethic and proficient at building and maintaining
professional relationships. Proven ability to work effectively with people of various ages, cultural backgrounds, and socio-
economic statuses. Creative, resourceful, flexible; can adapt to changing priorities and maintain a positive attitude and
strong self-motivation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY | MIDLAND, MI, USA Jan 2019 – May 2020
Student Life Assistant
• Provides support before, during, and after 10+ Student Life events
• Serving on the Marketing and Communication chair to correlate marketing and communication objectives.
• Responsible for 10+ projects assigned by the Director, which involve coordinating work, analyzing data,
preparing, and making recommendations.
• Maintains, compiles, and logically presents statistical data and reports.
LEW GEFFEN SOTHEBY’S REALTY | GEORGE, SOUTH AFRICA May 2019 – Aug 2019
Real Estate Management Intern
• Summarized data collection on 27 targeted properties to determine feasibility and discussed with team members.
• Analyzed market trends to determine competitive market prices using market analysis tools.
• Identified and captured 17 new market opportunities by analyzing the current property marketplace.
GOURITS RIVER GUEST FARM | WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA Feb 2015 – Dec 2019
Assistant Manager
• Responsible for managing 300+ bookings/reservations and registrations.
• Lead, managed, and trained 21 employees to ensure company growth.
• Developed and maintained professional relationships with all guests.
• Contributed to a rating upgrade from 6 to a 9.8 out of 10.
GREAT TENNIS ACADEMY | MOSSEL BAY, SOUTH AFRICA Jan 2016 – Aug 2016
Marketing Manager
• Developed marketing and branding strategies/solutions to increase the clientele with 120%.
• Managed 7+ digital, social media, and marketing campaigns.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY | MIDLAND, MI
Bachelor of Business Administration May 2020
Major: Business Management | Minor: Business Analytics
Summa Cum Laude (GPA: 3.97)
SKILLS
Native in Afrikaans/English Critical thinking
JMP Creativity
Problem-solving Teamwork
Adaptability Communication
Leadership: President of the International Student Organization MS Word: Advanced level
MS PowerPoint: Advanced level MS Excel: Expert level
Canva: Expert level
LEADERSHIP & AWARDS
President: International Student Organization | Fall 2019 – Spring 2020
Northwood University Varsity Tennis (NCAA Div. II) | Fall 2016 – Spring 2020
Outstanding International Student Award | Spring 2020
SAAC Representative | Fall 2017 – Spring 2020
Volunteer for Northwood University Go MAD Day | Fall 2016 – Spring 2020
Excel Essential Training (Office 365), Consulting
Foundations: Client Management & Relationships,
HTML Essential Training, Machine Learning for
Marketing: Essential Training, Marketing Tools:
Digital Marketing