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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8" />
<meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge" />
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" />
<title>Zandi Mgutshini</title>
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<link rel="icon" type="image/x-icon" href="favicon.ico" />
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</head>
<body>
<div class="row g-0">
<!-- Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@afgprogrammer?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Mohammad Rahmani</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/N5bT5RctFZ8?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a> -->
<div class="sliding-background-wrapper">
<div class="sliding-background"></div>
</div>
<div id="profilePicture" class="col">
<img
id="profilePictureImage"
alt="Professional headshot of myself, Zandile Mgutshini"
src="my-profile-photo.png"
/>
<div id="profilePictureTextContainer">
<h1>Zandile Mgutshini</h1>
<h2 class="h5 text-muted">she | her</h2>
<h2 class="h5">Business Intelligence Graduate</h2>
<p class="text-muted">
Nationality: South African <br>
Languages: English (Native), isiZulu (Conversational), French (B1) <br>
Driver's Licence: Code B
</p>
</div>
<div class="social-button-container">
<a
class="github-button"
href="https://github.com/zandi-mgutshini"
target="_blank"
title="View my Github repositories"
><i class="fa-brands fa-github"></i
></a>
<a
class="linkedin-button"
href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zandi-mgutshini"
target="_blank"
title="Connect with me on LinkedIn"
><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin"></i
></a>
<!-- <a class="behance-button" href="#" target="_blank" title="See my Bēhance portfolio"><i class="fa-brands fa-behance"></i></a> -->
<a
class="email-button"
href="mailto:[email protected]"
target="_blank"
title="Send me an email"
><i class="fa-regular fa-envelope"></i
></a>
<a
class="quick-download-button"
href="zandile_mgutshini_CV_2024.pdf"
target="_blank"
title="Download my CV"
><i class="fa-solid fa-download"></i
></a>
</div>
</div>
<!-- About Me Box -->
<div class="col about-me-box">
<h2 class="h4">About me</h2>
<h3 class="h6 text-muted">
Building software for your marketing needs...
</h3>
<p id="profileSummaryParagraph" class="lead">
I am an aspiring Software Engineer with a strong foundation in
full-stack web development and a knack for translating business goals
into technical solutions. Armed with a BCom in Management Studies and
hands-on experience in project management, I'm poised to bridge the
gap between innovative technology and strategic market deployment. My
unique blend of project management expertise and robust technical
skills. My proficiency in managing complex projects, coupled with my
Full Stack Web and Software Engineering Bootcamp training, enables me
to bring a holistic view to tech-driven strategies.
</p>
<div class="social-button-container">
<a
class="technical-button"
href="#headingOneTechnicalSkills"
title="View my technical skills"
><i class="fa-solid fa-laptop-code"></i
></a>
<a
class="professional-button"
href="#headingTwoProfessionalSkills"
title="View my professional skills"
><i class="fa-solid fa-user-tie"></i
></a>
<a
class="experience-button"
href="#headingThreeExperience"
title="View my work experience"
><i class="fa-solid fa-briefcase"></i
></a>
<a
class="education-button"
href="#headingFourEducation"
title="View my education"
><i class="fa-solid fa-user-graduate"></i
></a>
</div>
</div>
</div>
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<div class="accordion accordion-flush" id="accordionCurriculumVitae">
<!-- Technical Skills Tab -->
<div class="accordion-item">
<h2 class="accordion-header" id="headingOneTechnicalSkills" title="My technical skills">
<button
class="accordion-button"
type="button"
data-bs-toggle="collapse"
data-bs-target="#collapseOne"
aria-expanded="true"
aria-controls="collapseOne"
>
Technical Skills <i class="fa-solid fa-laptop-code"></i>
</button>
</h2>
<div
id="collapseOne"
class="accordion-collapse collapse show"
aria-labelledby="headingOne"
data-bs-parent="#accordionCurriculumVitae"
>
<div class="accordion-body">
<!-- <p>
<strong>This is the first item's accordion body.</strong> It is
shown by default, until the collapse plugin adds the appropriate
classes that we use to style each element. These classes control
the overall appearance, as well as the showing and hiding via CSS
transitions. You can modify any of this with custom CSS or
overriding our default variables. It's also worth noting that just
about any HTML can go within the <code>.accordion-body</code>,
though the transition does limit overflow.
</p> -->
<div id="technical-skills-grid" class="container text-center">
<div class="row">
<div class="col"><i class="fa-brands fa-java"></i> Java</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-brands fa-python"></i> Python</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-brands fa-r-project"></i> R</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-brands fa-html5"></i> HTML</div>
</div>
<div class="row">
<div class="col"><i class="fa-brands fa-js"></i> JavaScript</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-brands fa-css3-alt"></i> CSS</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-brands fa-sass"></i> Sass</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-brands fa-bootstrap"></i> Bootstrap</div>
</div>
<div class="row">
<div class="col"><i class="fa-brands fa-git"></i> Version Control (Git)</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-brands fa-docker"></i> Docker</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-regular fa-window-restore"></i> JSON</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-bars-staggered"></i> Algorithms</div>
</div>
<div class="row">
<div class="col"><i class="fa-brands fa-vuejs"></i> Vue</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-brands fa-node"></i> Node</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-brands fa-react"></i> React</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-brands fa-angular"></i> Angular</div>
</div>
<div class="row">
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-database"></i> Databases</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-brands fa-searchengin"></i> Search Engine Optimisation</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-rectangle-ad"></i> Marketing Communication</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-chart-gantt"></i> Project Management</div>
</div>
<div class="row">
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-industry"></i> Market Analysis</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-chart-simple"></i> Marketing Research</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-copyright"></i> Brand Management</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-icons"></i> Digital Marketing</div>
</div>
<div class="row">
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-bezier-curve"></i> Multivariate Analysis</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-chart-line"></i> Quantitative Research</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-diagram-project"></i> Qualitative Research</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-pen-fancy"></i> Copywriting</div>
</div>
<!-- <div class="row">
<div class="col">Column</div>
<div class="col">Column</div>
<div class="col">Column</div>
<div class="col">Column</div>
</div> -->
</div>
<!-- <dl class="row">
<dt class="col-sm-3">Term</dt>
<dd class="col-sm-9">
<p>Definition for the term.</p>
<p>And some more placeholder definition text.</p>
</dd>
<dt class="col-sm-3">Another term</dt>
<dd class="col-sm-9">
This definition is short, so no extra paragraphs or anything.
</dd>
<dt class="col-sm-3 text-truncate">
Truncated term is truncated
</dt>
<dd class="col-sm-9">
This can be useful when space is tight. Adds an ellipsis at the
end.
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<dt class="col-sm-3">Nesting</dt>
<dd class="col-sm-9">
<dl class="row">
<dt class="col-sm-4">Nested definition list</dt>
<dd class="col-sm-8">
I heard you like definition lists. Let me put a definition
list inside your definition list.
</dd>
</dl> -->
</dd>
</dl>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<!-- Professional Skills Tab-->
<div class="accordion-item">
<h2 class="accordion-header" id="headingTwoProfessionalSkills" title="My professional skills">
<button
class="accordion-button collapsed"
type="button"
data-bs-toggle="collapse"
data-bs-target="#collapseTwo"
aria-expanded="false"
aria-controls="collapseTwo"
>
Professional Skills <i class="fa-solid fa-user-tie"></i>
</button>
</h2>
<div
id="collapseTwo"
class="accordion-collapse collapse"
aria-labelledby="headingTwo"
data-bs-parent="#accordionCurriculumVitae"
>
<div class="accordion-body">
<!-- <p>
<strong>This is the second item's accordion body.</strong> It is
hidden by default, until the collapse plugin adds the appropriate
classes that we use to style each element. These classes control the
overall appearance, as well as the showing and hiding via CSS
transitions. You can modify any of this with custom CSS or
overriding our default variables. It's also worth noting that just
about any HTML can go within the <code>.accordion-body</code>,
though the transition does limit overflow.
</p> -->
<div id="professional-skills-grid" class="container text-center">
<div class="row">
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-people-arrows"></i> Conflict Resolution</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-people-group"></i> Group Motivation</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-regular fa-comments"></i> Communication</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-person-chalkboard"></i> Leadership</div>
</div>
<div class="row">
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-triangle-exclamation"></i> Problem-Solving</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-brain"></i> Analytical Thinking</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-dollar-sign"></i> Retail Sales</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-arrow-down-a-z"></i> Organisation</div>
</div>
<div class="row">
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-bullseye"></i> Strategising</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-receipt"></i> Budgeting</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-hand-holding-heart"></i> Design Thinking</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-microphone-lines"></i> Public Speaking</div>
</div>
<div class="row">
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-lightbulb"></i> Ideation</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-network-wired"></i> Networking</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-masks-theater"></i> Commercial Acting</div>
<div class="col"><i class="fa-solid fa-face-smile-beam"></i> Commercial Modelling</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<!-- Exeperience Tab -->
<div class="accordion-item">
<h2 class="accordion-header" id="headingThreeExperience" title="My work experience">
<button
class="accordion-button collapsed"
type="button"
data-bs-toggle="collapse"
data-bs-target="#collapseThree"
aria-expanded="false"
aria-controls="collapseThree"
>
Experience <i class="fa-solid fa-briefcase"></i>
</button>
</h2>
<div
id="collapseThree"
class="accordion-collapse collapse"
aria-labelledby="headingThree"
data-bs-parent="#accordionCurriculumVitae"
>
<div class="accordion-body">
<dl class="row">
<!-- Brand building consultant Ja'Dijo-->
<dt class="col-sm-3 experience-date">
Present <i class="fa-solid fa-arrow-up-long"></i> Jan 2024
</dt>
<dd class="col-sm-9">
<p class="experience-title">
<strong>Brand Building (Consulting)</strong>
</p>
<p class="experience-place">
<em>Ja'Dijo Restaurant</em>, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
</p>
<p class="experience-description">
At Ja'Dijo Restaurant, I played a crucial role in establishing
and promoting the brand by developing and executing
comprehensive branding and marketing strategies. Ja'Dijo is in
the planning phase of establishing a second location in Harare
after a successful launch in Bulawayo.
</p>
<ul class="experience-list">
<li>
Spearheaded the
<strong class="intext-strong"
>branding and marketing</strong
>
initiatives for Ja'Dijo, a start-up restaurant, transforming
the client's vision into a tangible, customer-facing reality
with a focus on cost-effective solutions.
</li>
<li>
Designed and developed comprehensive menus, promotional
launch posters, and engaging social media content,
significantly contributing to the restaurant's
<strong class="intext-strong"
>identity and customer engagement strategy</strong
>.
</li>
<li>
Employed basic online tools to create
<strong class="intext-strong"
>high-impact visuals and marketing materials</strong
>, ensuring a successful launch within a stringent budget.
</li>
<li>
Currently manage ongoing
<strong class="intext-strong">promotional campaigns</strong>
and content creation, including the conceptualisation of
special events such as a Mother's Day celebration.
</li>
</ul>
</dd>
<hr />
<!-- Independent Contractor Construction Project-->
<dt class="col-sm-3 experience-date">
Present <i class="fa-solid fa-arrow-up-long"></i> Jun 2023
</dt>
<dd class="col-sm-9">
<p class="experience-title">
<strong>Independent Contractor/Project Manager</strong>
</p>
<p class="experience-place">
<em>Private Client</em>, Cape Town, South Africa
</p>
<p class="experience-description">
In my role as an independent contractor, I managed a
comprehensive residential house renovation project for a
UK-based client. I oversaw all project phases, from initiation
and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure,
ensuring alignment with the client's objectives and
constraints. My responsibilities included conducting
feasibility analyses, developing detailed project plans,
sourcing materials, managing contractors, and maintaining
stakeholder relationships. This role demonstrated my
capability to effectively manage complex projects, adhere to
budgets, and deliver high-quality outcomes within specified
timelines.
</p>
<ul class="experience-list">
<li>
Conducted a thorough project
<strong class="intext-strong">feasibility analysis</strong>
to ensure project alignment with client objectives and
constraints.
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<li>
Established project
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in consultation with the client.
</li>
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Developed a comprehensive project plan, including timelines,
budgets, and
<strong class="intext-strong">resource allocation</strong>.
</li>
<li>
Oversaw the selection and management of contractors,
ensuring <strong class="intext-strong">quality</strong> work
and adherence to project timelines.
</li>
<li>
<strong class="intext-strong">Managed relationships</strong>
between stakeholders, including the client, house tenant,
rental agency, and construction workers.
</li>
<li>
Coordinated on-site activities and provided direction to
ensure project execution in compliance with project
specifications.
</li>
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<strong>Head of Social Media (Volunteer)</strong>
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<em>Social Justice Organisation</em>, Cape Town, South Africa
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My expertise in SEO, content creation, and analytics allowed
me to optimise our social media platforms effectively,
enhancing user interaction and campaign performance. This
position honed my abilities in strategic planning, team
leadership, and digital marketing, making a measurable impact
on our online presence.
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Introduced a dynamic social media strategy that amplified
the campaign's visibility and engagement across global
platforms, achieving a
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and connecting with over 400,000 individuals on Instagram.
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Led the #JusticeVsGenocide campaign, which involved
coordinating international crowd- sourced messages of
support for the South African legal team at the
International Court of Justice (ICJ). This campaign became a
focal point for global outreach, drawing participation from
across South Africa, Europe, North America, and Oceania.
</li>
<li>
Managed comprehensive
<strong class="intext-strong">content creation</strong> for
Instagram and Facebook, leveraging exclusive media content
from key contacts in Ramallah and Nablus to enhance
authenticity and impact.
</li>
<li>
Directed a cross-functional team in executing high-stakes
<strong class="intext-strong"
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>
that often positioned our content as the top search result
during critical news events, significantly boosting the
campaign's authority on issues related to Palestine.
</li>
<li>
Utilised
<strong class="intext-strong"
>expertise in SEO, digital marketing, and user
experience</strong
>
to refine campaign messaging and outreach tactics, which
greatly increased transparency and reinforced the campaign's
identity as a leading voice on Palestinian issues.
</li>
<li>
Collaborated closely with professionals from various
disciplines including journalism, marketing, event planning,
art, and law, enhancing
<strong class="intext-strong"
>team cohesion and operational efficiency</strong
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</li>
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<strong>Project Management Course Tutor</strong>
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<em>University of Cape Town</em>, Cape Town, South Africa
</p>
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As a Project Management Course Tutor at the University of Cape
Town, I managed online tutorials, graded assignments and
exams, and provided personalised feedback to enhance student
learning outcomes. This role highlighted my skills in
educational delivery, student engagement, and the application
of practical knowledge to real-world scenarios.
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<li>
Developed and implemented
<strong class="intext-strong">lesson plans</strong> to help
students build a strong academic foundation.
</li>
<li>
Managed online tutorials, including grading assignments and
exams, and
<strong class="intext-strong">providing feedback</strong> to
students.
</li>
<li>
Mentored and advised 12 final year students on their
academic and professional development, resulting in a
<strong class="intext-strong">100% pass rate</strong>.
</li>
<li>
Provided
<strong class="intext-strong">technical advice</strong> and
guidance to student teams to ensure successful and timely
execution of projects.
</li>
<li>
Utilised
<strong class="intext-strong">conflict resolution</strong>
strategies to successfully resolve student disputes and
issues during capstone project execution.
</li>
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<p class="experience-place">
<em>Missibaba by Chloe</em>, Cape Town, South Africa
</p>
<p class="experience-description">
In my role as a Retail Sales Associate at Missibaba, working
across all three locations—the Watershed, the Bree Street
store, and the Biscuit Mill—I was instrumental in enhancing
store operations and customer service. I efficiently handled
daily store responsibilities, including opening and closing
procedures, and actively engaged with customers to ensure a
positive shopping experience. My duties also involved
analysing store performance trends, managing inventory, and
implementing store layouts and designs that maximised space
utilisation and visual appeal. This position strengthened my
skills in retail management, customer interaction, and
operational efficiency.
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<ul class="experience-list">
<li>
Created and maintained
<strong class="intext-strong"
>paper and electronic filing</strong
>
systems, resulting in improved organisational efficiency.
</li>
<li>
Analysed
<strong class="intext-strong"
>website and social media analytics</strong
>
to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
</li>
<li>
Performed daily store
<strong class="intext-strong">opening and closing</strong>
duties, ensuring that all store policies were followed.
</li>
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Dec 2016<i class="fa-solid fa-arrow-up-long"></i> Jan 2014
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<strong
>Head of Internal Affairs & Executive Board Member</strong
>
</p>
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<em>Youth Voices Conference</em>, Pietermaritzburg, South
Africa
</p>
<p class="experience-description">
As a founding board member of the Youth Voices Conference
initiated in 2014, I played a critical role in creating a
platform for young South Africans to engage in meaningful
discussions about social, political, and economic issues. Our
organisation, driven entirely by youth under the age of 23,
challenged conventional expectations by demonstrating that
young individuals could spearhead significant educational
initiatives. During our inaugural conference in Nottingham
Road, we not only managed logistics such as renting an
auditorium and arranging accommodation but also curated a
diverse lineup of speakers from various fields. This exposed
attendees to advanced concepts, like biomimicry, broadening
their intellectual horizons beyond traditional classroom
learning.
</p>
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<li>
Organised a
<strong class="intext-strong"
>large-scale multi-day conferences</strong
>
with over 80 student attendees, resulting in successful
events.
</li>
<li>
Collaborated with external stakeholders to expand the reach
of the NGO's services.
</li>
<li>
Developed
<strong class="intext-strong"
>KPIs to measure operational performance</strong
>
and ensure compliance with organisational goals.
</li>
<li>
Maintained and updated the organisation's operational
processes to ensure
<strong class="intext-strong">compliance with legal</strong>
and regulatory requirements.
</li>
<li>
Conducted semi-annual peer reviews to enhance internal
performance.
</li>
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<strong
>Full Stack Web Development & Software Engineering
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<em>HyperionDev</em>, Cape Town, South Africa
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The bootcamp emphasizes practical, hands-on learning, which
has allowed me to build a solid foundation in both front-end
and back-end development techniques. My capstone project
involves deploying a fully functional web application that
incorporates user authentication, database interactions, and
responsive design.
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<strong class="intext-strong"> Web development: </strong>
Proficient in HTML, CSS, SCSS, and JavaScript for building
web pages and enhancing user interfaces.
</li>
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<strong class="intext-strong"
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Mastered OOP principles, including inheritance and creating
modular, reusable code.
</li>
<li>
<strong class="intext-strong">Database Management: </strong>
Acquired knowledge of SQL, database design, and interaction
with SQL Server databases.
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<li>
<strong class="intext-strong">Version Control: </strong>
Learned Git and GitHub for efficient version control and
collaboration with development teams.
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<li>
<strong class="intext-strong"
>Full Stack Development:
</strong>
Explored full-stack web development with the MERN (MongoDB,
Express, React, Node.js) stack, enabling the creation of
dynamic web applications.
</li>
<li>
<strong class="intext-strong"
>Web Application Frameworks:
</strong>
Utilised Laravel for PHP web development and Next.js for
creating server-rendered React applications.
</li>
<li>
<strong class="intext-strong"
>Responsive Web Design:
</strong>
Gained experience in CSS, SCSS, and customising WordPress
themes to ensure web applications are responsive and
user-friendly.
</li>
<li>
<strong class="intext-strong">API Integration: </strong>
Learned to fetch data from remote sources using React and
implemented various APIs to enhance web application
functionality.
</li>
<li>
<strong class="intext-strong"
>Error Handling and Testing:
</strong>
Practised effective error handling and wrote tests for React
applications using popular testing frameworks.
</li>
<li>
<strong class="intext-strong">Authentication: </strong>
Implemented authentication using JSON Web Tokens (JWT) to
enhance web application security.
</li>
<li>
<strong class="intext-strong">Server Deployment: </strong>
Deployed web applications to platforms like Heroku for
public access.
</li>
<li>
<strong class="intext-strong"
>Databases and Database Management:
</strong>
Created and managed MongoDB databases and utilised Mongoose
for CRUD operations.
</li>
<li>
<strong class="intext-strong"
>Software Documentation:
</strong>
Explored various forms of software documentation to improve
code quality and maintainability.
</li>
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<strong
>Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Management
Studies</strong
>
</p>
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<em>University of Cape Town</em>, Cape Town, South Africa
</p>
<p class="education-description">
Throughout my studies, I focused on acquiring skills in
financial accounting, business finance, and financial
reporting, alongside developing a robust analytical framework
through courses in statistics and data analysis.
</p>
<p>
The curriculum also covered extensive ground in marketing and
people management, enabling me to understand consumer behavior
and market dynamics effectively. Courses in Information
Systems and Applied Statistics further enhanced my ability to
integrate technology and quantitative analysis in business
decision-making. My education not only provided me with
theoretical knowledge but also stressed practical applications
and problem-solving skills essential for managing and leading
in diverse organizational settings.
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</strong>
Acquired advanced skills in Applied Statistics, including
Multivariate Analysis, enabling data-driven decision-making.
</li>
<li>
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>Market Research Expertise:
</strong>
Developed a deep understanding of the consumer market and
honed research skills in Marketing Research, both
quantitative and qualitative.
</li>
<li>
<strong class="intext-strong">Science Background: </strong>
Enhanced critical thinking through courses in Chemistry and
Biology.
</li>
<li>
<strong class="intext-strong">Financial Expertise: </strong>
Gained in-depth knowledge in Financial Accounting, Business
Finance, and Financial Reporting.
</li>
<li>
<strong class="intext-strong">Economic Insights: </strong>
Developed a comprehensive understanding of both
Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.
</li>
<li>
<strong class="intext-strong">Data Analysis: </strong>
Analytical skills in Statistics, including modelling and
forecasting.
</li>
<li>
<strong class="intext-strong">Marketing Expertise: </strong>
Gained insights into Marketing principles and strategies.
</li>
<li>
<strong class="intext-strong">Management Skills: </strong>
Developed proficiency in People Management including
conflict resolution resource management and organisational
theory.
</li>
<li>
<strong class="intext-strong">Problem-Solving: </strong>
Acquired the ability to approach real-world challenges with
evidence-based solutions.
</li>
<li>
<strong class="intext-strong">Information Systems: </strong>
Built a solid foundation in Information Systems gaining the
ability to effectively manage and integrate technology
solutions within business environments to enhance
operational efficiency and decision-making.
</li>
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<strong>National Senior Certificate (IEB)</strong>
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<em>St Anne's Diocesan College</em>, Hilton, South Africa
</p>
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I completed my matriculation at St. Anne's Diocesan College,
where I was honored as the Head Girl in 2015. I was selected
to participate in a foreign exchange program at Charlotte
Latin School in North Carolina, USA, in 2013. My academic
pursuits included English Home Language, French Second
Additional Language, Life Orientation, Life Sciences,
Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and isiZulu First Additional
Language. This diverse curriculum not only fortified my
linguistic and scientific skills but also equipped me with a
well-rounded education, preparing me for diverse challenges
and global experiences.
</p>
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<li>Head Girl for 2015</li>
<li>
Selected for foreign exchange programme to Charlottle Latin
School in North Carolina USA in 2013.
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