I'm a strong, intelligent, out of the box lateral thinker. I'm an excellent communicator - good at networking, photography, writing, "creative conceptualising", management, talent spotting, layout and finding favour with everyone I meet.
CURRICULUM VITAE - Bianca Falcke
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name Bianca Falcke
Phone 084 580 7528
Email bianca.falcke@gmail.com
Address 208 Menlo, 13th Street, Menlo Park 010
Identity Number 820524 xxxx ***
Date of Birth 24.5.1982
Gender & Age Female (31)
Marital Status Single
Languages English, Afrikaans
Criminal Record None
Health Good (non-smoker)
ABOUT ME
With training and experience in media, retail and hospitality, I excel in effective people management, creative support and innovation. I’m confident but teachable, charismatic, assertive and honest. I work well as a manager, as well as in a team. I easily find favour people, maintain a positive attitude and build solidarity among staff. I need to be challenged and enjoy change.
I am an excellent communicator and talented copywriter, skilled at thinking outside the box, problem solving, client interfacing, networking and sales. Photography and cooking are included in my list of proficiencies.
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS
• 3-Year Media Studies Diploma, Boston College, Pretoria 2005
Main Subjects: Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations. Secondary Subjects: Business Management, Communication Science, Photo Journalism, Marketing, Business Law, Media Law, MS Word I & Excel 1, Quark Express I, Frontpage I
• Seminars in Marketing & Photography - QPhoto
• Short Courses in Leadership, People Skills, Counseling
– Gateway International, Hatfield Training Centre/HCC, SA Cares for Life
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
• Managerial Assistant at Moroccan House - current
• Assistant Manager at Revival Emporium – Temporary job Oct 2012 - Apr 2013
• PR/General Assistant at Galata Eksports – December 2011- April 2012
• Floor Manager at Foodprint Restaurant – June 2011 - December 2011.
(The owners closed the shop to start another business venture)
• Manager of Ganache Chocolaterie – November 2010 – May 2011.
(They had been open less than six months and could not maintain my salary.)
• Admin Assistant at Befco – Temp assistant for an advocate July - October 2010.
• Editor of Muziki online magazine – Launched online music magazine May - July 2010
• Assistant Manager at Moroccan House - November 2009 to April 2010
• Youth Counselor with Gateway International – Contract job 2009
• Manager of Bead Retreat - 2008 (Shop closed down.)
• Sales Assistant at Q-Photo, Pro Lab - October 2007 - February 2008.
(Sought a job that is more conducive to my personal strengths.)
REFERENCES
• Vanessa, Revival Emporium 084 844 8058
• Moroccan House 012 346 5713 – Juan or 082 940 1428 Hannah
• Willie Roos, Gateway 082 331 8594 Pastor Hubert Baghana, HCC 083 512 5104