Varshan Pillay
Information Commons Navigator
Summary
To make a fun and creative environment for everyone. To ensure that everything is executed to perfection. Ensure that every task given reflects positively on others mental health and well-being. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Commons Navigator
Rhodes University Library
01.2024 - Current
- Assists Patrons with technical and academic queries.
Management Tutor
rhodes university
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for 24 individuals
- Assist with journey in the module
- Co-ordinate tutorials.
Trojan Academic Initiative Mentor
Rhodes University
1 2024 - 06.2024
- Guide first time entering students with the transition from their pre university experiences to their university journey offering socio-economic support.
- Provided guidance on stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm.
- Assisted mentees in setting and achieving educational and career goals to encourage independence.
IEC Electorial Officier
Independant Electorial Commission
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Managed election logistics, ensuring timely setup and dismantling of polling stations for smooth operations.
- Successfully coordinated Election Day operations, addressing any challenges or concerns that arose promptly and professionally.
Student Representive Council- Treasurer General
Rhodes University
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered finance operations in conjunction with the SRC Financial Administrator
- Managed budget of two million
- Spearheaded budgeting process
- Is responsible for and assists in banking functions of the SRC
- Presents interim financial statements to the SRC once a term and makes recommendations based on these
- Together with the SRC Financial Administrator, shall interact with the Audit Committee
- Co-ordinates all fundraising efforts of the SRC and assists the Student Benefits and Sponsorship Councillor where possible
- Lead successful events such as Leadership Week
- Was awarded the Rhodes University Top 100 award.
Computer Science Foundation Tutor
Rhodes University
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Tutoring 11 students in this module.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
Student Representative Council- Projects Manager
Rhodes University
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Was elected by the Student body
- Acted as Chair of all project planning committees that fall under the SRC
- Organised projects on behalf of the SRC
- Co-ordinated the hosting of visiting SRCs from other Institutions
- Co-ordinated the organisation of entertainment functions during Orientation week
- Headed a projects team of 31 members
- Lead a successful Orientation week and IEC Launch activation.
Squash Coach
Saint andrews preperatory school
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Coached over 20 Under 11 students.
- Increased team success by implementing strategic game plans tailored to opponent analysis.
Management Tutor
Rhodes university
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Tutored 13 students
- Enhanced students understanding of subject matter by incorporating real-world examples into lessons.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Management Information Systems
Rhodes University
01.2021 - 12.2024
National Senior Certificate -
Hoërskool Secunda
01.2020 - 12.2020
Skills
Decision-making capabilities
Basic First Aid Knowledge
Team Coordination Experience
Team Leadership
Strategic Planning
Time Management
Marketing
Project Management
Microsoft Office
Coding Skills
Certification
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing- The Open University
Awards
Rhodes Top 100: Student Leadership, 2023
Volunteer Experience
- Independent electoral Board, Rhodes University, 2024-Present
- Business Studies Tutor, GADRA, 2023- 2023
- Accounting Class Representative, Rhodes University, 2021- 2022
- Theory of Finance Class Representative, Rhodes University, 2021- 2021
- Management Class Representative, Rhodes University, 2021- 2021
- Executive Council, Hoërskool Secunda, 2020- 2020
- Feral Care Volunteer, Secunda, 2019- Present
References
- Mr. Eric Ernest Kweku Ofei, Student Development and Support Officer, Division of student Affairs
e.ofei@ru.ac.za
+27 46 603 7080
+27 82 229 5078
- Mr. Xolile Kasana, Sports Administrator, Saint Sndrews Prepratory School
Xasana@saprepschool.com
+27 46 603 2400
Accomplishments
- Attended the Investec Work Readiness Program
- Attended the IEC AI conference
Timeline
IEC Electorial Officier
Independant Electorial Commission
05.2024 - 05.2024
Information Commons Navigator
Rhodes University Library
01.2024 - Current
Management Tutor
rhodes university
01.2024 - Current
Student Representive Council- Treasurer General
Rhodes University
05.2023 - 12.2023
Computer Science Foundation Tutor
Rhodes University
01.2023 - 12.2023
Student Representative Council- Projects Manager
Rhodes University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Squash Coach
Saint andrews preperatory school
01.2022 - 12.2022
Management Tutor
Rhodes university
01.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Management Information Systems
Rhodes University
01.2021 - 12.2024
National Senior Certificate -
Hoërskool Secunda
01.2020 - 12.2020
Trojan Academic Initiative Mentor
Rhodes University
1 2024 - 06.2024
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