CLAUDIA GIBSON
SKILLS SUMMARY
* Project Management
* Project Coordinator (Electrical construction-LV / MV / HV overhead power lines, high mast lighting)
* Agricultural Management and Consulting
* Procurement Management
* Tender Documentation Compilation and Pricing (Electrical construction and other)
* Debtors, Creditors and Bookkeeping (Quickbooks online) quarry mining (5 companies, 1 online store)
* Art and Graphic Design
* Drawing / Draughting (AutoCAD)
* Photography and Editing
* Typing and Proofreading
* Transcription
* Teach English as Foreign Language (TEFL)
PERSONAL SKILLS
- English, isiXhosa, Afrikaans Languages
- Creative and artistic
- Attention to detail
- Fast Learner
- Time Management
- Perfectionist
- Professional
EDUCATION
- Agricultural Management National Diploma (UNISA)
- Project Management Certificate (UNISA)
- N4-N6 Management Assistant Certificate (Technical College)
- Teach English as Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate (i-to-i TEFL)
SKILLS / NATURAL TALENT
- Art, Graphic Design and Photography
Art
- Original paintings, drawings, pencil sketches, portraits, acrylics, pastels, water
color, PVA and ink.
Graphic Design
- Graphic Design including greeting and business cards, company logos and various
other designs.
- Software: AutoCAD, Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Blender, Inskape, Krita, Coral draw,
Paint.
Photography
- All photography and editing.
- Software: Photoshop, Arcsoft,
EXPERIENCE
Project Coordinator
Management and construction of electrical contracting projects for low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage overhead powerlines, substations, high mast lighting and wind farms.
Tender Coordinator / Consultant
Tender documentation compilation and pricing and procurement management for electrical contracting projects for low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage overhead powerlines, substations, high mast lighting, wind farms and solar installations.
Sales and Marketing
Sales and marketing for hunting, fishing and firearm training and retail outfitter including customer services, advertising, marketing, face book page design.
Background Experience
I grew up on a pineapple and beef cattle farm family business learning the complete pineapple production processes and beef cattle farming systems and management. Farm size (3000 hectares), annual tonnage of pineapples (16 000), 300 head of cattle.
HOBBIES / INTERESTS
Agriculture
Knowledge & interest in all agriculture as I grew up on a Pineapple & Beef Cattle farm (family business) and I am fluent in the local isiXhosa language.
Sport:
Tennis:
- Played first team at Primary and High School level
- Captained and played in the first team league, played in 2nd team league and played
numerous tournaments for local Tennis Clubs.
- Award for ladies singles and doubles titles at local Tennis Club annual
championships and award for Special Services for local Tennis Club.
Squash:
- Played first team at Primary and High School level and played social squash for
various local clubs
Aerobics:
- Achieved top 7 position in aerobics marathon competition at high school level.
Outdoor Activities:
- Hunting, Shooting, Fishing, Horse riding, cycling, off road motorcycle riding,
cricket, softball, photography, gardening and landscaping.
Animal Rescue
- Rescue, rehabilitation and housing of Fancy Rats and kept as pets
- Working with various wildlife eg Chameleons and Butcherbirds.
Art and Design
- Painting and drawing
- Graphic design, flower arranging, interior and exterior design and décor
Skills portfolios and agricultural profile available on request.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile and sharing my journey.
Trusting I will be able to assist you with any professional services you may require.
Kind Regards
Claudia Gibson
Freelancer
My contact details:
claudiagibson270@gmail.com