Caitlin Larissa Booker
CV: 2018
-|- | Johannesburg, South Africa | LinkedIn: Caitlin Larissa Booker
Further Personal Particulars:
South African ID Number
Driver’s License
Citizenship
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Code B
South African; Republic of Ireland
Education:
Postgraduate Diploma in Management [PDM] | 2016 | Wits Business School
Bachelor of Laws [LLB] | 2015 | University of Pretoria
National Senior Certificate [Matric] | 2010 | Roedean School South Africa
Experience:
Human Resources Co-ordinator VapeShop (Pty) Ltd | January 2017 – April 2018
Main Goal of the position: ensure that the Company’s Protocols, Procedures and Team is geared towards
the achievement of the Company’s goals, mission and vision.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Development, implementation, and monitoring of all Human Resources Procedures and Protocols;
Ensure Company Procedures and Protocols are compliant with Labour Laws and Regulations;
Recruitment and placement of Employees;
Monitoring performance of employees of all levels through performance reviews;
Grievance and dispute resolution;
Chair Disciplinary Hearings;
Implementing disciplinary procedures;
Handle CCMA disputes;
Compile and publish Sales Representative Schedules for branches in Gauteng;
Approve and publish Sales Representative Schedules for branches in Western Cape and KwaZuluNatal;
Approve and monitor leave of all Employees;
Approve Employees’ time-sheets;
Compile payroll;
General Administrative Tasks as requested on an ad-hoc basis.
Intern | Mortimer Harvey | 1st July 2016 – 31st August 2016
As part of the PDM course we were required to do a two month internship at any business. I was privileged
enough to complete mine at Mortimer Harvey in their Client Services Department. I was also exposed to
their Strategy Team and how they develop Marketing Campaigns from the on boarding of the Client to
launch of the Campaign.
Duties and Responsibilities:
General admin on Client Portfolios such as opening job bags; closing job bags; and billing;
Assisted in taking briefs on work to be done from Clients;
Assisted in briefing the Creative Team and other Departments on jobs; and the Clients requirements;
Kept both the Client and the different Departments up to date on the status of different jobs;
Transcribed Immersion Session meetings between the Strategy Department and Clients.
Freelance Writer | Starbright | August 2015 – June 2016
Starbright is an Online Media Management Company based in Centurion. As a hobby while studying I
wrote Legal Blog articles for two of their Legal Clients Social Media pages.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Write two to four articles a month on the given Legal topics;
Match the style of writing to the Clients requirements;
Ensure that the content was easy to read and understand for an audience that has not necessarily
studied Law;
Meet the deadlines given.
Older Work Experience:
Admin Assistant/ Casual Work at Viridity | 2015
Vacation Work at Hills Incorporated
Waitress at Springbok Bar Hatfield
Skills, Abilities and Interests
Interpersonal Skills and Communication
As a Human Resources Co-ordinator I handle Employee Relations and other aspects that require clear
communication. I learnt very quickly how to adapt my approach with people dependant on the party
being addressed and the situation. I am often the liaison between the General Manager and the
employees; as well as the liaison between the Directors and the employees.
As an Intern in Client Services it was required of me to communicate with Clients, and brief in the Creative
Team. This taught me how to correctly communicate in a formal realm; and how to be the liaison between
two parties.
Public Speaking
Throughout school I pursued my interest in Public Speaking being on the teams for the school in Junior
School, and in my Matric year for which I received half colours. During my Undergraduate and PdM I learnt
how to adapt my public speaking skills beyond speeches to formal realms through Moot Court and
Presentations.
Research and Writing
Through my degree I was taught the ability to identify problems, and refine my research to the problems at
hand. I used this skill as a freelance writer, which further taught me to adapt my writing style to the clients
and audience preferences.
Microsoft Office and Excel
As a Human Resources Co-ordinator my main tool is Excel to compile Cost Centre Reports on the Salary Bill
as well as the potential cost risk of accrued leave per location, and companywide every month. Excel was
also utilized to compile Payroll. The details of leave taken and hours worked were scheduled, logged and
pulled from Deputy the company’s chosen Staff Management System.
Hobbies and Personal Interests
Avid Cook;
Reading; both fiction and non-fiction;
Weight Lifting and Calisthenics;
Scuba Diving;
Outdoor activities including: boating, skiing, hiking.
Gardening
Crochet and knitting
