| Present Employment: |
I have worked as a live-in carer since February 2019 for a lovely lady who is 95 years old. I provide personal care, companionship and help with cleaning, cooking and general admin.
I am also a freelance writer and life coach. From 2016 to 2017 I worked as the English Coach to the CEO of an IT company in Leipzig, Germany.
Before that I worked in Weggis, Switzerland and Miami, Florida for a Russian family as a nanny for their two-year old daughter, and teaching the mother English. I absolutely LOVE working with children and my professional training was as a Speech and Drama teacher and have had a lot of experience teaching young children. I also worked as a governess for a family in California taking care of their three children. I have two beautiful nieces who can also give you glowing references! |
| Past Employment: |
WORK EXPERIENCE
2019: Live-in carer for Mrs Wigram
2017 - 2018: Freelance writer and coach
2016 - 2017: English coach for CEO in Leipzig, Germany
Nov 2014 - April 2015
Nanny to Russian family: Switzerland and Miami, taking care of 2-year old girl, Vera.
August 2014
Just completed contract as Storyliner on the Zulu TV soap,on a contract basis, with Bomb Productions, JHB.
Actress: Rhythm City (TV Soap) - role of paediatric surgeon
May - June 2014
Content Researcher on “Pawn Stars†for Rapid Blue
July 2013 - April 2014
I completed writing my first novel.
April 2012 - June 2013
Endemol
Isidingo on SABC 3
Position: Assistant Head Writer of TV Soap
I was responsible for generating weekly storylines, mainly A & B, and assembling the episodes into breakdowns.
Jan to March 2012
Blue Moon Corporate Communications
Position: Creative Writer
I was employed on a 3-month contract for the Eskom account, where I compiled, wrote and created the Research, Testing & Development long-form booklet.
June to September 2011 and current
Writer and Producer of a Comedy Dinner Theatre show called "The Wedding Party™ for General Public & Corporate Market.
Directed by Maralin Vanrenen.
2011
O Magazine (Oprah) 2 feature articles published 2011
September 2010 - 2011
Clive Morris Productions
Crimes Uncovered SA: True Life Crime Series
TX: July 2012
Position: Writer
I was responsible for writing 9 of the 13 TV scripts 24 min episodes.
The series won a SAFTA 2013
April 2010 - August 2010
Lisa Raleigh Productions
Keep It Real on ETV
Position: Writer
I was responsible for researching and writing 90 daily scripts - 5 min inserts.
Freelance Producer JHB: Okuhle Media Hectic 9-9
2005
Clive Morris Productions
Backstage on ETV
Position: Storyliner
I worked alongside Head Writer Harry Hofmeyr as a Storyliner.
2000 - 2003
Red Cherry TV
Position: I was employed as Head Scriptwriter & Production Manager overseeing all aspects of TV Production from concept to delivery.
Creative concepts; budget management; organizing TV shoots; booking crew and artists; contracts; all logistics; post-production; final delivery to client.
1995 - 1996
Van Man Productions
KTV on M-Net
Position: Head Scriptwriter for KTV, South Africa's leading Kids Television on M Net, writing 4 hour scripts for the Saturday Live Show plus weekly presenter links. Other responsibilities included liaising with sponsors; chaperoning presenters; autocue; studio management and organizing entertainment.
WORK EXPERIENCE (PRESENTER)
Aug 2006 - Mar 2010
102.7 Classic FM Radio
Position: Radio Presenter
I hosted the afternoon show every day (weekdays and weekends) from 12 – 3pm. I presented classical music programmes; conducted interviews with local and international musicians, conductors, actors and authors. I had a regular book and theatre show.
2007 - 2008
Summit TV on DSTV
Position: Freelance Business Newsreader
I read the live news bulletins in the evenings between 6pm and 9pm.
2005
The Home Channel on DSTV
Position: TV Presenter
I delivered continuity links and conducted interviews with various home décor specialists.
2003
Ethiopian TV
Memar Educational TV
I presented the Matric English syllabus for Ethopian TV.
1996 -1997
Gumba Guumba Productions
Inside Info on SABC 1
Position: TV Presenter for investigative youth show
This involved researching, writing and presenting inserts for a youth show on SABC 1
OVERSEAS JOBS
1998: Live-in carer in UK (Kent) for 6 months; Holiday rep for Tapestry Holidays in Turkey and Greece for the season
2004: Educational theatre tour of Italy for 6 months; Nanny in USA; Live-in carer in UK in Oxford; worked as waitress, at a bakery, and in retail.
I have travelled extensively: UK, USA, Europe, Middle East, South East Asia, Australia, Africa, and India. |
| Experience with children: |
Nanny position: Russian family
I worked for a Russian family in Switzerland and Miami taking care of their two year old daughter and teaching the mother English.
Nanny position USA (2004)
I worked for a family in Ojai, California (USA) for three months, taking care of their three children: Danny (5 years old, with autism); Justin (8 years old), and Cecily (10 years old). My primary duties included dressing, bathing, walking to school, tidying rooms, making lunch, driving them to activities, and playing with them. Live-in position.
Teaching contract Italy (2004)
I worked for a company called A.C.L.E on a six-month contract, as an actress and drama group facilitator. I toured Italy with two other performers, and our job was to improve the English skills of Italians aged 6 to 18. I was responsible for driving the vehicle for the duration of our contract, as well as daily performances, and facilitating drama workshops. Lived in hotels.
Teaching job South Africa (1998)
I worked at Woodmead High School as an English and Drama teacher. I taught Grade 10 - 12 high school students, aged 15 to 18. Most of the children were from high net worth families such as politicians and diplomats from countries such as Angola, Mocambique, and Botswana. The school closed down at the end of my contract, and became Heron Bridge.
Drama Teacher South Africa (1993 to 1995)
I worked as a part-time Drama Teacher on Saturdays for Chandra Parekh Drama School. It was my responsibility to devise lessons, and present them to children aged 5 – 18. They were predominantly Hindi and Muslim children in an area just outside of Johannesburg.
K-TV Children's Television Channel Scriptwriter (1996 to 1997)
I was the Head Scriptwriter for KTV, South Africa's leading Kids Television Channel on M Net, writing 4-hour scripts for the Saturday Live Show plus weekly presenter links. Other responsibilities included liaising with sponsors; chaperoning presenters; autocue; studio management and organizing entertainment.
Children's Television Presenter (1997 – 1998)
I was a children's TV presenter for an investigative youth show called Inside Info on SABC 1. This involved researching, writing and presenting inserts for a youth show. It was here that I got to address Nelson Mandela at a press conference.
Plus lots of local babysitting and I have two gorgeous nieces whom I have babysat a lot. |
