SEAN DARRELL ZEEDERBERG CV
- 1. Sean Zeederberg +27 82 269 2376 seanzeeds@gmail.com CURRICULUM VITAE SEAN DARRELL ZEEDERBERG 1. PERSONAL SUMMARY I am passionate about the outdoors, nature, wildlife, the environment, photography, health and fitness. My ambition is to become gainfully employed in a large resource hungry organization, in which I can apply my skills and ability in seeking a balance between its financial success and the cost to nature wildlife and the environment. Sport and fitness has played a huge role in my life and I wish to pursue this further. Assisting people reach their full health potential through sport and exercise is a passion I long to fulfil. In brief: Strong inter-personal skills with an ability to adapt positively to new and challenging environments. Thanks, in part, to growing up in the challenging farming environment of Zimbabwe, travelling overseas with my family and world class exposure through Young Presidents Organisation (YPO), Look to embrace the situation in a manner that will bring about a beneficial result. Strong ability to communicate openly and effectively: a skill developed through interactions with managers and staff in a family farming business. Inherent ability as a natural and confident leader, refined as a school prefect, head of house, vice-captain of Peterhouse 1st XV rugby as well as exposure in YPO. Healthy, vibrant and outgoing team player who recognizes that hard work, dedication and focus, are required to achieve ones goals. Passionate about health and fitness Longing desire to work in conservation and with wildlife and advancing photographic skills
- 2. Sean Zeederberg +27 82 269 2376 seanzeeds@gmail.com 2. EDUCATION Tertiary Education 2015-2016: Post Graduate Diploma in Management specializing in Marketing, through UCT- part time blended format course. 2014: Graduated with Bachelor of Science Environmental and Geographical Science, Psychology, University of Cape Town Second year level in Oceanography and Archaeology The driving force behind the selection of the combination was firstly the passion for the outdoors, wildlife and wanting to do my part in mitigation of climate change and global warming. As well as contribute to the conservation of the natural environment. Environmental issues are generally people centric, profit motivated, involves conflict resolution, and effective implementation of plans and programs. This motivated the second major in Psychology. Secondary & Primary Education 2006 to 2011: Peterhouse Boys School, Zimbabwe (brother school to Michael House) o IGCSE (O Levels): Accounts (D), Biology (A), Chemistry (B), English Language (A), English Literature (C), French (C), Geography(A), Mathematics (C), Physics (C). o A Levels: Biology (C), Physical Education (B), Mathematics (D) 1999 to 2005: Springvale House Primary School, Zimbabwe 3. ACHIEVEMENTS AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS 2011: School Prefect, Head of House, Vice Capitan 1st XV Rugby, National Honours Zimbabwe U18 Craven Week Rugby Team. Zimbabwe U19 Team to play Barbarians, from the United Kingdom. Chairman of the School Presentation Committee 2010: Mashonaland Country Districts Rugby, to play in the National Trials for Craven Week. 2009: Zimbabwe U19 7’s Tusker’s 7’s tournament in Kenya
- 3. Sean Zeederberg +27 82 269 2376 seanzeeds@gmail.com 2006: Zimbabwe U13 Craven Week Rugby Team For various sporting achievements- please see attached reference 4. WORK EXPERIENCE 2015: Two week training period to become a Wildlife Monitor for Wildlife ACT, Zululand Rhino Reserve, Kwa-Zulu Natal. Contact: Taryn Gilroy- +27 84 528 9228 2015:Waiter at Shimmy Beach Club, Cape Town Waterfront Contact: Mark – +27 79 195 5146 2015: Environmental Control Officer for Peninsula Permits Contact: Leigh Ann Ferreira- +27 82 416 4804 2014 to date: Twentyone.allin Assist setup of major public and private events- barmen and waiter Contact: Jessica Brett – 082 044 7204 2014: Rugby and strength and fitness coach at Peterhouse School Contact: Dave Kirkman - +263 77 292 4817 2013: ‘Have You Heard’ Brand Ambassador Contact: Amy Blues - +27 79 177 8638 2012: Assistant to Head Rugby Coach at Peterhouse School Contact: Scott Gray – scottiegray11@hotmail.com 2011: Interact Club Volunteer (Charity organization raising funds for the less privileged) 2007 to date: Family export vegetable farm - Mitchell & Mitchell, Zimbabwe: holiday and vacation work assisting with management of farm operations
- 4. Sean Zeederberg +27 82 269 2376 seanzeeds@gmail.com 5. OTHER SKILLS Keen photographer o 2013: Photographic course, Christopher Scott, Scottie photography, Zimbabwe Coaching: effective in communicating skills to rugby players, and strength and conditioning Sport and fitness enthusiast Psychology major: insightful in developing an understanding of the conflict and potential resolutions Languages: fluent English, basic Shona and French IT: competent with computer, and experienced in excel Communication: good oral communication skills, developed through exposure to YPO, presentations, national gundog trials, speeches. Networking and Liaison: developed through managing farm workers, YPO events and supporting networks, interaction in sports teams, community and promotional work. Leadership and Teamwork: enjoy being part of the team, achieving goals as a team, as well as taking on leadership roles and responsibilities. Project Management: o experience gained in managing large farm gangs during, planting, growing, reaping, curing, grading and selling of tobacco, runner beans and export vegetables during vacations o Renovation and Refurbishment of the Peterhouse Gym o ECO on numerous film, commercial and still shoots 6. EXTRA CURRICULAR/ INTERESTS Sports: rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis and squash at University of Cape Town. Interests: o Photography, and the outdoors, wildlife and associated activities, such as, hiking, camping fly-fishing, gundog and clay pigeon shooting, canoeing and paddling. Volunteer Work: o Training on Zululand Rhino Reserve was done as a volunteer o Interact club member, a school charity organization to help raise funds and donations to aid the underprivileged in the local community.
- 5. Sean Zeederberg +27 82 269 2376 seanzeeds@gmail.com o Educating and training out grower groups on sustainable land use, correct farming practices 7. PERSONAL DETAILS Full name: Sean Darrell Zeederberg Date of Birth: 27th February 1993 Drivers License: Yes Contact Details: South African mobile: +27 82 269 2376 Zimbabwean mobile: +263 77 348 3040 seanzeeds@gmail.com Current address: 8 Prince Street, Oranjezicht, Cape Town, 8001 Family Address: P.O. Box 277 Rakodzi Estate, Marondera, Zimbabwe 8. Character References Bob Clarke - Managing Director, Paragon Produce New Zealand Ltd +64-21-653338 bob@paragonproduce.co.nz +64-9-215-7738 www.paragonproduce.co.nz Darren Coetzee – Managing Director, Dendairy (Pvt) Ltd Zimbabwe, +263-712-407097 dendairy@gmail.com +263-773-265008 http://www.dendairy.com/ +263-55-22008 Scott Gray - Director of Sport & Rugby and House Master, Peterhouse +263-778-002610 scottiegray11@hotmail.com Simon Hendry – Managing Director, Greenman Growing Ltd UK +44-7595-280104 simon@greenmangrowing.com