Camila Reynolds

I am an Industrial Sociology and Development Studies graduate with a 2:1 honours degree from the University of Pretoria,looking to secure a SHE (Safety, Health, Environmental) position or similar to utilise my current analytical skills and knowledge and to also further develop these skills in a practical and fast-paced environment. 

My eventual career goal is to assume responsibility for the health and safety aspects of a company and actively contribute to the overall success of any organization or business I work for. 

Supervisor for Khulisani Academy

(April 2022 – June 2022)

1. Guided, coached and monitored learners to ensure maximum productivity and daily tasks are completed in the cheese factory
2. Conducted monthly reporting on the learners performance and attendance
3. Maintained daily registers
4. Prepared monthly feedback report for management on the learners’ performance
5. Completed logbooks on a daily basis
6. Allocated tasks to learners in the cheese factory
7. Facilitated and moderated Module 1: Health and Life Skills classes and assignments

NPO work for We Are Durban

(December 2021)

1. Coordinated community relief efforts in the KwaZulu-Natal Province
2. Managed a small team of 20 people
3. Administered the logistics of the Bucket Drive project

Internal Sales Support, Quality Officer, Health & Safety Representative and Administration for Logwin Air & Ocean South Africa (Pty) Ltd

(February 2019 – July 2021)

Key Performance Areas (Sales Support): 

1. Co-ordinated and updated Sales activities.
2. Managed key documents and maintained related document control.
3. Prepared weekly visit reports, customer liaison and market research.
4. Maintained sales management system and recording of sales data on SIEBEL CRM Systems.
5. Arranged client entertainment, promotional items and marketing events.
6. Focused on extending sales in terms of existing customer base as well as source and managed sales leads.
7. Conducted cold calls
8. Completed client questionnaires on a continuous basis as well as with clients and in accordance with EN ISO 9001:2015.
9. Ensured that EN ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and procedures are adhered to through internal audits. 
10. Participated in Dekra certification audits.

Key Performance Areas (Quality Officer):

• Established, implemented and maintained the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System;
• Through the discussion with process owners, ensure all QMS processes were established, implemented and maintained.
• Ensured the promotion of awareness of the QMS ISO requirements, together with customer satisfaction requirements throughout the organisation.
• Liaised with external parties on matters relating to the Quality Management System, including QMS consulting services.
• Planned and Conducted Internal QMS Audits; and Liaised with External QMS Audits.
• Reported to Top Management on the performance of the QMS, including any need for improvement.

Key Performance Areas (Health & Safety Representative & SHE Administration):

• Represented the employees’ interests in terms of Occupational Health and Safety.
• Actively served on the Health and Safety Committee.
• Carried out inspections of areas of responsibility on a monthly basis.
• Submitted written reports of inspections to the health and safety committee.
• Investigated and determined root cause of all incidents, reviewed risk assessments and implemented mitigation measures. 
• Ensured all accidents were documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented.
• Assisted health and safety manager with creation of documentation.
• Developed process flows and risk assessments and safe work procedure.
• Liaised with external health and safety consultants in the provision of training programs and health and safety services.
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Chair in Development Studies Organisation, University of Pretoria

(February 2018 – November 2018)

Key results: 

• Implemented successful development project in a rural area and organization of several seminars. 
• Designated Minute-taker during meetings. 
• Demonstrated resilience and teamwork in order to organise successful seminar events. 
• Improved negotiation skills, reaching out to organisations for sponsorship of the class project
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Tuks Residence Independent Electoral Commission (TRIEC), University of Pretoria. 

(July 2018 – August 2018)

Duties included:

• Served Jasmyn House Residence at University of Pretoria (UP) in the process of House Committee elections. 
• Guaranteed an efficient voting process.  
• Demonstrated an in-depth knowledge of campaigning.

Administrative Work (Jasmyn Residence), University of Pretoria. 

(July 2018)

Duties included:

• Working for the University of Pretoria (Tuks) Residence in ensuring effective organisation of the International World Choir Games. 
• Disseminating information pertaining to competition, assisting all country representatives in participating according to the times scheduled.
• Demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of infrastructure and administrative duties such as maintaining facilities.
• Hospitality skills & peaceful negotiation abilities.

1:1 Bachelor of Social Science Industrial Sociology and Labour Studies (attained)

2:1 Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Development Studies (attained)

Key Skills gained: 

• An international development acumen through applying development, sociological theories and case studies to nations worldwide.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking, with a conscientious approach to managing workloads. 
• Ability to handle, analyse and interpret complex data.
• Advanced problem solving.
• Accomplished communication skills, both written and oral, developed through numerous written and oral assignments.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, Word, Powerpoint and an excellent command and proficient user of Mac and its applications.

Notable Modules –Development Practice, Development Theory, Industrial Sociology, Labour Studies, International Relations, Spanish

Harare International School 

(2012 – 2014)

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma attained

Certifications 

(2019-2021)

First Aid Level 1 (Obtained May 2021)

First Aid Level 2 (Obtained June 2021)

Nebosh International General Certificate (Health & Safety) – Attained June 2021

Incident Investigation (Obtained May 2021) – SHEP Consulting

SHE Representative (Obtained May 2021) – SHEP Consulting

ISO 9001: 2015 Internal Auditor (Obtained 22/11/2019) – NOSA

ISO 9001:2015 Implementation (Obtained 19/09/2019) – NOSA

ISO 9001:2015 Introduction (Obtained 16/09/2019)- NOSA