Carmen Venter

Greetings! I'm Carmen Venter, a dedicated and results-driven Intern Industrial Psychologist and HR professional with a burning passion for unlocking human potential within organisations. 🌍

🎓 Education: Currently pursuing my Masters in Industrial and Organisational Psychology, I'm constantly exploring innovative ways to bridge the gap between psychology and business, enabling companies to thrive by optimising their human capital.

🏢 Experience: As an HR Officer with a specialization in Talent at Senwes, I've had the privilege of contributing to the organisation's growth by identifying and nurturing top talent. My journey in the world of HR began with a rewarding internship at Senwes, where I honed my skills and laid the foundation for my career.

🌱 Continuous Learning: I believe in the power of lifelong learning and am always seeking opportunities to enhance my knowledge and skills in the dynamic fields of IOP and HR. My quest for growth goes hand in hand with my desire to help individuals and teams reach their full potential.

HR Officer: Talent @ Senwes (Current) (2023)

• Facilitate the planning and execution of organisation design and change initiatives.
• Assist with performance management
• Coordinate the administration of psychometric assessments for recruitment and developmental purposes whilst delivering feedback
  on results
• Coordinate job profiling and grading, encompassing the creation and maintenance of
  job profiles
• Coordinate succession and career path planning initiatives to identify and develop talent
• Facilitate employee well-being by developing and implementing wellness initiatives
• Generate detailed reports encompassing all pertinent data, information, and activities

HR Graduate: Talent (Industrial Psychology Internship) @ Senwes (2023)

• Arrange and present Senwes induction sessions
• Coordinate administration and feedback of psychometric assessments
• Coordinate department-specific training
• Coordinate job profiling and grading
• Writing and updating of employee job profiles
• Coordinate succession planning and personal development plans
• Management of data and reporting
• Plan and arrange organizational wellness initiatives
• Provide employees with assistance/counselling and make relevant referrals.

Psychometrist @ the Stark Griffin Dyslexia Academy (2021 - 2022)

• Administration of the Stark Griffin Dyslexia assessments (Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia assessments)
• Scoring, interpreting and report writing on all SGDA assessments conducted nationwide.
• Coordinating and providing feedback on psychometric assessments conducted at the head office
• Providing relevant stakeholders with feedback, recommendations and support.
• Content creation and management of the company website and social media pages
• Daily administrative tasks such as invoicing, filing and follow-ups.

• MCom in Industrial and Organisational Psychology (2022 - 2023)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Management (2020)
• BCom Honours in Industrial and Organisational Psychology (2019)
• BCom Industrial Psychology and Labour Relations Management (2018)
• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) (2015)