Elouise Van Wyk

A final year Post-Graduate LLB student with a BA(Law) degree, aspiring to make a meaningful impact on my community through my legal knowledge and passion for active citizenship. 

Experienced in University Leadership roles and volunteering initiatives, I thrive in collaborative environments and believe in the power of service to others. When I'm not delving into articles about politics and law, you'll find me immersed in my love for art, photography, design, and marketing - where my creativity knows no bounds. My creative endeavors fuel my drive to innovate and my commitment to lifelong learning and holistic personal growth. 

Excited to connect and contribute to conversations that bridge law, service to others, and the arts.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Uitsig Kersmark [2017 - 2022]

(Reference can be requested)

• Annual vacation work of roughly two weeks during November/December.
• Cashier: Made use of point-of-sale software to complete transactions.
• Floor Assistant: Restocking of products, assisting, and greeting customers.

Photographer (Freelance) [2018 - Present]

(Self-Employed - Portfolio available on request)

• Part-time work
• Event, Lifestyle, and Food photography and videography.
• I have excellent skills in using editing software, such as Adobe LIghtroom, and the ability to create curated photo and video content.
• My work as photographer has taught me great communication, time-planning, organisational, and creative thinking skills.

VOLUNTEER WORK

Sarfat Kids Club [2017 - 2019]

(Reference can be requested)

• Annual vacation program, of one week during April/June, for children in the Bloekombos community.
• Facilitated recreational activities for children such as arts and crafts, song and dance.

EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT

Stellenbosch University

(Reference can be requested)

(All leadership positions are accompanied by a university accredited development program)

• Students' Representative Council Visibility Portfolio Manager [2022/23]

(Content Creation, Event Marketing, Photography, Social Media Management)

• Senior Living Spaces Cluster Convener [2022/23]
• VicMeyr Cluster Convener [2021/22]
• VicMeyr Social Media Manager [2021/22]
• Minerva Residence House Committee Member (Media, Marketing, House Dance Portfolios) [2020/21]
• Minerva Residence Primaria (House Committee Chairperson) [2019/2020]
• Minerva Residence House Committee (Culture, IT, Publications Portfolios) [2018/19]

Miscellaneous

• In my various capacities as a student leader at Stellenbosch University I was often required to organise events, present year plannings, and facilitate leadership and team-building workshops. I received training, via Stellenbosch University, to facilitate educational sessions for first-year students, on topics such as disability awareness and gender-based violence, in January 2021. Organizing included sourcing venues, catering, creating marketing material and communications, programme design, photography, and report-back debriefing sessions.

Stellenbosch University

• Bachelor of Arts (Law) [2021]
• Bachelor of Law (Post-Graduate) [2021 - 2023 (Present)]

Stellenberg High School

• National Senior Certificate [2018]