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Sonia Wahl

Sonia Wahl

Editor, Administrator, Manager, Communicator

Arts / Entertainment / Publishing

Paarl, Cape Winelands District Municipality

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About myself:

I am positive, motivated, and self-driven. I ‘m a problem solver, I find a solution – always. I am very resourceful and an out of the box thinker - taking into consideration the ethos and values of the company.

I have strong communication skills which allow me to interact with the public and my colleagues. I enjoy working in a team, as well as working independently – I can make independent decisions and execute orders from management.

I aim for an efficient environment that operates smoothly, especially during challenging situations. I maintain a high level of proficiency and calmness under pressure, working systematically to meet deadlines.

I quickly adapt and grasp new skills and am always eager to learn. I have a strong moral compass in my career and have great references from previous employers.

When required, I can lead a team to complete tasks and enjoy collaborating with colleagues to devise effective strategies – helping them to reach their full potential.

I have strong interpersonal skills, experience in teamwork, document compilation, and multitasking.

I am a non-smoker, am accustomed to working long hours to get the job done and am willing to undergo additional training.

My administrative and organising skills, systematic approach, focus on detail, and diverse work experience over the years, make me well-suited for any work environment.

Journalist
Editor
Administrator
Manager
Event planner
Approximate rate: ZARR 150 per hour

Experience

 

Work Experience:

Group Editors Co. (Ltd) Pty – Journalist and Editor (February 2022 – June 2024)
I was trained by the head editor in 2022 to take on the role of a journalist, covering diverse beats in Oudtshoorn. In 2023, I became the editor at the Graaff-Reinet Advertiser branch. My duties involved gathering information from municipalities, schools, and organizations, compiling features for school events, managing client meetings for business advertorials, and overseeing a team of five freelancers. I was responsible for the newspaper's content, layout, and online presence, as well as the daily flow of the office.

Discovery – Vitality Specialist (January 2021 – December 2021)
I established and developed the new Vitality department, sourced doctors and dietitians, organized health events, and evaluated new products for clients. I adapted to remote communication during the COVID pandemic, utilizing Teams and Zoom for interactions.

York High School – Administrative Receptionist, Debtor’s Manager, and Fees Administrator (September 2018 – December 2020)
I served as the initial point of contact for parents and learners, processed new applications, and maintained the prospectus. I managed accounts, liaised with attorneys, oversaw fee exemptions, and reported to the governing body, handling sensitive information with confidentiality.

Other Roles:
- Managed the construction of a house (June 2017 – August 2018)
- Owned Nice interior gift shop (November 2014 – May 2017)
- Administrative clerk and receptionist at Caves Retirement Village (December 2013 – October 2014)
- Owner of Merweville Liquor store (July 1998 – November 2013)
- Event planner in Merweville (January 1990 – January 2010)
- Various roles in ABSA (Volkskas Bank) and Saambou Bank (1995 – 1998)
- Administrative clerk at Department of Labour (July 1993 – May 1995)

Skills:
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Photography
- Facilitation experience
- Event planning and management
- Strong administrative and reporting skills
- Editorial judgment and leadership
- Research skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Digital literacy
- Time management and organization
- Ethical awareness
- Adaptability and continuous learning

Education

In-house journalism training

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