Curriculum Vitae
Johan-Lionel Botha

Personal Data

Address:                 Gochang, South Korea
Telephone:              01031482756
Email:                     johanlionel@yahoo.co.uk
Languages:             English, Afrikaans
Nationality:             South African
Birth date:               03/12/1979

Education

1999-2002:             B.Comm in Economics and Business Sciences, University of          
                               Stellenbosch
1994-1998:             St Andrews College, Grahamstown, B aggregate symbol in the  
                               Independent Examinations Board
2009:                      ITTT TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language/Writing test in        
                               the near future)
Awards and Achievements

Academic colours-1996, 1997, 1998
1st Team rugby colours-1997, 1998
Athletics Colours-1998
Toastmaster’s certificate
School House Captain of Tennis and Athletics
Schools 1st Team tennis
Schools Athletics Team
Simonsberg (University Res) rugby, tennis, hockey, soccer and cricket

Work experience 

2009                       Gochang (English Teacher-South Korea)

2008/9                    English Channel (English Language Instructor-South Korea) 
                             
2006/7                    CDI-Chung  Dahm Institute (English Teacher-South Korea)

2006:                      Nedbank Home Loans Direct (Consultant)

2006:                      Mazista Natural Stone (Sales/Marketing Consultant) 

2003/4/5:               Working and traveling through England              
                               IPSL (Balancing cheques for the major European Banks)
                               Jackie Cooper PR (Administration)
                               The Listening Company (Business to Business Telesales)

2004:                      Avontuur Wine Estate (Administration, Debtors, Creditors, 
                                                                     Imports and Exports)

2002:                      Simonsig wine estate (Wine salesman/Promotions)
                               Oude Libertas wine farm (Waiter)

2001:                      Umph Marketing (Promotional and Marketing sales work)
                               Ads Up (Promotional and Marketing sales work)

Interests

Socializing, Reading, Sports (Individual and Team), Teaching, Outdoor activities (Kayaking, Scuba diving, Sky diving, White Water River rafting, Camping and Hiking), Touring with friends, Societies at School and University (Debating, Toastmasters, Wildlife, Wine, Canoeing)

Business skills developed

My business skills were formed and enhanced by taking B.Comm Economics and Business Sciences at the University of Stellenbosch with subjects such as Industrial Psychology, Financial Accounting, Theory of interest, Property Investment and Finance, Mercantile Law, Statistical Methods, IT (Information systems), Economics and Business Management. Most of these subjects required projects where we had to penetrate businesses and markets to obtain the necessary information. Working at Avontuur Wine Estate in the administrative department I had to deal with exports and imports as well as some debtors and creditors where I gained some very valuable business skills. Traveling and working through England also gave me an opportunity to meet and interact with people from all over the world thus enhancing my communication skills.  

Interpersonal skills developed 

My interpersonal skills were enhanced through my working experience at Stellenbosch wine farms where I had to interact with potential buyers as well as fellow employees. As a Wine Salesman and doing Marketing and Promotional work I found my communication and interpersonal skills improving immensely. Doing a course in Toastmasters, attending interpersonal and communication lectures as well as my involvement and interaction on a competitive as well as social level in a multiple of sports and societies at school and university helped shape these skills. Working and traveling through England for 2 years also helped me acquire skills and broadened my personality as you find yourself in many different situations dealing and meeting people from all over the world. Working in a team environment at Nedbank also exposed me to appreciating and respecting the relationships you need to establish with your fellow peers. Teaching English in South Korea was very rewarding as you experience new cultures as well as the satisfaction of seeing students grow and expand while you embrace new friendships and overcome many new challenges. 

Planning and Organization skills developed

I gained experience in planning and organization while attending Stellenbosch University as we had to complete subject projects in a group where communication, planning, organization and cooperation was essential as time was a limited factor. Being group leader at school functions and acting as Tennis and Athletics captain at school also helped me in shaping my skills. While working at Avontuur Wine Estate I had to deal with many administrative duties, which included handling exports and imports as well as some debtors and creditors and our clients. My time management skills were also enhanced while working at Mazista and Nedbank as dealing with clients and completing multiple tasks were of the utmost importance. 

Career Objectives

To consolidate and gain crucial experience and in the long term be a highly competent and successful member of my chosen profession, to strive for excellence, personal growth and a good relationship with my peers, to contribute within an innovative company that supports learning and growth and to treat and be treated with respect.

References

English Channel (South Korea)
Alex Kim
Manager
82 51 442 1105

CDI-English Institute (South Korea)
Carlton Lee
Manager
82 54 272 9409