The MA(RC) year is almost at its end. I'm busy putting together my portfolio and kicking myself for not writing on the blog daily. Damn!

What a journey it has been...

I haven't written anything in quite a while. I am a bit down , feel like what's the point to anything... But then I am reminded that there is this MA(RC) journey that I have to see to completion. As Steve Jobs would say, ".. press the reset button". I am on my second week of the second placement. I have hardly done anything in terms of my proposal. NOTHING. My favourite uncle passed away. Uncle Musa, it is still very difficult for me to say, the late, I mean really. He was my other father. On numerous occassions I would call on him when unsure of anything, especially my car issues. Yoh, I missed him even more on Sunday, his funeral was on Saturday. We had a car tyre puncture, I was so tempted too call his number knowing he would come and help.

Then yesterday, I see my childhood friend at her aunt's house. Only to find that her 30 year old, younger sister has passed on. Asanda Mbingeleli "Sandololo" as we would affectionately call her. I know this Masters hangs like the Chicken Licken orangutan ad on my shoulder, but for now, I am giving my loved ones my attention. Life happens, I will complete by the end of the year, but I am taking it easy...

Ja neh, life is short. You know it just made me realise that I shouldn't take my loved ones for granted. One never knows when the bell will ring...

Yeah, neh! How true is it that each journey leads  you somewhere... Everything happens for a reason...wow! when I had to do the psychobiography on  a famous person last week. I had to think long and hard. I didn't know who to choose. Somehow Steve Jobs came to mind. Yes, there's a book compiled by his colleagues,"The Steve Jobs way" here at home, and yes I was excited by the connecting the dots quote. But never did it dawn on me that he's been in situations where if he didn't have a level head he would't have amounted to anything. I can't stop thanking God almighty for raising me above sticky, muddy situations. I have learnt that focusing on own goals leads you to the best self you can ever be. See, I am more of a recipient than an author of the Possible Selves study. I had to look inward, to find and acknowledge my own hopes and fears to be able to chart a way forward.

Networking

I can't believe it's been a whole week since I last made an entry. What an interesting week it's been.

Attended Ethics workshops from Wednesday till Friday. Widened my Unisa circle, working with the M.Clin students. This workshop was quite an eye opener, as a person who has worked in a healthcare environment, it is interesting to see how some issues are taken for granted. I promise myself and my clients here and now, that I will be fair in my practice :-) Legalities...

Connecting the dots backwards ... Steve Jobs

Because believing that the dots will connect down the road will give you the confidence to follow your heart. even when it leads you off the well worn path. Steve Jobs

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WORK EXPERIENCE

September 2011 – December 2012                       Group Co-Ordinator

                                                                                Akeso Clinic, Alberton

-   Reason for leaving: Opportunity to upgrade academically arose.

August 2007 – August 2011                                   Marketing Assistant/ Client Officer

                                                                                Netcare Head Office, Sandton

                                                                                Netcare Union Hospital, Alberton

-    Reason for leaving: A mental healthcare facility opened in the area and I felt that my interests were better suited there.

November 2005 – July 2007                                  Personal Assistant

                                                                                Netcare Linmed Hospital, Benoni

-       Reason for leaving: Moved to Head office for a Marketing internship opportunity.

June 2000 – October 2005                                    Personal Assistant

                                                                                Clinix Private Hospital, Vosloorus

-       Reason for leaving: Left to assume a better paying job with a bigger company.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (Time management, networking, presentation, event management, project management, writing, verbal communication, budget co-ordination, copywriting, human resources, conflict resolution, confidentiality and organizing and storing of information)

My career experiences have enabled me to work closely with the management team and learn from the best. Marketing has opened up chances that include being able to find a balance between what the client wants and effectively delivering what the business can offer. I have worked with the best marketing mentors and have been exposed to a number of projects where I had to work in a team and still meet deadlines.

The time limitation on each campaign has taught me to plan well, work systematically and keep my reports up-to-date. At the same time, having to defend and explain my decisions and recommendations, during discussions; especially when reporting back to my superior. Our extensive use of computers for analysis and preparation of presentations and reports has made me familiar with Microsoft spreadsheet, word processing and PowerPoint presentation packages.