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Palesa Mokhothu

@palesamokhothu

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Motivated research intern with strong skills in administration and writing.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to grow in research and administration while contributing to meaningful projects.

I am a motivated and adaptable individual with a strong background in research, writing, and administration. My experience as a Research Intern has equipped me with the skills to conduct interviews, manage databases, and assist in various research projects, particularly in the field of mental health. I have a keen interest in understanding the effects of Covid-19 on individuals with psychosis, and I have actively contributed to studies that aim to improve early intervention services.

In addition to my research experience, I have worked as a Project Administrator where I honed my organizational and communication skills. I successfully managed social media pages, wrote engaging content for websites, and assisted in the recruitment of learners for educational programs. My freelance writing experience has further developed my ability to create accurate and relevant content across various topics, ensuring clarity and consistency in all my work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Research Intern

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University of KwaZulu-Natal

Jul 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Conducted research on the effects of Covid-19 on First Episode Psychosis patients, managed data entry into online databases, assisted with administrative tasks, and supported a PhD candidate in scholarship applications.

Research Data Entry MS Office Writing Administration Canva Communication Proofreading

Project Administrator

Kisima College

Mar 2022 - Jun 2022 (3 months)

Managed social media, wrote meeting minutes, designed course adverts, assisted in learner recruitment, and contributed to research for a book on Entrepreneurship.

Project Management Social Media Management Writing Administration Recruitment Research Communication Canva Reporting Event Coordination

Freelance Writer

The South African

Mar 2020 - Jun 2020 (3 months)

Wrote articles on health care, recipes, and lifestyle topics, ensuring content accuracy and relevance, proofreading for clarity, and sourcing images for publication.

Writing Research Proofreading Content Creation SEO Communication Editing Time Management

Bursary Administrator

Careerwise

Nov 2019 - Apr 2020 (5 months)

Handled recruitment and screening of applicants, conducted telephonic interviews, and managed academic progress tracking for students using Excel.

Recruitment Telephonic Interviewing Excel Administration Communication Screening Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of KwaZulu-Natal

B.Ed. Hons, Educational Psychology

2023 - 2024

Conducted research involving interviewing First Episode Psychosis patients for a study on the effects of Covid-19 on individuals with psychosis. Assisted with data entry into UKZN's online database and supported a PhD candidate in writing a scholarship application.