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Sicelo Blose

@siceloblose

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Debating coach and communications professional with strong mentoring and outreach experience.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles leveraging coaching, communication, and youth development in mission-driven organizations offering mentorship and growth opportunities.

I am a South African debating coach and communications-focused professional with experience mentoring students across multiple schools and supporting outreach programs. I bring practical coaching experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a background in development studies coursework.

My hands-on roles include head and assistant debating coach positions at Ridge Park College, Diocesan School for Girls, Crawford College La Lucia, and coaching assistance with Tshimong, where I guided teams, developed curricula, and supported student growth. I also worked as a call center agent, gaining client communication, problem-solving, and operational experience.

I am dependable, experienced in short-term contracts and program-based roles, and committed to using coaching and communication to develop young leaders. I seek opportunities where I can contribute to student development, community engagement, and effective team communication.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Call Center Agent

CCI

Oct 2022 - Jul 2024 (1 year 9 months)

Handled inbound/outbound customer interactions and service tasks from October 2022 to July 2024, maintaining customer satisfaction until medical-related departure.

Customer Service CRM Communication Problem Solving Time Management Data Entry

Coaching Assistant

Tshimong

Jun 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 10 months)

Supported coaching programs from June 2020 to April 2022, assisting lead coaches with session planning, student support, and administrative tasks until contract completion.

Student Support Administration Communication Program Coordination

Debating Coach

Crawford College La Lucia

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)

Coached school debate teams across a one-year contract, developed training plans and improved students' argumentative and presentation skills for competitions.

Debate Coaching Public Speaking Communication

Debating Coach

Diocesan School for Girls

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 (11 months)

Led debating coaching for students throughout the year, improving team performance and securing participation in regional events before departing for a new coaching opportunity.

Debate Coaching Public Speaking Team Leadership Training Communication

Debating Coach

Ridge Park College

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 (11 months)

Coached and mentored student debate teams, developing public speaking and critical thinking skills; completed one-year contract and prepared teams for inter-school competitions.

Coaching Public Speaking Mentoring Curriculum Development Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Arts, Development Studies

2019 -

Studied BA Development Studies (subjects: Philosophy, Sociology, English) with one year in 2019 and listed as awaiting completion after a 2020 certificate in Industrial Revolution.

Nqabakazulu Comprehensive High School

Grade 12, Secondary Education

Completed Grade 12 in 2015 with subjects including IsiZulu Home Language, English Second Additional Language, Life Orientation, Business Studies, Economics, and Accounting.