Thando Gumede

Manage branch operations and sales activities for Telkom, overseeing staff and meeting branch performance targets.

Performed photo annotation and related remote data-labeling tasks on contract, consistently exceeding the project's expected monthly time contribution to meet deliverables.

Conducted remote independent research across diverse topics for clients, delivering written reports and analyses on contract through the platform.

Volunteered supporting disabled community members across feeding schemes and rehabilitation programs, providing sign language assistance and care coordination.

Mentored students via the career and counselling department, advising on academic and personal challenges to improve retention and progression.

Delivered virtual English lessons to international students, tailoring instruction to learner needs over short-term engagements.

Founded and directed a transportation business handling minerals (coal, chrome), built a client and subcontractor network within a year, and secured recurring contracts for logistics services.

Completed a Masters in Research Psychology at the University of Cape Town.

Completed an Honours in Research Anthropology at the University of Cape Town.

Activities and societies: Student Mentorship (career and counseling department)

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Anthropology from the University of South Africa.

Completed an NDip in Civil Engineering at Berea Technical College.