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Name Nationality Languages 2008 2004 1994 2010 2008-2009 2007 2006 2004 2004 1995-2000 2000 2000 |
Edrich Smook South African English, Afrikaans ACADEMIC HISTORY Masters in Psychology, University of Pretoria Specialisation: Narrative Therapy BA.Psych, University of Pretoria Matric, Krugersdorp PSYCHOLOGICAL EXPERIENCE Private practice in Linden, Johannesburg Leadership Coach & Skills Facilitator, TowerStone, [JHB, South Africa] Facilitating leadership development at Front Level Leader and Mid Level Leader position, incorporating the general management functions into a values driven leadership perspective, specifically aimed at empowerment and accountability of employees. Standard workshops are conducted over 4 one week sessions throughout the year. Recruitment Consultant & Skills Facilitator, The Associates [Pretoria, South Africa] Conducting facilitative group sessions as a means of determining interpersonal style, leadership potential and ability to function within a specific company’s working philosophy. Strategic advice on placement of candidates based on their interpersonal fit within specific divisions of the client- company. Establishing areas in need of interpersonal development within the successful applicants, which could enhance the applicant’s fit into the company’s working culture. The running and facilitation of life skill development workshops to newly employed candidates within large firms doing mass recruitment. (Workshops covering the following areas of development. EQ, Cognitive Skills Development, Leadership and Assertiveness Training.) Stabilis Treatment Centre, [Pretoria, South Africa] Group and individual therapeutic facilitation with the goal being recovery and rehabilitation from substance abuse and addiction. Organizing and Conducting therapeutic group sessions relating to self discovery, interpersonal style, understanding the emotional and mental function of drug use, report writing and mental evaluation of individuals, dealing with the medical aid in terms of diagnosis of pathology, normalizing of conflict and disputes among clients within the rehabilitation centre, individual and family therapy – creating an holistic understanding within the client as to the families function within and around the addiction. Team Building Facilitator, Team Building Institute, [Pretoria, South Africa] Co-Facilitation of various teams with the goal of enhancing intra-team performance through creating insight into diversity and effective communication patterns, the process involved the use of adventure related experiential learning. Setup of activities for team cohesion enhancement (Ropes Courses, etc.). Management of logistics during the process of facilitation. Directing flow of work/corporate team process toward team and self- discovery, including management style, needs assessment, conflict management, performance evaluation etc. Socializing and networking within the corporate teams. Trauma Facilitator, Tshwane Emergency Medical Services [Pretoria, South Africa] Counselled within and diffused Trauma at various emergency scenes where individuals or groups were injured or deceased. Counselling and Trauma defusing of significant others whom were present but not injured at the emergency scenes. (Full-time involvement: 2 months 2004). NON-PSYCHOLOGY WORK EXPERIENCE Scuba Diving Instructor / Dive Master, IANTD Africa [Komatie Springs] Executive Scuba & Reef Divers [Pretoria], Sub-Atlandian Diving [Stellenbosch] Worked within the Scuba-diving industry as an Instructor and Dive-master, qualified in both recreational and Technical diving. Supplemented these positions with qualifications and experience in sailing at yacht-skipper level. Night Club Manager, Why – Not Nightclub, [Edinburgh, United Kingdom] Worked as a nightclub manager with extensive involvement in the organisation and optimisation of staff & the dynamic system of service delivery. Scuba Diving Instructor, Yacht and Diving Charter [Maputo, Mozambique] Managing of boat chartering and training of clients in scuba-diving in and around the Inhaca Island region. PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS / SKILLS Team Facilitation / Team Management Team Cohesion Enhancement & Work Team Process Optimization. Generating and managing of alternative solutions when current group processes have moved into deadlock. Flexibility in approaches, adjusting to the specific needs of the process at hand. Out of the box thinking within group and individual performance management. Appreciation for and facilitation of alternatives presented by the team. Commitment to and firm belief in the ability of all human beings to conquer their circumstance and excel at life. Utilising adventure to aid in Team performance enhancement (Scuba-Diving, Kayaking, Abseiling, Archery, Rafting, Orienteering, Mountain Biking & Snorkeling). Organizing and Managing groups relating to life-skills Training over two years within various leadership positions Team Building Institution with the use of experiential metaphors to facilitate change. Interpersonal hands-on experience and skills throughout extensive travelling and working in various countries. Training and Managing of scuba divers within a group and individual setting, with continual management of group diversity. Sailing and yacht chartering through which team management skills were emphasized and enhanced. Facilitation of drug rehabilitation groups utilising systemic and narrative processes to enhance self-discovery and interpersonal insight. |
| EDRICH SMOOK Counselling Psychologist HPCSA registration: PS 0105 384, Practice registration 033 3255 |
