DARREN MARK THOMASDate of birth 28/01/1991

Nationality South African

Race Coloured

Contact details Email: thomasdarren72@yahoo.com Mobile: +27 60 533 4037

Address: 52 Via Firenza, Airdlin Avenue, Sunninghill, Sandton, 2191

Language: English (Excellent) Afrikaans (Good)

Driver’s license: Code B (Exp. 14/01/2021)

EDUCATION

2010-2013 Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Bachelor of Psychology (sport psychology)

Port Elizabeth

Majors in Sport Psychology and counseling Achieved with Merit

2005-2009 Alexander Road High School, National Senior Certificate Port Elizabeth

Achieved with a Bachelor’s Degree

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2014-2016 Registered Counsellor, Health Professions Council of South Africa Pretoria

PRC 0024406 (independent practice/private practice)

2012 Exercise Specialization, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Port Elizabeth

Entry level fitness instructor

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2014- Current Discovery South Africa- Discovery Health

Johannesburg

2016 2IC Events Manager- Responsibilities include but not limited to management and leadership surrounding

wellness day events. - Client data synthesis, with a focus surrounding wellness reports and dashboards.- People management; sending out event schedules and briefs. Managing staff at

wellness day events.

- Troubleshooting with regards to TI at wellness events as well as logistical coordination.

2014-2016 Wellness Specialist- Major focus on client health screening, with particular focus on Non-communicable

diseases.- Relevant feedback with regards to health and wellness; HIV counseling and testing.- Interaction with clients and relevant stakeholders surrounding wellness events.

2013-2014 Wellness Assistant- Responsibilities included liaising with Discovery members, answering Vitality and medical

aid related queries and assisting members throughout wellness days. - Being a part of a new and exciting wellness experience also adds a lot of interesting

challenges. Working for an organization such as Discovery Health provides opportunity for career growth and development.

2014 Platinum Life Johannesburg

2014 Lead Generation Consultant

- Communicating with potential clients; generating sales leads in conjunction with life, disability and cancer cover.

- Major skills development in client liaison, sales and communication.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

2014 High Performance Coaching- sports coach at Maragon Private School Johannesburg.

2013 Sports Counseling- administration of mental coaching to various sports teams/athletes.

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Exercise and wellness- member of the gym and passionate about being healthy. Also involved in various sporting activities.

Community Upliftment- active member of the community, with involvement is various initiatives such as BetterSA; soup kitchens and an active member of Bryanston Catholic Church.

Music- accomplished musician; instruments include the rhythm guitar and drums.

REFERENCES

Mr. Ishmael Maswanganyi (Functional Coordinator Exec Health Discovery)071 617 0722

Dr. Lynn Slogrove (HOD Human Movement Sciences NMMU)083 225 6251

Anton Moodley (TUL Coca-Cola South Africa) 082 780 3678