With a Master's in Drama Therapy and a psychology background, I bring emotional intelligence to corporate roles. Skilled in organisation, leadership, and AI tools. I manage projects and schedules efficiently, thriving under pressure with adaptability. I am empathetic and a strong listener, fostering connections and excelling in team or independent settings.

Antoné Adlam

With a Master's in Drama Therapy and a psychology background, I bring emotional intelligence to corporate roles. Skilled in organisation, leadership, and AI tools. I manage projects and schedules efficiently, thriving under pressure with adaptability. I am empathetic and a strong listener, fostering connections and excelling in team or independent settings.

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With a Master’s in Drama Therapy and a psychology background, I bring emotional intelligence to corporate roles. Skilled in organisation, leadership, and AI tools.

I manage projects and schedules efficiently, thriving under pressure with adaptability. I am empathetic and a strong listener, fostering connections and excelling in team or independent settings.

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Language

Afrikaans
Fluent
English
Fluent
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Personal, Administrative & Executive Assistant at East Rand Dental Studio
January 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Management of the dental practice; Engaged with Zoom, Teams, and Google tools for admin, planning and organisation of meetings; Streamlined administrative correspondence and maintained accurate records; Receptionist duties; Managing executive schedules and travel logistics; Handling confidential correspondence; Collaboration with investors and medical programs; Customer care; Meeting notes and follow-up actions; Facilitated effective communication to support smooth operations.
Administrative Coordinator at The New Ways B.V. NL
January 1, 2025 - Present
Organise and maintain files, schedules, and office logistics; General Administration, personal and executive assisting duties; Responding promptly to inquiries via social media, emails, and phone calls with professionalism; Providing high-quality customer service; Supporting remote operations by managing online workflows and virtual meeting logistics; Creating shipping labels and resolving shipment issues; Assisting with HR tasks like onboarding, record-keeping, and coordinating training or recruitment; Joining meetings, Zoom calls, and online team meetings with agendas and follow-ups; Tracking project deadlines and deliverables; Inputting and updating data in systems; Managing financial records, expenses, and invoices; Prioritising tasks and resolving issues in a fast-paced environment; Employee relations and onboarding/training logistics.
Personal, Administrative & Executive Assistant at East Rand Dental Studio
January 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Management of the dental practice; Admin planning using Zoom, Teams, and Google tools; Streamlined administrative correspondence and record-keeping; Receptionist duties; Managing executive schedules and travel logistics; Handling confidential correspondence; Customer care; Meeting notes and follow-ups; Staff counselling and practice development support; Facilitated effective communication to support smooth operations.
Administrative Coordinator at The New Ways B.V. NL
January 1, 2025 - Present
Organise and maintain files, schedules, and office logistics; General Administration and executive assistance; Responding to inquiries via social media, emails, and phone with professionalism; Providing high-quality customer service; Supporting remote operations and virtual meeting logistics; Creating shipping labels, verifying shipments, and resolving shipping issues; Assisting with HR tasks including onboarding, record-keeping, and coordinating training or recruitment; Attending meetings, preparing agendas, and following up on action items; Tracking project deadlines and deliverables; Data entry and reporting; Managing financial records, tracking expenses, and processing invoices; Prioritising tasks and resolving urgent issues; Supporting employee relations and training logistics.
Therapist (Group & Individual) at Sandringham Lodge and Square Mental Health Facility
November 23, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Co-facilitated group therapy with various client groups; provided individual counseling and creative expression techniques.
Co-facilitating Group Therapy at Sandringham Lodge and Square Mental Health Facility
November 23, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Co-facilitated group therapy with mentally challenged individuals and young adults; Provided counselling and creative expression opportunities; Weekly sessions.
Group Play Therapist at Philile Pre-School
October 31, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Co-facilitated play therapy for children aged 2–4; weekly sessions focusing on play as therapy and learning.
Group Play Therapy Facilitator at Philile Pre-School
October 31, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Co-facilitated play therapy for children aged 2–4 years; Weekly sessions; Focused on enjoyable and developmental therapeutic play.
Group Therapist at Wits Campus Health and Wellness Centre
June 22, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Therapy with a group of nurses; weekly sessions addressing burnout and workplace stress; creative expression and emotion exploration.
Strength-based Group Therapist & Individual Therapist at Lefika la Phodiso
June 22, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Co-facilitated group therapy for adolescents (12–14) weekly; individual therapy for a 9-year-old; focus on self-esteem, trauma, and familial context.
Group Therapy & Individual Client Therapy at Wits Campus Health and Wellness Centre
June 22, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Therapy with a group of nurses (7 participants), ages 29–60; Twice weekly sessions; Focus on emotional expression and coping with burnout in healthcare settings.
Strength-based Group Therapy & Individual Client Therapy at Lefika la Phodiso
June 22, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Co-facilitated therapy with adolescents (12–14) weekly; Worked on self-esteem and trauma in disadvantaged communities; Individual therapy with a 9-year-old female weekly.
Workshop Facilitator at Community Women Action for Seniors
November 26, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Creative workshop empowering senior women through drama and theatre-based exercises; Weekly 120-minute sessions focusing on exploration, embodiment, stress relief, and storytelling; participants used music, stories, and art.
Workshop Facilitator - Strength-based Empowerment for Seniors at Community Women Action for Seniors
November 26, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Creative workshop empowering senior women through drama and theatre therapy; Weekly 120-minute sessions; Used creative exercises, music, stories, and artworks; Emphasised stress relief and sustainable change.
Co-facilitator at Stellenbosch University – Mental Health Online Creative Expressive Evenings
November 26, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Collaborated to create an online platform for students and staff to discuss mental health, personal experiences, and creative expression; Bi-weekly evening sessions.
Therapy Facilitator at Dorothea Special Needs School
November 26, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Facilitated strength-based sessions for 12–13-year-old special needs children; 30–50 minute sessions twice weekly; Used puppetry and sensory materials to support emotional understanding; Created puppets and puppet shows to express emotions.
Co-Facilitator, University Mental Health Online Creative Expressive Evenings at Stellenbosch University
November 26, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Collaborated with fellow drama students to create an online platform for staff and students to discuss mental health; Twice-weekly evening meetings; Platform maintained beyond the year.
Therapy Facilitator (Practical Work) at Dorothea Special Needs School
November 26, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Worked with 12–13-year-old Special Needs children to build inner strength through drama-based activities; 30–50 minute sessions twice a week; Used puppetry and multisensory methods to support emotional understanding and expression.
Marketing Manager & Product Designer at Colony Body Clinic
May 1, 2020 - October 13, 2025
Assisted in digital creation of the business website and marketing on social media; Conducted user research to understand client needs; Sketched and prototyped concepts, collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to refine website design; Used CAD tools to create user-focused, functional, and aesthetically appealing digital/physical products; Ensured alignment with business goals and technical requirements; Improved overall user experience.
Marketing Manager & Product Designer at Colony Body Clinic
May 1, 2020 - October 13, 2025
Drove digital presence and promotions on social media; Conducted user research to understand client needs; Sketched and prototyped concepts; Collaborated with engineers and stakeholders to refine website design; Used CAD to create user-focused digital/physical products; Ensured design met business goals and technical requirements while enhancing user experience.
Executive Assistant at Secelec Engineering
January 31, 2020 - October 13, 2025
Assisted in recruiting candidates; Administrative and receptionist duties; Managed marketing procedures on LinkedIn & Facebook; Organized files and digital workspace; Managed calls and meeting scheduling; Supported with equipment parts handling and storage.
Executive Assistant at Secelec Engineering
January 1, 2020 - October 13, 2025
Assisting in recruiting candidates; Administrative duties; Receptionist duties; Handling marketing activities on LinkedIn & Facebook; Organising files and workspace; Taking calls and reception duties; Booking and scheduling meetings; Disassembling machinery parts and moving them to storage.
Sales Assistant at La Pommier Wines
October 31, 2019 - October 13, 2025
Public relations to strengthen brand reputation, wine-tasting presentations, and relationship-building with wineries and clients; Receptionist duties; Administrative support and petty cash handling; General liaison.
Sales Assistant at La Pommier Wines
October 1, 2019 - October 13, 2025
Public relations to strengthen brand reputation; Wine-tasting presenter; Reception duties and bookings; Administrative tasks; Liaison with clients and partners.

Education

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Qualifications

Master's in Drama Therapy
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Honours in Drama
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Honours in Applied Theatre
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Foundation in Psychology
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Master’s in Drama Therapy
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Honours in Drama
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Honours in Applied Theatre
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025
Foundation in Psychology
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment