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I am determined to be an asset to any company, since I possess a strong sense of integrity, honesty and professionalism. I am willing to learn and can work both independently and as a member of a team. With a wide range of work experience in the USA as well as abroad, I feel I can bring a unique element to the workplace; both inspirational and authentic. I have worked extensively in social services, training, volunteer coordination, and counseling, combining my background in psychology and sociology with my passion for community development and trauma support. I enjoy engaging with people and organizational tasks, and am always eager to contribute meaningfully in any role I undertake.…I am determined to be an asset to any company, since I possess a strong sense of integrity, honesty and professionalism. I am willing to learn and can work both independently and as a member of a team. With a wide range of work experience in the USA as well as abroad, I feel I can bring a unique element to the workplace; both inspirational and authentic. I have worked extensively in social services, training, volunteer coordination, and counseling, combining my background in psychology and sociology with my passion for community development and trauma support. I enjoy engaging with people and organizational tasks, and am always eager to contribute meaningfully in any role I undertake.

Rachel Snijders

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I am determined to be an asset to any company, since I possess a strong sense of integrity, honesty and professionalism. I am willing to learn and can work both independently and as a member of a team. With a wide range of work experience in the USA as well as abroad, I feel I can bring a unique element to the workplace; both inspirational and authentic. I have worked extensively in social services, training, volunteer coordination, and counseling, combining my background in psychology and sociology with my passion for community development and trauma support. I enjoy engaging with people and organizational tasks, and am always eager to contribute meaningfully in any role I undertake.…I am determined to be an asset to any company, since I possess a strong sense of integrity, honesty and professionalism. I am willing to learn and can work both independently and as a member of a team. With a wide range of work experience in the USA as well as abroad, I feel I can bring a unique element to the workplace; both inspirational and authentic. I have worked extensively in social services, training, volunteer coordination, and counseling, combining my background in psychology and sociology with my passion for community development and trauma support. I enjoy engaging with people and organizational tasks, and am always eager to contribute meaningfully in any role I undertake.

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I am determined to be an asset to any company, since I possess a strong sense of integrity, honesty and professionalism. I am willing to learn and can work both independently and as a member of a team. With a wide range of work experience in the USA as well as abroad, I feel I can bring a unique element to the workplace; both inspirational and authentic.

I have worked extensively in social services, training, volunteer coordination, and counseling, combining my background in psychology and sociology with my passion for community development and trauma support. I enjoy engaging with people and organizational tasks, and am always eager to contribute meaningfully in any role I undertake.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Afrikaans

Advanced

Work Experience

Member of the Board and Volunteer coordinator at Heart in the Game

November 1, 2013 - Present

Responsibilities include event coordination, administrative tasks, public relations, and fundraising for a 501 Non-profit organization.

Director of Social Services at Five Star Senior Living

October 31, 2019 - July 19, 2025

Managed admissions, discharges, evaluations, referrals, and all social work duties including PCC.

Receptionist at Five Star Senior Living

September 30, 2019 - July 19, 2025

Handled all reception and office duties, greeted all visitors, and managed general administrative tasks.

Training Director at PAWS for People

July 31, 2018 - July 19, 2025

Managed the Training Department including supervision of staff and volunteers, conducting and scheduling training sessions, developing programs, marketing presentations, and maintaining training policies and procedures.

Lifestyle 360 Activities Assistant at Shipley Manor

April 30, 2016 - July 19, 2025

Assisted the Lifestyle Director in program delivery, resident interviews, design of recreational programs, logging attendance, assessment of residents’ needs, care plan meetings, and safety compliance. Initiated coffee hour and proposed a support group for family members.

Owner at International LLC

January 31, 2017 - July 19, 2025

Provided individual and group life coaching programs internationally, conducted workshops and presentations on emotional trauma and coping strategies for PTSD, including training for first responders.

Board member at The Centre for Transformation & Development

December 31, 2010 - July 19, 2025

Managed and developed training programs, supervised crisis centers, coordinated with multiple government and law enforcement agencies, handled marketing, fundraising, media liaison, and provided trauma counseling. Chaired board meetings and managed volunteers.

Office Administrator at Gauteng Department of Education at Risidale Primary School

December 31, 2003 - July 19, 2025

Handled reception, invoicing, typing, mailing, shipping, report compilation, event organizing, data capturing, counseling internship duties including individual and group counseling for staff, families, and students.