Curriculum Vitae: GEORGE FREDERICK VAN DEVENTER

PERSONAL DETAILS
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Name: George Frederick van Deventer

Address: 35 Seacombe Grove Brighton 3186 Victoria

Telephone: (03) 95920229 / 0433119027

Email: georgevandeventer@hotmail.com

Date of Birth: 15 October 1982

Languages: Afrikaans

Interests: Four wheel driving, camping, waterskiing

PROFILE
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● A University of Melbourne finance graduate with a committed interest in US, European

and Asian equity and options markets. My practical experience through active trading of
international instruments on US markets has generated a basic understanding of market
movements and funds management skills. I am keen to improve my knowledge of
financial markets, and equity and business analysis through CFA studies and role based
learning. Adopting a contrarian/value investment style, I enjoy researching and being up
to date on international opportunities.

● Committed beyond expectations to goals set by the team or organisation, with excellent
interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with individuals and teams at all levels.

KEY COMPETENCIES
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● A dependable, punctual and organised individual

● Extroverted personality enjoying interaction with people
● Operate well under pressure and stressful situations in a fast paced environment
● Mature minded person with experience in managing significant sums of money
● Ability to think laterally

EDUCATION
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● Candidate for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) level 1

● Bachelor of Commerce (Finance): University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria - (2004)

● Victorian Certificate of Education: Brighton Grammar School, Brighton, Victoria - (2000)

ENTER score of 96.65
School Prefect

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 Curriculum Vitae: GEORGE FREDERICK VAN DEVENTER

WORK EXPERIENCE
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ASSISTING WITH FAMILY PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT (30/10/2003 - Current)

● Be informed of international market conditions and opportunities on a daily basis
● Track daily portfolio movements and report large or unusual fluctuations
● Research individual companies and sectors
● Develop option strategies
● Make decision to buy or sell if situation is considered critical
● Assist in decision making process by considering appropriate information
● Place trades

● Key Achievements
- achieved an annualised return of 18% on a diversified portfolio over 3 years

UNIT PRICING ANALYST (06/06/05 - Current)

National Custodian Services
 Calculate unit prices (fund manager) using applications including HiPortfolio and UPAM
 Review data for errors/ justify fund performance
 Reporting to client/ resolve client queries
 Liaise with other divisions
 As Pricing is often among the most visible departments to the client, professional
presentation combined with a sound understanding of the operations of other
departments is essential to maintain and improve client satisfaction.

TEAM SUPPORT OFFICER (28/02/2005 – 27/03/2005)

Oxford Funding
 Import incoming factoring into company system
 Conduct collection calls

LIFT OPERATOR (29/11/2002 - 30/12/2002)

Copper Mountain Incorporated, Copper Mountain, Colorado, USA
● Operate ski lift safely without supervision
● Assist and accommodate guests with hospitable attitude

ROWING COACH (December 2000 - March 2003) - Summer only

Brighton Grammar School, Victoria
● Instruct rowing to year 8 and 9 boys
● Motivate them to enjoy and continue the sport

REFEREES
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● John Schmoll (personal)
Former Chief Financial Officer, Coles-Myer
Director of Public Companies
Telephone: (03) 9592 4466
0419526075

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