Professional Profile

Wanda J Bruce

All About Me

I am a natural born leader & nutrition activist, and advocate that prevention is better than cure. I have been in the integrated natural medicine field (health industry) for almost eleven years. I support Fair Trade, and eco sustainability. The Information Technology (IT) environment has been my playground for decade and a half where I embraced interesting aspects of IT such as marketing, PR projects, LAN Administrator, Project Management and Event Management. I was presented with several awards for service excellence, and contributed free time to a “street children” community initiative. In pursuit of spiritual freedom and true wealth I furthered my studies, perused my passion and entrepreneurial opportunities.

My Education

• 2010 -2011 International Cupping Therapy Course –  Correspondence.

• 2008 – 2009 – Post Graduate study – Specialized Kinesiology.
• 2005  - Post Graduate study -  Lymphatic Drainage Therapy.

• 2001 – 2002 Sabbatical / Study – Therapeutic Reflexology Diploma

inclusive: Anatomony, Physiology, Pathophysiology & Nutrition.

• 1997 Web Design – Front Page Course.
• 1994 Management & Communications Course.
• 1984 – 1993 Wang PC Glossary, Database III advanced course.

Microsoft Corel,  PowerPoint, Excel and MS Word. Accpac and Pastel Accounting and Lotus 123 course. 1977 – 1980 Overseas / Local travel & Freelance Photographic Model

• 1976 – Rosebank Commercial College – Bookkeeping Diploma.
• 1975 Academic Matric – Witbank High School

Climbing the Ladder

• 2010 – AHC Group (Pty) Ltd  – Management Strategy / PR Contract
• 2009 Dept of Social Development – Publish Batho Pele Engagement / Change Management Programme (Phase 1) A4 Journal.

• 2005 – 2008 – Kara Heritage Institute, publisher/ sub editor for Journal.
• 2001 – 2003 Ran own Natural Health Consultation practice.

• 2001 – 2002 Langeni Lodge & Stress Clinic – Facilitator, PR Marketing.
• 1999 – 2001    Khulisa Engineering – Contract to Eskom Ltd – Project Manage – delivery processes – integration SAP to Maximo.
• 1997 – 1999 Snyman Van Der Heever Heyns (National Employers Forum) IT LAN Administrator.
• 1994 – 1997 Siemens Nixdorf – Marketing Administrator/ POS
• 1990 – 1993 Wanda Mega Maintenance – Own Business
• 1989 – 1990 Outsource Prof. Skills to Alex Maraney (Entrepreneur).
• 1987 – 1989 CGI (Capital Growth Investments) Branch Manager
• 1984 – 1987 Afcol Ltd; Computer Librarian & PA to Software Manager.
• 1981 – 1983 Jeff Boutique (R&R Smith (Pty) Ltd) Manageress / Buyer.
• 1977 – 1980 Overseas Travel and Freelance Model

Other things I Do

• 2011 – Community Facilitator / Supporter
• 2009 – 2010 SAMOO (South African Mamelodi Outreach Organisation) NPO Traditional Healers, outreach and education. Committee Member.
• 2007 – 2008 – Ingwenya African Retreat – Facilitation, Conceptualize, setup and PR liaison for African Wellness Retreat. (specialized contract)
• 2005 – 2009 – HoASA (Herb Association of South Africa) Board Member.
• 2005 – 2008 – Kara Heritage Institute, alliance & supporter.
• 2005 – Present – Nutrition / Natural Speaker, Presenter, Facilitator.
• 1994 – 1997 Siemens Nixdorf Committee ( Street Children Project)
• 2002 – Present Publisher / Editor for Natural HEALTH journal.
• 2003 – 2008 – Board Member: SANHPB (South African Natural Health Practitioners’ Board) Facilitation HIV/AIDS Education with DOH.
• 2000 – 2003 – Global Natural Health Care Trust (GNHCT) British charity, as SA facilitator for pilot project “Aids Treatment Centre” in Orange Farm.

Things I Like

• Yoga & Meditation
• Nature Walks & Magaliesberg History Heritage and Wildlife.
• Healthy Living, Cooking & Socializing
• Listening to Music, watching intelligent films.
• Reading Writing and being Creative
• Photography, the Arts and much more.

Synopsis

I believe that I have a fine analytical mind and am capable of much in the way of learning. I understand fundamental truths as well as the capacity to search for ultimate meanings. I often involve myself in complex technical, scientific or philosophical studies. It is life’s journey that has taught me to utilse my abilities to learn and enjoy the inner peace of mind which only comes from knowing oneself and accepting and expressing one’s deepest feelings through divine grace.

I pollinate life and am passionate about making a difference in this global village and in particular where I am needed the most. Being able to contribute to an individual’s wellbeing and improve their quality of life, is extremely rewarding.

Contributing to communities through the dissemination of natural health education is a humbling yet fulfilling experience. Publishing a natural HEALTH Journal is something I  passionately do,  which has evolved gracefully and holistically over the years.