Linda Elizabeth De Vries

Background

Vries, Linda Elizabeth De was born on July 6, 1957 in Beaufort West, Cape Prov, Republic of South Africa. Daughter of Frans Johannes and Kathleen Emily (Esbach) Van der Linde.

Education

Bachelor Comm, University Western Cape, Republic of South Africa, 1978. Honours Comm, University Western Cape, Republic of South Africa, 1981. Honours Business Administration, University Stellenbosch, Bellville, Republic of South Africa, 1990.

Master of Business Administration, University Stellenbosch, Bellville, Republic of South Africa, 1991.

Career

Teacher, Cathkin Senior Secondary, Cape, Republic of South Africa, 1980; lecturer, Peninsula Technikon, Cape, 1987-1994; lecturer, Damelin School, 1994-1996; researcher, Sml. Business Development Corporation, 1992-1996; consultant, K.F.M. Broadcasting, 1987-1997; senior lecturer, U. Western Cape, since 1990. Consultant Sanlam/KFM Broadcasting, Republic of South Africa, 1994-1996, South African Police Force, 1995, South African Postal Workers Union, 1990-1992.

Development officer Scripture Union, Republic of South Africa, 1995-1996.

Achievements

• Linda Elizabeth De Vries has been listed as a noteworthy management consultant, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Commission head Methodist Church, Athcone, 1994-1996. Treasurer Belwar Pre-School Association, Bellville, 1986-1988. Vice-chairman Belhar 1st Scouts, Bellville, 1990-1992.

Convocation executive Methodist Church of South Africa, Capetown, 1994-1996. Fascilitator Dumisani Circuit, Capetown, 1995-1996. Developer Rural Women, Garies, 1992-1994.

Fellow Institute Administration and Commerce. Member Institute Management Scientists, South African University Women, Open Learning Association.

Interests

• Avocations: youth developer, women's clubs, hiking, quilting, reading.

Connections

Married Steven Alan De Vries. Children: Lester, Ryan, Adrian.

Father:

Frans Johannes Van

Mother:

Kathleen Emily (Esbach) Van

Spouse:

Steven Alan De Vries

child:

Lester Vries

child:

Adrian Vries

child:

Ryan Vries