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Business Management · Marketing · Pretoria
CHRISTIAN
GROENEWALD

Ambitious. Disciplined. Driven.
Business Management student, ex-competitive gymnast, and certified coach — channelling a decade of elite athletic performance into building a future at the intersection of strategy and marketing.

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Business Management
Marketing Strategy
Gymnastics — 10 Years
Certified Coach
Honours Track
Brand Building
Christian Groenewald
Business Management
Marketing Strategy
Gymnastics — 10 Years
Certified Coach
Honours Track
Brand Building
Christian Groenewald
01 — About

WHO
I AM.

I'm Christian Groenewald — a 21-year-old 3rd-year Business Management student at the University of Pretoria, with a genuine passion for marketing, strategy, and how great brands are built.

What sets me apart is my background: ten years competing in gymnastics, then four years coaching — holding 2 formal coaching certifications. That shaped me in ways a classroom never could — discipline, precision, the ability to perform under real pressure, and the instinct to lead others to their best.

Currently in my third year at UP, I'm actively building real-world experience through web projects and planning to continue to Honours. Every day I'm connecting the dots between athletic mindset and business strategy.

"The same focus that wins competitions builds careers. I'm just applying it to a bigger stage."

2013–2023
Competitive Gymnastics
A full decade of dedication, discipline and competition. Built the mental and physical foundation that still drives everything I do.
2019–2023
Gymnastics Coach
Transitioned from athlete to mentor. Coached gymnasts across multiple levels, earned 2 formal coaching certifications, and developed real leadership skills over 4 years.
2019–2023
Hoërskool Garsfontein
Completed my secondary schooling at Garsfontein, balancing competitive gymnastics and coaching alongside academics.
2024–Now
Business Management — UP
3rd year at the University of Pretoria, with Honours firmly in my plans. Blending academic theory with a deep personal interest in marketing and brand strategy.
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Years as an Athlete
A decade of elite gymnastics — competing, training, and performing at the highest level.
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Years Coaching
Certified coach with hands-on experience developing athletes and leading teams.
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Year of Degree
Business Management at UP, with an Honours degree on the horizon.
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Coaching Certifications
Two formal coaching qualifications earned alongside competing and studying.
03 — Work

SELECTED
WORK.

Projects and work that reflect how I think, build, and execute.

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Web · Client Work
BBYRA WEBSITE
A professional website built for BBYRA — link coming soon once live.
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Web · Pro Bono
BUSINESS WEBSITE (PRO BONO)
A fully custom website built free of charge for a local business — helping real brands grow online.
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Business Management · UP
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Case studies, business analyses, and research projects completed as part of my degree at the University of Pretoria.
04
Professional Development
INDUSTRY COURSES — COMING SOON
Actively pursuing certifications and courses aligned with my Business Management and Marketing study path.
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Coaching
GYMNASTICS COACHING — 4 YEARS
Designed and ran structured training programs for gymnasts across multiple levels, holding 2 formal coaching certifications.
04 — Skills

WHAT I
BRING.

Coaching & Leadership94%
Marketing & Brand Strategy87%
Business Management84%
Social Media & Content81%
Communication & Presentation88%
Discipline & Work Ethic99%

"A rare blend of athletic discipline and commercial thinking. Forged on gym floors, refined in lecture halls — and always hungry to grow."

Business
Business Management Strategic Planning Project Management Market Research Consumer Behaviour
Marketing
Marketing Strategy Brand Development Social Media Content Creation
Leadership
Team Leadership Coaching Public Speaking
05 — Contact

LET'S
TALK.

Whether it's a collaboration, an opportunity, or just a conversation about business and marketing — I want to hear from you.

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