Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
LANGUAGES
Awards and Acknowledgements
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Alyssana Makhan

Alyssana Makhan

Junior Site Manager
Midrand

Summary

Dedicated recent graduate with a proven ability to excel in diverse environments, currently enhancing skills in logistical planning, effective problem-solving, and meticulous record-keeping. Experience in engaging with stakeholders has fostered strong rapport-building capabilities while upholding high standards of excellence. With approximately two years in various customer-facing roles, communication skills are refined to deliver tailored solutions and collaborate effectively. Ready to leverage these competencies to enhance operational efficiency and contribute meaningfully to team success.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
3
3
Languages

Work History

Junior Site Manager

Sasol
05.2025 - Current
  • Directed and enhanced policy change by addressing concerns promptly, providing updates on project progress, and maintaining meticulous organization throughout the process.
  • Supported upper management by accurately calculating staff hours and compiling payslips, ensuring timely and precise remuneration, as well as demonstrating a high degree of accuracy and trustworthiness.
  • Increased efficiency in dry-stock auditing by compiling, designing, and implementing an Excel-based system for the monitoring of inventory levels at all times.
  • Successfully resolved any staff queries or concerns while maintaining professionalism, efficiency, and productivity, thereby fostering favorable workplace relationships.

Brand Ambassador

Browns the Diamond Store
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Cultivated robust client relationships through genuine, personalized customer interactions, and excellent product knowledge.
  • Consistently exceeded sales quotas while maintaing detailed records of client data, sales leads and opportunities, and financial transactions, ensuring meticulous record-keeping and inventory management.
  • Adapted branding messages to align with diverse audiences, establishing widespread appeal.
  • Ensured accurate representation of the brand by maintaining standards of excellence, including upholding company culture and showroom presentation.

Waitress

Bohemia Bar and Restaurant
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Entrusted with personally serving the restaurant owner and his family, reflecting the significant trust and confidence placed in my abilities.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for guests.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies

Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch
12-2023

Skills

Critical Thinking

Certification

Introduction to Digital Business Skills, HP Life - Explored the digital economy and the five main practices that businesses use to implement a digital business transformation, as well as discover digital practices, tools and skills required in our economy.

Timeline

Introduction to Digital Business Skills, HP Life - Explored the digital economy and the five main practices that businesses use to implement a digital business transformation, as well as discover digital practices, tools and skills required in our economy.

09-2025

Junior Site Manager

Sasol
05.2025 - Current

Brand Ambassador

Browns the Diamond Store
09.2024 - 03.2025

Waitress

Bohemia Bar and Restaurant
01.2023 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies

Stellenbosch University

LANGUAGES

English (Native)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans (Second Language)
Advanced (C1)
French (Conversational)
Intermediate (B1)

Awards and Acknowledgements

  • Stellenbosch University - French Tutor, Stellenbosch University - Personally acknowledged by my professor for my remarkable grades resulting in a verbal offer to tutor French, however, I declined due to part-time work commitments.
  • Youth@SAIIA - Podium Position for a National Research Paper, University of Witswatersrand - Co-authored a research paper and placed third nationally (2019), leading to an invitation to COP25 (Conference of the Parties).
  • Toastmasters - Podium Position for Regional Unprepared Speeches, Danville Park Girls' High.
  • Representative Council of Learners (RCL) - Representative, Danville Park Girls' High.

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