Bernadette Bekker
Professional Summary
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Summary
I am a dedicated independent person with a passion to achieve my dreams and goals. I have taken it upon myself to create my own future and success. It is time for me to further my passion to become an asset to the world. I am looking forward to seeing the possibilities the world has to offer.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Waitress
Kota Joe Alberton
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Contact Number: +27 (0) 10 109 7975.
- Contact Person: Rob.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- 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.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
Receptionist
Dr. Melt Van Niekerk
Pretoria, South Africa
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Contact number: 084-500-1173.
- Contact person: Dr. Melt Van Niekerk
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Provided administrative support to staff members by handling correspondence, filing documents, and managing office supplies inventory.
Au Pair
Au Pair SA
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Contact Number: +27 72 132 3381
- Contact Person: Blair Peachy
- Acted as a responsible role model by demonstrating respect, kindness, and healthy habits to the host family''s children.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding their children's progress, needs, and any concerns that arose during the au pair placement period.
- Taking care of 2 kids. Ensuring that breakfast and lunch was served. Did home schooling with the kids. Cleaned up after the kids. Fed pets. Occasional evening babysitting. Playing with the kids.
Waitress
Kota Joe Alberton
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Welcoming Customers, Taking & Serving Orders, Daily Cash Flow Recons.
- Contact Number: +27 (0) 10 109 7975
- Contact Person: Rob
Instructor Assistant
Memphis move dance studio
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Contact Number: +27 76 442 6269
- Contact Person: Leandré Rossouw
- Assisted with weekly training classes of children aged 5 to 13
- Assisted with general tasks such as filing paperwork, bookings of classes venues, create and maintaining filing systems
- Managed classroom activities efficiently to ensure maximum utilization of class time for learning purposes.
- Implemented assessment tools effectively to measure student progress throughout the duration of the course accurately.
- Offered mentorship and guidance to struggling learners in order to boost confidence levels and academic achievement rates over time.
Admin Assistant
Rietvlei Zoo Farm
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Contact Number: +27 78 383 9735
- Email: lingkerry92@gmail.com
- Contact Person: Kerry-Lee Ling
- Assisted with daily administration tasks such as filing paperwork, bookings of function venues, create and maintaining filing systems
- Assisted with taking care of animals such as daily feeding, maintaining and cleaning of cages, behavioral observation, and record keeping.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
Education
Hoërskool Dinamika
Alberton, South Africa 01.2021 - 01.2022
Grace Trinity School For Girls
Alberton, South Africa 01.2018 - 01.2020
Skills
Excellent communication skills
Problem solving and Quality Focus
Presentable
Leadership Skills
Customer service
Guest relations management
Data entry
Telephone skills
File management
Office management
Microsoft office
Medical office administration
Accomplishments
- School: Sir John Adamson
- Grade: Grade 9 & 10
- Achievement: Participation on National Level as a Drum Majorette Squad
- Placed 3rd in the country
- Achievement: Special Award for Best Newcomer in Drum Majorettes
- Achievement: Gauteng and SAMCA colors and best drum majorette in Gauteng for 2019
- Year Completed: 2019 & 2020
- School: Grace Trinity School for Girls
- Grade: Grade 7 & 8
- Achievement: Participation on National Level as a Drum Majorette
- Placed 2nd in the country as Leader of our Squad in 2017 and 4th in the country as Leader of our squad in 2018
- Year Completed: 2017 & 2018
- School: Rooihuiskraal Laerskool
- Grade: Grade 6
- Year Completed: 2016
- Company: National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
- Year: 2014
- Achievement: Certificate for Junior Nature Conservator
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Waitress
Kota Joe Alberton
08.2024 - 07.2025
Receptionist
Dr. Melt Van Niekerk
02.2024 - 05.2024
Au Pair
Au Pair SA
01.2023 - 01.2023
Waitress
Kota Joe Alberton
01.2023 - 01.2023
Instructor Assistant
Memphis move dance studio
01.2022 - 01.2022
Hoërskool Dinamika
01.2021 - 01.2022
Admin Assistant
Rietvlei Zoo Farm
01.2018 - 01.2020
Grace Trinity School For Girls
01.2018 - 01.2020