Music writing
Brendon Van Der Merwe
Farmer
Klerksdorp
Summary
I am from a small farming community in South Africa. Grew up playing rugby, soccer, running track and writing my own music. I am confident in math (calculus) and science (chemistry&physics) at university level. I believe in what you put in is what you get out. I always try to be the hardest worker in the room and are always open to advise and positive critique. I am solely set on making a success of my life and rising up above my circumstances which I came from and creating a good and promising future for myself to be able to provide for people that is really in need of help. I am confident and easy to talk to, yet focused on my task that lies in front of me. I have never given up on a project/job I was given and always ended up being the best at what I do, simply because my whole life I have been striving for perfection in everything I do.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Crop Farmer
Vetrano Farms
Rosedale
03.2021 - Current
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Bar Manager
Music Cafe
Potchefstroom
07.2018 - 02.2021
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks and customer-focused events.
- Developed 4 new cocktails for menu.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
- Motivated and disciplined employees and implemented new mentoring program, which increased worker morale.
- Handled $3000-6000 cash on daily basis, which built trustworthiness and loyalty with owners.
- Crafted popular cocktail menu for customers preferring liquor and spirits to wine.
- Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
- Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age.
- Capitalized on opportunities to advance operations and mixology knowledge, enhancing customer service with refined and current expertise.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolving issues.
- Explained daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Chemistry
North West University
Potchefstroom 02.2016 - 11.2018
Skills
Crops harvesting
Interests
Music recording
Working out
Writing rap music
I have been writing and recording my own music for the past 4 years now with the aim to get better after every song I write. It is my own way of expressing myself and putting my emotions and feelings in art form
Timeline
Crop Farmer
Vetrano Farms
03.2021 - Current
Bar Manager
Music Cafe
07.2018 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Chemistry
North West University
02.2016 - 11.2018
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