Laikyn-Taniel Elliott
Hospitality & Travel Management
Sandton
Summary
Profile
Highly organized and dependable, excels at effectively managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Possesses a strong willingness to take on additional responsibilities in order to contribute to the achievement of team goals. With a proven track record of success, confident in ability to enhance efficiency and drive results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospitality & Travel Management
Blanc Management
07.2019 - Current
- Conducting research on media and sponsorship opportunities for specific events.
- Reaching out to potential clients through cold calling
- Organizing and leading meetings with both existing and prospective clients.
- Researching hotel accommodations for specific sporting events.
- Analyzing and comparing hotel rates and standards
- Coordinating with hotels regarding bookings and availability.
- Creating and maintaining detailed Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.
- Managing client relationships and communication.
- Travelling internationally to manage client relationships and oversee event operations.
- Creating and drafting contracts.
- Managing client negotiations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Reference: Andrej Ristic - +49 175 565 9409
Service Station Manager
Sasol Duncanville
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Supervising employees
- Overseeing day-to-day operations
- GRVS (Capturing invoices)
- Opening and closing of shifts
- Bill and collect payments from customers for services rendered (Account customers)
- Handling disputes
- Merchandising
- Managing expenses
- Maintain good relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Counting inventory
- Placing and receiving orders
- Handling of petty cash
- All admin related work
- Ensuring a convenient and pleasant experience for customers
- Reference: Donald Fynn - 084 507 3005
Accommodation Consultant for Sporting Events
Blanc Management
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Research on hotel accommodations for specific sporting event
- Analyzing and comparing hotel rates, quality, and services
- Coordinating with hotels to secure bookings and confirm availability
- Designing and maintaining detailed Excel spreadsheets for data tracking
- Managing client relationships and providing exceptional service
- Organizing and overseeing travel logistics to ensure seamless operations
- Reference: Andrej Ristic - +49 175 565 9409
Nursery School Teacher Assistant
Bonnas Dias Kindergarten
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Preparing breakfast for children and feeding babies
- Assist with 30-minute interactive time (singing nursery rhymes and reading books)
- Dressing children for outside play time
- Accompanying children to the park to play with them
- Playing with children and introducing a variety of games
- Preparing lunch for children
- Assisting older children when going to the bathroom and using the facilities
- Changing diapers
- Putting children to sleep during nap time
- Keeping children entertained
- Clean up play and kitchen areas
- Reference: Melina - +49 697 167 1889
Au pair
01.2015 - 07.2015
- General Au pair duties
- Minding children aged 1 and 3 yrs
- Preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Changing diapers
- Playing with children and introducing a variety of games
- Bathing and feeding of children
- Reading bedtime stories and putting children to sleep
- Reference: Lucrecia - +49 697 167 1889
Office Assistant
Tedcor
06.2013 - 06.2013
- General Admin duties
- Filing
- Shredding
- Reference: Martika Gordon - 084 433 9854
Office Assistant
Bosch
01.2012 - 01.2012
- Filing
- Attending to customers
- Reference: Nicola Campos Real - 076 494 6617
Education
Grade 12 - English, Afrikaans, Mathematical Literacy, Life Science, Business Studies, Life Orientation, History
Allen Glen High
Skills
Collaborative Teamwork
Computer skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Client Support
Effective Communication Skills
Accurate Data Entry
Reliable Professional
Workplace Skills
- Personal & Interpersonal skills
- Ability to listen and learn very quickly
- Formal written and verbal communication skills
- Professionalism, dependability and reliability
- Client focus and servicing client needs
- The ability to work well under pressure and deadlines
- Flexible to working conditions and duties
- Managing and prioritizing workload
- Attentive to detail
Personal Information
- Dependents: 2
- Date of Birth: 10/10/96
- Nationality: Coloured, South African
- Driving License: None
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
Hospitality & Travel Management
Blanc Management
07.2019 - Current
Service Station Manager
Sasol Duncanville
11.2018 - 02.2019
Accommodation Consultant for Sporting Events
Blanc Management
02.2017 - 08.2018
Nursery School Teacher Assistant
Bonnas Dias Kindergarten
01.2016 - 03.2016
Au pair
01.2015 - 07.2015
Office Assistant
Tedcor
06.2013 - 06.2013
Office Assistant
Bosch
01.2012 - 01.2012
Grade 12 - English, Afrikaans, Mathematical Literacy, Life Science, Business Studies, Life Orientation, History
Allen Glen High
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