Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Leonore Viljoen

Nail & Wax Technician
Stellenbosch,WC
Leonore  Viljoen

Summary

Passionate about nail artistry and dedicated to helping clients feel confident and cared for, I bring 4+ years of experience as the founder of Nore’s Nails. Specialising in Rubber Base Gel and nail art, I balance creativity with a commitment to nail health and client wellbeing. Alongside running my business, I am completing a BSc in Human Life Sciences, where my studies in physiology and psychology deepen my understanding of people and wellness. Away from work, I find balance in the outdoors and in hosting friends around the table.

Overview

5
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Nore

Nail Technician
05.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed a service-orientated business for nails and waxing.
  • Specialize in natural nail health and rubber base gel application
  • Proficient in acrylic and polygel extensions.
  • Manage appointments
  • Grow client base through effective marketing and customer service.
  • Inspect nails for signs of health-related issues or fungus and make recommendations accordingly.
  • Create custom nail art designs using gels and chrome powder.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers to increase loyalty, trust and satisfaction.
  • Clean and sanitize tools and equipment before each client.

Nore

Waxing Therapist
01.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Wax services include leg, arm, underarm, bikini, hollywood & face.
  • Maintain clean and sanitary workspace.
  • Waxed 105 clients using both hot and cold waxes.
  • Advise clients about pre and post wax care.

Bright Sparks

Tutor
08.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Motivate students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Support students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Collaborate with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct mistakes.

Stellenbosch University

House Committee
09.2023 - 09.2024

Job overview

  • Oversaw house operations including budgeting, conflict resolution, and leading house meetings.
  • Organized orientation programs and key events while managing portfolios such as fundraising, bonding, and interior.
  • Collaborated with other residences and provided first aid support as part of the certified Level 2 First Aid team.

Education

Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa

Bachelor of Science from Human Biology & Psychology
12-2025

Planet Beauty Dermatological Training Academy SA
Krugersdorp, South Africa

Certificate from Nail Technology
07-2024

Helpmekaar Kollege
Johannesburg

High School Diploma
01.2017 - 12.2021

University Overview

6 Distinctions

Skills

  • Nail artistry
  • Rubber base gel
  • Polygel & Acrylic extensions
  • Nail preparation
  • Shaping
  • Hand & foot massage
  • Waxing
  • Client relations
  • Booking systems
  • Inventory control
  • First aid support
  • Digital Marketing & sales

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Beginner (A1)

Accomplishments

  • Honorary colours for academics in high school
  • Completed an IronMan 70.3
  • Class representative

Timeline

Tutor

Bright Sparks
08.2025 - Current

Waxing Therapist

Nore
01.2025 - Current

House Committee

Stellenbosch University
09.2023 - 09.2024

Nail Technician

Nore
05.2020 - Current

Helpmekaar Kollege

High School Diploma
01.2017 - 12.2021

Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Science from Human Biology & Psychology

Planet Beauty Dermatological Training Academy SA

Certificate from Nail Technology
Leonore ViljoenNail & Wax Technician