Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Lesego  Makena

Lesego Makena

Service Leader (hostess)
Pretoria ,Gauteng

Summary

Versatile and dynamic professional with a proven track record at Burger King in enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing employee turnover. Skilled in administrative support and complaint resolution, I excel in fostering positive environments and implementing efficient service protocols. My expertise in sales and collaborative spirit drive superior service standards and operational excellence.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Service Leader

Burger King
01.2022 - 09.2024
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Reduced employee turnover by implementing effective hiring practices and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Balanced staffing levels appropriately according to demand fluctuations, optimizing labor costs without sacrificing service quality.
  • Played an integral role in launching new products or services, coordinating efforts across multiple teams to ensure seamless implementation from start to finish.
  • Improved response times to customer inquiries by developing efficient workflows and leveraging technology solutions.
  • Contributed to increased sales revenue by identifying upselling opportunities during client interactions.

Makeup Artist and Nails

Bella Nails
12.2019 - 02.2021
  • Developed customized makeup plans for bridal parties, contributing to memorable wedding experiences.
  • Maintained a hygienic workspace by adhering to strict sanitation practices, ensuring client safety and comfort.
  • Worked closely with fellow Makeup Artists to share knowledge, elevating overall team expertise in various techniques.
  • Sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection.
  • Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.

Point of Sale Associate

Soviet
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.

Face Painter

Stella Events
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Engaged customers in process to provide memorable experience.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting designs based on client feedback or unforeseen circumstances during events.
  • Increased client base through effective marketing efforts, such as social media promotion and networking with event planners.
  • Expanded service offerings to include body painting, glitter tattoos, airbrushing techniques upon acquiring additional certifications in these areas.
  • Followed health and safety protocols for guest and employee benefit.

Administrative Assistant

Foshini
01.2018 - 10.2018
  • 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

NQF 5 - Food And Beverages

Cathseta, Johannesburg

Matric -

Bokgoni Technical Secondary , Pretoria Attridgeville

Skills

Administrative support

Accomplishments

Employee of the month

Certification

Service leader

Timeline

S.H.E

09-2024

Fire fighter

08-2024

First aid

07-2024

Service leader

06-2023

Employee of the

05-2023
Service Leader - Burger King
01.2022 - 09.2024
Point of Sale Associate - Soviet
11.2020 - 01.2021
Makeup Artist and Nails - Bella Nails
12.2019 - 02.2021
Face Painter - Stella Events
10.2019 - 03.2020
Administrative Assistant - Foshini
01.2018 - 10.2018
Cathseta - NQF 5, Food And Beverages
Bokgoni Technical Secondary - Matric,
Lesego MakenaService Leader (hostess)