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Phillip Van Staden
Junior Software Engineer
Strand,Western Cape
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Complex problem-solver with analytical and driven mindset. Dedicated to achieving demanding development objectives according to tight schedules while producing impeccable code.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Financial Adviser
Sanlam Connect - Wealth Solutions
Strand, Cape Town
03.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with preparing financial plans, conducting investment research, and completing trades and transactions to assess and meet financial goals.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses, and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
- Worked with clients to support understanding of rationale and details of financial strategies.
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.
Restaurant Manager
Overture Restaurant
Stellenbosch
02.2012 - 04.2023
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
Financial Adviser
Absa Insurance and Financial Advisers
Stellenbosch, Cape Town
05.2015 - 02.2020
- Assisted clients with preparing financial plans, conducting investment research, and completing trades and transactions to assess and meet financial goals.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses, and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
- Worked with clients to support understanding of rationale and details of financial strategies.
Financial Adviser
Old Mutual PFA
Strand, Cape Town
10.2013 - 04.2015
- Assisted clients with preparing financial plans, conducting investment research, and completing trades and transactions to assess and meet financial goals.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses, and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
- Worked with clients to support understanding of rationale and details of financial strategies.
Owner
Epicure Catering SA
Strand
04.2012 - 09.2013
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
Restaurant Manager
Panarottis Somerset Mall
Somerset West
02.2010 - 01.2012
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
Restaurant Manager
Western Province Caterers - Helderberg Village
Somerset West, South Africa
07.2009 - 01.2010
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
Assistant Manager
Mizpah Youth Camp
Grabouw, South Africa
02.2008 - 05.2009
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Customer Service Representative
David Lloyd Leisure
Edinburgh, Scotland
06.2006 - 11.2007
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Updated account information to maintain customer records.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Waiter
Devon Valley Hotel
Stellenbosch, South Africa
06.2004 - 05.2006
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
- Observed head chefs and how each prepared different specialties to gain knowledge in cooking techniques.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Education
Certificate - Software Engineering
Hyperiondev.com/ Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa 01.2023 - 07.2023
NQF5 - Higher Certificate - Financial Planning And Services
Milpark
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2015 - 10.2018
National Diploma - Hospitality And Catering Management
Boland College
Stellenbosch, South Africa 01.2004 - 12.2006
High School Diploma -
Technical High School Drostdy
Worcester, South Africa 01.1998 - 12.2003
Skills
Superior time management
undefinedSoftware
CRM (Atwork5 / Xplan)
Python
HTML5 CSS
Django
Interests
Technology
Food/ Cooking
Continuous Professional Development
Leadership
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.
Thomas Edison
Timeline
Certificate - Software Engineering
Hyperiondev.com/ Stellenbosch University
01.2023 - 07.2023
Financial Adviser
Sanlam Connect - Wealth Solutions
03.2020 - Current
Financial Adviser
Absa Insurance and Financial Advisers
05.2015 - 02.2020
NQF5 - Higher Certificate - Financial Planning And Services
Milpark
01.2015 - 10.2018
Financial Adviser
Old Mutual PFA
10.2013 - 04.2015
Owner
Epicure Catering SA
04.2012 - 09.2013
Restaurant Manager
Overture Restaurant
02.2012 - 04.2023
Restaurant Manager
Panarottis Somerset Mall
02.2010 - 01.2012
Restaurant Manager
Western Province Caterers - Helderberg Village
07.2009 - 01.2010
Assistant Manager
Mizpah Youth Camp
02.2008 - 05.2009
Customer Service Representative
David Lloyd Leisure
06.2006 - 11.2007
Waiter
Devon Valley Hotel
06.2004 - 05.2006
National Diploma - Hospitality And Catering Management
Boland College
01.2004 - 12.2006
High School Diploma -
Technical High School Drostdy
01.1998 - 12.2003
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