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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Certification
Hobbies
Timeline
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Renée Van Niekerk

Renée Van Niekerk

BScAgric Viticulture And Oenology Graduate
Cape Town

Summary

When I was little, my father would take me along on cellar tours. I always had a fascination with the shiny tanks and the people who worked so hard toward a common goal. It's not hard to imagine how my love for wine and its processes grew from that humble beginning.

I am a passionate, hardworking individual with an eye for detail and a love of humour. I strive to have healthy relationships with everyone I meet, and to adapt to any environment I may find myself in next. I am a deliverer with a strong sense of pride in my work, but I hope to never stop improving on the foundation I have put down.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages

Work History

Cellar Hand

Villiera Wines
12.2023 - 03.2024
  • Main duties included supervising press cycles of grapes destined for both sparkling and still wines.
  • Developed people skills by leading cellar staff in day-to-day movements.
  • Additions of wine additives.
  • Administrative work on Ezywine.
  • Running pump-overs on fermenting red wines.
  • Racking of both juice and finished wine.
  • Monitoring fermentations.

Cellar Intern

Tokara Wine and Olive Estate
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Developed effective working relationships with a diverse group of people.
  • Used positive reinforcement and humour to boost morale in the cellar.
  • Proved ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to international interns.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity.
  • Worked on data entries and record keeping.

Wine Adviser

Jordan Wine Estate
12.2018 - 01.2021
  • Worked independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Waiting tables and interacting with international guests as an ambassador.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BScAgric in Viticulture And Oenology

Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

    Self-motivated

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Interests

Music

Food

Flora and Fauna

Story telling

Art

Certification

Forklift training and certification

Hobbies

I've always been interested in anything to do with culture. I love creating. I draw, paint, write, sing, play the guitar, and recently, I've picked up knitting needles. Subsequently, I love going to events that showcase the arts, especially live music performances. I also have a love of flavour, making cooking and wine pairing some of my favourite party tricks. I never want to stop learning: I have done a few short courses on astronomy, wildlife protection, knots, and sailing. I have approximate knowledge of many things!

Timeline

Cellar Hand

Villiera Wines
12.2023 - 03.2024

Cellar Intern

Tokara Wine and Olive Estate
12.2022 - 05.2023

Wine Adviser

Jordan Wine Estate
12.2018 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - BScAgric in Viticulture And Oenology

Stellenbosch University
04.2001 -
Renée Van NiekerkBScAgric Viticulture And Oenology Graduate