Tanika Lindeque
Aston Manor
Summary
I am a friendly, approachable and well-presented school leaver with some work experience and a natural flair for customer service. I create a welcoming environment and always aim to make clients feel comfortable and valued. I am a quick learner who adapts easily, multitasks well and stays organised under pressure. I am eager to grow, learn as much as possible and build my future, with the goal of becoming a qualified cosmetologist. I am enthusiastic, motivated and ready to be a “sponge” — soaking up new skills and experience while making a positive contribution to any team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant
Fundamali
12.2025 - 12.2025
- Sorting slips, assisting with functions, party planning, lodge preparation and general support
- Preparation of lodge and event areas
- Skills Gained: Time management, teamwork and responsibility
Salon Assistant
Dandelion Hair Emporium
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Customer service, hair washing, bookings, cleaning, assisting stylists
- Daily face-to-face client interaction in a professional salon environment
- Trusted with hygiene standards, product preparation and general client care
- Polite, friendly, neat, reliable and confident with customers
- Skills Gained: Communication, teamwork, professionalism, time management
Office Assistant
Fundamedical Management
12.2024 - 12.2024
- Scanning, filing, document organisation, general admin support
- Assisted staff and patients in a professional medical environment
- Trusted with confidential company documentation
- Skills Gained: Office discipline, confidentiality, organisation and responsibility
Education
National Senior Certificate - English HL, Afrikaans FAL, Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation, Hospitality Studies, Tourism, CAT
School of Achievement (Prestasieskool)
Elsburg, GP2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Administration
- Scanning
- Filing
- WhatsApp and email
- Organising
- Document organisation
- Service orientation
- Friendly
- Multitasking
- Computer literacy (very basic excell & work Skills)
- Hygiene standards
- Food and drink running
- Empathy and compassion
- Hospitality and events experience
- Table clearing
- Food hygiene knowledge
- Waiting tables
- Coffee and tea brewing
- Food service
- Data entry
- File organisation
- Documentation management
Personal Qualities
- Always punctual, dependable and well-presented
- Trustworthy and responsible, with strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Works well in a team, supportive, respectful and easy to get along with
- Takes pride in her work and completes tasks accurately and efficiently
- Shows initiative, a positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow
Custom Section
To gain valuable work experience during my gap year, learn more about myself, develop strong workplace and customer service skills, and grow personally and professionally before continuing my studies in Cosmetology.
Personal Information
- Available: Immediately
- Age: 18
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Interests
- Drawing Art
- Make-up
- Beauty
- Fashion
- Walking with my dog and mom
- Watching a series with my boyfriend
Accomplishments
- Mrs School of Achievement – 1st Princess & Mr & Mrs SOA Winner
- RCL Leader – 3 Years
- Class Captain – 4 Years
- Athletics: Gold (Javelin Throw & Shot Put) | Silver (High Jump & Long Jump)
- Selected for Barista Training Programme (Top 10 students) – Certified Barista
Timeline
Assistant
Fundamali
12.2025 - 12.2025
Office Assistant
Fundamedical Management
12.2024 - 12.2024
Salon Assistant
Dandelion Hair Emporium
01.2024 - 01.2025
National Senior Certificate - English HL, Afrikaans FAL, Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation, Hospitality Studies, Tourism, CAT
School of Achievement (Prestasieskool)