Zane Griesel
Port Elizabeth
Summary
Dynamic Driving Range Manager at Graeme Whale Golf, adept at optimizing operations and enhancing customer experiences. Proven leadership in team management and exceptional service delivery, coupled with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Successfully coordinated lesson schedules, fostering seamless client interactions and ensuring operational excellence.
Overview
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Languages
Work History
Driving Range Manager
Graeme Whale Golf
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Supervised daily operations of the driving range, ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery.
- Managed a team of employees, including scheduling, performance monitoring, and daily wage payments.
- Coordinated lesson schedules for the Head Coach, ensuring seamless client bookings and effective time management.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive experience for all patrons.
- Handled cash transactions and processed payments accurately, maintaining records for daily financial activities.
- (Referencing available upon request)
Education
High School Diploma -
01.2019 - 12.2023
Achievements Skills Developed Additional Information
National Senior Certificate
- Subjects: Information Technology (IT), Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science, English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language
- Distinction: Achieved a distinction in Information Technology with a final mark of 88%.
Academic
- Awarded Academic Colours for exceptional performance in 2022-2023.
Sports
- Captain, School Golf Team (2022-2023): Led the team and represented the school in various competitions.
- Represented Eastern Province Junior Golf at the Junior National Inter-Provincial Tournament (2023).
Leadership
- Prefect, Pearson High School (2023): Elected to represent the student body and assist in maintaining discipline and promoting school values.
- Cheerleader, Pearson High School (2023): Actively participated in promoting school spirit and supporting school teams.
- Programming & GUI Design: Gained experience in GUI design and programming through coursework in Information Technology.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Developed leadership skills through my role as a prefect, where I trained younger students and promoted discipline and respect within the school community.
- Public Speaking & Communication: Enhanced public speaking skills as the captain of the school golf team, reporting on school matches, and promoting the golf team for the Inter-Schools derby.
- Languages: English (Fluent), Afrikaans (Fluent)
- References: Available upon request.
BCom Computer Science And Information Systems - Computer Science And Information Systems
01.2024 - Current
Relevant Coursework: Computing Fundamentals (2024), Business Process Modelling (2025), Information Systems (2025), Programming Fundamentals (2024), Data Structures and Algorithms (2025-present), various Business Management and Accounting modules (2024), Marketing Management (2024)
Achievements
- Member of the University Golf Team (2024-present): Representing Madibaz at the annual USSA golf tournament (2023).
- Eastern Province Men’s Golf: Selected to represent Eastern Province at the Men’s National Inter-Provincial Tournament.
Volunteer Work
- Charity Beach Clean-Up: Actively participated in a community-driven beach clean-up initiative, contributing to environmental sustainability efforts.
Skills Developed
- Programming Languages: Proficient in C# and Java.
- Web UI Design: Developing skills with HTML and CSS to create user-friendly web interfaces.
- Microsoft Office Suite: Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, developed through coursework in Computing Fundamentals (2024) and prior school experience.
- AI Utilization: Experienced in using AI tools to enhance work efficiency and productivity. Skilled in writing effective prompts to leverage AI for designing and implementing various tasks, optimizing workflows, and achieving high-quality results
- Business Process Design: Gained skills in business process modeling through the Business Process Modeling module (2025).
- Information Systems Design: Knowledge of information system design principles from the Information Systems module (2025).
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Skills
Programming Languages: Proficient in C# and Java through coursework in Programming Fundamentals (2024) and Data Structures and Algorithms (2025)
Web UI Design: Developing skills with HTML and CSS to create user-friendly web interfaces
Microsoft Office Suite: Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, developed through coursework in Computing Fundamentals (2024) and prior school experience
AI Utilization: Experienced in using AI tools to enhance work efficiency and productivity Skilled in writing effective prompts to leverage AI for designing and implementing various tasks, optimizing workflows, and achieving high-quality results
GUI Design & Programming: Gained hands-on experience in GUI design and programming through the Information Technology curriculum
Leadership: Developed leadership skills as Prefect, mentoring younger students, fostering discipline, and promoting respectful behavior towards peers and staff
Public Speaking & Communication: Enhanced public speaking abilities as Captain of the School Golf Team, delivering match reports and marketing the team for the Inter-Schools Derby
Business Process Design: Gained skills in business process modeling through the Business Process Modeling module (2025)
Information Systems Design: Knowledge of information system design principles from the Information Systems module (2025)
Hobbies
- Golf
- Running
- Fishing
- Sports
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Driving Range Manager - Graeme Whale Golf
11.2024 - 01.2025
Nelson Mandela University - BCom Computer Science And Information Systems, Computer Science And Information Systems
01.2024 - Current
Pearson High School - High School Diploma,
01.2019 - 12.2023