Grace Van Der Westhuizen

Cell:- Email:- GRACE VAN DER WESTHUIZEN PERSONAL DETAILS Name: Van Der Westhuizen, Grace Identity Number:- Criminal Record: No Health Status: Good Marital Status: Single Contact Number:- Matric: Yes (2010) Computer Literate: Yes Tax Number:- Driver’s Licence: Code B OBJECTIVE The career I hope to have is within a flourishing industry that offers the best customer service, is always expanding and has the opportunity for growth within the company. I am passionate about writing and educating people through my written work. Knowledge is power. WORK HISTORY Stationery4u (Nottingham Road, KZN) (Jan – Aug 2011) Job title: Manageress Stock orders and displays (ink cartridges, stationery, books) Customer service and handling the till Photocopying, faxing, printing, emails Website Maintenance (Daily updating the sites with new stock, adverts and newsletters Reference: Lydia Stagg - (Owner) Chocolate Heaven (Rosetta, KZN) (Nov 2011 – Nov 2012) Job title: Manageress Day to day running of the shop Making hand-crafted Belgian chocolates Customer service and handling the till Reference: Cindeez Guilbride - (Owner) Dunranch - Rockafellas Restaurant (Golden Horse Casino, PMB, KZN) (Dec 2012 – Jan 2013) Job title: Receptionist Taking phone calls, restaurant and function room bookings Emails, fresh produce food orders, invoicing Daily updating of the booking system (Micros) to determine the number of patrons for each evening Filing Reference: Fatima (HR Department) - Dunranch - John Dory’s Restaurant (Golden Horse Casino, PMB, KZN) (Feb 2013 – Apr 2013) Job title: Manageress Daily check sheets - hygiene, cleanliness, food prep Attending to customers Managing and training waiters Reference: Fatima (HR Department) - Kallebs Rigging Services (Jan 2014 – Apr 2014) Job title: Admin Assistant Data capturing Reconciling bank statements Filing Reference: Rene Engelbrecht (Owner) - Star of Morocco (USA – Work done remotely) (May 2014 – July 2014) Job title: Writer Copy writing (SEO content) for various Moroccan furniture related websites Website back office maintenance Note: My portfolio showcasing examples of articles written for Star of Morocco can be viewed on the following blog: www.blondiestiedye.wordpress.com Reference: Adeal - - Essence Café (The Square, PMB, KZN) (August 2014 – May 2015) Job title: Waitress Serving customers Waitressing duties Seating customers Private functions hosted by Essence Deli Café Reference:- (Bianca – owner) Heathwylde Veterinary Clinic (16 November 2015 – 30 June 2017) Job Title: Receptionist Answering phonecalls Client liason Placing stock orders Assisting the vet Filing Emails Admin Reference:- (Pam Horisberger – owner/veterinarian) Atasca Restaurant (September 2017 – present) Job title: Waitress Setting up restaurant Deep cleaning Serving customers Upselling Reference:- (Chris Smith – General Manager) EDUCATION 1999 – 2005 Howick Prep School 2006 – 2010 Howick High School 2011 – South African Writers College – Basics of Feature Writing 2014 – South African Writers College – Basics to Advanced Magazine Journalism- LearnTEFL.com – TEFL certificate obtained 2016 – 2017 Volunteered and taught children in Children's Home INTERESTS Reading, writing poetry, current affairs, new challenges, music, painting, etc. For any queries, or any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me on- or-