CURRICULUM VITAE
Brittany Taryn James
PERSONAL PROFILE
A driven graduate with experience in high pressure environments gained during a holiday job and an internship at two private 5-star establishments. Able to manage competing priorities, having achieved strict deadlines for submissions of assignments for an Advanced Wine Studies Diploma, whilst completing a BCom Hospitality Management. Aiming to secure a position that focuses on administrative duties where attention to detail and organisational qualities are emphasized. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
NHL Stenden University, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
B.Com Hospitality Management
Advanced Wine Diploma
2018- 2021
Reference and Contact Number: Dr. Megan Sharrock 082-***-**** Cape Wine Academy
Advanced Wine Studies Diploma
Reference and Contact Details: Dave March ******@********.*** Matric
St. Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls, Kloof, KwaZulu-Natal
(English, Afrikaans, Maths Literacy, Life Orientation, Busines Studies, History, Art) 2017
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
2019:
Diploma in Advanced Wine Studies (International)
Cape Wine Academy Certificate Wine Course – International Wine Studies Cape Wine Academy South African Wine Course
Introduction to South African Brandy course
Brittany Taryn James
42 Ronalds Road Kloof, 3610 KwaZulu-Natal
Cell: 083-***-****
Email: ******************@*****.***
ID Number: 991**********
3rd place in year 2 of BCom Hospitality Management module: Hospitality Operations Performance 1st place in year 2 of BCom Hospitality Management module: Hospitality Operations Environment 2018:
1st Place in year 1 of BCom Hospitality Management module: Hospitality Operations 2017:
Distinction for Mathematical Literacy
Deputy Head of Equestrian St. Marys DSG
2016:
SA Show Jumping Champion Adults 1M Division
Equestrian Provincial Colours: KZN Adults Show Jumping Team 1M Division 2015:
Equestrian Provincial Colours - KZN Junior Show Jumping Team 90CM Division COMPUTER PACKAGES
Competent in use of Apple and Windows computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams. Protel PMS System. KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
Adaptable to learn and implement new organisational systems. Focused on producing a high standard of work. Purposeful in carrying out tasks efficiently. HOLIDAY WORK EXPERIENCE
SINGITA LEBOMBO (Kruger National Park) (4 weeks)
Duties Included:
Job shadowing with the Front of House team as well as Sommeliers. Greeting and welcoming guests to the lodge, serving food and wine during lunch and dinner services. Restocking and helping with stocktake in the wine cellar and bar. Being hospitable and friendly to provide guests with personalized service throughout their stay.
6-MONTH PRACTICAL INTERNSHIP
BUKELA LODGE (Amakhala Private Game Reserve) (6 Months, 1 February 2021 – 30 July 3031) Duties Included:
Front of House Duties such as, carrying out both check-in and check-out procedures with guests. Serving guests meals and wines. Providing the guests with personal and hospitable service at all times during their stay.
Back of House duties such as, using Protel PMS system. Continuous stocktake of food and beverage inventories, as well as issuing stock and month-end stock count procedures. Daily menu engineering for lunch and dinner menus. Ordering of all lodge supplies, including but not limited Reference and Contact Number: Khungeka Mbaba 084-***-****