Taskeen Cloete
@taskeencloete
Experienced hospitality professional specializing in conference, banqueting and front office operations.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced hospitality professional with a background in conference and banqueting coordination and front office reception. I have worked in hotel operations at Protea Hotel by Marriott Stellenbosch and NH The Lord Charles Hotel, gaining hands-on experience in guest services and event delivery.
My strengths include administrative organization, customer service, team leadership and operational systems such as OPERA Property Management. I consistently delivered service-focused results while supporting large events and daily front desk responsibilities.
I hold a National Diploma in Tourism and have pursued studies in Early Childhood Education; my record shows multiple academic distinctions across subjects demonstrating attention to detail and commitment to learning. Community service and extracurricular achievements reflect my collaborative and service-oriented approach.
I bring practical hospitality experience, a solid operational skill set, and strong communication in English and Afrikaans. I am motivated to contribute to a team that values reliable service delivery, operational excellence and guest satisfaction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Conference & Banqueting Coordinator
Protea Hotel by Marriott Stellenbosch & Conference Centre
Mar 2019 - Present (6 years 10 months)
Managed conference and banqueting operations, coordinating events and teams to deliver high-quality service; held the senior coordinator role March 2019–May 2020 and resumed March 2022–present.
Front Office Receptionist
NH The Lord Charles Hotel
Aug 2015 - Mar 2017 (1 year 7 months)
Operated front desk functions including guest check-in/out and reservations, supporting front office management from August 2015 to March 2017.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Boland College, Stellenbosch
National Diploma in Tourism, Tourism
2014 - 2015
Activities and societies: Academic distinctions in N4, N5, N6 Tourism Communication and Tourist Destinations; subjects included Tourism Communications and Tourist Destinations
Completed a National Diploma in Tourism with distinctions in tourism communication and tourist destinations.
Lyceum College Pty Ltd.
National Diploma in Grade R Teaching, Early Childhood Education / Grade R Teaching
2010 - 2013
Activities and societies: Community service (Homeless Project, Stop Hunger Now Drive), Caltex Quiz - Geography Competition, Job shadowing - Nursing, Grade R observation teaching practice
Completed courses and community service activities including geography competition and job shadowing while studying for a National Diploma in Grade R Teaching.
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