Tendai Chesiwe
@tendaichesiwe
Aspiring tourism professional with practical experience in travel management.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated and passionate individual pursuing a career in the tourism sector, having majored in Tourism and Event Management at the Central University of Technology. My practical experience at Astra Travel has equipped me with the skills to understand clients' needs and organize travel from start to finish, ensuring a seamless experience for travelers.
Throughout my journey, I have developed strong interpersonal skills and a keen eye for detail, which I applied during my time as a Travel Consultant and Administrator. I am committed to maintaining high standards of service and ensuring client satisfaction. My academic achievements, including being recognized as the best 2-year student in 2021, reflect my dedication to excellence in my field.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Travel Consultant/Admin
Unlimited Travel
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Met with clients to understand their travel preferences, budget, and requirements. Created customized travel itineraries, including flights, accommodations, and activities. Handled all aspects of travel bookings, maintained accurate records, and managed payments.
Receptionist (Shadowing)
Imvelo Safari Lodge
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Checked in guests and allocated them to their rooms. Greeted guests and visitors with a positive, helpful attitude. Answered phone calls and emails regarding guest inquiries. Set up invoices and quotations for guests and confirmed bookings for rooms, conferencing, and activities.
Travel Agency (Practicals)
Astra Travel
Sep 2022 - Present (3 years)
Determined clients' needs and suggested suitable travel packages. Organized travels from beginning to end, including tickets, accommodation, and transportation. Supplied travelers with pertinent information and useful travel/holiday materials. Greeted clients and visitors with a positive, helpful attitude and maintained workplace security.
Cleaning Services
Ridcor
Oct 2020 - Present (4 years 11 months)
Ensured high standards of cleanliness in offices, reception areas, corridors, and other areas as per business requirements. Promoted and maintained a safe, secure, and clean working environment. Performed administrative tasks including record-keeping of business expenditure, emailing invoices and quotations, answering phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
Waitress
Eunice High School for Girls Hostel
Jun 2014 - Present (11 years 3 months)
Invited guests into the hostel in a friendly manner and seated them at appropriate tables. Instructed guests on the food that would be served for the day and answered any questions that may have arisen. Paid close attention to dietary and allergic restrictions and remained clean and hygienic throughout all shifts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Eunice High School for Girls
National Senior Certificate, General Studies
Grade: Mathematics Literacy 61%, English Home Language 52%, Afrikaans First Additional Language 50%, Computer Application Technology 48%, Consumer Studies 60%, Visual Art 72%, Life Orientation 76%
Activities and societies: Third group hockey team, leadership camp at Hobhouse
Completed secondary education with a focus on various subjects including Mathematics Literacy, English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language, Computer Application Technology, Consumer Studies, Visual Art, and Life Orientation. Participated in the third group hockey team and a leadership camp.
Central University of Technology
Diploma, Tourism and Event Management
Grade: Average mark between 68% to 75%
Majored in Tourism and Event Management, pursuing a career in the tourism sector. Applied past experiences and current academics to acquire new skill sets within the tourism industry. Received an award for being the best 2nd-year student in 2021.
Central University of Technology
Certificate, Amadeus
Grade: 89%
Achieved qualifications in GSD in Amadeus with a percentage of 89%. The course took two weeks to complete.
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