Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Social Media Management
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Tiaan Van Der Walt

Business Administration
St. Louis

Summary

Versatile and dynamic professional with a proven track record in customer service and safe driving, honed as a Delivery Driver at Amazon. Excelled in leadership roles, notably as a Barista Trainer, enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction. Skilled in teamwork, collaboration, and time management, consistently achieving and surpassing goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Delivery Driver

Amazon
12.2023 - Current
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.

Swim Instructor

Foss Swim School
04.2022 - 11.2023
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
  • Assessed student skill levels at the beginning of each session to ensure proper class placement and maximize opportunities for growth and development.
  • Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
  • Collaborated with other instructors to develop innovative teaching methods for improved student outcomes.

Food and Beverage Associate

Target
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Efficiently handled customer complaints by swiftly addressing issues and offering appropriate resolutions to maintain loyalty among patrons.
  • Ensured all service areas were consistently well-stocked, clean, and properly organized to meet the demands of peak dining periods.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing dietary concerns.

Barista Trainer

Starbucks
09.2018 - 09.2021
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
  • Trained new employees in groups and in one-on-one scenarios.
  • Learned new drinks and procedures first, and instructed all team members on how to properly complete each.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality espresso and coffee beverages.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Missouri-St. Louis
Normandy, MO
05.2001 -

Skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Vehicle maintenance

Commercial driving

Safe driving

Positive attitude

Customer service

Time management

Product promotion

Professionalism and punctuality

Leadership experience

Sales proficiency

Social Media Management

Managed a social media account for a Real Estate agent for several months

Timeline

Delivery Driver

Amazon
12.2023 - Current

Swim Instructor

Foss Swim School
04.2022 - 11.2023

Food and Beverage Associate

Target
10.2021 - 03.2022

Barista Trainer

Starbucks
09.2018 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Missouri-St. Louis
05.2001 -
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