Elsje Hugo 7 Crowestones, Buxton Derbyshire. SK17 6NZ (+44) 7747493360 elsje01@aol.

com South African with British Settlement

Name: Elsje Hugo PROFILE Originally from South Africa, I immersed myself in my English surroundings adapting to the language and challenges I was faced with, very rapidly. I am an enthusiastic self-motivated individual, with excellent customer services interaction skills, who enjoys a challenge and rises to dealing with situations set before me head on. I identify well with team work and independent projects and I am also a fast learner who strives to broaden my skills and knowledge. These skills have continuously been developed at university through the opportunities of senior event planning and management in the hospitality sector. Education: 2012- Present University of Derby Buxton Derbyshire, United Kingdom BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management -Food and Beverage Operations- development of kitchen skills and learning techniques, menu planning. -Event Catering Management- Acquired the role of General Manager for Graduation 2013, development of leadership, team work, problem solving.

2009- 2011 Buxton Community School (Specialist Sports College) Derbyshire, United Kingdom BTEC Performing Arts, French, English Language, Biology 2004-2009 Buxton Community School (Specialist Sports College) Derbyshire, United Kingdom 10 GCSEs A-B 2000-2004 Eversdal Primary School Western Cape, South Africa Languages: English (fluent spoken and written) Afrikaans (mother tongue) French (intermediate) Other Activities: Acting is one of my most favourable hobbies, I also enjoy playing a wide range of

Elsje Hugo 7 Crowestones, Buxton Derbyshire. SK17 6NZ (+44) 7747493360 elsje01@aol.com South African with British Settlement

sports,including netball for my Universitys 1st Team. Meeting new people plays a big part in my life, alongside playing the guitar and spending time with friends and family. I have also recently taken up horse riding. I am currently building on my own knowledge of wine, with the hope of becoming a sommelier.

Achievements: Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Community Sports Leader Award Junior Sports Leader Award Math Leadership Buxton Community School 2009 Drama Student of the Year 2009/10 Buxton Summer Club Volunteering working with disabled children. Member of Buxton Drama League- Lead role appearing on the Buxton Opera House stage in 2010. General Manager- University of Derby Graduation 2013 Level 1 Certificate in Food Hygiene Events Management Committee University of Derby 2012/13 President of University of Derby Buxton Netball 1st Team 2014/15

These achievements I have gained all incorporated a great deal of team work, leadership, confidence building and communication. Without which, for example an expedition like Duke of Edinburgh, could not be possible. These skills are all applicable to the hospitality industry. Through taking up new hobbies it shows my desire to learn new skills and broaden my personal development.

Employment History
Salt and Battered Fish and Chip Shop- 2005-2008 Customer Service, use of cooking/frying equipment. Buxton Community School- 2010-2011 Cleaner- after school day cleaning of all sports hall and changing room facilities Bar Brasserie- 2011- 2014 Waitress/Bar maid- Managing wine and beer orders when full time July 2011- September 2012, Cashing up, training new staff and supervising shifts when manager is not present.

Elsje Hugo 7 Crowestones, Buxton Derbyshire. SK17 6NZ (+44) 7747493360 elsje01@aol.com South African with British Settlement