Monica Kuit
Summary
I am Dedicated, Hardworking and always open to learn and grow. I am always ready and willing to assist and jump in where needed with job tasks. I have handled various duties and assignments. I am Reliable and Independent with great interpersonal skills. My bilingual abilities and organizational skills have led to lasting relationships and improved efficiency. I am a strong leader and problem-solver.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager Guest House
HIDE MONTAGU - Yolandie Kuit
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet quality expectations.
- Transported Cleaning and Maintenance staff to and from Guest House.
- Assisted with running, planning and organizing of the Guest House. (Taking calls, running errands, supervising staff, helped with administrative tasks).
- Oversaw tidiness and cleanliness before guests arrival.
Assistant Manager Guesthouse
HIDE MONTAGU - Yolandie Kuit
09.2023 - 03.2024
Au Pair
HBN Netherlands
03.2024 - Current
- Enhanced cultural exchange experiences by sharing customs, traditions, and native language with host family members.
- Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
- Developed strong bonds with host family members resulting in lasting relationships beyond contract term.
- Developed bilingual abilities in Dutch through immersive conversation and activities.
- Managed daily schedules effectively, ensuring punctuality for school drop-offs and pick-ups as well as extracurricular activities.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere within the home by demonstrating flexibility adaptability when faced with unexpected changes or challenges.
- Ensured household cleanliness by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, tidying up toys or organizing play spaces.
- Acted as a responsible role model by demonstrating respect, kindness, and healthy habits to the host family''s children.
- Organized age-appropriate educational trips to local museums, parks, zoos stimulating curiosity about the world around them.
Au Pair
Au Pair Office / Carla's Au Pairs
09.2022 - 09.2023
Shop Assistant
Niel Se Huiswinkel
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
- Maintained a clean and organized shop floor, optimizing space for ease of customer navigation.
- Provided excellent customer service, promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve overall store goals and objectives.
- Helped managers with daily checklists and last-minute requirements.
- Adapted quickly to new product lines and promotions, consistently providing up-to-date information to customers.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy and professionalism, maintaining positive relationships.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Restaurant Waiter
The Barn on 62
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Supported fellow waitstaff through teamwork during busy times, sharing responsibilities as needed.
- Balanced excellent customer service with efficient task completion by multitasking effectively throughout each shift.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively during busy shifts, ensuring prompt attention to all guests'' needs.
- Contributed positively to the overall workplace culture through proactive communication, problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to enable accurate food preparation.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montagu High School
Montagu12-2021
TEFL Certificate - English Teaching
TEFL Academy
Online02-2025
Skills
- Household management and Cleaning procedures
- Language proficiency
- Creative thinking
- Dependable and responsible
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational and Planning skills
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Native language
Dutch
Proficient
C2
Flemish
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Au Pair
HBN Netherlands
03.2024 - Current
Shop Assistant
Niel Se Huiswinkel
12.2023 - 02.2024
Restaurant Waiter
The Barn on 62
10.2023 - 11.2023
Assistant Manager Guesthouse
HIDE MONTAGU - Yolandie Kuit
09.2023 - 03.2024
Au Pair
Au Pair Office / Carla's Au Pairs
09.2022 - 09.2023
Assistant Manager Guest House
HIDE MONTAGU - Yolandie Kuit
05.2022 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Montagu High School
TEFL Certificate - English Teaching
TEFL Academy
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