Lindiwe Haitsma
Amsterdam
Summary
Political Science student with an international background and experience in hospitality, sales, and coaching. Strong communication and interpersonal skills developed through working with diverse teams and customers in Amsterdam and Addis Ababa. Adaptable, confident, and people-oriented, with experience in customer service, public speaking, teamwork, and taking responsibility in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2
2
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Waterkant
Amsterdam
02.2025 - Current
- Prepare and serve a variety of mixed drinks and beers to customers
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of bar area and equipment to uphold service standards
- Managed indoor seating area to enhance customer comfort and experience
- Cleared empty glasses and plates from tables to maintain a tidy environment and support kitchen efficiency
Route Sales Person
Alpha Society
Amsterdam
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Collected donations on foot for organizations like Doctors Without Borders, fostering community engagement
- Developed communication skills to effectively convey donation impact to customers
Assistant Swimming Coach
Berry's Swimming
Addis Ababa , Ethiopia
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted in planning and executing swim training sessions for children ages 2 to 18.
- Demonstrated proper swimming techniques during practice sessions for visual learning.
- Provided feedback to swimmers to improve technique and performance during practice.
- Facilitated communication between parents and coaching staff regarding swimmer development.
Education
Political Science -
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Amsterdam 06-2028
International Baccalaureate -
International Community School of Addis Ababa
Ethiopia 05-2024
Skills
- Product knowledge
- Customer engagement
- Customer outreach
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Dutch
Professional
Timeline
Bartender
Waterkant
02.2025 - Current
Route Sales Person
Alpha Society
07.2024 - 11.2024
Assistant Swimming Coach
Berry's Swimming
01.2022 - 01.2024
Political Science -
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
International Baccalaureate -
International Community School of Addis Ababa