Taylor-Anne Irving
Waitress, Yoga And Surf Instructor, PA
South Africa
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking professional with over 6 years of experience in the service industry, including roles in hospitality, customer service, and management. Known for thriving in fast-paced environments, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining strong attention to detail. With a background in roles such as yoga instruction, personal assistance, and team leadership, bringing a versatile skill set, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive attitude to every position. Passionate about teamwork, adaptability, and creating positive environments, excelling in both individual and collaborative settings. Ready to bring commitment to excellence and multitasking skills to new opportunities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
28
28
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Waitress at Fine Dining Cocktail Lounge
Asoka
04.2023 - Current
- Included club nights and bottle services
- Tapas and infusion menu
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
Self-employed Yoga Instructor
03.2020 - Current
- Comfortably teaching Yoga to students of all ages, all levels online or in-person
- Teaching all styles of Yoga – Yin, Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Meditation and Pranayama
Surf Instructor
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Taught a variety of people how to surf – from children to middle aged to older aged adults
- Taught complete beginners who couldn’t swim, to intermediate surfers wanting to improve their ability
Yoga Instructor
Nishanth Nagella
08.2020 - 02.2024
- Creating and filming digital Yoga content for an online App - Track Yoga
- Responded to problems with excellent troubleshooting abilities and created diverse content
- Editing video content and adding final touches before uploading to the application
NGO Employee
Ubuntu Army
07.2020 - 01.2024
- Hard-working employee and volunteer with NGO, Ubuntu Army
- Helping with food parcel and soup deliveries weekly, clothe donations and distributions and helping with newly founded side-project, Ubuntu Farms
- Deliveries and drop-offs of farm packages, helping to distribute within townships and other areas and social media updating and marketing
Bartender
Events and Festivals
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
English Interviewer
Alliance Abroad International Company
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Interview English level of students that are applying for jobs in USA
Personal Assistant
Iain Banner, Founder of E-movement
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Assisted in the preparation of presentations and reports, contributing to well-informed decision making.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information relevant to company operations.
Au Pair
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Fetching from school, making lunch, taking to swimming lessons and other activities
- As well as helping with homework and playing with the child in the afternoon
Waitress
Hudson’s Burger Joint
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Burger restaurant and bar
- Head waitress of the restaurant for 4 months, managing all waitressing duties and responsible for shift creation
- Working in the bar frequently: pouring on-tap beer, pouring of shots, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks
Yoga Instructor
Hot Yoga Durban
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Teaching classes in a heated studio to a variety of students
- Teaching a faster-paced vinyasa class and a slower, more restorative and yin-styled class
Café Waitress and Manager
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Managed and waitressed at a small café in India
- Ensuring orders were taken, food served, pouring/serving drinks and plates were cleared
- Overviewing the other staff duties, as well as helping out in the kitchen with cooking and cleaning
Waitress
Lupa Osteria
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Italian restaurant and bar
- Worked well in a fast-paced and rapidly changing restaurant environment
- Pairing of elite wines to gourmet pasta, pizza and appetizer dishes
Farm Manager and Horse Trainer
Pippa Arnott
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Served as a friendly, hardworking, flexible and punctual employee, looking after and training 14 horses whilst managing and overviewing the functioning of the farm
Education
Diploma of Herbalism -
College of Naturopathic Medicine
UK 04.2001 - 03.2024
High School Diploma - Grade 12 National Senior Certificate through IEB, Biology, Physical Sciences, Geography, Advanced Mathematics
Epworth Independent High School For Girls
Durban 01.2014 - 11.2018
200hour Yoga Teacher Qualification -
Aadi Yoga School
01.2020 - 03.2020
TEFL - Teaching English As A Second Language
I-to-i
04.2020 - 07.2020
Yoga Pregnancy Qualification -
Wellness Connection
02.2021 - 03.2021
Skills
Customer Service Excellence
Adaptability and Multitasking
Yoga and Fitness Instruction
Team Collaboration and Leadership
Problem-Solving and Quick Learning
Animal Care and Horsemanship
Content Creation and Digital Skills
Cooking and General Maintenance
Communication and Social Skills
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/11/2000
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Yes
Timeline
Surf Instructor
06.2024 - 10.2024
Waitress at Fine Dining Cocktail Lounge
Asoka
04.2023 - Current
English Interviewer
Alliance Abroad International Company
01.2023 - 06.2023
Bartender
Events and Festivals
08.2022 - 12.2023
Personal Assistant
Iain Banner, Founder of E-movement
03.2022 - 05.2023
Au Pair
03.2022 - 12.2022
Waitress
Hudson’s Burger Joint
05.2021 - 04.2022
Yoga Pregnancy Qualification -
Wellness Connection
02.2021 - 03.2021
Yoga Instructor
Hot Yoga Durban
11.2020 - 01.2021
Yoga Instructor
Nishanth Nagella
08.2020 - 02.2024
NGO Employee
Ubuntu Army
07.2020 - 01.2024
TEFL - Teaching English As A Second Language
I-to-i
04.2020 - 07.2020
Self-employed Yoga Instructor
03.2020 - Current
Café Waitress and Manager
01.2020 - 03.2020
200hour Yoga Teacher Qualification -
Aadi Yoga School
01.2020 - 03.2020
Waitress
Lupa Osteria
08.2019 - 01.2020
Farm Manager and Horse Trainer
Pippa Arnott
08.2019 - 12.2019
High School Diploma - Grade 12 National Senior Certificate through IEB, Biology, Physical Sciences, Geography, Advanced Mathematics
Epworth Independent High School For Girls
01.2014 - 11.2018
Diploma of Herbalism -
College of Naturopathic Medicine
04.2001 - 03.2024
Similar Profiles
Cecep AzhariCecep Azhari
Associate Creative Director at Redtree Asia (PT. Asoka Cipta Digital)Associate Creative Director at Redtree Asia (PT. Asoka Cipta Digital)
Tshegofatso LouwTshegofatso Louw
Personnel Officer at South African Police Service: Human Resource ManagementPersonnel Officer at South African Police Service: Human Resource Management
AYANDA MABEL BINGOAYANDA MABEL BINGO
Senior Merchandise Planner at AckermansSenior Merchandise Planner at Ackermans