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CONRAD CHICANE

Address: 21 Dane street, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925

E-mail: conradchicane@gmail.com

Tel: 072 931 9651

PROFILE

‘Intuitive’, ‘dynamic’, and ‘analytical’ are characteristics that describe my personality best. I am result-driven, dedicated and self-motivated. I thrive on a challenge, as it stimulates me mentally and intellectually. Observation motivates and excites me, allowing me to work at my absolute best. I personally enjoy working towards achievable goals, always doing my best to attain the ultimate outcome.

In general, I approach my assigned tasks and the people I work with, with sensitivity, aspiring always to lead by example. I possess a holistic understanding surrounding the logistics of teamwork and team management. I learned these skills through my involvement with a variety of industries.

Awards

Top Student Award, 2013

Finalist in the Haute Lumiere lighting awards, 2015

Winner of the Easy Life Kitchen Design, 2015 - Decorex Exhibition 2016

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Sketch-up

Languages

English

Afrikaans

National & International work experience

Current employment

K/M2K Architecture / Interior Design

An enthusiastic company working on conceptual designs in the UAE and abroad on exceptional residential Villas, Resorts and Spas

Previous employment

Self-employed, Cape Town

Freelance massage therapist and acrobatic fire performer for corporate and commercial events.

For the past four years I have been solely responsible for my own finances, as a student. This responsibility has taught me how to manage my time and University related schedules. Patience, discipline and diligence are some of the key aspects required to have reached my goals.

Takealot.com, Cape Town

Assistant product manager, wellness department

Takealot.com is an on-line based retail company, with direct contact to the customer. The ability to cope under pressure within a time-based schedule was imperative, working under high stress volumes. I learned how to deal with a fast-paced, multi-cultural, and open-plan office environment within limited time constraints. I also learned how to deal with ‘in-house’ negativity and customer related complaints management. November 2011 – August 2012

International Academy of Health & Skincare, Cape Town

Program director & lecturer, January 2010 – July 2011

Head of Holistic therapies & lecturer, December 2008 – January 2010

I was responsible for managing large groups during theory and practical-based engagements. Exposure to this field of work provided me with experience of dealing with various personalities, and taught me how to manage unexpected situations. I learned how to think quickly, in order to resolve unsatisfactory situations to provide the best outcome with limited time. Much of my time at the Academy required self-motivation, motivation and guidance of others, and leading by example in order to get the best out of my students.

Nickel Spa for Men, Covent garden, London, 2007

Massage therapist

Pasha Medical Clinic, London, 2007

Skin specialist & Laser technician

Steiner Transocean’s Ltd. Royal Caribbean cruise line company, USA east-coast seaboard, 2006

Skin specialist and massage therapist

Lord Charles - NH Hotels, Cape Town, 2004

Waiter, part time – Full time studying

12 Apostles Hotel and Spa, Cape Town, 2003

Waiter, part time – Full time studying

Hilton London Metropole, London, 2001-2002

Reception & Restaurant host – 2 year working visa

As part of my two year UK Visa, I worked in hospitality attending to International clients, dealing with customer care and complaints handling, ensuring professional service and problem solving on a daily basis. I learned how to deal with confrontation, customer liaison, high-level performance in the workplace, and the ability to cope with a stressful work environment.