1. Calvin Tapfuma
33 Ward Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3RY, England
07534850687 | calvintapfuma@gmail.com
EDUCATION University of Derby Buxton, Derbyshire, England
Bachelor of Arts International Hospitality Management 2013 – 2017 (Expected)
Relevant Coursework Food and Beverage Management 2:2, Hospitality Concepts 2:1, Principals of
International Business 2:1, International Hotel Management 2:1.
University of Derby International Foundation Program 2012- 2013 Passed
Hillcrest College Mutare, Zimbabwe
• A Levels - Travel and Tourism.
• AS- Environmental Management
• 5 GCSE (A-C) including English
City and Guilds - Office Procedures, Business Studies, Business English
WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
The Palace Hotel- Buxton April 2015- June 2015
• Front of house Food and beverage assistant.
• Assisted in taking orders
• Serving food to customers
• providing great customer service
• Customer interaction and upselling products
• Banqueting team hosting, setting up for weddings, meetings etc.
Restaurant at the Dome FOH September 2013- April 2014
To assist in the set up and maintenance of all restaurant service areas.
• To assist in the welcoming guests to the restaurants. All enquires made in person or over the phone
must be handled to the standards of the restaurant.
• To assist in the serving of meals/drinks to guests. .
• To ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance Health and Safety requirements, including food
hygiene regulations.
• To adhere to all restaurant standards in every interaction guests and colleagues.
• To support colleagues to ensure that customer expectations are met.
Commercial Team Member University of Derby Buxton Graduation
Delivering excellent service
Communication skills improved due to team working.
Commercial Team Member
Wedding At the Dome
Delivering good service in the allocated time.
Communication skills and efficiency.
Bistro Deli Bar at the Dome
Preparing orders that had been pre-ordered.
Communicating within the team and customers.

2. University of Derby
International Student Representative September 2012 - June 2013
Met up with department heads to discuss issues that affect international students.
Problem solving the issues that would have been brought to the table in the meetings.
Communication skills improved as we had to provide feedback to fellow international students and also
get their views on what they wanted to be improved to better their education.
University of Derby Buxton
Men's Cricket Treasurer April 2014 - Present
Led society meetings and organised various social activities for the members.
Handled society’s communications through verbal communication and social networks mediums such as
Facebook.
Managing club finances and keeping a record of its current finances.
SKILLS, ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
Drivers Licence
Technical Skills: Microsoft excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word
Hillcrest College
1st Team Football Captain 2009-10
Team selection
Practice coordinator
Junior player mentor
Team leader
1st Team Cricket Vice Captain 2009-10
Junior player mentor
Assisted in team selections, batting and bowling order
1st Team Chess Captain 2009-10
Organizing fixtures, team orders and selections for tournaments
Coaching and assisting junior players
Team leader