Leonard Beeslaar

Driven and adaptable Motion Picture Student with hands-on experience in screen production, cinematography, lighting design, and post-production color grading. Backed by a diverse foundation in high-volume hospitality, catering, and community leadership, bringing exceptional communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to creative and production environments. Proven ability to collaborate effectively under pressure and execute complex visual projects from pre-production through post-production.

Catering & Hospitality Team Member - LEAP Discipleship Year - Wellington, Western Cape

(2023-01 - 2025-12)

• Coordinated and executed catering services for large group events, retreat functions, and community gatherings.
• Significantly developed interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills through active teamwork and guest interaction in dynamic settings.
• Maintained high standards of organization, time management, and food safety during event execution.

Waiter / Front of House - 55 Curbside Cafe (formerly 55 Croissants) - Wellington, Western Cape

• Delivered attentive, friendly front-of-house service in a fast-paced cafe environment.
• Managed order intake, customer engagement, and table organization while ensuring prompt, high-quality customer experiences.

Waiter / Front of House - Osteria Tapas & Prego Bar - Wellington, Western Cape

• Provided high-quality table service in a busy bar and tapas setting, handling customer inquiries and menu recommendations efficiently.
• Collaborated closely with kitchen and bar staff to ensure smooth workflow during peak service hours.

Bachelor of Arts - Motion Picture Medium - AFDA University (2026-01)

Discipleship Program - LEAP Discipleship Year (2023-01 - 2025-12)

National Senior Certificate (Matric) - Vredendal High School (2017-01 - 2022-12)