Bokani Mathape
Founder & President at Women in Tourism Botswana- Claim this Profile
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Kalanga Native or bilingual proficiency
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Experience
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Women in Tourism Botswana
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Botswana
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & President
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Sep 2019 - Present
A not for profit networking platform for women in the tourism and hospitality industry and advocate of SDG #5. A not for profit networking platform for women in the tourism and hospitality industry and advocate of SDG #5.
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Roots and Journeys
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South Africa
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lodge Manager
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Apr 2021 - Dec 2021
Responsible for overall running of the camp including hosting guests, team member supervision, food and beverage management etc Responsible for overall running of the camp including hosting guests, team member supervision, food and beverage management etc
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Lodge Manager
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Aug 2019 - Nov 2019
Ultimately tasked with overseeing that all aspects of running the camp are donein accordance with protocol , responsible for the overall guest experience and ensure that all departments are working cohesively and effectively. Ultimately tasked with overseeing that all aspects of running the camp are donein accordance with protocol , responsible for the overall guest experience and ensure that all departments are working cohesively and effectively.
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Walt Disney World
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Sub Saharan Cultural Representative
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Aug 2018 - Jul 2019
In this 12 month program, participants have the opportunity to represent Sub Saharan Africas vibrant tradition and culture. This role is primarily hosting guests at one of the busiest restaurants (Boma) in an exclusive high rated resort which is part of the Walt Disney World property. Guest interaction and informing guests about our respective countries and cultures in Africa is the main highlight amongst other skills and competencies acquired. In this 12 month program, participants have the opportunity to represent Sub Saharan Africas vibrant tradition and culture. This role is primarily hosting guests at one of the busiest restaurants (Boma) in an exclusive high rated resort which is part of the Walt Disney World property. Guest interaction and informing guests about our respective countries and cultures in Africa is the main highlight amongst other skills and competencies acquired.
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Unchartered Africa Safari co.
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Camp Manager
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Mar 2018 - May 2018
-providing assistance to and reports to the Camp Manager -preparation and management of camp budget -overall management and supervision of the camp -management and implementation of maintenance issues -responsible for general camp administration -interaction with guests and high guest relation -relief management -providing assistance to and reports to the Camp Manager -preparation and management of camp budget -overall management and supervision of the camp -management and implementation of maintenance issues -responsible for general camp administration -interaction with guests and high guest relation -relief management
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Uncharted Africa Safaris Co.
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Front of House Manager
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Nov 2015 - Feb 2018
-hosting guests and ensuring maximum guest satisfaction -supervising and coordinating the front of house area and team and their duties e.g waiters, housekeeping, kitchen personnel -handling basic camp administration -liaising with relevant camp departments to ensure smooth operation -coordinating curio shop -project management i.e camp rebuild -hosting guests and ensuring maximum guest satisfaction -supervising and coordinating the front of house area and team and their duties e.g waiters, housekeeping, kitchen personnel -handling basic camp administration -liaising with relevant camp departments to ensure smooth operation -coordinating curio shop -project management i.e camp rebuild
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Botswana Tourism Organization
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Temporary Research Assistant
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May 2015 - May 2015
Conducting a survey aimed at establishing the economic impact that Khawa Dune Challenge & Cultural Festival has on the Botswana Economy. Conducting a survey aimed at establishing the economic impact that Khawa Dune Challenge & Cultural Festival has on the Botswana Economy.
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The Grand Palm Hotel
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United Kingdom
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trainee
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Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Inventory controller- Issuing and receiving of supplies and capturing invoices and requisitions. Inventory controller- Issuing and receiving of supplies and capturing invoices and requisitions.
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Botswana Tourism Organisation
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Temporary Research Assistant
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Jun 2014 - Jun 2014
Conducting a survey aimed at establishing the economic impact the Toyota 1000km Desert Race has on the Botswana Economy. Conducting a survey aimed at establishing the economic impact the Toyota 1000km Desert Race has on the Botswana Economy.
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Casual Waitron, Banqueting Department
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Aug 2012 - Nov 2013
Pursued as a part time job during my studies, this role included:- Preparing (decorating) the conference centre for a particular event or meeting- Ensuring guests receive everything they requested for- Serving guest
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Industrial attachment
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May 2012 - Jul 2012
Attached in majority of the departments in the hotel including: front office and reservations, restaurant, housekeeping & laundry, kitchen and banqueting
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Cresta President Hotel
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Botswana
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Industrial attachment
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May 2011 - Jul 2011
Assisted in majority of the departments in the hotel including: font office and reservations, housekeeping and laundry, restaurant, bar, banqueting and stock control Assisted in majority of the departments in the hotel including: font office and reservations, housekeeping and laundry, restaurant, bar, banqueting and stock control
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Education
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University of Botswana
Bachelor of Business Admin (Tourism & Hospitality Management), Second Class,Upper Division -
Cornerstone College
Matric Certificate