Experience

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  C4 Photo Safaris

  • South Africa

  • General Manager

    • Dec 2022 - Present
    • South Africa

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  Photo Mashatu

  • Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana

  • Photography Concession Manager

    • Feb 2017 - Dec 2022
    • Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana

    As a the concession manager for PhotoMashatu, my roles include:• Accompanying guests to photographic hides or on Photo Vehicle and assisting with photography.• Photographic Tuition in camp • Host and run photographic workshops• Manage all bookings ensuring guides are allocated and special requests are actioned.• Manage Photo Mashatu social media• Supply photographs to Mashatu Game Reserve for marketing purposes• Write blog posts for mashatu Game Reserve (www.mashatu.com)• Supply content for Mashatu Game Reserve social media• Do recons for activities / expenses.• Ensure the photographic hides and vehicles are maintained.

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  Freelance, self-employed

  • Phalaborwa, Limpopo, South Africa

  • Nature, trails and photography guide

    • Jan 2010 - 2016
    • Phalaborwa, Limpopo, South Africa

    Wilderness and backpack trails guiding - Kruger National ParkPhotography Guiding - Mashatu Game Reserve

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  Reliance Attachments

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

  • Co-owner and director

    • 2002 - 2011
    • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

    Looked after all HR aspects of the business including salaries and wages for 26 staff members. Handled full financial and administration function for the company including budgeting, debtors, creditors, bookkeeping, statutory reports.In addition to daily administrative duties, I coordinated the development of the Web Page and catalogue for the company. I also assisted with the writing and collation of all marketing material.

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  Hotelstaff

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

  • PA to Managing Director / Office Manager

    • 1998 - 2002
    • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

    Managed full administration for the company including debtors, creditors, bookkeeping, statutory reports and salaries. Conducted and put together the annual salary survey for the hospitality Industry.Responsible for much of the programming of the recruitment package, which was written specifically for Hotelstaff. Installation and training of the programme for all branches throughout South Africa. Functioned as a “helpline” for that package and all other computer related queries.

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  Hilton Hotel

  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

  • Reservations Manager

    • 1994 - 1995
    • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Supervise reservations department. Handle all tour and group reservations. Ensure maximum room occupancy achieved. Strive to achieve the highest average room rate. Update and control rates manual. Liase with all other departments concerning occupancies and rates. Control Travel agents commission. Obtain transit visas for guests. Duty Manager shifts.