• Oct 2019 - Present

• Oct 2019 - May 2023

Explore magnificent properties in both Uganda and Kenya with Marasa Africa

• Jan 2017 - Present

20 Guest Rooms 200 Events & Meetings -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Relaunch of the hotel

• Feb 2014 - Present

Luxury Incoming Travel & Destination CompanyDriving premium guest experiences in Africa Incoming markets include USA, Europe & Middle East

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

Luxury Hot Air Balloon Company, making great experiences for their clients. Business Strategy ConsultantDevelop new product that saved the company revenue model Sales & Marketing Director Coach Chief Financial Officer

• Jan 2017 - Feb 2018

Ethiochicken Managing Director was an ex Afrgi Director who enjoyed our successes in South Africa. - - Assisting in the Training and Development of Sales Strategy - Personal Development of the National Sales Director

• Apr 2016 - Aug 2017

52 Guest Rooms800 Banqueting & Meeting Space ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Relaunch of the hotel operations- develop & manage all departments with clear roles and responsibilities- drive guest experience- develop sales & Marketing strategy

• Sep 2014 - Jan 2017

Business rescue needed on Daybreak a division of AFGRI. Restructure the Executive Committee, develop and drive departmental activities Develop Sales and Marketing structure and drive revenue Project was successful and new management team continue to run a profitable company

• Feb 2014 - Feb 2015

Developed the full dealership network "Dealership Premium Standards & Operations Manual" enhancing the Mercedes Benz product and customer experience in a very competitive marketplace.Scope of focus included: - Mission, Brand Promise, Service Promise, Brand Values -Guest Arrival Experience & Score Card {Reception, Show Room, Guest Public Areas}-Employee {Work space, Appearance, Quality of commercial offer, Collateral} -Visual Demonstrations Manual{upon arrival, signage,parking,building,lighting, entry gardens,reception} -Showroom{air quality, sounds, food and beverage standards, kids area, flowers, luxury modern design}-Financial Services Operating {guest experience, commercial offer, collateral and communication}-Service Area- {guest experience, sharing information, communication, billing}-Sales Procedure {guest engagement, vehicle test drive, sales process, vehicle hand-over procedure} Show less

Director Sales and Marketing - Fairmont Zimbali Lodge and Resort

• Nov 2009 - Jan 2014

Position Held Director of Sales and Marketing - LAUNCH - FAIRMONT ZIMBALI LODGE – SOUTH AFRICA - LAUNCH - FAIRMONT ZIMBALI RESORT – SOUTH AFRICA - FAIRMONT MOUNT KENYA SAFARI CLUB _ KENYA MOUNT KENYA - FAIRMONT MARA SAFARI LODGE - KENYA MASAI MARA - FARIMONT THE NORFOLK – KENYA NAIROBI Period 2009 - 2015 Duties include Launching of Fairmont Zimbali, a mixed-use resort  Fairmont Zimbali Resort 156 Rooms  Fairmont Zimbali Lodge 76 Rooms  Fairmont Heritage Villas 20 Family Villas  World Class Championship tom Weiskop Golf Course and Country Club  Willow Stream Spa , souble story with feature pools  Zimbali Villa Rentals – Privately Owned Homes Support East Africa Properties Sales and Marketing International Sales Europe and USA Markets for Fairmont The Norfolk, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club and Fairmont Mara Safari Club Prepare the Annual Sales & Marketing Plan and Annual Budgets. Participate in Ownership meetings to ensure a level of comfort and sharing the company successes Drive the Sales effectiveness of the hotel and Regional Sales & Marketing Team. Meet the sales requirements to ownership expectations Develop product for the Convention Centre and establish the Conference Services Department Drive revenue for 18 restaurants Drive revenue and Golf rounds for the 18 hole international Golf Course Willow stream Spa and wellness centre seasonal promotions Show less

Managing Director

• Jan 1997 - Nov 2009

Spot Leisure Hotels and Resorts (SLHR), a company who is known for premium destinations that were both exciting and offered luxury experiences to their guests at premium properties. SLHR objectives included positioning of our clients hotels within Africa and African Islands to both domestic and global market segments. Our exclusive collection of hotels, resorts and Luxury Lodges were contracted for a limited period of four years. Over this period Spot Leisure Hotels and Resorts objectives and promise to their ownership was to train and develop their hotels to a point of independence that could sustain the exclusive offering to their guests with a luxurious destinations with premium service for each guest. Training and development was introduced to both operations and sales and marketing departments of each property to ensure the Spot Leisure Hotels and Resorts promise to their clients. Bringing in Premium standards and training, REV Par growth and full revenue management contributed to the successes of the relationships. Position Held Managing Director Period 1997-2009 a duration of 13 years The Luxury Collection included: • Entabeni Luxury Safari Lodges Limpopo • Zebra Country Lodges Gauteng http://www.legendlodges.co.za/zebra-country-lodges • Castleton Suites Western Cape http://www.legendlodges.co.za/zebra-country-lodges • Amakhosi Safari Lodge Kwazulu Natal http://www.amakhosi.com • Forest Hall Wesern Cape http://www.foresthallestate.co.za • Zomerlust Cape Town http://www.zomerlust.co.za Spot Leisure Destination and Event Management, a division of Spot Leisure Spot Leisure Destination and Event Management are known for its innovative concepts that not only strategically drove room night sales at SLHR but other leading properties. Spot Leisure Destination and Event Management were known for the delivery of world class conferences, launches and incentive travel options that spoiled many corporate clients for some 13 years. Show less