Experience

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  Discovery Parks

  • Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

  • Group Reservations Consultant

    • Apr 2023 - Present
    • Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

    I'm excited to start in a new role as Group Reservations Consultant at Discovery Parks head office in Adelaide.

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  Leonie Garssen - Wildlife Artist

  • South Australia, Australia

  • Visual Artist

    • Jun 2020 - Present
    • South Australia, Australia

    Watercolour and mixed media artist with a focus on wildlife, botanicals and Australiana.Self-employed since June 2020 and growing my business through my online presence and sales at local markets and events.

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  World Expeditions

  • South Australia, Australia

  • Tour Guide

    • Jul 2022 - Apr 2023
    • South Australia, Australia

    Leading hiking tours across scenic natural locations in South Australia.Responsibilities include (fourwheel) driving, meal planning and prep, cooking, leading clients safely on hikes and providing relevant information.

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  Intrepid Travel

  • South Australia, Australia

  • Group Leader

    • Jan 2022 - Apr 2023
    • South Australia, Australia

    Leading small group adventures on itineraries across South Australia, based out of Adelaide. Responsibilities include driving, being first point of contact with all local vendors, providing commentary and managing group dynamics.

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  Rustic Pathways

  • Program Leader

    • Jun 2019 - Apr 2023

    Guiding students through meaningful cultural experiences and service work, providing essential debrief discussions and counselling. Providing first aid and keeping students safe at all times.Program Leader for the 2019 season in Thailand and Laos, including two departures on 'Come With Nothin...

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  Go West Melbourne Tours

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Tour Guide

    • Aug 2018 - Mar 2020
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Driving 24-seater buses to scenic locations in Victoria on full day trips, while providing informative and entertaining commentary. Destinations included:- Great Ocean Road- Phillip Island- Grampians National Park- Yarra Valley- Wilson's Promontory - Mornington Peninsula

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  Walks 101

  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

  • Operations Manager

    • Mar 2017 - May 2018
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Overseeing daily operations for Depot Adventures (then Walks 101), including hiring and training new guides. Leading a Melbourne free tour as well as a range of premium tours.

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  Intrepid Urban Adventures

  • Tour Guide

    • Jul 2017 - Mar 2018

    Leading Urban Adventures experiences in and around Melbourne. Tour itineraries included:- Melbourne Bites & Sites- Multicultural Markets of Melbourne- Booze Makes History Better- Craft Beer Lover's Guide to Melbourne

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  Restaurant Jess

  • Abcoude

  • Waitress

    • Nov 2013 - Nov 2015
    • Abcoude

    Service and hospitality skills in the culinary industry providing direct attention to customer needs.

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  Leonie Garssen Art & Design

  • Leiden

  • Self Employed

    • Mar 2011 - Sep 2014
    • Leiden

    The producing and selling of fine arts, taking commissions for illustrations, paintings, logo design and photography on location.

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  Hotel Ibis Leiden Centre

  • Leiden

  • F&B Customer Service Specialist

    • Apr 2013 - Jun 2014
    • Leiden

    Exceptional service and management skills in the hotel industry providing direct attention to customer needs and managing/mentoring staff to provide excellent customer service.ISO 9001ISO 14001

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  het Prentenkabinet

  • Leiden

  • Waitress

    • Sep 2009 - Sep 2012
    • Leiden

    Service and hospitality skills in the culinary industry providing direct attention to customer needs.

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  Eye Fashion

  • Leiden

  • Sales Executive

    • Sep 2007 - Jan 2009
    • Leiden