Risette Sawers

Senior Travel Consultant at Africa Geographic
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Limpopo, South Africa, ZA
Languages
  • Dutch -
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Roland Noel

Risette est très compétente et fait toujours ce qu'elle entreprend avec enthousiasme. Elle est positive dans toutes ses actions ce qui explique sa réussite Professionnelle.

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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Travel Consultant
      • Feb 2023 - Present

    • Owner
      • May 2016 - Present

      We are a luxury day tour operator in the Hoedspruit area. Taking people on bespoke day tours to show them what this magnificent area has to offer. We are a luxury day tour operator in the Hoedspruit area. Taking people on bespoke day tours to show them what this magnificent area has to offer.

    • South Africa
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Consultant
      • Dec 2016 - Jun 2023

  • Zongoene Lodge
    • Xai-Xai, Mozambique
    • General Manager
      • Jul 2015 - Aug 2016

      My husband and I ran the lodge with the two of us, the accommodations, conference centre, campsite an the a-la carte restaurant. We did everything from reservations, check-in and out, stock control, make sure all local permits were in order, guest relations, social media, statistics and much more. My husband and I ran the lodge with the two of us, the accommodations, conference centre, campsite an the a-la carte restaurant. We did everything from reservations, check-in and out, stock control, make sure all local permits were in order, guest relations, social media, statistics and much more.

  • River Lodge, Karongwe Portfolio
    • Karongwe South Africa
    • Duty Manager
      • Apr 2014 - Apr 2015

      I was responsible for checking guest in and out, making sure their stay was as comfortable as possible. Since their food was included I was also responsible for their dining experience, and their "African" experience, by setting up the boma for a great night under the stars. I was responsible for checking guest in and out, making sure their stay was as comfortable as possible. Since their food was included I was also responsible for their dining experience, and their "African" experience, by setting up the boma for a great night under the stars.

    • Project Leader Life Skills
      • Jul 2013 - Nov 2013

      Set up life skills programs at the local Schools and Library in the township of Hout Bay, South Africa. Teach, guide and coach youngsters who are stuck in their life situation or just don't know what to do or where to go. Find their dream together and make a plan to reach these dreams and goals in the future. Set up life skills programs at the local Schools and Library in the township of Hout Bay, South Africa. Teach, guide and coach youngsters who are stuck in their life situation or just don't know what to do or where to go. Find their dream together and make a plan to reach these dreams and goals in the future.

    • South Africa
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Outreach Manager
      • Sep 2011 - Jul 2013

      As a Outreach manager I go to the local schools. At the moment I manage 2 local Eco Clubs at the schools and want to expend as we find funding for it. With these Eco Clubs we study everything that has to do with the environment and nature (conservation). I also mange a project sponsored by ABSA were I guide 20 local youth to a better future by providing them extra lessons and information that is helpful for their future.By educating the locals we try to preserve the environment.

    • Volunteer Coordinator / Camp Manager
      • Aug 2010 - Jan 2012

      I work as a volunteer coordinator for Daktari Bushschool & Wildlife Orphanage. Daktari is a non profit organisation.Daktari invites 8 underprivileged children every week to teach them about nature conservation, wildlife and basic life skills, supplemented with school subjects, like Maths, English and Biology.

    • Netherlands
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Recruiter
      • Apr 2010 - Sep 2010

    • Planner
      • Aug 2006 - May 2010

      Planning, analysing and forecasting the budget per class of the kids department.I started at the womens department as a Junior Planner and since Octobre I became Planner.

    • Merchandiser
      • Mar 2006 - Aug 2007

    • Buyer Boys dept.
      • Feb 2005 - Feb 2006

    • Senior Buyer Kids dept
      • Jun 2000 - Feb 2004

      Started as a Junior Buyer at the mens department. Afther a year I became Buyer also at the mens department. And again 1 year later I became Senior buyer at the kids department, were I bought mostly brands. Started as a Junior Buyer at the mens department. Afther a year I became Buyer also at the mens department. And again 1 year later I became Senior buyer at the kids department, were I bought mostly brands.

Education

  • Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
    Yes, Amsterdam Fashion Institute (Koetsier)
    1996 - 2000

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