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Canmore/ Whistler

Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

Managing and improving revenue by yielding inventory and rates to ensure maximum profit as well as implementing marketing campaigns that align with revenue goals driving sales.

Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

Plan, lead, organize and direct the operations of the front desk, guest services, reservations, communications, revenue, guest, and owner relations for a 186-room Resort.

Pretoria Area, South Africa

To provide learning support in a virtual classroom environment by stimulating discussions to enhance students’ collaborative, content, and cognitive skills in the assigned module.

Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

Manage the operations of the Guest Services department consisting of 60 colleagues (Bell, Valet/door, Shuttle & Private vehicle, Ski valet and Concierge teams) for a 500+room Resort.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

 Plan, lead, organize and direct front office, reservations, housekeeping, food and beverage, and conference operations to ensure consistent delivery of quality standards and exceeding business objectives for a Boutique Hotel.  Support and assist the property owners in the execution of the overall hotel strategy which includes financial reporting, procurement, human resource, and marketing and sales functions.

Master’S Degree, Consumer Science

Dissertation topic: Predicting and exploring South African consumers' intended beahviour towards selecting green hotels: extending.

Honours Bachelor Degree (Consumer Science), Cum Laude

CONTEMPORARY FOOD STUDIES - New product development - Current challenges and trends - Food packaging and labeling - Food security.

Bachelor’S Degree, Consumer Science (Hospitality Management), Cum Laude

FOOD AND BEVERAGE - Food and beverage preparation and service - Cuisine and meal management - Nutrition studies BUSINESS MANAGEMENT.

Certified Hospitality Revenue Manager (Chrm) Online Program, Revenue Management

Certified Rooms Division Executive (Crde) Online Program

Higher Certificate In Mathematics And Statistics