I have a combined 20 years’ experience in Hospitality Sales, Marketing, Public Relations and General Management (boutique hotels, game lodges, restaurants, spas and events venues), Client Services and Key Account Management (insurance).Launching, repositioning and management of accommodation venues, restaurants, events facilities, spas, tourism experiences & luxury products. Strategically analysing and tailor-making solutions according to geographical scope, potential customer profile and projected sales volume. Establishing and nurturing invaluable partnerships and managing an extensive client base. Liaison between my clients and their target markets, suppliers and service providers. Appointing, training and managing of employees, ensuring SOPs are in place and adhered to and staff morale remains high.Implementation of strategies and execution thereof, providing maximum visibility and profitability. All marketing, PR, advertising and promotional activities and collateral. Sales, Marketing & PR plans, proposals, website layout and content, social media management, trade show representation, memberships management and networking. Meeting with and training of target markets' key contacts. Hosting of VIPs, media, guests and industry role players.I pride myself in being professional, meticulous, flexible, creative, persistent and articulate. I welcome new challenges and my success achieved in projects bears testimony to my passion and dedication. One of my strongest attributes is my ability to connect with people - I thrive on business & social interaction, thereby building and maintaining prosperous business relationships. I am fully bilingual - English and Afrikaans - with excellent verbal, written, presentation and negotiation skills. I believe in a hands-on approach and have the ability to easily adapt and diversify as and when my role requires.
Listed skills include Hotels, Hospitality, Public Relations, Tourism, and 46 others.
