We are a firm of professional, dedicated business and executive coaches. We enable business owners and senior executives to propel their businesses into long-term sustainable enterprise.

With global tourism trends in mind, Aurora Africa Consulting specialises in responsible tourism, providing tailor-made holidays to Southern Africa. We create individual experiences, tours and safaris, honeymoons, and beach or bush holidays for both private individuals and groups. Our experiences are linked to conservation & environmentally sustainable projects. We favour accommodation and hotel options that offer eco-friendly or green principles, but don’t compromise on comfort or luxury. Services we offer include advice to Lodges on sustainability, environmental audits, carbon footprint assessments & the mitigation measures to support these. We show you how to offset your carbon footprint & align you with various conservation / community projects to make this possible.

3 years 4 months) -Promoting the Operation and Brand to the growing Tourism Market in South Africa as well as local individuals and corporate businesses -Marketing my company to the overseas market-Site inspections of hotels, Lodges, B&B's, conference venues etc. -Design of website & marketing material-Putting itineraries together, planning of tours, booking of accommodation & activities-Sourcing specialised guides to do my touring-Booking & compiling advertising & editorials-Updating Association memberships-Bringing journalists over to do editorials for international newspapers- Sourcing new areas of business, bringing tourists into Southern Africa-Developing and maintaining ongoing business relationships, negotiating commissions with Tour Operators/Leaders-Monitoring customer/ Tour Operator feedback regarding the offering-Mail merging - Newsletter - Special offers-Attending Tourism functions and fairs both locally and internationally-Monitoring competitive activity-Planning, hosting & attending functions/Promotional events/ Networking events/Workshops-Budgeting-Payments to operators, ground handlers

Durban & Umhlanga Business Networking The purpose of our company is to assist small to medium businesses to network & to learn how to refine their own business skills.. Facilitating the opportunity to meet with new people in new places. This “word of mouth” solution helps to build your brand & grow your company as part of a co-operative business world.

Mela Arnold - a dynamic presenter who has 40 years of life experience, from living in 4 different countries, (South Africa / Italy / Romania & the UK), owning 3 different businesses, (Aurora Africa Travel / MELANET Transformational Business Network & Find Your Mojo, countless lessons learnt through both business & personal relationships & through testing life experiences that she has lived through over the years. Mela can inspire you to find your drive and help you to achieve in all areas of your life.Let Mela help you by giving you the tools to implement into your every day life that will help you to transform your life, the way that she has transformed her own life! Our network is a type of “social business networking service” that is focused on personal growth and transformation as well as business relationships & business growth.Through "Find Your Mojo"I do Motivational Workshops / Seminars / Talks. Here I mentor individuals or groups. I help people to reconnect with themselves & help them to change the way that they think in order to change their lives for the better!

Consultant, Social Media Management & Fundraising at Southern African Conservation TrustSouthern African Conservation Trust - Online Marketing / Social Media & Fundraising Manager www.satibtrust.com - At SATIB Conservation Trust, we dream of an Africa where human-wildlife conflict issues have been resolved so that people and animals live together in harmony. We believe the future survival of wildlife in Africa will be determined by rural communities and proudly support wildlife conservation research and community benefit projects which support our vision. Learn more about the projects we champion, the wildlife we care about and the communities we assist by exploring our website and subscribing to our newsletter. Join us & pledge your support to preserving the natural resources of Africa for future generations to enjoy.Sprout Consulting - Social Media / Online Marketing for SATIB Insurance Brokers & Sprout Consulting www.satib.co.za and www.sproutconsulting.co.za

International Fundraising, Social Media Advertising Campaigns & management of the different social media platforms -Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Linkedin, You Tube Instagram Creating International Awareness of the Trust

Sales & Rental Consultant North Durban

TV Show CoOrdinator for Babize Bonke Music Show on Soweto TV - DSTV Channel 251 & Gumba Faya Music show on Tshwane TV - DSTV Channel 262. Bantu Batu - Zimbabwe TV & Hula Bazala Lesotho TV, Pump or Dump & Memeza Music Shows - 1KZN Social Media Management for Africa Entertainment 365 / Adverts 4 Africa / Babize Bonke, Gumba Faya, Bantu Batu, Hula Bazala, Pump or Dump & Memeza Music TV Shows in Southern Africa

Take Note Reputation Management is a vibrant public relations and marketing consultancy that delivers astounding and precise results for various entities in Africa.Services include public relations, media liaison, marketing, media planning, promotions, event management and corporate gifting, all contributing to enhancing and maintaining a company’s reputation in the market place.With over 15 years of experience, and a true understanding of the hospitality, tourism and restaurant industry, Take Note Reputation Management offers a unique style and a focused approach to building solid client relationships in the tourism, hospitality, education and lifestyle industries. Take Note implements initiatives with the highest levels of interest, credibility, and focused discipline that deliver the required marketing goals of clients whilst focusing on attention to detail and personalised service.The founder of the company, Dionne Collett says, “Working with an all women team with flair and an excellent eye for detail, Take Note delivers effective, innovative and strong marketing and media campaigns that enhance our clients’ reputations in the market place by developing the correct and appropriate exposure for brands."

The Square Boutique Hotel & Spa, is situated in a prime position among the energetic, active mix of retail and commercial properties on Umhlanga Ridge. A stone’s throw away from Gateway Theatre of Shopping and 15 minutes drive from the King Shaka International Airport.Designed with synergy, functionality and elegance with natural cool colours, creating the perfect atmosphere for relaxation, this retro hotel offers the ultimate in luxury for business and leisure travellers in a safe, pleasant, and exciting development node where people live, work and holiday in a contemporary urban setting on a subtropical coastline with year-round summer and incomparable lifestyle.The Square Boutique Hotel & Spa is set close to a natural environment of reclaimed wetlands with thousands of indigenous trees, birds and animals, just minutes away from the pristine beaches of Umhlanga Rocks, two casinos, wine tasting venues, whale watching, golf, fishing, shark diving, deep see diving, scuba diving, abseiling, and health clubs.The Square Boutique Hotel & Spa boasts fifty urban chic rooms (forty-three Superior rooms, six Deluxe rooms and one Honeymoon suite) fitted with all modern day essentials. On site, there is a compact fitness centre, pool deck and the ultimate in luxury, AQUA Spa.The onsite restaurant, COSMOPOLITAN, is a fusion of contemporary dining sophistication.The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.The State-of-the-art conference venue which can accommodate groups from ten to two hundred and fifty delegates (Banquet style seating). The venue can be divided into two, allowing for multiple functions.

Residential Rentals Consultant - Kloof, Gilletts,Hillcrest, Assegay,Waterfall, Crestholme, Cato RidgeSourcing & Letting of Properties

Real Estate Professional Specialising in Sectional Tiltle / Freehold - Umhlanga, Durban, South Africa

iglu.com - UK; Worked here whilst on working holiday in UK:-Sales to world wide destinations-Telesales-Opening and Closing the office each day-Receiving, packing and distributing tickets for customers-Office administration (of entire agency)-Marketing (Internet and Advertising)-Follow ups with Tour Operators and clients-Ordering additional sales material-Working hand in hand with the owner to establish first shop

Promoting the Group and Brand to the growing Tourism Market in South Africa as well as local individuals and corporate businesses -Booking, compiling and approving Advertising & Editorials-Creating awareness of the Group as a Tourism Venue, sourcing new areas of business, bringing customers through the doors , telesales-Proposing and Organising Marketing and promotional initiatives to the Tourism Businesses influencing the country both locally and internationally-Developing and maintaining ongoing business relationships, negotiating commissions with Tour Operators/Leaders-Hosting factual Jewellery Manufacturing/ Diamond Tours through the factory/showroom/Sales-Monitoring customer/ Tour Operator feedback regarding the offering-Mail merging-Attending Tourism functions and fairs both locally and internationally-Monitoring competitive activity-Planning and Hosting functions/Promotional events-Liaising between store staff and Head office staff-Administration and paperwork (Reports) regarding above events-Monthly reporting on contacts made, results achieved, market trends, developments and upcoming plans at Director and Board level-Budgeting-Approving Payments of Marketing related invoices

Sales;-Stock control; Inventory, Ordering and Receiving Stock;-Arranging and holding seminars;-Attending Training seminars for all Departments;-Embarkation of passengers and passport control;-Occasional Shore excursion guide;-Visited 74 cruise ships ports worldwide;-Extensive Travel Summary - Worldwide-International Jewellery Sales

Vacation work whilst working for Princess cruises:-2 month Flight Centre Novice training course (international travel, Galileo);-4 months as an International Travel Consultant;-Internal / Telesales (enquiries);-Sales reports to branch manager;-Q'S; bookings-Quotes, custumer information;-Communicating with Tour Operators;-Internet -Travel Info;-Working with MDS VISA PACK.

Expediting Internal Sales Enquiries, Customer Service, Quoting, Internal Sales and Telesales;-Handling of Government Contracts - External Sales Representative;-Calling on Existing Customers and Cold - canvassing;-Data Capturing of Sales Orders; Receipting Buyouts and handling Backorders;-Stock Transfers between branches;-Invoicing;-Internal Administration of Branch - Faxing; Filling; Correspondence to Customers;-Banking; Petty Cash;-Monthly Reports - Sales and stock;-Staff reviews and training;-Account Enquiries - Authorising Credits;-Creating BOM for stock makeup - stock adjustments on system;-Processing Time Sheets for Driver;-Ordering of Branch Stationery as well as workshop spares;-Controlled All branch Purchasing;-Controlled functioning of Admin and support staff, Store man , Workshop Manager, Accounts Dept , Reception;-Ran the Stockroom - replenishing stock - Controlled Stock Takes;-Weekly Reports to Cape Town Branch;-Monthly Sales Reports to Director;-Controlled Functioning of Driver and Maid;

Sales;-Running of Stationery Department;-Invoicing, Debits, Credits;-Opening of New Customer Accounts;-Maintaining of Customer Records;-Data Capturing - Editing Info on Computer; Loading Stocks on System;-Daily Backup on Computer;-Controlled Inventory, Pricing, Discounts, Mark-ups;-General Office Duties;-Receiving and Dispatching Stock;-Relief Switchboard;-Staff Training. Head of Photography Department

Sales;-Cashing up of cash register;-Customer Service - Good Customer Liaison, Photography knowledge;-RE-ordering of Stock, Stock Take, Coding all Stock;-Photography for Promotions and CNA Magazine;-Shop Window Dressing.

Sales;-Opening and closing of premises;-Banking and balancing float;-Maintaining stock sheets and ordering stock;-Controlling of mark-ups and advertising;-Control a staff complement of four;-Training staff on stripping, greasing, sanitising and reassembling machines.Reason for leaving - owner moved back to Johanessburg so shop closed Reception / PRO Assistant

3 years 1 month) Weekend & temp; Event work for last 2 years of school and permanent position for 2 years after I finished school.-Typing correspondence for contractors (Stock & Stocks, Centurion, Ceilings, Trench Plumbers);-Maintaining running of office;-Typing news letter, memos, etc. for PRO and General Manager;-Assisted PRO with marketing & promotions;-Collecting rent payments;-Banking and petty cash;-Coordinated request from tenants to management;-PA announcements