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Giltedge Africa, division of the South African owned Giltedge Travel (Pty) Ltd group, is an award-winning, luxury inbound tour operator with an in-depth knowledge of southern and eastern Africa and the magnificent Indian Ocean islands. Giltedge is the proud winner of South Africa's Leading Luxury Tour Operator Awards for for nine consecutive years. Her expertise covers the length and breadth of southern and eastern Africa, including South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Kenya and Tanzania, as well as the Indian Ocean islands of Zanzibar, Mauritius, Madagascar, the Seychelles and the Maldives.Responsible for launching Travel with a Purpose: offering travelers an opportunity to give back and make a difference while traveling in South Africa. Allowing clients to have much more than just a Safari experience by making engaging with vulnerable communities and having fun doing so. Committed to making Nelson Mandela's dream come true by giving back to the next generation.Initiated the launch of Travel with an Edge: allowing travelers to ignite their passion and inspire their Soul by participating in highly acclaimed, out-of-the box travel adventures. Our unique portfolio of extraordinary experiences is designed for those looking for an exceptional travel opportunity. Our custom-designed trips are often unusual, unforgettable and definitely life-changing! We invite you to Travel with an Edge.

Specializing in Safaris and Volun-tourism – heart-centered service in Southern Africawww.spiritofafricaadventures.comHaving spent 15+ years with an excellent track record in in Sales and Marketing in the corporate world, I have shifted my focus and successfully applied my business skills, experience and expertise to the non-profit sector. Over the past 5 years I have honed my entrepreneurial skills and built and steered my own tour company, Spirit of Africa Adventures, which offers travelers a life changing journey to the pristine wild-life preserves of Southern Africa. As organizer, logistics specialist, personal tour guide and facilitator, I have introduced travelers to Southern Africa and offered a unique blend of sight-seeing and service: For those individuals or groups who seek a deeper, heart-centered experience and want to connect to the culture of Africa by being of service, we also offer Volun-tourism excursions. These trips focus on helping the vulnerable children in Africa or contribute to the deeply rewarding causes of wild life preservation, conservation and Eco-tourism.I have partnered with multiple NGO’s in South African and the US to provide rewarding and sustainable experiences for the traveler. Spirit of Africa Adventures offers uniquely customized tours and helps facilitate transformative experiences through close and intimate encounters with the people, the wildlife and the land. We offer this against the magnificent background of Southern Africa – the Cradle of Human Kind.Spirit of Africa Adventures is more than a Safari Tour Company: we focus on excitement, fun, new experiences, increased awareness, impeccable service, optimum safety and ultimate comfort. We promise to exceed your expectations through personal consultation and quality service.

Cape Town, Za

Webinars include Sustainability, South Africa, Special Occasions Celebrations, The ultimate Africa Adventure: Bush and Beach Combinations in Africa, The Thrill of Gorilla Trekking, and The Stunning Diversity of Botswana.

Afrika Tikkun is a prominent NGO in South Africa whose Chief Patron was former President, Nelson Mandela. Afrika Tikkun champions vulnerable orphaned children and their families in the poverty townships of South Africa.As Director of Development, I increased awareness of Afrika Tikkun in the USA and raised US dollars to support education opportunities for impoverished children. I created a fund-raising strategy by spearheading and expanding grass roots development function in the US. Identified, cultivated and solicited broad base of donors including on-line social media campaigns. Organized special events and home-based gatherings. Designed marketing and communications materials, wrote newsletters and helped customize the website. Established a Volunteer Ambassador program and leveraged individuals to help raise funds and awareness of the organization. http://afrikatikkun.org/

Provided leadership and oversight around vision, mission and program development for Austin non-profit serving needs of refugee families. Collaborated with leadership team to develop benchmarks for success of programs and create measurable outcomes. Helped develop branding strategy which included production of video highlighting MRC programs and initiatives. As project manager, successfully recruited and oversaw volunteer film production team. Video selected at 2012 Reel Change Film Frenzy, a non-profit film competition, and was selected for showing at the Texas Bullock Museum

As volunteer, provided administrative support and helped with donor database management supporting multiple orphanages in India

New York, Ny, Us

As award winning member of the State of Florida “Heat” Sales Team, developed and retained profitable relationships with companies earning $10 - $250 million in revenue Provided creative and full spectrum end–to-end solutions, including cost management, accounts payable operations, expense reporting and business travelRecognized by executive management; for being over 100% in new signings target. Publicly acknowledged as top sales performer in the Southeast Region

Coordinated complex, ongoing business development programs and events that expanded and educated local international community. Interacted with European, South American and African Consul Generals and staff. Successfully recruited new members and facilitated research and marketing programs to build and support new member business..

Developed and implemented marketing and sales strategies to increase business opportunities in new markets. Presented technology solutions and services to new and existing clients by effectively communicating technical product features.Served as liaison between Client and Travel Management Company; addressed and solved all service issues. Maintained proactive approach to savings and solutions by managing supplier compliance, travel policy analysis and process analysis.Retained and renewed contracts with all managed accounts.

Developed and implemented aggressive marketing and sales strategies that rapidly grew membership. Interfaced with Consular corps, Mayor’s office, Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Authorities.Planned and facilitated themed events, meetings and dinners. Provided international companies with a forum to showcase their trade offerings and assisted in establishing Atlanta as an international, cultural destination.Developed comprehensive business plan to build an International Cultural Business Center in downtown Atlanta that fostered cross-cultural marketing and trade. Successfully pursued and secured proposals to assist clients with initiatives to form business relationships within the international community by identifying and expanding trade opportunities

Non Profit Leadership And Management, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Bachelor O Arts, English, Psychology, International Relations

Post Graduate Marketig Diploma, Marketing

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