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Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom

-Leading a team of Sales Specialists -Interacting with new, and existing high end clientele on a daily basis by phone, email and Zoom. -Assisting with various marketing initiatives, including trade shows and blogger events. -Annual familiarisation trips to inspect and rate hotels and lodges across various safari destinations. -In house training of new staff.-Daily utilisation of cross-platform CRM software.

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

-Worked with high end clientele ensuring a quality experience; including bookings, tours and other activities. -Managed general company operations such as bookings, supplies, procurement and transportation, client relations, and anti-poaching-Worked closely with various suppliers ensuring all client supplies and re-supplies were of a high quality and standard-Liaised with government departments such as Wildlife and Fisheries obtaining permits and paperwork. Also corresponded… Show more -Worked with high end clientele ensuring a quality experience; including bookings, tours and other activities. -Managed general company operations such as bookings, supplies, procurement and transportation, client relations, and anti-poaching-Worked closely with various suppliers ensuring all client supplies and re-supplies were of a high quality and standard-Liaised with government departments such as Wildlife and Fisheries obtaining permits and paperwork. Also corresponded regularly with customs officials in Tanzania and The Netherlands organizing import and export permits. Show less

Stone Town, Zanzibar

-Responsible for purchasing, stock takes, quality control, sales control and accounts-Reported on a weekly basis to head office on matters such as accounts and sales-Organizing events for groups up to 150 people.

Rukwa Region, Tanzania

-Managed the operation of an eight tent luxury tented camp in Katavi national park.-Worked independently and reported directly to directors in Arusha.-Acted as primary guide for client game drives and walks in Katavi National Park.-Provided technical support and training to staff and trainees in housekeeping, bar and restaurant management, client relations, quality control, and other related matters. -Managed lodge maintenance and staff relations on Lupita Island.-Oversaw… Show more -Managed the operation of an eight tent luxury tented camp in Katavi national park.-Worked independently and reported directly to directors in Arusha.-Acted as primary guide for client game drives and walks in Katavi National Park.-Provided technical support and training to staff and trainees in housekeeping, bar and restaurant management, client relations, quality control, and other related matters. -Managed lodge maintenance and staff relations on Lupita Island.-Oversaw all client activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, sunset cruises and diving for groups ranging from five to thirty five people.-Assisted with general company logistics including transporting of vehicles, supplies and machinery over large distances. Show less

Selous Riverside Safari Camp

-Managed all operations of a ten tent luxury camp-Reported on a daily basis to head office on matters such as accounts and sales-Organized game drives, and other guided activities for all in-house guests.

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

-Managed general company operations such as supplies, procurement and transportation, client relations, bookings and anti-poaching.-Worked with high end clientele ensuring a quality experience; Included hotel and charter bookings, along with guided city tours among other activities. -Worked closely with various suppliers ensuring all client supplies and re-supplies were of a high quality and standard.-Liaised with government departments such as Wildlife and Fisheries obtaining… Show more -Managed general company operations such as supplies, procurement and transportation, client relations, bookings and anti-poaching.-Worked with high end clientele ensuring a quality experience; Included hotel and charter bookings, along with guided city tours among other activities. -Worked closely with various suppliers ensuring all client supplies and re-supplies were of a high quality and standard.-Liaised with government departments such as Wildlife and Fisheries obtaining permits and paperwork. Also corresponded regularly with police in Tanzania and Dutch customs officers in the Netherlands organizing weapons import, and transit permits. Show less

-Led clients on guided safaris within the conservancy, as well as supervising the bar and restaurant departmentsSupervisor for the bar and restaurant departments.-Worked with a team of five other guides ensuring all guests at Springbok Luxury Tented Lodge and Elephant Rock Lodge were catered to at the highest possible standards.-Assisted with operations, liaising with fuel companies to ensure adequate supply of diesel, petrol and other fossil fuels for the conservancy.

Ikoma Bush Camp, Moivaro Hotels And Tented Lodges

-Managed all operations at a 14 room safari camp-Oversaw the construction of a ten tent camp extension, including a new bar, restaurant and other facilities-Worked within the company’s main booking office, creating itineraries and communicating with prospective clientele.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Education record

FGASA level one and Hotel Management