EXPERIENCE 
 

2005 – Present  Ocean Safaris Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

Skipper/Marine Tour Guide

• Conduct boat-based marine tours, specializing in marine mammals
• Maintenance of vessels and equipment
• Assist with sales and marketing

2004 - 2005  Mile High Ads  Johannesburg, South Africa

Sales Executive

• Sales of custom manufactured signage
• Installation of signage

2001 – 2004  Motswari Head Office  Johannesburg, South Africa

Sales Executive

• Build & maintain relationships with suppliers
• Host educational visits to lodge

2000 – 2001  M’Bali Tented Camp  Timbavati, South Africa

Lodge Manager

• Host guests
• Conduct safari activities
• Supervision of 12 staff
• Maintenance

1997 -1999  Lifupa Lodge   Kasungu NP, Malawi

General Manager

• Supervision of 30 staff
• Maintenance
• Marketing
• Supplies Procurement

1996 – 1997  Jacks’ Camp   Makgadikgadi, Botswana

General Manager

• Supervision of 20 staff
• Maintenance
• Supplies Procurement

1995 – 1996  King’s Pool Camp  Linyanti, Botswana

Assistant Manager

• Supervision of safari & maintenance personnel
• Maintenance and habitat rehabilitation

1994 – 1995  Thornybush Game Reserve Timbavati, South Africa

Head Ranger

• Supervision & training of 12 staff
• Hosting guests
• Conducting safari activities

1994   Ngala Game Lodge  Timbavati, South Africa

Game Ranger

• Hosting guests
• Conducting safari activities

1992 – 1994  Phinda Resource Reserve Maputaland, South Africa

Game Ranger

• Hosting guests
• Conducting safari activities

QUALIFICATIONS

• SAMSA Skipper Coastal – vessels < 25 tons, passenger & surf endorsement, with approximately 3000 hours sea time
• Marine Fire-fighting (STCW 95)
• Marine First Aid (STCW 95)
• Survival at Sea (Pre-Sea: inc. STCW A-V1/1.1)
• Registered Radiotelephone Operator (Marine – VHF & SSB)
• Registered Adventure Guide – Marine (Dept Environmental Affairs & Tourism, South Africa) – Reg. # WC6001
• SABBWWA Qualified Marine Guide
• SA Whale Disentanglement Network qualified

REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST