Experienced Service Manager skilled in team supervision, coordination and control. Built rapport and relationships to achieve business objectives. Coordinates people and resources well to achieve jobs and company goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Service Manager
Grand Circle Corporation/OAT
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
08.2022 - Current
Train Trip Experience Leaders to reach high standard level to deliver excellent quality tours to travellers
Train and equip the team(staff) to reach company goal on all products (tour) under my portfolio.
Evaluate the office staff and trip experience leaders and give a report to regional office
Analyses customer feedback and trends to drive process improvements.
Built firm but respectful relationships with staff, leading by example and providing continued encouragement for high levels of motivation and satisfaction.
Displayed ethical behaviour in line with code of conduct to set positive example for employees.
Assessed daily operational needs and requirements and used team meetings to encourage staff goal-achievement.
Analyze scores and comments from travellers and come up with actions plans to improve service delivery.
Tour Leader
Grand Circle Corporation/OAT
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
08.2005 - 08.2022
Addressed enquiries, issues and concerns of tourists.
Interpreted and translated languages for tourists to understand.
Delivered engaging tours in English
Developed special event tours for different times of years and tour groups.
Lead tours around Southern Africa
Work with camp/hotel manager and staff to get the best/excellent service to the travellers
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Tour guide/Operations Manager
SATS
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
11.2001 - 07.2005
Addressed enquiries, issues and concerns of tourists.
Leading tours within Southern Africa
Informed tourists regarding local currency and money changers.
Maintained guest safety by running professional, organised tours.
Operated motorised vehicles and equipment following health and safety standards.
Entertained tour guests with fun props, stories and activities.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illness
Alison
United Kingdom
02.2024 - 02.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Tour Guiding
Guides Training Centre
Zimbabwe
01.1997 - 11.1999
Skills
Staff development
Service management
Methodical planning
Budgetary governance
Motivational leadership
Expenditure control
Resource evaluation
Strategic planning
Staff recruitment and retention
Programme development
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illness
Alison
02.2024 - 02.2024
Program Service Manager
Grand Circle Corporation/OAT
08.2022 - Current
Tour Leader
Grand Circle Corporation/OAT
08.2005 - 08.2022
Tour guide/Operations Manager
SATS
11.2001 - 07.2005
Certificate of Higher Education - Tour Guiding
Guides Training Centre
01.1997 - 11.1999
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