Andre La Cock

Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths.

I currently hold the position of General Manager of the Lion & Safari Park, a company of the Bothongo Group. The printing and photographic experience that had I acquired, led to an opportunity to develop a new Photographic Centre back in 2014 at the Lion Park, today, better known as Lion & Safari Park. The Photographic Centre was an instant success, contributing significantly to the company's revenue. Subsequently, I accepted the position of Marketing and Sales manager. My strengths in coordinating new projects and developments with an inventive mind enabled me to get involved with several other projects during the two-year creation and construction of the new Lion & Safari Park site (R150 million project) such as project management, Interior Design and establishing the new-look and feel with brand management. Today, With the experience and knowledge gained during this time and the project now completed, I look forward to a new challenge preferably in lodge hospitality, eco-tourism development and management. I currently oversee the day to day running of the park with 250 staff members, two restaurants, curio retail centre, photographic centre and daily guided activities. R100mil turnover. I am married to a beautiful woman, our current HR manager at the park who is also extremely capable in the hospitality, administration and client liaison areas. We are currently based near Johannesburg, but we are willing to relocate should a suitable opportunity arise. Sincerely, André La Cock