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Candice Roberts

Candice Roberts

Tour Operator
Alberton

Summary

I am looking to better myself and to engage with new challenges, I am a talented, ambitious and hardworking individual, I use a creative approach to problem solving, I am a dependable person who is great at time management, I am always energetic and eager to learn new skills, I have experience working as part of a team and individually, I am always coming up with innovative ideas, I am a self-motivated person, I am very organized, I am Reliable, I have a good sense of humor, I am always on time, I will go the extra mile to achieve all my tasks, A key strength is communication; building strong relationships with people in order to deliver the best results.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
32
32
years of post-secondary education

Work History

AUPAIR

Private
03.2015 - 11.2015
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Kept children's areas neat and clean.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.

TRAVEL CONSULTANT

PENTRAVEL
12.2015 - 12.2015

(JOB SHADOWED FOR 3 WEEKS)

  • Working on systems that gave me a brief understanding of how things are done in the travel industry
  • Learning more about destinations
  • Worked on Amadeus

JUNIOR EVENTS COORDINATOR

EFFERVESCENTS
03.2016 - 07.2016
  • Managed company schedule to coordinate calendar in order to arrange events
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
  • Inventoried and ordered office supplies to maintain availability of products.
  • Attended external events
  • Planning of events
  • Quoting customers for events they needed us to attend

TRAVEL CONSULTANT

ERM TOURS
08.2016 - 09.2017
  • Research, explore and study different travel destination options
  • Research destination and travel prices, customs, weather conditions, reviews etc.
  • Research and study clients’ specifications and wishes
  • Suggest suitable travel options that best suite clients' needs
  • Plan and organize travels
  • Book tickets, reserve accommodation, organize rental transportation
  • Inform clients and provide useful travel material such as guides, maps and event programs
  • Collect deposits and balances
  • Offer and promote different services and offerings
  • Keep learning about latest industry trends
  • Attend webinars, conferences and other educational programs
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients

TOUR CONSULTANT

AKILANGA
10.2017 - 05.2020
  • Research various destinations and means of travel regarding prices, customs, weather conditions, reviews etc.
  • Diagnose the clients’ specifications and wishes and suggest suitable travel packages or services
  • Organize travels from beginning to end, through booking tickets and accommodation, securing rental transportation etc.
  • Supply travelers with pertinent information and useful travel/holiday material (guides, maps, event programs etc)
  • Collect deposits and balances
  • Use promotional techniques and prepare promotional materials to sell itinerary tour packages
  • Handle unforeseen problems and complaints and determine eligibility for money returns
  • Attend conferences to maintain familiarity with tourism trends
  • Create and update electronic records of clients
  • Maintain relationships with key persons
  • Keep financial statements and documents
  • Reach the revenue and profit targets

Administrator

MDB EDU CENTRE
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Develop work schedules for staff and physicians.
  • Manage facility finances.
  • Manage patient fees and billing.
  • Improve facility efficiency and quality.
  • Ensure that the facility complies with all laws and regulations.
  • Communicate with physicians and nurses.
  • Present investor meetings and meet with governing boards.
  • Monitor budgets and spending.
  • Managing facility bookings

GENERAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

THE SILVER FLAIR
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Organize office and assist associates in ways that optimize procedures
  • Sort and distribute communications in a timely manner
  • Create and update records ensuring accuracy and validity of information
  • Schedule and plan meetings and appointments
  • Monitor level of supplies and handle shortages
  • Resolve office-related malfunctions and respond to requests or issues
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with established policies
  • Maintain trusting relationships with suppliers, customers and colleagues
  • Perform receptionist duties when needed

SCHEDULED TOURS COORDINATOR

WILD EYE DESTINATIONS & PHOTOGRAPHY
01.2022 - Current
  • Addressed unforeseen challenges during trips by coordinating alternative arrangements or providing support as needed.
  • Informed clients of travel policies and utilized preferred vendors to maximize company profits
  • Organized group tours, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish for all participants.
  • Managed complex itineraries for multi-city trips, balancing client preferences with logistical constraints.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through exceptional communication and personalized service.
  • Organized trips for individual, family and business travelers.
  • Updated and maintained customer databases to increase customer retention.
  • Developed loyal clientele base due to excellent listening and research skills and keen understanding of travel budgets.
  • Helped customers with passport and visa applications.
  • Collected, handled and documented payments for travel services and associated feels.
  • Handled sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
  • Administered customer surveys to measure satisfaction with services and better understand desires and expectations.
  • Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Recommended travel insurance plans to customers to reduce uncertainty and risk of financial loss.
  • Worked closely with clients to understand unique needs and meet specific travel desires.
  • Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
  • Maintained and updated corporate traveler profiles with current information.
  • Advised clients on visa, passport and security requirements relating to destinations and confirmed flight details for each reservation.
  • Exceeded customer service satisfaction standards by understanding and anticipating clients' expectations.
  • Followed up with customers to increase customer service with travel plans.


Education

High School Diploma -

ALLEN GLEN HIGH SCHOOL (MATRIC)
South Africa
04.2001 - 04.2014

National Diploma - Travel And Tourism

THE TRAVEL LEARNING COLLEGE
South Africa
04.2001 -

Certificate - Child Care

LITTLE SUNSHINES
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 - 04.2020

Skills

Time management abilities

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Languages

English
Afrikaans

Timeline

SCHEDULED TOURS COORDINATOR

WILD EYE DESTINATIONS & PHOTOGRAPHY
01.2022 - Current

GENERAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

THE SILVER FLAIR
10.2021 - 01.2022

Administrator

MDB EDU CENTRE
01.2021 - 06.2021

TOUR CONSULTANT

AKILANGA
10.2017 - 05.2020

TRAVEL CONSULTANT

ERM TOURS
08.2016 - 09.2017

JUNIOR EVENTS COORDINATOR

EFFERVESCENTS
03.2016 - 07.2016

TRAVEL CONSULTANT

PENTRAVEL
12.2015 - 12.2015

AUPAIR

Private
03.2015 - 11.2015

High School Diploma -

ALLEN GLEN HIGH SCHOOL (MATRIC)
04.2001 - 04.2014

National Diploma - Travel And Tourism

THE TRAVEL LEARNING COLLEGE
04.2001 -

Certificate - Child Care

LITTLE SUNSHINES
04.2001 - 04.2020
Candice RobertsTour Operator