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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

Professionalism

Service Promotion

Advanced itinerary planning

Relationship Building

Travel industry expertise

Hotel Accommodations

Customer Inquiry and Response

Time Management

Travel Arrangements

Travel Itineraries

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