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Gregory Winkelman-de Boo
General Manager
Port Elizabeth
Summary
My name is Gregory and i am currently working as a General Manager at Cafe La Mare Summerstrand and overseer to the Property Clubhouse where the Restaurant is situated within.
I am a friendly hands on person , with very strong work ethics, im very punctual individual, i can work well on my own and with a team. I work well under pressure, i think on my feet, i find a solution very fast, always happy and cheerful. I love being a helping hand wherever necessary and always motivating and bringing the best version of myself to my peers, to motivate and uplift my colleagues to be the best version of themselves going forward. Always willing to learn and upskill my knowledge.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
General Manager
Café La Mare Restaurant
12.2022 - Current
- Function Co-Coordinator, Social Media Manager, Customer Service, Human Resources Responsibilities, Stock Control, Hosting, and Office Admin, Training of Staff, Housekeeping, Opening and closing.
- Trained as Barista, Trained as a barman.
- Customer satisfaction...And helping with the Clubhouse in front of the house, answering phones to help guests at the front desk.
- Concierge desk.
Caregiver and House and Pet Sitter
Self-employed
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Assisted with daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, medications, meals and general household duties.
- Looking after homes and caring for pets while Home owners went away.
- Reason for Leaving: to move back into Full time employment
Novice Travel expert
Flight Centre
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Office Administration & Systems, sales for local & foreign nationals, in house training on all products under the Flight Centre Brand.
- Financial month end procedures, regular award evenings, opening and closing branches.
- This was 1 of my dreams to do in life but it was just before COVID hit.
- The novice consultants were just employed for 2 months when COVID hit which grounded life across the globe.
- Reason for Leaving: retrenched
Auction Administrator
Ian Wyles Auctioneers and Appraisers
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Pre-Auction Preparation: Co-Ordinate with Auctioneers and relevant stakeholders to schedule auction dates and times.
- Check auction catalogues, ensuring accurate descriptions and details of items up for auction.
- Organize and maintain records of consignments, including item descriptions, condition reports, and reserve prices.
- Auction Day Support: Assist in setting up auction venues (country wide), ensuring all necessary equipment and materials are in place.
- Register bidders and issue bidder paddles or identification numbers.
- Provide administrative support during auctions, including recording winning bids and managing paperwork.
- Post-Auction Activities: Facilitate the seller / client relationship.
- Co-Ordinate payment processing and follow up on outstanding payments / settlements.
- Arrange for item pickup or shipping for successful bidders, co-ordinating logistics as needed.
- Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of auction transactions and bidder information.
- Respond to inquiries from clients, bidders, and consignors in timely and professional manner.
- Assist in marketing and promotional activities to attract bidders and consignors to upcoming auctions.
Foreign Exchange Consultant/Relief Senior Consultant
American Express Foreign Exchange
04.2009 - 01.2018
- 2014 – 2018 Western Cape Relief Consultant/Shift Consultant Opening and closing of Branches, holding safe codes and branch keys to till handovers between constants.
- Tea Leader/Assistant supervisor at Cape Town Airport – Training staff, assisting clients and general office duties.
- Trained as bulk teller for various branches from local currency, foreign notes to exporting currency.
- 2009 - 2014 General office and Admin duties (Trained in FICA and SARB rulings).
- Customer Service, dealing with local and foreign customers.
- Client care, ensuring client satisfaction for both retail and corporate.
- Consultant/Teller duties EG. Buying and selling foreign exchange.
- Opening and closing of the branch including daily cash-up and handovers.
- Responsible for reconciliations of safe and till monitories.
- Weekly reports to the Sales Manager on all departments.
Admin/Stock Controller/Office Clerk
Auto Installers Warehouse
02.1998 - 04.2009
- Office Manager consisted of many duties.
- All administration.
- All stock takes.
- Processing invoices and pulling stock for customers.
- All month end accounts and general bookkeeping and all submitting to the accounts department.
- Opening and closing the business.
- All banking.
- Delivering stock to customers when needed.
- Boxing stock for transport companies to the various in land and outer leading areas.
Education
PC Software Support/Networking -
Damelin Computer School
West Ridge01.1997
Public Relations 1&2 - Marketing, Advertising and Business Communications
Damelin Business Campus
Glenwood01.1996
Senior Certificate - undefined
Cambridge College
01.1995
Skills
Operations management
Customer relationship management
Team leadership
Leadership and team building
Quality management
Expense control
Client relations
Time management
Financial administration
Advertising and marketing
Account management
Staff training and development
Business administration
Team player
Recruitment
Administrative skills
Interests
Timeline
General Manager
Café La Mare Restaurant
12.2022 - Current
Caregiver and House and Pet Sitter
Self-employed
11.2020 - 03.2022
Novice Travel expert
Flight Centre
01.2020 - 11.2020
Auction Administrator
Ian Wyles Auctioneers and Appraisers
01.2019 - 12.2019
Foreign Exchange Consultant/Relief Senior Consultant
American Express Foreign Exchange
04.2009 - 01.2018
Admin/Stock Controller/Office Clerk
Auto Installers Warehouse
02.1998 - 04.2009
Public Relations 1&2 - Marketing, Advertising and Business Communications
Damelin Business Campus
Senior Certificate - undefined
Cambridge College
PC Software Support/Networking -
Damelin Computer School
Personal Information
- ID Number: 761224 5077 081
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Yes with own transport
- Marital Status: Single
- ID Number: 761224 5077 081
Transport
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