Hanro Davel
Tourism Consultant
Pretoria
Summary
Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in all areas of the tourism industry. Strategic and results-oriented business leader with experience in strategy, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure managerial position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Managing Director
Adventure Zone (Self Employed)
PRETORIA
02.2023 - Current
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow by more than 80% on turnover annually
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources
Consultant
Adventourism Consulting (self Employed)
PRETORIA
03.2021 - Current
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Renegotiated outsourcing contracts to save considerable costs.
- Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
- Prepared presentations to explain revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organization's systems and programs.
- Implemented practices and procedures to reduce expenditures and increase savings
- Aligned closely with business owners and employees to gather information and gain operational insight
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success
Managing Director
Conquer Africa Marketing (Self Employed)
PRETORIA
06.2003 - 02.2010
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with over 120 vendors to achieve prime pricing.
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Devised and implemented innovative and marketing campaigns to promote products and services.
- Led development of comprehensive business plan to maximize profitability and company performance.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings by more than 50%.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
General Manager
Arch Inn Guest House
Springs
01.1997 - 06.2003
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty from scratch.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning with more than 50% growth annually.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Tourism And Travel Management
University of Pretoria
Pretoria South-Africa 01.1993 - 11.1996
Skills
Mentoring and training
undefinedAffiliations
- Round Table International - Non-profit organization - Treasurer
- Dinokeng Tourism Association - Board Member
- Tshwane Tourism Association - Executive Board Member
- Diamond Chamber of Commerce - Board Member
- Wildlife Ranching South Africa - Gauteng Chairman
Timeline
Managing Director
Adventure Zone (Self Employed)
02.2023 - Current
Consultant
Adventourism Consulting (self Employed)
03.2021 - Current
Managing Director
Conquer Africa Marketing (Self Employed)
06.2003 - 02.2010
General Manager
Arch Inn Guest House
01.1997 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Commerce - Tourism And Travel Management
University of Pretoria
01.1993 - 11.1996
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