Michael Krige
Field Guide and Guest Organizer
Pretoria
Summary
Passionate Environmentalist who thrives on adventure and evangelizing environmental protection subjects through educational programming for visitors and travelers. Solid understanding of outdoor safety, animal behaviors and topographical challenges and how to adjust programs to meet visitor limitations. Team-minded individual with extensive knowledge of wildlife biology, plant identification and bird identification. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nature Guide'
South African Experiences
Kruger National Park
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Greeted guests at 5 star seasonal tented camp.
- Informed guests of safety risks associated with being situated in the heart of the Kruger National Park including the big 5, snakes, scorpions and chance animal encounters in the camp.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences while relaxing in unfenced riverbed.
- Provided information on various sites throughout area, relaying little-known stories to provide interest.
- Utilized effective communication and problem-solving skills to quickly resolve customer issues.
- Established and upheld high standards, promoting great customer service and assistance to guests.
- Bar Stock Manager including stock control, orders and receiving of goods.
- Checked tour vehicles for cleanliness, safety and functionality.
- Responsible for daily operational program ensuring adequate staff, guest allocations to activities and Filed Guides assignment and allocation to guests for activities.
- Responsible for monitoring and maintenance of electric perimeter fence.
Youth Camp Coordinator
Warthog Inn
Brits
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Monitored individual behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive attitudes.
- Supervised, guided and assisted students groups of up to 200 students during crafts, art projects, games and other activities to provide developmental stimulation.
- Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
- Safeguarded campers, providing general first aid and distributing medication to children as directed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wilgers High School
Pretoria 01.2022 - 01.2023
Field Guide Association of South Africa (FGASA)
Kruger National Park 01.2023 - 11.2023
Rulan Medical Solutions
07.2023 - 07.2023
Skills
Leadership and Collaboration
Timeline
Rulan Medical Solutions
07.2023 - 07.2023
Nature Guide'
South African Experiences
06.2023 - 10.2023
Youth Camp Coordinator
Warthog Inn
01.2023 - 04.2023
Field Guide Association of South Africa (FGASA)
01.2023 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Wilgers High School
01.2022 - 01.2023
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