Nika Maria De Bruyn
Johannesburg
Summary
Enthusiastic conservation graduate with a strong passion for wildlife management, environmental protection and sustainable tourism. Combining a one-year intensive Eco Ranger Africa conservation programme with three years of specialist maritime education and current administrative experience. Experienced in reporting, record keeping, Microsoft Office, guest interaction, field safety, bushcraft, tracking and wilderness first aid. Seeking to build a career in safari lodge management where I can deliver outstanding guest experiences while supporting efficient lodge operations and conservation.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk Receptionist
KubaLabs
Johannesburg
06.2026 - Current
- Welcomed visitors and directed them to appropriate departments, ensuring smooth navigation.
- Greeted customers warmly and made them feel welcome.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding quickly to enquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
- Informed customers about company services and promptly addressed enquiries, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Managed incoming calls and routed them to relevant staff members.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained the front desk calendar.
- Assisted with administrative tasks and document organisation.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service experiences.
- Processed cash transactions accurately and balanced register at shift end, maintaining financial accountability.
Administrative Intern
Lawhill Maritime Centre
11.2025 - 07.2026
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain efficient administrative functions.
- Prepare reports, maintain logs and update digital records using Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Coordinate daily activities and support smooth operational workflows.
- Maintain organized filing systems and accurate documentation.
- Facilitated professional communication with staff, students, and visitors to enhance workplace atmosphere.
- Developed organizational, multitasking, and customer-service skills applicable to lodge administration.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Wildlife Conservation - Wildlife Conservation
Alison
Online 06-2026
NSC Certificate - Marine Sciences, Maritime Economics, Nautical Science
Lawhill Maritime Center
11-2024
Field Guide , Nature Guide , Safari Guiding , Customer Service - wildlife management, nature guiding, animal tracking, survival, bushcraft, firearm handling, wildlife photography, Wilderness First Aid
Eco Ranger Africa
MalelaneSkills
- Lodge administration & reporting
- Guest relations & hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets
- Digital record keeping
- Nature guiding fundamentals
- Wildlife tracking & spoor identification
- Bushcraft & wilderness survival
- Anti-poaching awareness
- Firearm safety
- Off-road navigation & GPS
- Wildlife photography
- Wilderness First Aid
- Teamwork & communication
- Customer service
- Data confidentiality
- Client communication
- Oral and writing communication
- Word processing
Awards
- Grade 12 Award for Bilingualism
- Vice-Captain – Lawhill Rowing Team
Timeline
Front Desk Receptionist
KubaLabs
06.2026 - Current
Administrative Intern
Lawhill Maritime Centre
11.2025 - 07.2026
Advanced Diploma in Wildlife Conservation - Wildlife Conservation
Alison
NSC Certificate - Marine Sciences, Maritime Economics, Nautical Science
Lawhill Maritime Center
Field Guide , Nature Guide , Safari Guiding , Customer Service - wildlife management, nature guiding, animal tracking, survival, bushcraft, firearm handling, wildlife photography, Wilderness First Aid
Eco Ranger Africa