Chris de Villiers
Harbour Edge, De Waterkant, Cape Town 8001
PO Box 51242, Cape Town Waterfront, 8002
South Africa
SA: +27 82 438 0571
NAM: +264 81 473 8260
E-mail: info@chrisdevilliers.co.za
Professional info
An energetic, motivated and highly dynamic Administrator with excelent skills in marketing and extensive experience and proven success in customer relations.
A proactive leader with good managerial skills, with a passion for managing properties in the hospitality field.
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Skills
Work experience
Current: General Manager, The Trade Boutique Hotel
This unique hotel based on the concept of The Grand Budapest Hotel required creative thinking to convey the creative intention of Wes Anderson
Current: Freeze Flame Media Services
Professional Service to the Film and Event industry with Travel & Accommodation Logistic support
Current: Brutal Talent
Talent Scouting & representation
Current: Sassy Fund NPC
Fundraising for various NGO’s
Kaap Mooi Luxury Guesthouse
2022 to 2024
Managing a tight ship with 4 staff to offer the very best service
Film Industry – Freelance Accommodation & Travel Coordinator
November 2011 to 2020
African Pride - The Burning Shore - General Manager
March 2010 - November 2011
Long beach, Walvis Bay, Namibia
General Management of Hotel
Accolades include; Recovery of reputation, Increase in Service levels, Increase in morale.
Windhoek, Namibia
Kulala Desert Lodge - Manager
June 2008 - March 2009
Kulala Wilderness Reserve, Sossusvlei
General Management of Lodge.
Accolades include.
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Record Turnovers.
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No36 Listed best Lodge in Africa, Conde Naste Travel Award.
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Guest Evaluation Rating increase.
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Lower Staff Turnover. Increased morale.
Sterkfontein Heritage Lodge - Manager
December 2006 - October 2007
Krugersdorp, South Africa
General Management of Property including Rooms, Restaurant & Banqueting
Inshore Safaris - Owner
January 1993 - November 2005
Walvis Bay, Namibia
Self Employed
Namibian Safari Company which I regrettably had to sell to move back to South Africa for personal reasons
General Management, Sales and Procurement, Marketing &H R
Casa Mia Hotel - Manager
April 1991 - December 1993
General Management, Sales and Procurement
Marketing, HR & General Maintenance
Ascot Caterers - Food & Beverage Manager
January 1990 - March 1991
Milnerton, South Africa
Procurement, Menu and quality control
14 Restaurants able to cater for 800 000 people on a race day
Aroma Protea Inn - Food & Beverage Assistant
January 1988 - December 1989
Brackenfell, South Africa
Assist in the Running and stock control of 4 Restaurants, 7 Bars & 8 Conference Facilities
Windsor Hotel - Duty Manager
July 1986 - December 1987
Hermanus, South Africa
Assisting the General Manager in the general running of the Hotel & Events
MS OFFICE
OPERA / MICROS
AMADEUS
NIGHTSBRIDGE
ASANA
SAGE ACCOUNTING
TOURISM MANAGEMENT
COORDINATOR
> Excellent Human Relation Skills and diplomatic problem solving
> Strong Marketing abilities
> Exceptional ability to, design efficient controls and systems for administration and reporting.
> Inspirational Leader with an ability to engage across all levels & cultures
> Calm and assured under pressure
Education
Goudini High
High School Diploma - 1982
Me
Goals
Job satisfaction comes with constant creative challenge and the freedom to search for more efficient ways of running an operation.
All my life I have wondered about what kind of legacy I would leave. I have the desire to get involved by showing our next generation leaders how to look after earth’s resources and still be successful. My passion is to influence Education Programs to make Environmental Teachings part of the National Curriculum.
Interests
Interests: Art, Fitness and Hiking
Achievements
Guest experience ratings would increase under my management.
A listing as one of the top 50 Lodges by Conde Nast Travel
Regrettably my biggest failure was when I was unable to facilitate a successful outcome between HQ and our employees.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths & WeaknessesGoals
My strengths are my passion for people, admin skills & my natural hospitality abilities. My weakness is my social skills, especially when doing public speaking. To better myself, I have been involved with some Human Rights associations and Charities (a passion of mine) and push myself to overcome my stage fright.
2010 - present
2010 - present