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Crystal  Coetzer

Crystal Coetzer

Carnarvon,WA

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Support day-to-day program operations with expertise in records management, resource coordination and communication. Skillfully meet diverse needs and address issues to maintain efficiency and organisational reputation.

Work History

Training & Campus Administration Coordinator

Central Regional TAFE
09.2022 - Current
  • Perform duties in accordance with policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment as acting health and safety representative.
  • Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Work independently or collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Complete administrative paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and promptly address.
  • Undertake facility inspections, submit and follow up on maintenance requests to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and property upkeep.
  • Adhere to financial processes and ensure cohesive record keeping.
  • Help with planning and hosting of marketing and social events.
  • Keep reception area clean and information available up to date, to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Resolve customer complaints, with aim of improving client journey and experience.

Front Office Manager

Blackrock Tourist Park
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Processed bookings politely by phone and email; accurately inputting guest data, deposit payments & created tax invoices for the properties 140 rooms, 100 powered tourist sites and 60 contract ensuite sites.
  • Mentored three receptionists to provide a positive guest experience.
  • Oversaw all accounts receivable; increased debt collection by 50% in 3 months and reduced debtor days.
  • Issued contracts, kept paperwork and billing in order for the permanent tenant’s onsite.
  • Managed retail shop including: balancing the cash till, restocking & receiving goods.
  • Controlled stationary and cleanliness of the office.

Operations Manager

The Landing Resort
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete housekeeping and maintenance tasks on time and in a safe manner in a highly paced atmosphere.
  • Onboarded and offboarded all new staff by entering employee information into HR systems and conducted induction training including communicating the appropriate work health and safety practices.
  • Oversaw more than 80 personnel managing a contract mining camp with more than 650 rooms.
  • Updated maintenance job lists to maintain high service standards.
  • Managed rosters for housekeeping and maintenance staff.
  • Enforced company policies and procedures in line with WH&S standards.
  • Kept staff motivated in challenging environments

Housekeeping Manager

Eco Beach Resort
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Directed a team of up to 10 personnel in busy resort servicing 2 Luxury Beach houses, 30 Villas & 30 Eco tents; with an average peak daily turnover of 60% of beds.
  • Completed daily schedules, shift reports and monthly stock take and inventory reports, placed orders for resupplies.
  • Worked with front desk and maintenance staff to respond promptly to all guest requests.
  • Devised estimates of required work and potential labor hours.
  • Kept accurate room inventory, deep cleaning & maintenance lists.

Eco-tourism Manager/ Assistant Manager

Selous Impala Camp
07.2016 - 07.2018
  • Worked with park rangers regarding compliance monitoring and produced park permits for all guests to the Nature Reserve.
  • Recommended measures to help protect hospitality workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
  • Assessed and managed a range of hazards to reduce risk to guests during their stay in a remote location.

Research Project Intern

The Association For Water And Rural Development
10.2014 - 04.2015
  • Conducted stakeholder workshops, organized meetings and rolled out questionnaire to state and private protected areas on park management effectiveness.
  • Analysed and leveraged quantitative and qualitative data, within a team, to advise government on more effective decision making around environmental resource management.

Grysbok Nature Reserve Guide

Volunteer Work
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Guided tours on nature trails in conservation area, taught environmental education to school children and interested parties.
  • Continuously assessed hiking trail for biological, environmental and safety hazards; implemented risk reduction strategies, such as maintaining adequate first aid facilities and participant preparedness.

Environmental Resource Management Intern

City Of Cape Town
03.2011 - 04.2012
  • Compiled meeting minutes, maintained filing systems and organized a city-wide training course.
  • Audited sites and compiled reports/case files to create and implement tools for better environmental compliance monitoring and enforcement.
  • Operated within the relevant Environmental Management systems .

Quote

There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin

Education

Master of Science - Zoology

Nelson Mandela Metropolitian University
Port Elizabeth
2017

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Zoology

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Port Elizabeth
2013

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology And Environmental Science

University of Cape Town
2010

Timeline

Training & Campus Administration Coordinator

Central Regional TAFE
09.2022 - Current

Front Office Manager

Blackrock Tourist Park
02.2022 - 07.2022

Operations Manager

The Landing Resort
08.2021 - 02.2022

Housekeeping Manager

Eco Beach Resort
02.2021 - 08.2021

Eco-tourism Manager/ Assistant Manager

Selous Impala Camp
07.2016 - 07.2018

Research Project Intern

The Association For Water And Rural Development
10.2014 - 04.2015

Grysbok Nature Reserve Guide

Volunteer Work
01.2013 - 01.2015

Environmental Resource Management Intern

City Of Cape Town
03.2011 - 04.2012

Master of Science - Zoology

Nelson Mandela Metropolitian University

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Zoology

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology And Environmental Science

University of Cape Town

Skills

  • Campus operations
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Record keeping
  • Can do attitude
  • Client focused
  • Team support
  • Negotiation
Crystal Coetzer