Desiree Govender

Experience

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  Royal Africa Pottery Gallery

  Jan 1998 - Dec 2003

  Artistic Designer and Office Assistant

  Designer of pottery and on pottery.Researcher of suppliesMarketing the Brandcreative writing and spokespersoninternet research and marketingbanking and assisted with payrollran coffeeshop bookkeepingstocktaking

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  Billy the Bums and Franki Bananaz

  Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

  Barrista and waitron

  mixing cocktail's shootersgeneral bar dutiessalescustomer carehousekeepingcash up

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  ABSA Insurance and Financial Advisers

  Jan 2005 - Mar 2006

  Personal Assistant

  Managing diaryData capturingProcessing applicationsFICATelephone Client CareArrange meetingsArrange caterers for meetingsbook flights and accommodationBrand Marketing

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  Linehaul Logistics

  Mar 2006 - Aug 2007

  Personal Assistant to the Owner

  Manage diaryBook Flights and accommodationSet up meetings bookkeepingManaged callsResearch.Internet Banking.New Business clients.supervise staff.Monthly meetings with different departments.Compiling reports of staff performance.Co ordinate trucks for deliveries.Organise meals and beverages.Open and close office.

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  De'Ziner Hair and Beauty

  Apr 2009 - Oct 2012

  Senior Beauty Therapist/ Asst Manager

  Hair Removal through waxing and threadingBooking AppointmentsAnswering TelephoneReceptionistManaged salon when owner was awayNail enhancementsPedimanimassage facialsclient careresearch

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  SOIL4SOULS

  Oct 2012 - Oct 2017

  Manager

  General manager at Health and wellness Spa.

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  OceanView Foodscaping

  Jul 2017 - Oct 2018

  Small Business Owner

  I own and run an organic nursery part time, focusing on edible plants and how to incorporate them in landscaping. My main interest is sustainable living incorporated with minimal use of resources. I use heirloom seeds and my focus is on being waterwise. I do weddings and corporate gifting also.

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  De'Ziner Hair and Beauty

  Nov 2017 - Oct 2018

  General Manager

  Responsible for daily running and sales of Beauty Section. Booking appointments. Creating sales targets. Promoting on social media. Hiring and training of new staff. Stock take and inventory planning and sourcing. Sales forecasting and creating and achieving targets. Email. Research.Proficient in waxing, threading, massage, facial care, men's grooming.

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  SOIL4SOULS

  Apr 2019 - Mar 2021

  In charge of daily running and operations at Spa. Creating new leads, forecasting, managing customer and supplier relations. Managing business development activities. Drafting quotes and presentations. Facilitating meetings with staff and clients. Social media marketing and advertising. Supervisor of a team of body workers and therapists who do freelance work at various locations and companies.

  • General Manager

    Feb 2020 - Mar 2021

  • Team Supervisor

    Apr 2019 - Nov 2020
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  Sun Peaks Spa & Massage

  Mar 2021 - now

  Spa Manager