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Carla F. — Mid-Level Tour Operations Consultant from South Africa

Carla F.

Mid-Level Tour Operations Consultant

South Africa 2-3 years
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Carla F. is a Senior Travel and Operations Consultant with extensive experience in the travel, hospitality, automotive, and education support sectors. She specializes in managing end-to-end travel operations for both inbound and outbound groups, coordinating complex logistics across domestic and international itineraries. Her background includes operational administration at Micasa Tours, handling client relationship management, developing detailed itineraries, supervising junior staff, and overseeing financial controls such as invoicing and banking. Throughout roles at Travel & Sport, Micasa Tours, Acumen Academy, and Leo Haese BMW, Carla has demonstrated advanced administrative support, travel coordination, financial controls, and system navigation capabilities. She is currently expanding her expertise with lodge management and front-of-house operations studies geared toward the hospitality and safari lodge domain.

Experience

  • Tour Operations Consultant

    Travel & Sport · 2025 — Present
    Manage all aspects of tour operations for inbound and outbound travel, focusing on efficiency and client satisfaction. Oversee travel logistics involving flights, accommodations, ground transport, and event schedules, ensuring seamless collaboration among various teams and suppliers. Serve as the main operational contact for clients and partners, facilitating communication and upholding service standards. Create comprehensive itineraries and operational plans that match client needs and budgetary considerations. Offer pre-departure assistance and manage on-tour activities, ensuring effective problem resolution. Guide junior team members through delegation and performance monitoring while promoting accountability. Handle documentation and post-tour reports to support ongoing improvements in operations and service quality.
  • Senior Travel Coordinator

    Micasa Tours · 2019 — 2024
    Direct all operational administration, which includes banking and invoicing, with an emphasis on accuracy and financial oversight. Organize comprehensive travel logistics for clients, managing flights, ground transport, and accommodations while adhering to deadlines. Develop itineraries that are cost-effective and meet client expectations, operational needs, and budget limits. Provide essential pre-departure guidance and logistical support to travelers to ensure pleasant experiences. Coordinate schedules for directors and staff to maintain operational efficiency. Maintain operational files and documentation systems for ease of access and compliance. Act as a hub for communication among management, team members, clients, and external entities. Assist directors with administrative duties, including correspondence and meeting logistics, and help with event coordination to ensure smooth execution. Mentor junior staff and uphold service standards in line with operational procedures.
  • Personal Assistant

    Acumen Academy · 2017 — 2018
    Functioned as the initial contact point, handling correspondence and telephone inquiries. Organized diaries, meetings, and appointments for executives. Coordinated travel arrangements, including transport and accommodation for events and conferences. Provided reminders for important tasks and deadlines for management. Prepared reports, presentations, and correspondence while organizing databases and filing systems. Implemented administrative procedures and maintained systems effectively. Liaised with staff, clients, and suppliers, also handling invoicing and expense documentation.
  • Admin Clerk

    Leo Haese BMW – Centurion · 2016 — 2017
    Gathered customer information and product specifications for order forms and invoices, assisting in inventory management. Facilitated stock replenishment by determining and placing orders for parts as necessary. Processed cash and credit card transactions, while managing parts inventory. Maintained organized records of orders and ensured a clean environment within the parts office. Controlled display areas and administrated all lifestyle inventory for BMW and Mini, including customer gift items.

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • Courses in progress: FOH operations, Lodge management, Game Lodge Economics
    Wildlife Campus · 2026 — Present
  • Matric
    Akasia High School · — — 2014
  • Completed courses: F&B Management, Snakes and reptiles of the Lowveld, Predator management on livestock farms, Astronomy, Big 5 Course, Birding by habitat
    Wildlife Campus

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