Kelly Gifford

Manager of Functions and Accommodation; Assistant Manager of tasting room

Beau Constantia

November 2013 to March 2014

I was responsible for the management of the staff as well as general running of the tasting room on the farm. Additionally I co-ordinated all functions that were held at the venue. At Beau Constantia I was responsible for overseeing the accommodation with regards to dealing with bookings, maintenance and general running of accommodation. In the tasting room I was also responsible for the cash up and stock take and assisted with social media.

Assistant Wine Tasting Room and Events Manager

Beau Constantia Wine Estate

November 2013 to March 2014

I was responsible for the management of the staff as well as general running of the tasting room on the farm. Additionally I co-ordinated all functions that were held at the venue. At Beau Constantia I was responsible for overseeing the accommodation with regards to dealing with bookings, maintenance and general running of accommodation. In the tasting room I was also responsible for the cash up and stock take and assisted with social media.

Intern

Venturescapes Events

September 2013 to October 2013

During my Postgraduate Diploma I had the privilege of interning with Venturescapes Events. They are an amazing company and I was fortunate to work under two very experienced individuals who taught me so much. I was exposed to all areas of events and absolutely loved every minute of it. I have found my passion and something I believe I could be very good at.

Postgraduate student in Management (Tourism and Events)

University of Cape Town

January 2013 to November 2013

Au Pair

Private

August 2012 to January 2013

I was a full-time, live-in au pair. I looked after two little girls aged 5 and 8 doing all typical mother jobs such as cooking (I was responsible for all the meals for the children and dinner for the whole family), homework, extra activities, organizing parties, attending all functions/activities involving the girls, driving them around, basically anything and everything that they needed.

Media Assistant

ABSA Cape Epic (Grandstand Management)

February 2012 to April 2012

I was the assistant to all media personal. What ever any media personal needed help with, I was their girl. I helped on photographic shoots, collecting and carting and any other 'go-for' jobs. I made sure that everybody had what they needed and were where they needed to be.

Au Pair

Private Residence

February 2012 to August 2012

I looked after a 5 year old boy 2 afternoons a week and whenever else I was needed (night or day). I was responsible for watching over him, driving him to extra activities and at times, feeding him.

ABSA Cape Epic Media Assistant

Grandstand Management

February 2012 to April 2012

I was the assistant to all media personal. What ever any media personal needed help with, I was their girl. I helped on photographic shoots, collecting and carting and any other 'go-for' jobs. I made sure that everybody had what they needed and were where they needed to be.

Tasting Room Guest Assistant

Waterford Wines Estate

February 2011 to March 2012

At Waterford Wine Estate I worked with guests from around the globe, educating them about the wine made on the farm as well as giving guided tours.

Secretary/Receptionist

Glicks Auto Electricians

March 2008 to January 2009

I was responsible for the books, customer relations and stock control and management

Postgrad Diploma in Management

January 2013 to January 2013

BA Social Dynamics

January 2009 to January 2012

January 2003 to January 2007

Career Goals

After matriculating from St Anne's Diocesan College in 2007 I spent a year in Australia as a Rotary Exchange student. I returned to South Africa at the beginning of 2009 when I began my studies of my undergraduate degree (BA Social dynamics) at Stellenbosch University. Whilst studying I worked part time at Waterford Wine Estate as well as working as a media assistant on the ABSA Cape Epic. In between my undergraduate degree (which I completed in June 2012) and my postgraduate diploma, I worked as a full-time live-in au pair looking after 2 little girls in Franschhoek. I recently completed my postgraduate studies (in tourism and events) at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Currently I am looking for a position in either the tourism or events industry as I believe that this is where my greatest strengths and passion lie. My dream would be to work for a company organizing tours or in a small private lodge. I am very good with people and am eager to learn. I would love to be involved with a company where I can gain as much experience as possible in my fields of interest as well as being able to put to use the great knowledge that I have gained from my postgraduate diploma at UCT. I am a diligent, enthusiastic and hard working young lady, eager and quick to learn in addition to being very reliable. I am passionate about my country and sharing my love for South Africa with those visiting this beautiful country that I call home. Rotary exchange as well as my work on Waterford Wine Estate exposed me to individuals from across the globe and I take great interest in learning about their cultures and country as well as sharing stories of my own. I plan to learn to speak German in the near future. My education has done well to educate me in the fields of Marketing, Psychology, Business Management, Effective People Practices and working with Microsoft computer programs.

Industries of interest

Areas of interest

Availability to travel and work outside the city

No

Interests and hobbies

Travel; Food and Wine; Photography; Great outdoors