Jacques van Eeden
Operations & Facilities Manager | Procurement | Facilities Management | Team Leadership | Property Operations | Cost Control
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Operations & Facilities Manager with responsibility for a 12-room boutique hotel, spa and event venue. Lead a 5-person team, oversee procurement, supplier negotiations, stock control, maintenance coordination and facilities readiness. Currently supporting a 10-room expansion project. Reduced washing powder consumption by approximately 50% by changing suppliers and implementing a controlled weighing system. Seeking opportunities in Operations, Facilities, Property Operations and Procurement.
Experience
OPERATIONS LEAD – FACILITIES at THE FEATHER HILL (2024-01 – Present)
- Lead and manage a 5-person facilities and housekeeping team.
- Oversee daily operations of a 12-room boutique hotel, spa and venue.
- Manage stock control, procurement and supplier relationships.
- Compare supplier pricing and negotiate cost-effective purchasing decisions.
- Coordinate maintenance activities and contractor scheduling.
- Support operational planning for a 10-room expansion project.
- Implemented a supplier change and controlled weighing system that reduced washing powder consumption by approximately 50%.
OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR at THE FEATHER HILL (2024-01 – 2025-01)
- Coordinated workflows, scheduling support and operational recordkeeping.
CLIENT & OPERATIONS CONSULTANT at MOOIVAAL MEDIA (2022-01 – 2024-01)
- Managed client accounts, invoicing and workflow coordination.
BUSINESS OWNER & PHOTOGRAPHER at SELF-EMPLOYED (2011-01 – 2022-01)
- Managed sales, scheduling, invoicing and client delivery.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST (2002-01 – 2009-01)
- Systems maintenance and issue resolution.
