Lynn Giles

Lynn Giles was in Public Relations, Communications industry for 14 years focusing on the tourism, conservation, lifestyle and FMCG industries. Her entry into the world of PR started with Mantis Collection of Boutique Hotels and Game Reserves. Lynn managed the global crisis campaign of Tiger Woods’ engagement at Shamwari in 2003.

She was also the media liaison for the release of the Big 5 and free roaming white lions in the Little Karoo. Prior to that, she worked in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry for 13 years in various levels of operations, marketing and management at world class establishment in South Africa such as Le Quartier Francais, La Petite Ferme, Fancourt and the Two Oceans Aquarium. She spent 6 years in the South African Police Force and is world travelled and a general all-rounder.

Lynn now focusses on an administrative career in the Property Industry, merging her years’ experience into a dynamic position that will offer support, organization and dependability. She is very result driven, comes with an extensive contact database and has the confidence to approach any challenges that come her way with passion, dedication and vision.

Her objectives are

• To be part of an organized, secure company with a long-term future.
• To increase her experience within a company culture that demands high standards and encourages growth and motivation.
• To work in a corporate environment that strives for productivity and sustains ability throughout its processes.
• To contribute effectively and productively to the company’s short, medium and long term objectives.

Lynn Giles was in Public Relations, Communications industry for 14 years focusing on the tourism, conservation, lifestyle and FMCG industries. Her entry into the world of PR started with Mantis Collection of Boutique Hotels and Game Reserves. Lynn managed the global crisis campaign of Tiger Woods’ engagement at Shamwari in 2003.

She was also the media liaison for the release of the Big 5 and free roaming white lions in the Little Karoo. Prior to that, she worked in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry for 13 years in various levels of operations, marketing and management at world class establishment in South Africa such as Le Quartier Francais, La Petite Ferme, Fancourt and the Two Oceans Aquarium. She spent 6 years in the South African Police Force and is world travelled and a general all-rounder.

Lynn now focusses on an administrative career in the Property Industry, merging her years’ experience into a dynamic position that will offer support, organization and dependability. She is very result driven, comes with an extensive contact database and has the confidence to approach any challenges that come her way with passion, dedication and vision.

Her objectives are

• To be part of an organized, secure company with a long-term future.
• To increase her experience within a company culture that demands high standards and encourages growth and motivation.
• To work in a corporate environment that strives for productivity and sustains ability throughout its processes.
• To contribute effectively and productively to the company’s short, medium and long term objectives.

SCHOOL ATTENDED : York High School

GRADE PASSED : Matric

YEAR : 1982

SUBJECTS : English, Afrikaans, Economics, Geography Typing, Home Economics

COURSES COMPLETED: Advanced Microsoft – 2015

RTF (Dept of Labour) Level 1 First Aid refresher - 2015 IMM – Sales and Marketing Certificate – 1999

CMAS – Open Water - Scuba certificate – 1997

St John’s Ambulance – Level I First Aid – 1996

South African Police College - Police Administration Diploma -1983

National Qualification 4 : Real Estate - 2020

Professional Desigated Exam 4 : Real Esate - 2021

 Committee Member – South African Chef’s Association (SACA), Garden route Chapter – 2007/8

 Committee Member – Knysna Animal Welfare – 2006

 Fundraiser – Helderberg Animal Welfare - 2014

 Travel, arts and culture, conservation and humanitarian projects.