Lodge Manageress (Locum / As Required) at Dreamcatcher Lodge (2014-01 – Present)
Boutique Beachfront Lodge - Stepped in to manage full operations during transition periods, ensuring continuity and stability
- Stepped in to manage full operations during transition periods, ensuring continuity and stability
- Maintained consistent guest experience and operational standards across all areas of the lodge
- Took full responsibility for day-to-day lodge operations, working independently across guest services, housekeeping, and service coordination
- Provided direct guest hosting, arrival coordination, and on-site guest support
- Oversaw financial controls including stock management, cost awareness, and operational spending
- Coordinated suppliers, procurement, and general operational logistics
- Identified and resolved operational and infrastructure-related issues
- Maintained high property standards, functionality, and overall guest readiness within a boutique lodge environment
Self-Employed at Sandi Glutz Photography (2022-01 – Present)
Client-based photography service business managing end-to-end operations from enquiry through to delivery
- Manage a client-based service business from enquiry through to delivery
- Handle bookings, scheduling, communication, and overall client experience
- Photograph clients and manage the full capture process
- Edit and deliver final images using professional workflow
- Manage quotations, invoicing, payments, and recordkeeping
- Plan workflow, scheduling, and delivery timelines
Manager & Administrator at Glutz Property Group (2005-01 – Present)
Commercial property environment with full operational and administrative functions
- Managed full operational and administrative functions of a commercial property environment
- Coordinated tenants, lease agreements, and day-to-day communication
- Oversaw maintenance, repairs, and overall property upkeep
- Managed accounts, billing, and payment tracking
- Managed debtors and creditors and full accounting function from invoicing through to trial balance for external accountant, including during property wind-down
Owner / Operator at False Bay Guest House (2004-01 – 2014-12)
Owned and operated a guesthouse with full operational responsibility covering all aspects of guest experience and business management
- Owned and operated a guesthouse with full operational responsibility
- Managed bookings, guest communication, arrivals, and departures
- Managed all guest interaction, service delivery, and overall guest experience
- Prepared meals and managed guest service delivery
- Managed staff, housekeeping, and daily operations
- Controlled stock, purchasing, and supplier relationships
- Managed debtors and creditors and full accounting function from invoicing through to trial balance for external accountant
- Handled property maintenance, minor repairs, and contractor coordination to maintain operational readiness
Accounts Support at Meyzen Hardware (2001-01 – 2003-12)
Accounting Services support role
Debtors & Creditors / Stores Control at Vryheid Cranes cc (1997-01 – 2000-12)
Spares department and accounting management within structured systems and procedures
- Managed spares department including sourcing, pricing, and costings
- Liaised with suppliers to ensure correct specifications and pricing
- Prepared costings for quoting and job allocation
- Controlled stock and job card costing processes
- Worked in accounts using Sage Pastel
- Managed debtors and creditors, invoicing, purchase notes, and supplier statement reconciliations
- Worked within structured systems, procedures, and reporting standards
