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DERICK ERNO BERTOLINI

Karibib, Erongo,ER

Summary

Seasoned Entrepreneur with a solid background in business management, operational planning and revenue generation. Hardworking, dedicated and resourceful leader with 20+ years in Hospitality and Tourism.


Passionate about:

  • Human Capital development
  • Skills transfer
  • Tourism Development
  • Bookkeeping and Finances
  • Organic Culinary Development


Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Entrepreneur/Farmer

Self Employed
02.2014 - Current



2018 - 2024 Self Employed Farmer


Animal Husbandry

Cattle, Sheep, Pig and Poultry Breeding


Developing the land for the purpose of

Hospitality and Tourism

Putting the building blocks in place for the

Tropic of Capricorn Guestfarm


2014 - 2017 Self Employed B1 Service Station Owner


Owning and Managing the B1 Service Station

Rehoboth

Developed the Project with the purpose of

attracting Tourism to the town of Rehoboth


1999 - 2014 Positions in the Gondwana Collection


Group Human Resources Manager

Group Food and Beverage Manager

Lodge Manager


Developed Self Sufficient Center for the Group

pertaining:

Vegetable Cultivation

Development of a Dairy (Cheese Making)

Butchery

Food Processing through the Primary, Secondary

and Tertiary Phases


1997 - 1999 Resorts Officer/Restaurateur Okaukuejo Etosha


Managing a 240 Seater Restaurant

Establishing a Central Bakery supplying Etosha

Camps and Tourist Shops as a whole

Training of Staff in the various Hospitality

Departments


1996 - 1997 Executive Chef Otjibamba Lodge


Managing an 80 Seater A 'la Carte Restaurant


1996 -1996 Chef Mount Etjo Safari Lodge


Responsible for the smooth running of a Small

16 Bed Bush Lodge, Cooking, Serving, Reception


1992 - 1995 Leased Reho Spa Restaurant, Rehoboth


Managing, Cooking and Functions to locals and

Travelers/Tourists




Education

No Degree - B-Tec Hotel And Catering Management

Hotel Career Centre, Bournemouth
England

Skills

  • Culinary Skills
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
  • Financial Oversight
  • Policy Development
  • Revenue Generation
  • Skills Transfer
  • Product Development
  • Affirmative Action Implementation

Timeline

Business Entrepreneur/Farmer

Self Employed
02.2014 - Current

No Degree - B-Tec Hotel And Catering Management

Hotel Career Centre, Bournemouth
DERICK ERNO BERTOLINI