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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
Hardap Region
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