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Deon Steyn

Director/Owner at Diverse Events in Pretoria


Born in Germiston South Africa

I've been in the hospitality industry for 13 years and have extensive experience in all aspects of hotels and restaurants. I am highly experienced with extensive cross-industry experience. I started at the bottom of this industry and have worked my way up through every possible division. I am very passionate about the industry. In addition to my extensive Hospitality experience, I have strong communication, sales, customer service, administrative and IT skills. The opportunity presented in this listing is very appealing, and I believe that my strong Hotel experience will make me a very competitive candidate for this position.

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M: +27848500262


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Current Position(s)

Director | Diverse Events (Pty) Ltd
2012 - present

Travel, Tourism and Hospitality

We are a diverse, energetic and dynamic company that thinks out of the box. We cater for all your conference, functions, events, accommodation and hospitality needs.

We will handle everything from the first idea to the last check-out while you concentrate on having a constructive conference or a fun-filled event.

We have over 13 years hands-on experience in hospitality and know the ins and outs of how a prospective venue should (and will) operate to ensure a successful event.

With preferred suppliers in audio & visual and equipment hire to DJ’s, corporate gifts and florists, rest assure that all your needs are catered for.

Previous Position(s)

Project Manager | Abrina Oil
2009 - 2012

To plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.

Assitant Operations Manager | Orion Hotels & Resorts
Johannesburg, South Africa | 2007 - 2009

Travel, Tourism and Hospitality

To manage the operational area in such a manner that customer satisfaction and budgeted profit margins are achieved and that a good company image is projected, thus ensuring continued growth.
Improving and maintaining brand awareness and marketing through exploring new and different avenues. Compiling proposals for new developments and management opportunities.
Opening of new units and implementing Standard Operating Procedures

Restaurant General Manager | CMS (KFC)
Pretoria, South Africa | 2006 - 2007

Travel, Tourism and Hospitality

General running of restaurant
Improved food cost from 53 percentto 35 percent
Completed all RGM modules

Assistant General Manager | Farm Inn Hotel – Wildlife Estate and Conference Centre
1999 - 2006

Travel, Tourism and Hospitality

General hotel management.
Particular focus on Rooms Division and Admin Department.
Conducted all disciplinary hearings.

Educational history

Secondary

Carletonville High School, Carletonville, South Africa (1994)

Tertiary

Potchefstroom University

1995 - 1996

SBE - Town and Regional Planning

Carletonville High School

1990 - 1994

Matric

Achievements

Competitive Accomplishments

First Place | Indoor Cricket League | 1996

A1 Mens League winners

Academic Achievements

Top 10 | 1994

Top 10 Pupils

Activities

Other Activities

Golf

Player, 1994 - present

Enjoy golfing

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