Michelle Weyl

Over the course of my life I have reinvented myself in various ways to suit the stage of my life and the surroundings in which I was living. 

I started out in the hotel industry and worked in various positions until I left to manage the DHL agency in Grahamstown.  At this point My husband and I moved to Malawi where we lived for 3 years.

Moving back to Grahamstown in 2003 I was offered the opportunity to enter the sales and marketing arena where I travelled the world and South Africa doing Marketing, advertising and training for NISC.

My children were born in 2008 and I decided that I would no longer be able to travel and went into booking keeping and payroll.  Since then, I have worked in bookkeeping and various financial and management rolls.

In 2009 I wrote and published 2 children’s books (the third is in progress) and put together book launches to advertise the arrival of each publication.  To increase the visibility of the books – I produced a children’s book writing workshop during the National Arts Festival.

Since my children have been at school I have been on the school governing bodies and helped and worked for the PTA.

Over the years I have accumulated numerous skill sets including project management, marketing and communication, event planning, bookkeeping and financial management and tax and payroll management.  I am competent in computer skills and enjoy using technology to find simpler and smarter ways to get things done.

I feel that with my varied experiences over the years I am able to tick a number of the boxes required to competently fill the position advertised

Thank you for considering me for the position and I look forward to hearing from you.

01 November 2022 – Current    High Corner Guest House

Position:  Bookkeeping and general administration

Manage invoicing and accounts, finance and book keeping for 2 companies and a trust (3 hours per day)

1 December 2020 – Current      Digs to Digs

Position:  Administration and finance

Manage and arrange bookings for moving and planning moves around the country, invoicing and financial management.

1 May 2013 – Current               Conservative Property Holdings

61 New Street, Grahamstown

Position:  Shareholders and administrative Director: 

Manage the 2 properties owned by the company and rented out to students

1 March 2011 – Current            Nautilus Business Solutions

61 New Street, Grahamstown, 6140
Business Solutions

Position:  Director and Manager

Manage and implement administrative and financial projects

1 April 2009 – current               Conservation Support Services

                                                61 New Street, Grahamstown,6140

                                                Geographical Information Specialists

Position:  Shareholder and Administrative Director
Financial and administrative project manager

1 March 2009 - Current             Books for Children
                                                  3 Wincanton Road, Grahamstown, 6140
                                                   Books for Children

 

Position: Owner and Director
Project manage the writing, illustrating and publishing of Children’s Books

April 2003 – 31 March 2009                  NISC (Pty) Ltd – National Inquiry Services Center

19 Worcester Street, Grahamstown,
Publishers of bibliographic databases, journals and books                    

Position: Marketing and Sales Team leader. 
Manage world sales and marketing projects with an emphasis on customer care and training.  Involved in the financial forecasting and product development. 

July 2001 – December 2002                  National Aquatic Resource Management programme (NARMAP/GTZ), Monkey Bay, Malawi

Position: Accounting supervisor

Conducted project accounting according to GTZ regulations.

March 2001 – June 2001                      NARMAP / GTZ 

                                                            Monkey Bay, Malawi

Position: Short-term consultant

Project managed and implemented the Lake Malawi Fisheries Management Symposium, an international Fisheries symposium held in Lilongwe in June 2001 and Co-edited the proceedings

January 1999 – February 2001              Self employed

Position: Self employed

1. Aided in proof reading project documents and technical reports for NARMAP.
2. Authored three popular articles for The Fishing Journal. 
3. Ran a small catering business in Monkey Bay, Malawi.

January 1998 – June 1998                    Koch’s Ceramics, Grahamstown, South Africa

Position:Executive assistant

September 1995 – December 1997       DHL International (Ltd, Pty), Grahamstown, South Africa

Position: Part owner and customer service agent

 

April 1995 – August 1995         Settler’s Inn Motel, Grahamstown, South Africa

Position:Assistant Manager

February 1994 – March 1995                St Aiden’s Hotel,Grahamstown, South Africa

Position: Front office manageress

March 1993 – January 1994      Steamers Diner and Southern Fried Chicken, Grahamstown, 

Position: Restaurant Manager

March 1992 – February 1993                Edward Hotel, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Position: Food and beverage controller

 

March 1991- March 1992                      Edward Hotel

                                                      Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Position: Receptionist

January 1990 – January 1991               Graham Hotel

                                                      Grahamstown, South Africa

Position: Trainee Manager

I Education:  

• Rhodes University:  Bachelor of Music - 1st year - Distinction - I was not able to continue with the degree due to personal commitments                              
• Continuing Education at University of Pretoria: Principles and Practical application of Taxation:  Distinction, first in class
• Matric Exemption, Victoria Girls’ High School 1988