Shani Ross
@shaniross
Experienced remote operations and property host specializing in digital support and guest services.
What I'm looking for
I am a resourceful, detail-oriented professional with over 10 years' experience in administration, remote digital operations, hospitality support and property hosting. I bring proven ability managing booking platforms, guest services, inventory and supplier coordination across remote setups.
As a remote personal assistant and digital marketing support for UK clients, I manage inboxes and calendars, create content in Canva and WordPress, coordinate meetings across time zones, and produce SEO-optimized content and reports. My hands-on property management experience includes full short-term rental operations on Airbnb and Booking.com, delivering high guest satisfaction and repeat bookings.
Previously I supported buying and merchandise functions in retail, handling supplier correspondence, product data for online listings, promotional scheduling and cross-functional communication. I also launched and ran a successful arts & crafts aftercare business, overseeing staff, marketing, budgeting and client relations.
I am tech-savvy, a fast learner and committed to exceptional service in dynamic environments, fully remote-ready with a Windows PC, fibre internet, headset and power backup. I communicate fluently in English and Afrikaans and enjoy hiking, painting, writing and language tutoring in my personal time.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Remote Personal Assistant
Tommordesign
Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Provide high-level virtual assistant and digital marketing support for UK clients, managing inboxes, calendars, content creation, and cross-timezone meetings to improve client communication and project delivery.
Short-Term Rental Manager
Independent Property Host
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Managed end-to-end short-term rental operations on Airbnb and Booking.com, handling bookings, guest communications, check-ins/outs, cleaning coordination, and inventory to achieve high guest satisfaction and repeat bookings.
Buyer Administrator
Woolworths
Aug 2017 - Jul 2022 (4 years 11 months)
Managed supplier correspondence, order placement, promotional schedules, and product data for online listings in the lingerie department, supporting buying teams and cross-functional coordination.
Owner & Manager
KidCreate
Apr 2010 - Jul 2017 (7 years 3 months)
Founded and operated aftercare and arts-and-crafts party business, managing staff, marketing, budgeting, parent communications, and program delivery to build a strong local brand.
Merchandise Controller
Woolworths
Apr 2005 - May 2010 (5 years 1 month)
Analyzed sales and coordinated product allocations across Middle East and South Africa regions, liaising with international suppliers to ensure timely stock delivery and supporting strategic planning.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Tygerberg High School
High School Diploma, General Secondary Education
Completed secondary education and obtained a High School Diploma at Tygerberg High School in Cape Town.
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