- Passionate hunter and nature enthusiast
- Deputy Chairwoman (2nd board member) of a regional hunters’
association
Sarah Engelhard
Schopfloch
Summary
Customer-focused Travel & Operations professional with strong organisational skills and a deep personal connection to Southern Africa. Coordinates international travel and complex logistics, ensuring timely execution. Delivers high-quality travel experiences through expert management of documentation and customer communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Planner / Dispatcher
Syntegon Technology GmbH
01.2018 - Current
- Planning and coordinating international travel and assignments (flights, accommodation, visas) world far
- Managing end-to-end logistics and schedules, ensuring on-time deployment
- Handling visa processes, travel documentation and international entry requirements
- Customer communication and rapid problem-solving under time pressure
Livestock Trade & Office Management (Part-Time)
Self-employed
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Administration, invoicing and customer coordination
- Logistics planning, reporting and recordkeeping
CNC Programmer - Laser Welding Department
Syntegon Technology GmbH
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Programming and operation of CNC-controlled systems
- Quality control and workflow coordination
Education
Apprenticeship -
Industrial Mechanic
Germany01-2014
Technical Business Administrator - Certificate with Qualification
Evening School
01-2010
Skills
- SAP
- Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Concur
- HRS Hotel
- Travel documentation
- Logistics coordination
- Customer communication
- Schedule management
- Invoicing management
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Travel Coordination
- Dispatching
- Safari Knowledge
- Remote Work
- Digital Communication Tools
Custom Section
- Extended stays on a farm in the North-West Province
- Practical insight into safari, hunting and farm operations
- Strong understanding of international guest expectations and local culture
Interests
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Afrikaans
Upper Intermediate
B2
German
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Livestock Trade & Office Management (Part-Time)
Self-employed
01.2019 - 01.2025
Service Planner / Dispatcher
Syntegon Technology GmbH
01.2018 - Current
CNC Programmer - Laser Welding Department
Syntegon Technology GmbH
01.2014 - 01.2018
Apprenticeship -
Industrial Mechanic
Technical Business Administrator - Certificate with Qualification
Evening School