Amanda Fontela

Amanda Fontela (Jonker), CMP has vast experience in the hospitality industry. Amanda is currently a Team Lead for Corporate Meetings & Incentives at The Friedkin Group since November 2019. Prior to this, they worked as a Senior Events Sales Manager at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston from December 2018 to November 2019. Amanda also held positions at The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa, where they served as the Social Sales and Catering Manager from September 2015 to December 2018, and as the Sales & Catering Service Manager from July 2005 to September 2015.

Amanda Fontela (Jonker), CMP has a diverse education history. Amanda attended Wynberg Girls High School from 1975 to 1986 but did not receive a degree or specific field of study during this time. In 1988, they enrolled at the Silwood Kitchen International Cordon Bleu Cookery School, where they obtained a Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Chef Diploma. This program focused on culinary arts and chef training. Amanda also pursued further education in the field of meeting planning, as they obtained a Certified Meeting Planner designation from the Convention Industry Council - CIC in 2009. Additionally, they have some involvement with the University of Cape Town, although specific details about their degree or field of study are unavailable. Lastly, Amanda has some exposure to cooking and related culinary arts through their attendance at the Silwood International Cordon Bleu School, although there is no specified period for this experience.