Experience

University of Stellenbosch Enterprises (Pty) Ltd

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Coordinator

  • Nov 2022 - Present



ONE39 Central

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Sep 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Own the end-to-end events plan, with full responsibility for internal and external communications timeously, delivery, and evaluation pre and post event. • Develop and maintain detailed forward planning documents and event schedules ensuring teams and stakeholders are • Responsible for ownership, accountability, and reporting for all logistical elements of the allocated events • Manage and maintain data in a responsible way in accordance with GDPR, POPI and internal data processing procedures • Record and manage the P&L/Budgets for individual events with a focus on value for money and maximizing contribution to the wider business. • Accurately administer all event finances • Understanding of and preparation of contractual agreements such as SLA’s • Compliance of and implementation of company policies and procedures • Fulfil exhibition and sponsorship deliverables with attention to detail to maximize return on investment where applicable • Oversee industry requirements (event permits, medical, etc.) • Ensuring all event content is brand-aligned and meets guidelines • Oversee all phases of an event, including but not limited to, planning, marketing, servicing, and administrative procedures. Show less



VUKA Group

• South Africa
• Events Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Event Operations Manager

  • Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

• Technical: Digital Event Operations

  • Aug 2020 - Dec 2021

• Junior Operations Manager

  • Oct 2019 - Dec 2021

  Across the Power & Energy Portfolio as well as the Mining Portfolio



Clarion Events

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Global Operations Liaison

  • May 2020 - Mar 2021



Cape Town City FC

• South Africa
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Supervisor & Staffiing Administrator

  • Sep 2016 - Mar 2020

  • Hospitality Management • Delegating task to other subordinates • Make ticket sales for football matches (Posting on Social Media & Selling tickets among friends, colleagues and family) • Hosting patrons in the designated suites • Staff sourcing, training & management • Hospitality Management • Delegating task to other subordinates • Make ticket sales for football matches (Posting on Social Media & Selling tickets among friends, colleagues and family) • Hosting patrons in the designated suites • Staff sourcing, training & management



Stillwater Sports

• South Africa
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Sep 2019

  Focused on Road Running & Athletics events my duties & experience are as follow but not limited:- Obstacle Course Running- Mountain Bike - Trail Running- Triathlon- SwimmingResponsibilities included:• Execute strategies for projects and events• Oversee, plan, organize and execute events from inception to completion• Team structural developments, roles and responsibilities creation and management• Work and negotiate with sponsors• Support team members in execution of tasks and meeting various deadlines and creating a positive working environment• Continuously improve planning and management processes• Operations and logistics management, implementation and management• Ensure processes and procedures are put in place according to procurement requirements• Day to day management of Temp Employment Service and cross skilling of Permanent staff• Manage and ensure implementation of business Risk & H&S procedures • Conduct briefings to various staff for flyer drops and market related queries• Sponsor relations management: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and clients• Sponsor branding approval• Reporting/Updating various stakeholders and clients• Maintain and manage collaborative relationships with team members and suppliers• Manage Activations Retail Store at Various Activation points and events• Crisis Management: On-the-job thinking, finding solutions and executing solutionsEvents worked:PUMA School Of Speed Series, Athletix Grand Prix Series, FNB RunYourCitySeries, Sanlam Cape Mile XTERRA South Africa, Athletix Grand Prix Series, FNB Magalies Monster & Platinum Trail Run, African X TrailRun, ASA Junior Championships, ASA Senior Championships, Twizza Super School Series, IMPI Challenge, Origin of Trails, Fedhealth Mountain Bike Challenge, Cell C Day Of Races Show less

• Logistics Coordinator

  • Aug 2018 - Sep 2019

  • Fleet management: maintain fleet and managing our vehicle requirements throughout the year• Developing and implementing tailor-made SOPs together with the supporting Excel documents for smooth operations• Developing running schedules for each project, sub project and communicating this to all involved• Developing concise transport schedules and management of drivers for each project & sub project with established Logistics Companies (Super Rent, DHL & Big Box)• Procurement of production items as briefed by event managers to delivery, eg. Medals, etc.• Working within the budget as supplied• Problem solving and on-the-job thinking• Maintaining and supplying storage on various events• Briefing suppliers on various events as per the need of the event Show less

• Activations & Client Manager & HR Administrator

  • Jan 2018 - Oct 2018

  • Operations Lead, Gauteng, KZN & Various parts of South Africa, Store, Activation & Planning Management & Client Management (Planning and executing various events)• Reverse Logistics; EOR (End of Range), Buyer’s Remorse (Avoid Sales loss)• Workplace HSE• Budget and cost control• Identify and report on KPI’s• Manage and plan day-to-day operations• Workforce planning • Inventory management• People Management across the full employee journey• Building and striking various events• Capturing leave forms and dealing with various staff queries across the business• Engaging in company policy queries from staff• Reconciling invoices for payments• Assisting with event queries electronically, via email, etc.• Working in line with event budget• Assisting in recruitment: Responding to applicants & setting up interviews• Conduct briefings to various staff for flyer drops and market related queries• Bookings of flights and accommodation• Manage Activations Retail Store at Various Activation points and events across South African and liaising with stakeholders regarding these activations• Manage, Allocate and Control Branded Stock Show less

• Event Assistant

  • May 2016 - Dec 2017

  • Assisting in correspondence and event assisting• Engaging with various patrons on event concerns• Liaising with sponsors and clients at Race Pack Collection• Assist in Statf Liaising and Staff sourcing for various events• Overseeing entry portal and writing reports on weekly event totals