Experience

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  Scout & Sunday

  • South Africa

  • Small Business Owner

    • Jan 2022 - Present
    • South Africa

    E-commerce site - online store selling consciously curated lifestyle goods

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  Blank Canvas Studio (Pty) Ltd.

  • South Africa

  • Business Owner

    • Jan 2015 - Present
    • South Africa

    PMO Implementation and ManagementStrategic Change ManagementProject Management Event ManagementSocial Media ManagementCommunicationGraphic DesignEvent and Experience CreationLife Events and Event StylingEpicurean FeastsInterior Styling and Space DesignHome StagingHigh-End Furniture LeasingReady-to-move-in Homes Airbnb Management and Concierge ServicesPersonalised Travel and Getaway PlanningStyled Shoots and Photography

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  Marr Properties

  • Plettenberg Bay

  • Real Estate Agent

    • Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
    • Plettenberg Bay

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  Yacht.Vacations

  • Remote

  • Yacht Charter Consultant

    • Jun 2021 - Jan 2022
    • Remote

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  Reed Exhibitions

  • United Kingdom
  • Events Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Event Director

    • Dec 2019 - Oct 2020

  • Event Manager

    • Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

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  Symotree

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Change Management Consultant

    • Dec 2016 - Feb 2018
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

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  Kevro

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Head Of Project Management Office

    • Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

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  Bestmed Medical Scheme

  • Pretoria Area, South Africa

  • Project and Event Manager

    • Sep 2014 - Jan 2016
    • Pretoria Area, South Africa

    Event and Project Manager- event planning, design and production while managing all project delivery elements within time limits- liaise with clients to identify their needs and to ensure customer satisfaction- conduct market research, gather information and negotiate contracts prior to closing any deals- provide feedback and periodic reports to stakeholders- propose ideas to improve provided services and event quality- organise facilities and manage all event’s details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material etc- ensure compliance with insurance, legal, health and safety obligations- specify staff requirements and coordinate their activities- cooperate with marketing and PR to promote and publicize event- proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on the event day- conduct pre- and post – event evaluations and report on outcomes

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  International Yachts

  • Chief Stewardess

    • Apr 2013 - Sep 2014

    Chief Stewardess- manage the interior team- guest service, liaise with guests, serve meals, tend the bar- liaise with the galley for meal service- flower and table decorations- set stewardess schedules for cleaning and service- maintenance and cleaning of the interior- organise guest activities and parties- boat stowage for sea- accounting and managing budgets- interior crew hiring, training and management- upkeep of inventories, provisioning, uniform purchase

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  Clicks Group

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Project Leader

    • Jan 2012 - Mar 2013
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    Project Leader and Event Manager- develop, produce and deliver projects from proposal to delivery- deliver events on time, within budget, that met stakeholder expectations- set, communicate and maintain timelines and priorities on every project- communicate, maintain and develop client relationships- manage supplier relationships- manage operational and administrative functions to ensure specific projects are delivered efficiently- provide leadership, motivation, direction and support to the team- travel to on site inspections and project manage events- responsible for all project budgets from start to finish- ensure excellent customer service and quality delivery

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  Output Management Solutions

  • Pretoria Area, South Africa

  • Project Manager

    • Dec 2008 - Dec 2011
    • Pretoria Area, South Africa

    Establish scope of workDraw up Feasibility StudiesDraw Gantt ChartsLead the project team and manage informationAnticipate problems, solve problems and make decisionsIntegrate and network with project stakeholdersPlan, expedite and get things doneNegotiate and persuadeHave understanding of the environment within which the project is being managedReview, assess performance and apply controlUse methods from PMBOKSetting up all documents and templates

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  LITHOTECH S.A.

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Graphic Designer

    • Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    Brainstorming and mocking up design ideasPresenting ideas to clientsMeeting with clients and adjusting designs to fit their needs or tasteUsing computer software to execute designsWorking with others, such as printers, programmers, developers and other technicians to complete the final product