Experience

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  Dallah Advertising Agency

  • Qatar

  • Project Manager - Events

    • Jun 2014 - Present
    • Qatar

    • Development, production and delivery of projects from proposal right up to delivery. • Delivering events on time, within budget, that meet expectations. • Setting, communicating and maintaining timelines and priorities on every project • Communicating, maintaining and developing client relationships• Managing supplier relationships• Managing operational and administrative functions to ensure specific projects are delivered efficiently • Providing leadership, motivation, direction and support to your team • Travelling to onsite inspections and project managing events• Being responsible for all project budgets from start to finish. • Ensuring excellent customer service and quality delivery • Social Media

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  Licenced Events

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Managing Member

    • Jan 2013 - Jun 2014
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

    • Project Management - responsibility for managing projects including brief taking, budget control and reconciliation including working to agreed margin targets, briefing suppliers, inspiring creativity, quote preparation, client and supplier liaison. I have project managed a number of events in the USA. • Event Production - event production including content development, technical, logistics and delegate management• Pitching - involvement in putting together pitches, ensuring they meet the client requirements and are in line with company brand• Business development - business development work including obtaining further work from existing clients and new clients• Sponsorship/Media Relations/Brand Management/Activations• Marketing

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  Rito Consulting Services

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Senior Events Manager

    • Nov 2011 - Jan 2013
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

    • Responsible for managing all events, including Telkom Business • Tendering & pitching for events• Sourcing new clients • Sponsorship • Budget management & reconciliation • Communication strategy development and implementation• Media relations strategy development and implementation• Communication project planning and management• Stakeholder relations programmes• Marketing communications material development

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  Freelance Event Management

  • South Africa

  • Project/Events Manager

    • Sep 2010 - Nov 2011
    • South Africa

    • Worked with various different event companies such as O’Mage, Blue Platinum Events, and The Source as well as directly with corporate companies such as South Africa Alpha, Medfem, Zeneth, Brilliant Bathrooms, and Utax.

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  Thebe Special Projects

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Senior Project Manager

    • Oct 2007 - Sep 2010
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

    • I was responsible for managing a range of events and product launches for Discovery• My duties included: tendering and pitching for events; arranging all aspects of the event - booking the venue; choosing the menu; liaising with suppliers; arranging entertainment; gifts; sponsorship and branding; hiring and managing temporary staff; crisis management; budget management and final reconciliation • Marketing support• The last project I managed for Discovery had a budget of ZAR23million

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  SAIL Sports and Entertainment

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Event Manager

    • Jul 2006 - Oct 2007
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

    • Working at SAIL I dealt with parts of the Vodacom account and project managed numerous events from gala dinners to sports events• I assisted with the Vodacom Challenge as well as major rugby events and dealt with the media on a weekly basis• I was responsible for people management, logistic and operational problem solving

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  Linenz Function Hire

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Event Manager

    • Jan 2004 - Jul 2006
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

    • Function set up from start to finish – venue, catering, florist, lighting and entertainment• Event co-ordinating from 20 people to 2000 people• Sourcing new venues and ensure sites are suitable• Outsourcing and managing suppliers.

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  AM/PM Property Services

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Office Manager

    • Jun 2002 - Jan 2004
    • London, United Kingdom

    Maintained office services by organizing office operations and procedures; preparing payroll; controlling correspondence; designing filing systems; reviewing and approving supply requisitions; assigning and monitoring clerical functions.Maintained office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layouts, and equipment procurement.Designed and implements office policies by establishing standards and procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary adjustments.Completed operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.Kept management informed by reviewing and analyzing special reports; summarizing information; identifying trends.Maintained office staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.Maintained office staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.Achieved financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

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  Harrods

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Sales Manager

    • Aug 2001 - Jun 2002
    • London, United Kingdom

    Primary supervisor for Goldsmiths department; my duties included maximising financial performance of the department; motivate staff, coordinate the operations functions of location, and create an optimum customer shopping experience for customers to initiate sale. Role model and demonstrate the Company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of self and others.Assisted and managed the daily operations and activities of the jewelry store, as well as supervising employees with their daily work requirements.Planned and prepares work schedules for jewelry store personnel, assigns employees to specific duty requirements of the store.Prepared and directed personnel with appropriate merchandise, and provided performance reviews.Responsible for storing display as well as advertising copy, performed sales work such as taking inventory, recollecting cash with sales receipts, and maintained operating records.

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  International Medical Rescue

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Operations Assistant

    • Jan 2001 - Aug 2001
    • London, United Kingdom

    Job Responsibilities:Helped patients by providing information, services, and assistance.Job Duties:Verified patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.Schedules surgeries by making arrangements with the surgical center; verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.Serves and protects the ophthalmogy practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.