Experience

RX Africa

• South Africa
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa



TDM Procurement, Event, Sponsorship and Marketing Management

• Project Manager

  • May 2018 - Present

  Roodepoort We specialise in the Procurement of Venues & Suppliers, Event Management, Sponsorship and Marketing Management. No matter how big or small, private or corporate, a wedding or function, we guarantee service excellence to each and every one of our clients



inavit iQ

• South Africa
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

  Gauteng, South Africa



2one2 Bluestar Financial Advisory Services authorised by San

• Financial Advisor

  • Oct 2020 - Dec 2022

  Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa



Panorama Aftercare Centre

• Owner

  • Nov 2013 - Aug 2020

  Panorama A/H Running of all operations

• Owner

  • 2013 - 2014



Sun International

• South Africa
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• 700 & Above Employee

• Key Account Manager : Group Leisure

  • May 2008 - Dec 2014

  All Group Leisure and events for example SAMA Awards, Skouspel, Golfing groups, St John's tournament, CANSA Cycle Race, Dischem Swim event to name a few

• Key Accounts Manager – Leisure Portfolio Groups

  • May 2008 - Dec 2014

  Sandton •Responsible for selling all Leisure group business for the Resorts Division for all properties. •Sales and Marketing Strategies – Competitor activity, Recommendations and implementation of strategy for all Group Leisure including sports •Budget/Target increased from 16 Million to 47 Million •Groups include International acts, Sporting Groups, Weddings, Awards Evenings etc. •KEY ACCOUNTS WORKED ON •Dischem Swim •Cansa Cycle Race •Harley on Safari •St John's school golf… Show more •Responsible for selling all Leisure group business for the Resorts Division for all properties. •Sales and Marketing Strategies – Competitor activity, Recommendations and implementation of strategy for all Group Leisure including sports •Budget/Target increased from 16 Million to 47 Million •Groups include International acts, Sporting Groups, Weddings, Awards Evenings etc. •KEY ACCOUNTS WORKED ON •Dischem Swim •Cansa Cycle Race •Harley on Safari •St John's school golf Tournament •Eleven Global world Triathlon •Resbank football Club •Lomabard Insurance golf Tournament •Pretoria Country Club •Sanlam Golf Challenge •Six-a-side: Soccer tournament •AFCON Trophy/CONFED cup/World Cup •Skouspel •Investec Golf Challenge •SAMA Awards •South African Sports Awards •Battle of the Giants Dance •Amateur golf series •Sunshine tour pro-am Sales Executive – Sports Portfolio (before Promotion) •Responsible for selling sporting group business for the Resorts Division. •Sports sales and Marketing Strategies – Competitor activity, Recommendations and implementation of strategy •Quoting and Proposals – with in standard operation policies •Managing Key Accounts and Annual major events – From negotiation of rates, to logistics to liaising between clients and hotels and dealing with any problems or queries •Contracting and managing client deadlines are kept •Reports – Valley, budget and event reports both post and pre event •Database and system management – ensuring that client data and information is kept up to date •Sales Performance management – Targets are met and Solutions are implements to ensure this •Frequent travel to our resorts to ensure the smooth running of events. •Co-ordinating pre-con and billing meetings with clients and hotel to ensure a smooth event •Staff Management – Co-ordinator to be managed •Working closely with PR department to achieve maximum media coverage of events. •Sales calls to sports groups, clubs, societies etc



Epic Events Africa

• Senior Event Manager

  • Aug 2007 - Apr 2008

  Randburg • Pre-Event planning • Database sourcing, procurement and management in association with advertising agency handling invitations etc. • Venue location research and sourcing in terms of the clients requirements and compilation of venue proposal • Assisting the client on conference format suggestions including themes • Pricing & rate negotiation with potential venues and suppliers • Observation of Booking deadlines, cancellation requirements and payment arrangements including… Show more • Pre-Event planning • Database sourcing, procurement and management in association with advertising agency handling invitations etc. • Venue location research and sourcing in terms of the clients requirements and compilation of venue proposal • Assisting the client on conference format suggestions including themes • Pricing & rate negotiation with potential venues and suppliers • Observation of Booking deadlines, cancellation requirements and payment arrangements including deposits • Negotiation with the selected hotel on management of the room estimates, block booking etc. • Sourcing, and co-ordination of contract negotiation between supplier and the client, including pricing, timing and cancellation clauses • Flight Itineraries, hotel bookings and other travel requirements. • Processing of delegate registration information, billing and account reconciliation • Compilation of delegate registration confirmations and distribution to the delegates. • Managing banqueting issues and requirements with venues including delegate numbers & dietary requirements • Processing of delegate registration information, billing and account reconciliation • Compilation of delegate registration confirmations and distribution to the delegates • Managing banqueting issues and requirements with venues including delegate numbers & dietary requirements • Compilation and management of a function sheet / blow-by-blow document which outlines all activities, banqueting numbers and responsibilities for distribution • On Site Venue Management of an event • Budget compilation and management • Monitoring of expenses including food and beverage bills against agreed guidelines and budgets • Reconciliation of account including allocation and authentication of all bills • Calling new clients and potential clients • Maintaining existing clients • Writing and presenting proposals to new clients • Pitching and preparing for tenders Show less



Terrapinn

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Marketing Manager

  • Feb 2007 - Jun 2007

  Bryanston Managing marketing campaigns • Taking and analysing marketing briefs • Creating and implementing integrated marketing plans Research and analysis • Researching and profiling target markets Sponsor marketing • Working with sponsors on their branding at events Budgeting, cost control and supplier management • Writing and monitoring marketing budgets • Managing and minimising marketing costs • Tactical supplier management Business development and… Show more Managing marketing campaigns • Taking and analysing marketing briefs • Creating and implementing integrated marketing plans Research and analysis • Researching and profiling target markets Sponsor marketing • Working with sponsors on their branding at events Budgeting, cost control and supplier management • Writing and monitoring marketing budgets • Managing and minimising marketing costs • Tactical supplier management Business development and joint promotions • Constantly improving and getting more from OP and association relationships and contras • Working with OP’s and exhibitors onsite Traffic management and fulfillment • Ensuring that design, print and mailing fulfillment run smoothly and on time • Ensuring that all contras and OP deals are fulfilled in detail • Managing hyperlinks Internet strategy • Setting and maintaining up new Terrapinn websites Customer service • Attending key events on the day • Responding to the requests of our sponsors, speakers and delegates • Handling external and internal enquiries Show less



Terrapinn

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Events/Operations Manager

  • Jan 2004 - Jun 2006

  Bryanston Event management • Ensuring that we presents a high quality event on the day • Delivering on our promises to sponsors, exhibitors, delegates and speakers • Managing and controlling the direct costs associated with events. • Primary account management and customer service responsibility • Continually working to implement and improve our standard of service • Post-event follow up Cost and budget management • Getting multiple quotes with new suppliers • Checking… Show more Event management • Ensuring that we presents a high quality event on the day • Delivering on our promises to sponsors, exhibitors, delegates and speakers • Managing and controlling the direct costs associated with events. • Primary account management and customer service responsibility • Continually working to implement and improve our standard of service • Post-event follow up Cost and budget management • Getting multiple quotes with new suppliers • Checking, submitting and filing all invoices • Ensuring that all event budgets have the correct operational costs • Proactively controlling costs Speaker administration • Arranging accommodation and flights for speakers when appropriate Venue management and on-the-day management • Arranging audiovisual support • Arranging and minimising the costs of banqueting • Liaising with the venue and minimising venue costs • Briefing and working closely with hostesses Managing suppliers • Appointing contractors, freight forwarders, registration system operators and minor suppliers • Setting up and managing floor plans • Ensuring that all arrangements are clear, precise and in writing Negotiating to achieve maximum service at minimum cost Exhibitor and sponsor management • Creating, sending out and following up technical manuals • Primary customer service point for all sponsors and exhibitors • Arranging banners, signage, menus, pop-up stands and other promotional features • Creating and managing the build-up timetable • Overseeing set-up and break-down Customer service • Professionally representing company to speakers, delegates and venue staff • Responding to the requests of our sponsors, speakers and delegates Show less