Experience

The Tax Faculty

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Course Consultant

  • Jul 2019 - Present



Ginger Apple PTY Ltd

• Head Of Department - Catering

  • Aug 2015 - May 2019

  DUTIES: Invoicing Sales Meetings with clients to secure new business Running of conferences – full execution Kitchen management Client liaison Staff management Preparation and presenting budgets Budget amendment Full planning of event On the day set-up and coordination Supplier sourcing Research Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing suppliers Diary management Website updates Menu selections Wine pairing



Wedding and Events Emporium

• Zimbabwe
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Coordinator

  • Oct 2013 - Jun 2015

  DUTIES: Client liaison Preparation and presenting budgets Budget amendment Full planning of event On the day set-up and coordination Flower orders Table design Supplier sourcing Research Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing suppliers PA duties Diary management Menu tastings Full use of Excel, Word and Outlook Receive Deposits and secure the wedding dates in our system On the day, style tables and ensure smooth flow of events during the event Create and distribute an Event Order Form for each function Create a diagram of the table set up Create an invoice, ensure final payments are received Supervise the set up and check on deliveries from suppliers Ensure the venue is set up according the Banquet Event Order form Assist with booking suppliers for each event Ensure the venue is set up according the Event Order form Market the company on social networks and at events Order all necessary hiring equipment, cutlery, crockery, glassware, décor elements required for each event Book waiter service for all events Compose decor quotations Keeping close relations with service providers, negotiating better pricing Fully organized all aspects of the event (such as concept design/furniture & prop hire/catering requirements/flowers/lighting/décor…etc.) On the day of the event, overlook the smooth functioning from start to finish. Post event, ensure that all service provider payments have been made and follow up with the client with feedback on the overall event.



MICROmega Holdings

• HR Assistant

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2013



Beatrix Events

• Intern Events Coordinator

  • Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

  Cold calling, sourcing quotes, coordination of wedding requirements, creative work such as creating ribbon walls etc, mock set up coordination, following up with debtors, wedding setup, onsite management and strike, attendance at various meetings, market research, registrations at international conferences, ad hoc management and coordination, management of RSVPs, onsite marketing, full project management and coordination of wedding, mock conceptualisation and management.



Dis-Chem Pharmacies

• South Africa
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cosmetic Consultant

  • 2006 - 2009

  Customer relations, consulting, advertising, front window displays