Events & Admin Assistant
Resume:
My name is Mudiwa Chihota and I am a passionate, creative individual who from an early age always knew that helping people celebrate special moments in their life would bring me immense joy. I am a disciplined and grounded person and believe my interactive and bubbly character makes it easy for me to get along with people from all walks of life. I graduated with a Diploma in Events Management from the acclaimed Aleit Academy in Stellenbosch, South Africa. I believe the experience I have gained in this industry has positioned me to absorb the stress of event planning, strengthened my capabilities related to event coordination and planning including a keen attention to detail and accuracy. Apart from the planning and coordination of event preparations and drawing up detailed budgets, creatively identifying event themes and concept design are among the areas where I excel. I am a strong believer in building and maintaining strategic relations with service providers and communicating effectively with clients to determine their expectations and needs.
As the enclosed resume demonstrates, I believe my experiences make me highly compatible with the direction of your company, and so I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to be a part of your team. If you have any questions, or would like to discuss further the talents I can offer, I would welcome the opportunity to speak with you in person or over the phone.
I am excited and confident that the possible opportunity to contribute to the success of your ever-growing brand will further enrich my knowledge in the events industry. Thank you for your attention and consideration.
Yours Sincerely,
Mudiwa Chihota
C O V E R L E T T E R
Mudiwa Chihota
TANGERINE COMPANY
Assistant Wedding Planner & Events Coordinator
Introduced concept design and tailored moldboards for our clients which made communication more effective in directing the team to ensure we met all their expectations.
Developed an efficient filing system that assisted the team in maintaining accurate and reliable financial records of all weddings planned and coordinated.
Enhanced client satisfaction ratings by scheduling on-site meetings to ensure we met the service request demands. Managed administrative logistics of wedding planning including building deep and extensive relationships with service providers. Successfully planned & coordinated over 20 weddings which significantly enhanced the company's portfolio with future International clients.
Wedding of Hon. Mnangagwa's son - Pabani Venue Lodge Dr. Gono's daughters wedding attended by the former late President R.G Mugabe
Kajese / Sibanda wedding attended by the former late President R.G Mugabe
HIGH PROFILE WEDDINGS PLANNED & COORDINATED
Event Planning & Coordination
Concept & Moodboard Design
Vendor & Client Relations
Venue Management
Customer Service Quality
Digital Marketing
Floral Design
Event Styling
Mudiwa Chihota
I am passionate about building relationships and connecting with people. Seeing everyone happy, excited and having a great time together brings me great joy and fuels my enthusiasm for designing and planning events & weddings.
ABOUT
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
E V E N T
P L A N N E R & S T Y L I S T
CAREER SUMMARY
D E C 2 0 1 4 - D E C 2 0 2 0
M C H I H O T A 1 0 @ G M A I L . C O M
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1 8 D e c e m b e r 1 9 9 2
A m s t e r d a m E s t a t e
O l i v e d a l e
J o h a n n e s b u r g
BUSHMAN ROCK SAFARIS & VELA CONSULTANCY
Assistant Wedding Coordinator
A U G 2 0 1 4 - D E C 2 0 1 4
Implemented leadership styles that fostered smooth communication channels for staff members prior and during weddings to ensure excellent service was delivered to our clients and their guests.
Successfully developed efficient contingency plans during adverse weather conditions.
Established good working relationships with clients, maintaining ongoing communications for further business opportunities. Developed efficient delivery& setup techniques that boosted productivity by 80%
A P R 2 0 1 4 - J U L 2 0 1 4
ALEIT EVENTS PROJECTS
Events Assistant - 3rd Year Internship Placement
Created and assisted the Aleit Academy tutors draw up a marketing plan for the school.
Assisted in drawing up accommodation options for an ABSA client and corresponded with different reservation managers in hotels in Nigeria.
Assisted in creating venue concept proposals for high profile clients.
Carried out site inspections for upcoming events with clients. J A N 2 0 1 4 - M A R 2 0 1 4
MAD Advertising
Events & Marketing Assistant - 3rd Year Internship Placement Lead and supervised the promoters at a Valentine Day event at the Checkers Headquarters.
Assisted in creating a marketing plan for a top client. Assisted my supervisor plan the calendar for upcoming events for different departments.
J U L 2 0 1 3 - D E C 2 0 1 3
WILD GEESE LODGE
Assistant Weddings & Events Coordinator
Provided support to the junior staff in executing successful weddings and corporate functions that resulted in a 85% high rating on customer feedback platforms such as TripAdvisor. Introduced a daily and weekly team meeting to ensure the department provided high standards of service.
Created efficient client information filing and data capturing systems that was easy to use for all.
Successfully coordinated over 10 weddings and functions. Educational Training
Watershed College ( 2006 - 2011 )
Cambridge Ordinary & Advanced Level
The Aleit Academy (2012 - 2014)
Diploma in Events Coordination
The Institute of Culinary Arts ( 2012 )
Certificate in Advanced Cooking & Culinary Art
IMM Graduate School ( 2020)
Certification in Fundamentals of Marketing
Skills
Exceptional customer service skills with the
ability to cultivate, nurture and maintain
valuable partnerships.
Execellent organizational skills and attention to
detail
Ability to handle multiple projects while setting
appropriate priorities to achieve goals
Active learning and good time management
Negotiating contracts in a manner that is
consistent with industry's best practices
Work well under pressure
Event trends proficiency
Referrals
Zillah Chilowa
Managing Director - Tangerine Co.
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Angela Bowen
Managing Director - Wild Geese Lodge
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