Event Coordinator Department Head
Resume:
Curriculum Vitae of Nonhlanhla Shezi
Personal Information:
Name:
Nonhlanhla Shezi
ID Number:
Date of Birth:
Mobile number:
E-mail address:
adngv4@r.postjobfree.com
Address:
87 Mountain Road
Woodstock
Cape Town
8001
Nationality:
South African
Languages:
English and IsiZulu
Marital Status:
School Attended:
Single
Pietermaritzburg Girls High School
Highest Education:
Matric ( 2010)
Subjects:
English, Life Orientation, Mathematical Literacy, Biology, Computer Application technology, Art, IsiZulu
Tertiary Qualifications:
Subjects Covered:
International Hotel School ( Westville Campus )
Event Management, Marketing Principles, Event Execution, Introduction to Project Management,Event Planning and Co-ordination,
Business Communication and Public Relations.
About me:
I am a hard working friendly young lady with a zest for life. My previous job responsibilities have molded me to be an efficient, productive and focused employee. I believe myself to be a versatile worker and fully able to interact on a professional level with people from all walks of life. My passion lies in strategic coordination of events and I am always willing to go the extra mile to fulfill my duties to the best of my ability.
Employment History:
Current Employer:
Sunsqaure & StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl ( 4 Star Full service )
Position:
Conferencing and Event Coordinator
Duties/Responsibilities:
Effective and efficient co-ordination of functions from the email/request, administrative work to execution.
Operational coordination.
Function sheets and forecasts for upcoming events.
Compilation of weekly pipeline reports reflecting monthly revenue.
Sight inspections at the hotel with potential clients.
Follow up on pending events, and do weekly report on status update.
Dealing telephonically with event booking requests as well as restaurant requests.
Compilation of contracts and invoices.
Banking for events.
Sourcing adequate suppliers for the event.
Ordering of meals and decor for events.
Accurate filling compilation once event has taken place.
Sales Calls - New and Current Clients
Knowledge of Opera/Sales and Catering
Knowledge of PowerPoint
Knowledge of Outlook
All other adhoc duties required by department head.
Duration:
01st June 2019 – Present
Current Employer:
The Kove Collection (Head Office)
Position:
Events Manager
Duties/Responsibilities:
Effective and efficient co-ordination of functions from the email/request, administrative work to execution.
Operational coordination.
Function sheets and forecasts for upcoming events.
Compilation of weekly pipeline reports reflecting monthly revenue.
Sight inspections at the hotel with potential clients.
Follow up on pending events, and do weekly report on status update.
Dealing telephonically with event booking requests as well as restaurant requests.
Compilation of contracts and invoices.
Banking for events.
Sourcing adequate suppliers for the event.
Ordering of meals and decor for events.
Accurate filling compilation once event has taken place.
Sales Calls - New and Current Clients
Knowledge of Opera/Sales and Catering
Knowledge of PowerPoint
Knowledge of Outlook
All other adhoc duties required by department head.
Duration:
29th October 2018 – 15th May 2019
Current Employer:
Southern Sun Newlands ( 4 Star Full service )
Position:
Conferencing and Event Coordinator
Duties/Responsibilities:
Effective and efficient co-ordination of functions from the email/request, administrative work to execution.
Operational coordination.
Function sheets and forecasts for upcoming events.
Compilation of weekly pipeline reports reflecting monthly revenue.
Sight inspections at the hotel with potential clients.
Follow up on pending events, and do weekly report on status update.
Dealing telephonically with event booking requests as well as restaurant requests.
Compilation of contracts and invoices.
Banking for events.
Sourcing adequate suppliers for the event.
Ordering of meals and decor for events.
Accurate filling compilation once event has taken place.
Sales Calls - New and Current Clients
Knowledge of Opera/Sales and Catering
Knowledge of PowerPoint
Knowledge of Outlook
All other adhoc duties required by department head.
Duration:
17th April 2017 – 25th October 2018
Current Employer:
African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel – Marriott (5 Star)
Position:
Conferencing and Event Coordinator
Duties/Responsibilities:
Effective and efficient co-ordination of functions from the email/request, administrative work to execution.
Operational coordination.
Function sheets and forecasts for upcoming events.
Compilation of weekly pipeline reports reflecting monthly revenue.
Sight inspections at the hotel with potential clients.
Follow up on pending events, and do weekly report on status update.
Dealing telephonically with event booking requests as well as restaurant requests.
Compilation of contracts and invoices.
Banking for events.
Sourcing adequate suppliers for the event.
Ordering of meals and decor for events.
Accurate filling compilation once event has taken place.
Knowledge of Opera
Knowledge of PowerPoint
Knowledge of Outlook
All other adhoc duties required by department head.
Duration:
23rd November 2015 – April 2017
Previous Employer:
Protea Hotel Head Office
Position:
Central Reservations Agent
Duties/Responsibilities:
email/request, administrative work to execution.
Sight inspections at the hotel with potential clients.
Using Opera .
Dealing telephonically with booking requests.
Reservation bookings for group’s conferencing at the hotel.
Knowledge of Opera
Knowledge of PowerPoint
Knowledge of Outlook
Duration:
05th May 2014 – 20th November 2015
Previous Employer:
Position:
Duties/Responsibilities:
Duration:
Protea Hotel Hluhluwe and Safaris – Marriott (3 Star)
Duty Manager/ Banqueting Co-Ordinator/Reservations Clerk
Effective and efficient co-ordination of functions held at the restaurant/bar area to execution.
Ensuring waiters and barmen duties are fulfilled.
Dealing telephonically with bookings.
Sight inspections at the hotel with potential clients.
Compiling and designing of specially requested set menus.
Responsible for all cash up and banking procedures of restaurant, bar and lounge area.
Operation of room service orders and deliveries.
Operating the POS system.
Knowledge of Opera
All other adhoc duties required by department head.
04th March 2012 – 31st April 2014
Previous Employer:
Protea Hotel Imperial
Position:
Banqueting Co-Ordinator
Duties/Responsibilities:
Effective and efficient co-ordination of functions from the email/request, administrative work to execution.
Operational coordination.
Function sheets and forecasts for upcoming events
Compilation of weekly pipeline reports reflecting monthly revenue.
Sight inspections at the hotel with potential clients.
Follow up on pending events, and do weekly report on status update.
Dealing telephonically with event booking requests as well as restaurant requests.
Compilation of contracts and invoices.
Banking for events.
Sourcing adequate suppliers for the event.
Ordering of meals and decor for events.
Accurate filling compilation once event has taken place.
Knowledge of Opera
Knowledge of PowerPoint
Knowledge of Outlook
All other adhoc duties required by department head.
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Duration:
24th January 2011 – 01st March 2012
References
Names: Rodney Bull
Position: General Manager
Company: Protea Hotel Imperial
Contact Number: 033-***-****
Name: Sadira Nayager
Position: General Manager
Company: Protea Hotel Hluhluwe and Safaris
Contact Number: 035-***-****
Name: Sameera Bassier
Postion: Team Leader
Company: Protea Hotel Head Office
Contact Number: 021-***-****
Name: Rita Smit
Position: Banqueting Manager
Company: African Pride 15 on Orange
Contact Number: 021-***-****/8000
Name: Forbes Khumalo
Position: Assistant F&B Manager
Company: Southern Sun Newlands
Contact Number: 021-***-****
Name: Lameesah
Position: HR Manager
Company: The Kove Collection
Contact Number: 021-***-****
Name: Andrew Makau
Position: Assistant F&B Manager/Assistant GM
Company: Sunsqaure Cape Town City Bowl
Contact Number: 021-***-****
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