Database Manager Event Coordinator
Resume:
Vhuhwavho
Lidzhade
Administrator And Event
Coordinator
Well-seasoned and self-directed Administrator and
Event Coordinator with over 8 years of experience
creating strategic alliances with organizational
leaders to align with and support key business
initiatives for on-time, under-budget event
completion. Organized and ambitious planner with
expertise in managing costs and budgets while
establishing partnerships with vendors for optimal savings. Customer-oriented time manager and
decisive leader.
Contact
Address
Roodepoort, GP, 1724
Phone
***********@*****.***
Skills
Event
planning and
management
Advanced MS
Office Suite
Filing and
data archiving
Office
management
Travel &
accommodations
Report writing
SLA Coordination
Work History
2019-03 –
2021-
03(Currentl
y work on a
freelance
Basis)
Administrator and Event Coordinator
Litha Communication, Johannesburg
Managed administrative logistics of events
planning, including contract signing, fee
collection, event booking and event
promotions.
Compile project plans with deliverable and
timelines for each event.
Supported Directors by developing status
reports on activities related to planning,
scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing,
risk mitigation and proposal development for
various events.
Evaluated facility operations and personnel for
safety and health regulations compliance for
large events.
Kept projects on schedule by managing
deadlines and adjusting workflows as needed.
Planned and arranged meetings with external
organizations and individuals, enabling all
parties to meet and discuss project progress.
Schedule
Management
Project
implementation
Developed executive presentations and reports
to facilitate project evaluation and process
improvement.
Established planning objectives for projects by
identifying key issues, approaches and
performance metrics.
Made appropriate changes and modifications
to project plans to meet organizational needs.
Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to
promote special events in social calendars.
Organized, coordinated and deployed events
while focusing on delivering superior customer
service.
Reason For Leaving: Retrenchment due to COVID,
now working on a freelance basis
2018-04 -
2019-01
Event Coordinator
Scatterlings Conference and Events,
Johannesburg
Executed on-time and under-budget project
management on complex issues for senior
leadership.
Delivered smooth training execution by
coordinating seminar functions, including site
selection, scheduling, marketing, reservations,
materials, event management and follow-up.
Coordinated schedules and timelines for all
events.
Interviewed clients to understand event scopes
of work, establish budgets and determine
timelines for venue selection, guest list
finalization, and rehearsal, ceremonies, and
receptions.
Managed event logistics and operations,
including support staff, vendor services and
volunteers.
Evaluated existing plans, processes and events
planning services to identify opportunities for
improvement.
Built brand awareness and generated leads
while managing internal and external marketing
campaigns and programs.
Coordinated resources to craft marketing plans
for various projects including product launches
and events.
Use a conference management software to
set-up a registration page as per the client's
request.
Sending out invitation list and managing the
RSVP list.
Deal with all delegate queries with regards to
registration.
Frequently send out reports to the client on the registration status
Managed scheduling, travel arrangements,
communications screening and other
administrative support tasks for the director
Gathered data about course success and
participant experiences to help with future
Event planning.
Reason For Leaving: Retrenchment
2016-07 -
2018-03
Events Manager
IT news Africa, Johannesburg
Oversaw preparation and management of
event budgets to deliver at or below projected
costs.
Desk research on a variety of economic,
business and technology issues in relating to
Africa.
Production of written materials and
communication documents such as concept
notes, speaker briefs, invitations, etc.
Design and development of conference
programmes and agendas.
List research and sourcing of potential speakers for conferences and events.
Speaker management – from selection to
invitation, follow up, briefing and on-site
coordination.
Liaison with operations team concerning
speakers' logistics.
Liaison with marketing, communications and
sales teams to identify target audiences and
conference selling points, and to produce
conference collaterals and marketing materials.
On-site management of speakers during events,
including providing briefings regarding session
topics and formats Liaison with operations and
AV teams on-site to ensure the smooth running
of sessions.
Other production and administrative tasks as
required.
Reason For Leaving: Career Growth
2015-07 -
2016-04
Project Manager
Trade Conferences International, Johannesburg
Delivered smooth training execution by
coordinating seminar functions, including site
selection, scheduling, marketing, reservations,
materials, event management and follow-up.
Fulfilled contractual obligations, including
communications, vendor coordination,
schedule creation, budget administration and
rehearsal and day of event coordination.
Research and compiling conference
programmes.
Working hand-in-hand with the designer in
putting together brochure (and content for
brochure) and marketing material for the event
assigned.
Overseeing the general operation of specific
project.
Together with the marketing coordinator;
identify media partners, endorsements and
possible sponsorships for events.
Overseeing and assisting with research and the
database for events.
Reason For Leaving: Retrenchment
2012-01 -
2015-04
Sales and Events Marketing Manager
Classic Exhibitions & Conferences C.C.,
Johannesburg
Assessed each location's individual and team
performances, analyzing data trends to
determine best methods to improve sales
results.
Resolved all vendor and account problems
efficiently while exceeding sales quotas.
Developed compelling presentation decks to
gain approval for ideas and communicate
results.
Ensure that all daily reporting is completed.
Develop event proposals for bespoke client
events Interaction with and management of
the following functions: In consultation with the
Database Manager assist in preparation of sales
pipelines.
Ensure that targets and KPIs are met
Reason For Leaving: Company closed down
Education
2018-01 -
Current
Bachelor of Commerce: Business
Management
UNISA - Pretoria
2003-01 -
2007-12
High School Diploma
Mbilwi Secondary School - Limpopo
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