•I have resourcefully spearheaded the management of goals, quality standards and timelines for multiple simultaneous projects and exhibitions. My peers and superiors describe me as having excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to provide innovative solutions, for multifaceted projects/exhibitions. I am an adaptable, self-directed professional who successfully communicates at all levels and have consistently produced unprecedented results with a proven track record of leading and managing culturally diverse teams to deliver world-class, successful events.•Responsible for the full operational delivery on multitude of events and conferences. Managing all operational aspects for trade shows, conferences and corporate events.

• Direct the overall project planning, strategy and execution for multiple, simultaneous events. • Define the goals, success metrics and messaging for events, developing planning standards, policies and procedures, as well as implementing best practices.• Steer event performance by supporting the operational team, advising in time sensitive situations and conducting post event reviews and reporting.• Develop strategic operational policies and procedures to facilitate the achievement of departmental targets and ensure smooth execution of every project.• Define and develop the event department growth plan for strengthening sales, services and client excellence.• Identify key commercial objectives, strategy, tactics, risks, industry opportunities and measurable KPIs.• Coach and mentor the events team, providing guidance and development that drives performance.Notable Events:• The Sabic Conference 2020 which had 500 people daily for a week, in a community hall in the desert. Within 2-weeks, and under my leadership, we had created 8 fully furnished conference rooms and 4 outside chill areas.

• Led the planning and organization of highly impactful meetings and events, consistently ensuring they were successful and cost-effective.• Provided a thorough understanding of marketing principles and promotion techniques to deliver fresh ideas and deliver on client objectives.• Improved operational processes which resulted in an improved database of events to and quoting process.• Managed the event team, providing leadership and guidance that drove performance and ensured the delivery of events within parameters and to the highest standard.• Managed all administration and operational aspects of events, including quoting, invoicing, arranging suppliers and ordering equipment.

• Provided support for all pre-event and post-event activities, including sourcing relevant items, guest and company details.• Assisted the Johannesburg team (Funk Productions) with the MAMA Awards (MTV African Music Awards).

• Provided operations and administrative support and management vital for the smooth-running of the business.

• Planned, coordinated and managed every aspect of multiple, simultaneous events, including problem-solving, directing event set-up and coordinating vendors.Notable Events:• The ASB and Heineken Tennis Open Tournament, an international event as part of the warmup before the Australian Open.• Fight for Life, which is a huge boxing charity event providing formal dining of up to 7 courses.