Samantha Sheldrake Email & Phone Number

66 Portland Place

*Event planning for large corporate and private events from contract stage (10 to 400 guests) *Planning of the event which entails: -Assisting with all catering requirements for the event including menu selection and food tastings -Giving advice and assisting for agenda of the day -Coordinating venue set up and AV requirements -Initial and follow up client meetings -Liaising with potential suppliers and contractors as well as dealing with them on the day of the… Show more *Event planning for large corporate and private events from contract stage (10 to 400 guests) *Planning of the event which entails: -Assisting with all catering requirements for the event including menu selection and food tastings -Giving advice and assisting for agenda of the day -Coordinating venue set up and AV requirements -Initial and follow up client meetings -Liaising with potential suppliers and contractors as well as dealing with them on the day of the event -Being the main point of contact for the client from the venue prior and on the day of the event*Preparing function sheets to ensure full communication of agreed client requirements to AV, Facilities and Catering departments and making sure they are aware of the client’s expectations*Upselling any additional services for each event*Invoicing and payments -Raising invoices for all event requirements -Making sure all events are paid in full prior to the event -Processing final invoice -Processing of documentation for any refunds if required after the event is complete -Raising all purchase orders for the venues team -Requesting and checking commission invoices from event agencies for my events and creating a purchase order for payment *Compile customer feedback on a regular basis to meet client’s expectations and continuously improve services when applicable*Managing and maintaining good relationships with external clients and other internal departments*Assisting with final details for large and core events for Internal functions*Internal events – dealing with assisting the internal departments with booking meetings and uploading details required for each event*Wedding Events Manager from enquiry stage to running the event – this entails contracting the client, discussing requirements for the day of the event, assisting with suppliers, being present on the day of the wedding making sure everything runs smoothly and final requirements for the event are set up accordingly Show less

66 Portland Place

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

*Golf day coordinator for corporate and priority ladies and men’s member events -Priority ladies and men’s events entailed AGM’S, Club Championships Catering Events and other social gatherings. I was involved with assisting with décor, catering requirements, set up requirements as well as the agenda for the day. -Corporate golf days entailed assisting with the set up and catering requirements at each hole, followed by assisting with the set-up, catering and AV requirements for the… Show more *Golf day coordinator for corporate and priority ladies and men’s member events -Priority ladies and men’s events entailed AGM’S, Club Championships Catering Events and other social gatherings. I was involved with assisting with décor, catering requirements, set up requirements as well as the agenda for the day. -Corporate golf days entailed assisting with the set up and catering requirements at each hole, followed by assisting with the set-up, catering and AV requirements for the after-dinner function*Corporate and Private event enquiries from initial enquiry to contract negotiation*Planning and executing the event from start to finish which entails set up requirements, agenda of the day, menu selection and food tastings, dealing with suppliers and any AV requirements.*Dealing with the entire payment process, from initial quote to invoicing as well as ensuring client payments are received.*Contacting previous clients for repeat events Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

*Interned under an Events Manager*Assisted with organization and running the event*Events ranged from corporate conferences or dinners to private wakes, weddings or birthdays

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom), Hospitality Management

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Events Management