Sean Flinn
Events Organiser/Business Developement Manager
Cape Town,WC
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Developement Manager
GL Events
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2021 - Current
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
- Worked with existing customers to increase purchases of products and services.
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email and in-person inquiries.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Negotiated, prepared and signed contracts with clients.
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
- Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and advance campaigns.
- Discovered opportunities to gain deeper insight into creating efficient and streamlined processes.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Led vendor negotiations to obtain cost-effective services and products.
General Manager
Srental
Cape Town, South Africa
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
- Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
Event Organiser/General Manager
ZA Fanzone
Cape Town, South Africa
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Worked closely with clients to meet event goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
- Led vendor negotiations to obtain cost-effective services and products.
- Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
- consulted clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization, and rehearsal, ceremonies, and receptions.
- Delivered smooth training execution by coordinating site selection, marketing, event management and follow-up.
- Coordinated Small,medium and large events and corporate meetings throughout indoor,outdoor,banquet and conference spaces.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Supervised and project managed onsite team of service providers
- Planned large-scale events such as trade shows, conferences, and meetings, Outdoor festivals and prestigious City of Cape town events.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
General Manager
Decor 4 U
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
- Developed value-added solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Headed project teams specializing in design and launch activities.
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Education
Matric -
Stellenberg High School
Durbanville,Cape Town 01.2007 - 12.2007
Skills
New business launch
Understanding of business functions
Managerial skills
Functional & Business Requirements
New business generation
Meeting planning
Event sales
Vendor and contract negotiations
Events logistics management
Business administration
Time management
Staff Management
Project Management
Timeline
Business Developement Manager
GL Events
04.2021 - Current
General Manager
Srental
07.2018 - 03.2021
Event Organiser/General Manager
ZA Fanzone
02.2015 - 06.2018
General Manager
Decor 4 U
01.2011 - 01.2015
Matric -
Stellenberg High School
01.2007 - 12.2007