Driven professional with 9 years of experience in hospitality events, eager to leverage background to launch career in events planning. Strong customer service, organization and time management skills. Accomplished in providing best-in-class service to guests in five-star hotels.
Experienced events co-ordination expertise in wedding, gala and special events planning. Successful in growing business through word-of-mouth referrals. Successful in exceeding clients expectations when managing costs and recognizing opportunities for improvement.
Motivated event planning professional skilled in smooth, orderly hospitality coordination. Leads by example to develop driven, high-performing function teams. Delivers to exact client briefs through methodical design and organization.
Responsible for all aspects of events planning
Meetings & Events inquiries
Site Inspections with new and old clients
Confirming the booking and contracting
Ensuring the billing is accurate and pre - payment is received
work closely with the suppliers and introductions to clients
Booking internal and external events
Administration duties and accommodation bookings of larger groups
Shuttle or transfer bookings for guests and flight assistance if required.
Pre-con meetings prior to event and de- brief meetings.
Weekly calendars to the planning team of the upcoming bookings
Handovers prepared and conducted with planning team ensuring all event information is provided with attention to detail.
References Name
Lizaan Van Wyk Designation: Park Inn by Radisson Newlands, Cape Town Contact Numbers: 084 614 0842
Rita Loubser
Designation: 15 On Orange, Autograph Collection by Marriott - African Pride
Contact Number: 073 845 0481
Simone van Zyl
Designation: Food & Beverage Manager Protea Hotel Tygervalley By Marriott Cape Town
Contact Numbers: 084 568 0532
Leanne Baatjies
Designation: Team Manager at Centeq Events
Contact Number: 082 014 3218