Beverley Stone
Events Manager
Cape Town,WC
Summary
High-performing Event Manager with extensive portfolio of international and domestic project accomplishments spanning 13 years. Outgoing, hands-on professional bringing valuable relationship building and retention skills, which amassed diversified network of speakers, service providers, ensuring optimal quality and results for successful client events.
You can view some of the Programmes that I have produced, both for live and online events, here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Sing8ICTCgJhSqnpc0ybg-TjRtIyorW9
Events successfully planned and managed include the following:
• Tomorrows Leaders Convention and Lifestyle Expo
• African Capital Cities Sustainability Forum (ACCSF)
• Sustainability Week
• Skills Development Summit
• Achiever Awards
• SMME Roadshow
• BBQ (Black Business Quarterly) Awards
• Career Summit and Expo in partnership with FP&M Seta
• BHP Billiton / PATH Early Childhood Development Programme in partnership with BHP Billiton
* United Nations Global Compact Webinar
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Events Manager
Cape Media Corporation
Cape Town , Western Cape
11.2008 - Current
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Hired and cross-trained staff members for various event-specific functions and assessed employees' understanding of associated processes and procedures.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
- Selected and ordered refreshments, decor and event materials.
- Promoted adherence to client-event requirements through delegation, prioritizing and management of entire production lifecycle from concept to execution.
- Coordinated catering services and planned menus to compliment event theme and selected musical or guest speaker entertainment.
- Planned and organized activities, details and logistics for Business to Business events.
- Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to promote special events in social calendars.
- Generated client retention by accurately organizing and executing business to business events.
Education
BComm - Economics
UNISA
Cape Town 02.1986 - 12.1990
Skills
Cross-functional teams leadership
Vendor and contract negotiations
Vendor relationship management
Client meetings
Venue selection
Menu planning
Project oversight
[Event type] coordination
Budget development
Transportation and logistics planning
Project Management
Sponsorship development
Meeting planning
Business administration
Scheduling
Events logistics management
New Business Development
Team mentorship
Timeline
Events Manager
Cape Media Corporation
11.2008 - Current
BComm - Economics
UNISA
02.1986 - 12.1990