Lesley Ferreira
Conference And Event Organizer
Cape Town
Summary
Dedicated conference and events professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Track record managing international congresses and events. Experience within the Global Solid Waste Management Sector. EU passport with flexibility to travel and a fully functional remote office.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Member
Cebisa Conferences
07.2004 - Current
- Marketing Strategy, Domestic and International Direct Selling, Staff Selection, Staff Training & Development, Budgets, Targets, Pricing, Market Research, Conference Event Management, General Admin
Director of Sales – Corporate
Arabella South Africa Holding
01.2003 - 06.2004
- Marketing Strategy, Domestic and International Direct Selling, Staff Selection, Staff Training & Development, Budgets, Targets, Pricing, Market Research, General Admin
Marketing Consultant - International
Cape Town International Convention Centre
12.2001 - 12.2002
- Market Research, Public Relations, Direct Selling, Sales Promotion, Merchandising, General Admin
Sales & Marketing Manager
Ambassador Hotel & Executive Suites
04.1998 - 12.2001
- Market Research, Advertising, Direct Mailing, Public Relations, Pricing, Domestic and International Direct Selling, Sales Promotion, Merchandising, Staff Selection, Staff Training and Development, Measuring Results, General Admin
Groups and Conference Sales Manager
Tower Hotels
09.1996 - 04.1998
- Market Research, Advertising, Direct Mailing, Public Relations, Pricing, Direct Selling, Sales Promotion, Merchandising, Staff Selection, Staff Training and Development, Measuring Results, General Admin
Groups and Conference Sales Executive
Tower Hotels
04.1996 - 08.1996
Public Relations Officer
Marine Taxis and Car Hire
09.1995 - 03.1996
Assistant Manager/Chef
Convocation Coffee House
05.1994 - 12.1994
Assistant Caterer
Oxonian External Caterers
01.1994 - 04.1994
Regional Poultry Sales Co-ordinator
Irvin & Johnson Ltd
11.1991 - 12.1993
Regional Sales Administrator
Irvin & Johnson Ltd
07.1991 - 11.1991
Assistant Accountant
Telkom S A ltd
01.1987 - 01.1991
- No career prospects
Clerk
Telkom S.A. Ltd
01.1984 - 01.1987
- Promotion
Education
Digital Marketing
Digital School of Marketing
South Africa01.2021
Project Management
Damelin College
South Africa01.2002
Marketing Management
IAM
South Africa01.1993
Sales Management
Cape Tech
South Africa01.1993
Skills
Schedule Management
Budget Administration
Organisational Skills
Goal Setting
Administration and Reporting
Performance Tracking and Evaluation
Attention to Detail
Project Planning
Meetings and presentations
Problem Resolution
Time Management
Computer Skills
Strategic Planning
Contract Negotiation
Travel Employment History
- 05/1994 - 12/1994, Convocation Coffee House, United Kingdom, Assistant Manager/Chef, General Assistant
- 01/1994 - 04/1994, Oxonian External Caterers, United Kingdom, Assistant Caterer
Travel History
- Turkey
- Egypt
- Israel
- Greece
- Italy
- France
- England
- Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
- USA
- Mexico
- Canada
- Russia
- China
- Norway
- Finland
- India
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Singapore
- Australia
- Ghana
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Namibia
- Mozambique
- Spain
- Belgium
- Austria
- Czechia
- Slovakia
- Hungry
- Netherlands
- Germany
Present Outside Interest
fiction and non-fiction, gardening, international cricket and rugby, Beauty without Cruelty League, People's Dispensary for sick animals
Telephone
+27 824945475
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/07/66
References
- To be provided on request
Timeline
Managing Member
Cebisa Conferences
07.2004 - Current
Director of Sales – Corporate
Arabella South Africa Holding
01.2003 - 06.2004
Marketing Consultant - International
Cape Town International Convention Centre
12.2001 - 12.2002
Sales & Marketing Manager
Ambassador Hotel & Executive Suites
04.1998 - 12.2001
Groups and Conference Sales Manager
Tower Hotels
09.1996 - 04.1998
Groups and Conference Sales Executive
Tower Hotels
04.1996 - 08.1996
Public Relations Officer
Marine Taxis and Car Hire
09.1995 - 03.1996
Assistant Manager/Chef
Convocation Coffee House
05.1994 - 12.1994
Assistant Caterer
Oxonian External Caterers
01.1994 - 04.1994
Regional Poultry Sales Co-ordinator
Irvin & Johnson Ltd
11.1991 - 12.1993
Regional Sales Administrator
Irvin & Johnson Ltd
07.1991 - 11.1991
Assistant Accountant
Telkom S A ltd
01.1987 - 01.1991
Clerk
Telkom S.A. Ltd
01.1984 - 01.1987
Digital Marketing
Digital School of Marketing
Project Management
Damelin College
Marketing Management
IAM
Sales Management
Cape Tech