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Sibusiso Lwazi Nkosi

Events Coordinator
Midrand, Gauteng

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices. Dependable Coordinator provides excellent office management and administrative support. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Creative problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Regional Events Coordinator

Tradereach
JOHANNESBURG
04.2023 - Current

Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.

  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
  • Organized meetings for executives and coordinated availability of conference rooms for participants.
  • Attend site visits to new venues and/or large events with client, if required.
  • Brand visibility without putting brand in disrepute.
    Effective executions of event set up and break down according to client standards
  • Ensure that all required equipment is available for upcoming events.
  • Complete weekly vehicle inspections.
  • Ensure that all services are carried out as per service book.
  • Ensure that company vehicles are maintained as per company standard.
  • Assist in ensuring that all Health and Safety objectives are adhered to as set out by company
  • Manage general housekeeping.
  • Reporting to management of any warehouse related security and/or safety issues.
  • Assist in ensuring that all Health and Safety objectives are adhered to as set out by company.
  • Manage general housekeeping.
  • Reporting to management of any warehouse related security and/or safety issues
  • Build relations with customers and principals
  • Ensure client satisfaction.
  • Ensure professional appearance and conduct at all times.
  • Ensure that client's objectives are met.
  • Respond to and deal with client communication via email and/or telephone.

Project Coordinator

Ithimba Le Mpilo True Health Care
Cape Town
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
  • Photocopied, distributed and emailed documents to project managers.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
  • Coordinated venue and catering arrangements, speaker and attendee liaison and material distribution for meetings and events.
  • Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
  • Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
  • Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.

Construction Foreman

J.C Van Der Linder & Venter Projects
Pretoria, Gauteng
10.2019 - 02.2022
  • Enhanced project efficiency by delegating tasks and supervising construction crew members.
  • Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
  • Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction and extraction workers.
  • Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
  • Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
  • Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Resolved conflicts among crew members professionally, promoting cohesive working environment.

Events Operation Supervisor

Azande Consulting's
JOHANNESBURG
06.2015 - 05.2019

• Plan event from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives

• Come up with suggestions to enhance the event’s success

• Prepare budgets and ensure adherence

• Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers

• Be in charge of hiring personnel (DJs, waiters etc.)

• Coordinate all operations

• Lead promotional activities for the event

• Supervise all staff (event coordinators, caterers etc.)

• Approve all aspects before the day of the event

• Ensure event is completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur

• Analyze the event’s success and prepare reports

  • Optimized resource usage through strategic allocation of personnel, equipment, and supplies across multiple events concurrently.
  • Negotiated favorable agreements with venues and suppliers, leveraging industry connections to achieve cost savings without compromising event quality.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients by actively listening to their needs and tailoring event plans accordingly.
  • Enhanced event quality by implementing effective operation strategies and streamlining processes.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.

Events Admin Assistances

Azande Consulting
JOHANNESBURG
02.2013 - 06.2015
  • To manage all supporting administration, including enquiry information, Museum calendar, supporting documents and procedures, running orders and feedback
  • Checking stock supply levels and placing orders
  • Write and manage event enquiry procedures for team-members
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
  • Proactively resolved any logistical challenges that arose during planning or execution stages of event, ensuring minimal disruption.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
  • Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.

Education

High School Diploma -

Soshanguve High School
Pretoria, South Africa
12.2012

Skills

Payroll and budgeting

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Timeline

Regional Events Coordinator

Tradereach
04.2023 - Current

Project Coordinator

Ithimba Le Mpilo True Health Care
03.2022 - 03.2023

Construction Foreman

J.C Van Der Linder & Venter Projects
10.2019 - 02.2022

Events Operation Supervisor

Azande Consulting's
06.2015 - 05.2019

Events Admin Assistances

Azande Consulting
02.2013 - 06.2015

High School Diploma -

Soshanguve High School
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