Imke Du Plessis
Jeffrey's Bay
Summary
Enthusiastic Event Assistant with background in coordinating and managing diverse events. Experience includes planning, scheduling, vendor coordination, and on-the-day event troubleshooting. Strengths include exceptional organizational skills, proactive problem-solving abilities, and adeptness at maintaining strong relationships with clients and vendors. Previous roles have demonstrated consistent success in ensuring smooth execution of events and contributing to client satisfaction. Outgoing professional skilled in effective communication and team collaboration. Fun-loving individual bringing top-notch sales and marketing talents focused on engaging customers, promoting loyalty, and maximizing business returns. Ready to take strong work ethic and abilities and take on challenging new hospitality position. Versatile and adaptable professional with background in entertainment attending and related services. Possess strong interpersonal skills, capable of creating engaging experiences for guests while maintaining operational efficiency. Skilled in problem-solving, teamwork, and adapting to rapidly changing environments. Contributed to enhanced guest satisfaction through proactive service and support.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Assistant
Imke Du Plessis
Jeffreys Bay
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the planning and execution of events, including scheduling vendors and venues.
- Organized event materials such as signage, decorations, catering supplies, and audio-visual equipment.
- Provided customer service assistance before, during, and after events.
- Monitored event progress to identify potential risks or issues that could arise.
- Developed marketing strategies to increase awareness about upcoming events and promotions.
- Assisted in the development of promotional materials for events including flyers, posters, and digital content.
- Conducted research on potential venues for hosting events.
- Communicated effectively with vendors regarding needs for specific services related to an event.
- Resolved any conflicts that may have arisen throughout the course of an event's planning process or implementation stages.
- Organized materials, cleaned facilities and set up equipment to prepare for events.
- Greeted incoming guests, accepted payments, reviewed tickets, and directed to facility locations.
- Assisted guests with determining seat location, escorting guests to assigned seating.
- Sought guidance from senior team members to resolve issues.
- Coordinated setup and breakdown of event spaces, ensuring timely readiness for guests.
- Engaged with attendees, creating a welcoming and positive event experience.
- Supported catering team with setup, service, and cleanup of event food and beverages.
- Managed inventory of event supplies, ensuring adequate stock for activities.
- Assisted in the promotion of events through social media and other marketing channels.
- Collaborated with security personnel to address any safety concerns or emergencies.
- Operated audio-visual equipment to support event presentations and entertainment.
- Set up and packed up event equipment, leaving area clean and tidy.
- Greeted or assisted patrons entering or exiting facility.
- Settled disputes or helped solve other customer concerns.
- Sold and served refreshments to customers.
- Searched for lost articles or for parents of lost children.
Teacher
SACE
Jeffrey's Bay
- Foundation Phase (B.Ed.))
- University Of The Free State (2015)
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, English, Afrikaans, Life Skills, Sotho, and Xhosa.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
Education
B.ed - Foundation Phase
University Of The Free State
Bloemfontein04-2015
Skills
- Food and Beverage Management
- Coordinate exhibits
- Event Setup and Breakdown
- Strong Organization
- Marketing knowledge
- Booth Installation
- Venue Selection
- Registration management
- Foodservice support
- Creativity and Innovation
- Event planning knowledge
- Sales experience
- Guest Relations
- Brand Marketing
- Beverage station management
- Food and beverage experience
- Room Setup and Breakdown
Affiliations
- skypadel
- horse - riding
- watching movies
- outdoor activities
- cooking
- animal lover
- family events
- traveling to events
Timeline
Event Assistant
Imke Du Plessis
10.2024 - Current
Teacher
SACE
B.ed - Foundation Phase
University Of The Free State
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