June Conolly
Regional Business Support Manager
Johannesburg,South Africa
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Business Support Manager
HKA Global
Sandton, Gauteng
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Oversaw the commercial side of all contracts, form inception to pro forma invoice.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Engaged with clients to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Marketing and Events
- Supported corporate marketing teams, creating, deploying and optimizing campaigns for clients.
- Organized contacts and orchestrated innovative marketing campaigns to boost awareness.
- Sourced vendors for services such as video production and materials to complete marketing objectives.
- Tracked schedules, expenses and communication between project stakeholders.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to promote special events in social calendars.
- Generated client retention by accurately organizing and executing trade shows and events.
Training Manger/Corporate Fundraising, Marketing and Events
HKA Global
Sandton
08.2016 - 12.2021
- Planned marketing initiatives to promote business development Go to Market strategy.
- Directed marketing projects through conceptual planning, schedule management and final implementation.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Liaised with corporate sales, marketing and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
- Planned and organized activities, details and logistics for conferences, training events in South Africa and into other African countries.
- Coordinated ongoing technical training programes for
- Provided recommendations to promote brand effectiveness resulting in securing a number of Training tenders with Eskom and other Government organizations.
- Was responsible for co-ordinationg all tender submissions for both training and commercial contracts.
- Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
- Orchestrated successful promotional strategies, introduced on line training platform - Go To Training during COVID shutdown.
- Increased HKA's brand exposure as our Go To Market stragey by developing HKA Training Academy web page https://hkatrainingacademy.com/
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver both internal and external events and conferences.
- Planned and organized activities, details and logistics for events, such as training, conferences internal meetings and all staff fun
- Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
- Generated sponsorships with related and partnering entities to enhance marketing objectives.
- Directed marketing projects through conceptual planning, schedule management and final implementation.
- Coordinated ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
CEO
Association of Arbitrators
Sandton, Gauteng
03.2015 - 07.2016
- Increased company revenue through new market strategies.
- Spearheaded product line diversification to achieve increase in revenue and penetrate wider markets.
- Negotiated JV with other Arbitration organizations to grow a larger foortprint
Business Development Manager
Association of Arbitrators
Sandton, Gauteng
11.2013 - 03.2014
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
- Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support business objectives and client acquisition.
Marketing Executive
Zimbabwe Sun Hotels
Bulawayo , Zimbabwe
06.1993 - 11.1998
- Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic and elevated sales numbers.
- Developed technical and non-technical marketing presentations, public relations campaigns, articles and newsletters.
- Oversaw [Number]-person marketing team, promoting continuous improvement, enhancing processes and reducing costs as head of highly efficient and profitable group.
- Communicated marketing strategy and campaign performance to verify alignment with corporate sales objectives.
Education
Eveline High School
Zimbabwe Sewing, Gym Skiing
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Timeline
Regional Business Support Manager
HKA Global
05.2019 - 12.2021
Training Manger/Corporate Fundraising, Marketing and Events
HKA Global
08.2016 - 12.2021
CEO
Association of Arbitrators
03.2015 - 07.2016
Business Development Manager
Association of Arbitrators
11.2013 - 03.2014
Marketing Executive
Zimbabwe Sun Hotels
06.1993 - 11.1998
Eveline High School