Karen Kets
Cape Town - Table View
Summary
Event Planner skilled in client liaison, logistics coordination, and effective problem solving. Delivered successful conferences and promotional events through clear communication and precise budget management. Office Administrator fostering teamwork and adaptability, contributed to efficient operations and accurate record-keeping in dynamic environments.
Overview
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41
years of professional experience
Work History
Teamwork
Eskom
Melkbosstrand
04.1984 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.
- Picked up additional tasks to aid team success.
- Met schedule using excellent planning and coordination skills.
- Prepared range of written communications, documents and reports.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings while documenting key discussions.
Event Planner
Eskom
Melkbosstrand
04.1984 - 11.2024
- Planned, organised and executed promotional events.
- Managed small and large scale events, conferences and seminars.
- Arranged venues, scheduled catering services and organised guest lists to ensure logistics aligned for seamless event execution.
- Booked venues, arranged technical and catering service providers and created programmes for event activities.
- Negotiated supplier costs to optimise event budget and enhance resource allocation.
- Researched venues, vendors and suppliers to procure a comprehensive list and secure quality, cost-effective agreements.
- Designed compelling marketing materials, in collaboration with the marketing team, to boost event attendance and visibility.
- Maintained close communication with clients and sought solutions for problems, achieving event goals and mitigating service issues.
- Facilitated effective communication channels between stakeholders, sponsors, and team members.
- Gathered event requirements, including venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines through face-to-face client meetings.
- Managed tight deadlines, ensuring timely completion of all event stages from planning to execution.
- Supervised event happenings and intervened quickly to resolve problems.
- Managed on-site operations during events, resolving any issues swiftly to maintain smooth proceedings.
- Analysed post-event feedback to identify improvement areas, enhancing future event quality and attendee satisfaction.
Education
Windsor High School (Lansdowne High)
Rondebosch East - LansdownSkills
- Event planning
- Logistics coordination
- Catering coordination
- Registration management
- Event scheduling
- Client liaison
- Stakeholder communication
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- High-stress teamwork
- Problem solving
- Collaborative mindset
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Cross-functional collaboration
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Teamwork
Eskom
04.1984 - 11.2024
Event Planner
Eskom
04.1984 - 11.2024
Windsor High School (Lansdowne High)