Le Kita Fayers
Johannesburg
Summary
Energetic Event Manager with 10-years in successful event planning, coordinating and executing high-end, small-to-large events from start to finish while maintaining the highest levels of client satisfaction. Demonstrated cost-effective budgeting, exceptional time management, and event planning skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior ESL Teacher
Kaplan English Academy
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Conducted individualized tutoring sessions for students with additional learning needs.
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Managed several internet-based language programs.
Event Manager
Creative Space Media
04.2015 - 07.2021
- Detailed Event Project Manager versed in coordinating and executing small and large-scale events. Upbeat and organised with a long-standing history of client satisfaction. Exceptional reputation for bringing client visions to fruition.
- Responsibilities:
- Developing and managing project /programmes, including implementation of plans, budgets and timelines;
- Independently handling several accounts, performing majority of day-to-day work with assistance from more senior staff;
- Coordinating events;
- Décor conceptualization and execution;
- Building oversight of 100 + exhibition stands;
- Managing event set-up on site;
- Managing Client expectations;
- Being the clients day-to-day contact on projects;
- Managing vendor engagement and supply chain ensuring they are controlled throughout;
- Completing effective project closedown;
- Office Administration;
- Development, production, and delivery of projects from proposal right up to delivery;
- Delivering events on time, within budget, that exceed expectations;
- Setting, communicating, and maintaining timelines and priorities on every project;
- Communicating, maintaining, and developing client relationships;
- Managing supplier relationships;
- Managing operational and administrative functions to ensure specific projects are delivered efficiently;
- Providing leadership, motivation, direction, and support to your team;
- Travelling to onsite inspections and project managing events;
- Being responsible for all project budgets from start to finish;
- Ensuring excellent customer service and quality delivery;
- Planning and internal project management;
- Conferencing co-ordinator;
- Managing of suppliers;
- Speaker administration;
- Exhibitor and sponsor management;
Events & Project Manager
Self- Employed - Leshan Exclusive Decor & Events: Co-founder
03.2011 - 09.2015
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Liaised with clients to determine exact event requirements.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Generated ideas to enhance and expand current event offerings.
- Nurtured and built relationships with vendors, venues and industry contacts to obtain best pricing and services for events.
- Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Worked closely with contractors and vendors to improve project coordination, completing projects on time and within budget.
Field Manager
Offlimit Communications
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Coordinated and scheduled field personnel to cover operations throughout assigned regional area.
- Sampling of products in-store, at events and corporate events;
- Admin office work;
- Booking of promoters;
- Supervising promoters on site;
- Field Managing promoters;
- Assisting with the Coordinating of events from start to finish.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education
Cornerstone Institution
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2024
Higher Certificate - Project Management Advanced Course- NQF Level 5
University Of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communication
Varsity College
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2015
Skills
- Budget Development
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Vendor Management
- Project Management
- Managing Events from start to Finish
- Client Liason
Additional Information
Previous Clients:
- MTN Business-MTN APP OF THE YEAR Annual Event: 2015-2021
- MTN Business-MTN IoT Summit: 2018-2020
- Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa- Supplier Development Conference : 2018, 2019, 2020
- Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa- Owner Driver Conference: 2018, 2019, 2020
- Aerospace, Maritime & Defense Conference : 2015-2020
- Hollard South Africa- Sports Industry Awards: 2018- 2021
- SABC-Disability Career Expo: 2018-2021
References
- Creative Space Media: Operation Manager- Yolandi Badenhorst- 084 522 0580
- Offlimit Communications: Accounts Manager- Ms. Uneiza Marques - Tel: 011 325 5855
- Leshan Exclusive Decor and Events: Managing Director - Lindie Smith- 083 760 8900
- Kaplan English Academy: Director- Chloe Park- +82 10 3712 3059
Timeline
Senior ESL Teacher
Kaplan English Academy
06.2021 - 08.2023
Event Manager
Creative Space Media
04.2015 - 07.2021
Field Manager
Offlimit Communications
01.2013 - 01.2015
Events & Project Manager
Self- Employed - Leshan Exclusive Decor & Events: Co-founder
03.2011 - 09.2015
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education
Cornerstone Institution
Higher Certificate - Project Management Advanced Course- NQF Level 5
University Of Cape Town
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communication
Varsity College
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