Lindokuhle Khanyile
Event Coordinator
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Event Coordinator with experience in planning, organizing, and executing successful events. Proven track record in managing budgets, coordinating logistics, and liaising with vendors and stakeholders to deliver high-quality events. Skilled in conducting market research, and developing marketing materials. Adept at managing attendee and staff communication, ensuring seamless event operations, and exceeding expectations. Highly organized with excellent multitasking abilities and a passion for creating memorable event experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Developer and Market Support
Rheinmentall Denel Munition
01.2024 - Current
- Business Development
- Bid Office Management: Coordinated bid preparation processes, ensuring timely and accurate submission of proposals to secure new contracts.
- Order Intake Management: Managed the order intake process, overseeing the accurate recording and processing of customer orders to ensure efficient operations.
- Reporting: Developed and presented comprehensive reports to senior management, providing insights and data analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
- Stakeholder Relations: Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and suppliers, to support business objectives and enhance collaboration.
- Event Management: Planned and executed corporate events, from conceptualization to post-event evaluation, ensuring successful outcomes and positive attendee experiences.
Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Coordinator | Additional role
Rheinmentall Denel Munition
03.2022 - Current
- Led coordination efforts for the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) team.
- Developed and implemented templates for custodians to streamline processes.
- Managed the preparation and coordination of monthly reports and presentations for the Managing Directors (MDs).
- Oversaw the compilation and distribution of quarterly reports for the Board of Directors
Event coordination | Additional role
Rheinmentall Denel Munition
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Organized and maintained event budgets to ensure financial efficiency.
- Managed communication with attendees and staff to ensure seamless event execution.
- Conducted destination research and sourced appropriate venues.
- Researched and secured entertainment options for events.
- Coordinated food and beverage orders and managed hotel room blocks.
- Printed and shipped event materials and branding to support event promotion.
Junior Business Developer
Rheinmentall Denel Munition
01.2020 - Current
- Conducted market research to identify customer demand for proposed products and services.
- Developed comprehensive project plans and communicated deadlines to ensure timely completion.
- Demonstrated success in managing tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
- Led project teams to achieve key business objectives.
- Created standardized business development tools, templates, and methodologies, and assisted in documentation processes to guide future initiatives.
- Contributed to defining content for product strategies.
- Designed and produced marketing materials, including presentations, product brochures, booklets, and posters using various design programs
Supervisor
Caireg Pty Ltd
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Recruited and interview numerators, Ensured smooth field operations, Scheduled work hours and provided cross training, Offered real time feedback on worker performance, Provided reports and activity updates to management.
Sales Representative
Philips Commercial SA
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Conducted an average of 20 customer visits per month, Making phone calls to prospective clients, Managed and retained customers, Complete work with a limited degree of supervision, Improved customer perception of the company. Organized successful marketing events showcasing new products to regional customers.
Education
ESG Leadership Master Class -
Robert Edwin Conferences
11.2023
Certificate: Project Management - Project Management
ILearn
09.2016 - 05.2017
Honours Degree: Bcom Marketing Management - Marketing Management And Research
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2016 - 05.2016
Degree: Bcom Marketing Management - Marketing Management And Research
North West University
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa 01.2012 - 05.2014
Skills
InDesign
Illustrator
SAP
Reporting
Research
Stakeholder relations
Phone
066 257 1781, 081 575 1206
Timeline
Business Developer and Market Support
Rheinmentall Denel Munition
01.2024 - Current
Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Coordinator | Additional role
Rheinmentall Denel Munition
03.2022 - Current
Event coordination | Additional role
Rheinmentall Denel Munition
01.2022 - 12.2024
Junior Business Developer
Rheinmentall Denel Munition
01.2020 - Current
Supervisor
Caireg Pty Ltd
01.2019 - 08.2019
Sales Representative
Philips Commercial SA
09.2016 - 08.2018
Certificate: Project Management - Project Management
ILearn
09.2016 - 05.2017
Honours Degree: Bcom Marketing Management - Marketing Management And Research
University of Johannesburg
04.2016 - 05.2016
Degree: Bcom Marketing Management - Marketing Management And Research
North West University
01.2012 - 05.2014
ESG Leadership Master Class -
Robert Edwin Conferences
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