Mar'lize Boshoff
Event Coordinator, Teacher & HOD
Roodepoort
Summary
I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, and have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
I am generally seen as a kind person with a big heart, intelligent, passionate, and always tuned to be the best possible version of myself in any given situation.
I believe you will find my character to be uplifting, progressive, someone with good leadership skills, kind, and charismatic.
I look forward to meeting you!
Sincerely,
Mar'lize Boshoff
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Event Coordinator
Swallow 15 Music School
Roodepoort
01.2017 - Current
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
- Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
- Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
- Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
- Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Put team together for lighting and sound, MC, stagehand, photographers, and merchandise sales team.
- Utilized internal databases to prepare and distribute performance programs, ticket purchases and registration processes.
- Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
- Communication via e-mail, phone calls and WhatsApp with all parties involved, including parents and teachers.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Brand management and merchandise design and orders.
- Stationery orders.
- Team training and management.
- Worked flexible hours across weekends and holidays.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions
- Managed event logistics and operations
- Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events
Piano Teacher
Swallow 15 Music School
Roodepoort
01.2017 - Current
- Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
- Evaluated and graded student performance, homework assignments, projects and tests.
- Engaged students in discussions on musical selection and composer histories.
- Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
- Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
- Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
- Audio-recorded performances for playback to help students identify mistakes and areas for improvement.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
- Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Provided feedback and grades to provide regular feedback on student progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
- Attended concerts and performances to support students and arts community.
- Used technology in classrooms to integrate technology and multimedia tools into music lessons and enhance student learning.
- Provided extra help and support to offer additional support to struggling students and encourage success in music.
Piano Department Head
Swallow 15 Music School
Roodepoort
01.2017 - Current
- Developed piano syllabus using audio visual notation software and programs to maximise students' learning experience.
- Collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.
- Maximized team performance by hiring, training and disciplining staff to consistently exceed expectations.
- Scheduled and presented training days for department personnel.
- Scheduled team building events to build personal relationships with department personnel.
- Implemented strong control and evaluation procedures to maximize departments' work quality.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
General Manager of Operations
Kids with Talent SA
Roodepoort
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Enhanced and redefined organizational structure to maintain competitive edge across territories.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Produced detailed proposals for events to document timelines, suppliers and budgets.
- Developed and implemented successful marketing plans to generate event revenue.
- Liaised with clients to determine exact event requirements.
- Generated ideas to enhance and expand current event offerings.
- Coordinated team to work at events, including sound and lighting engineers, MC, stagehand, merchandise sales team, photographers and food vendors.
- Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
- Maintained and built comprehensive database of industry contacts, vendors and venues.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
- Negotiated contracts with sponsors.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
Executive Assistant
Kids with Talent SA
Roodepoort
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Transcribed meeting minutes to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
- Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
- Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
- Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
- Managed both incoming and outgoing correspondence (e-mail and phone calls).
- Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
- Liaised with clients to determine exact event requirements.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
- Oversaw events on days they took place.
Piano Teacher
Marshall Music School
Roodepoort
10.2012 - 12.2016
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
- Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
- Audio-recorded performances for playback to help students identify mistakes and areas for improvement.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
- Selected music from various genres for use as teaching pieces.
- Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
- Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Provided feedback and grades to provide regular feedback on student progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Fostered love for music and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
- Communicated with parents to maintain regular communication about student progress and any concerns.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
- Attended concerts and performances to support students and arts community.
- Used technology in classrooms to integrate technology and multimedia tools into art lessons and enhance student learning.
- Provided extra help and support to offer additional support to struggling students and encourage success in music lessons.
Retail Sales Associate
American Swiss
Krugersdorp
12.2011 - 09.2012
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, completing cash-up by close of business, and banking money.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Developed professional relationships with customers to increase loyalty, retention and rapport.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
Education
BBA - Human Resource Management
Richfield Institute of Technology
Distance Learning 02.2023 - Current
National Senior Certificate -
Impaq Education
Homeschooling 03.2009 - 12.2010
RQF 3 - Practical Piano
The Associated Board of The Royal Schools of Music
London 01.2009 - 12.2009
RQF 2 - Music Theory
The Associated Board of The Royal Schools of Music
London 01.2009 - 12.2009
Skills
Events logistics management
Meeting planning
Event sales
New Business Development
Budget Management
Database Management
Staff Management
Volunteer Management
Budget development
Conference planning
Team mentorship
Vendor relationship management
Venue selection
Business administration
File management
Scheduling
Sponsorship development
Budgeting
Time management
Project Management
Branding
Operations
Relationship building and management
Business development and planning
Strategies and goals
Goals and performance
Systems and software programs
Staff Development
Policy and procedure adherence
Order management
Financial Management
Business planning
Strategic planning
Creative merchandising
Office administration
Office management
Sorting and labeling
Attention to Detail
Documentation and reporting
Problem-Solving
Interpersonal Communication
Teambuilding
Data Entry
Technology-savvy
Technology implementation
Filing and data archiving
Advanced MS Office Suite
Proofreading
Schedule & calendar planning
Project planning
Schedule Management
Employee training and development
Timeline
BBA - Human Resource Management
Richfield Institute of Technology
02.2023 - Current
General Manager of Operations
Kids with Talent SA
01.2019 - 12.2020
Event Coordinator
Swallow 15 Music School
01.2017 - Current
Piano Teacher
Swallow 15 Music School
01.2017 - Current
Piano Department Head
Swallow 15 Music School
01.2017 - Current
Executive Assistant
Kids with Talent SA
01.2017 - 12.2018
Piano Teacher
Marshall Music School
10.2012 - 12.2016
Retail Sales Associate
American Swiss
12.2011 - 09.2012
National Senior Certificate -
Impaq Education
03.2009 - 12.2010
RQF 3 - Practical Piano
The Associated Board of The Royal Schools of Music
01.2009 - 12.2009
RQF 2 - Music Theory
The Associated Board of The Royal Schools of Music
01.2009 - 12.2009