THANDEKA BOSHIWE
Operations Manager
Johannesburg
Summary
Experienced and confident professional thriving in collaborative environments and excelling at working efficiently within large teams. Eager to expand and enhance skills in the general business industry. With over 11 years of experience in the events industry, I have honed problem-solving abilities and adapt quickly to any situation. Committed to giving my all, I approach every task with dedication and a strong work ethic.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
6
6
Languages
Work History
Operations Mnanger
Commerce Edge South Africa
05.2024 - Current
- Event Planning
- Event experience and on-site management
- Cost and budget management
- Manage Suppliers
- Speaker Administration
- Exhibitor and sponsor management
- SP Recruitment & Advertising campaigns
- Administrative duties and web-site and brochure: (SP & CE) =25%
Brand Campaigns
Self Employed
10.2019 - Current
- Work with different brands as a social media influencer
Contractor Operations/ Event Co-ordinator Assistance
FourD Marketing
01.2019 - 12.2024
- Coordinated with event staff and volunteers to ensure smooth operations and a high-quality event experience
- Collaborated with event planners to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction
- Sourced and hired a team of event staff to effectively manage the event
- Booked Flights & Accommodation
- Hire Event Equipment
- Source Quotes and Scout Event Venues
- Managed Roadshow Across the country from registration, decor, catering goodie bags etc
Marketing & Events Manager
Enteronline (PTY) Ltd
07.2016 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: Events Management Company & Gym
- Putting together campaigns for clients or their employer
- Managing Data on our FNB wellness app
- Managing our social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram)
- Liaison with clients and suppliers
- Achieving financial objectives by preparing event budget
- Invoicing Clients
- Building and maintaining client relationships
- Event co-organizing and co-ordination
- Managing other staff members
- Handling and executing operations and logistics at events
- Handling weekly wages of casual labour
- Managing Contracts
- Handling petty cash
- Reconciling payments for organizer
- Loading payments for the week
- Uploading artwork onto our site
- System Admin
- Reporting (creating daily/weekly/post-event data reports on entries)
- Technical assistance
- Handling race office for events
- Events Management Company & Gym
System & Event Administration
Enteronline (Pty) Ltd.
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Company Overview: Events Management Company & Gym
- Liaison with clients and suppliers
- Achieving financial objectives by preparing event budget
- Invoicing Clients
- Building and maintaining client relationships
- Event co-organizing and co-ordination
- Managing other staff members
- Handling and executing operations and logistics at events
- Handling weekly wages of casual labour
- Managing Contracts
- Events Management Company & Gym
Assistant Systems Administrator
Enteronline (PTY) Ltd
06.2013 - 03.2015
- Company Overview: Events Management Company & Gym
- Liaison with clients / Call center
- Data capturing
- Event co-organizing and co-ordination
- Take money in a form of cash, credit or check
- Events Management Company & Gym
Cashier
Equestrian - Kyalami Park
01.2011 - 03.2014
- Company Overview: Catering Company
- Issue receipts, refunds and credit
- Resolve amount discrepancies
- Dispense correct change
- Take money in a form of cash, credit or check
- Catering Company
Events
Entrytime & Four D
01.2013 - 01.2013
- List of A Some Events I've Worked On:
- Bidvest Unit Walk (CPT,JHB.PE.DBN) - 2014 - 2015
- Discovery Jacaranda Spring Walk - 2013 - 2016
- KAYA FM LEGACY WALK - 2017-2019
- First For Women Sisters with blisters - 2016 - 2019
- MTN 21km Race - 2014 - 2018
- Carols By Candle Light (JHB.BLOEM,PTA,POTCH) - 2019 - 2024
- Hollard Roadshows and Year end events - 2019 - 2024
- RMA gala's and year end events - 2022 -2024
- CFA - 2022 - 2024
- RPM - 2022 - 2024
- Formula E (CPT) - 2023
- True Love AAWN - 2019 - 2024
Education
Grade 12 -
Allen Glen High School
01.2009 - 12.2012
Grade 8 - undefined
Potchefstroom Girls High School
01.2008 - 12.2008
Higher Certificate - Lay - Councelling
New Life Church
11.2017 - 03.2018
Diploma - Digital Marketing
Shaw Academy
UK - OnlineSkills
- Quick Adaptation to Change
- Calm Problem-Solver in Demanding Environments
- Creative Concept Development
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Organized Task Management
- Effective Communication
- Structured Planning
- Task Prioritization
- Strategic Decision Making
Certification
Project Management for Procurement Professionals
Excel, Customer Service
Project Management for Procurement Professionals: Acquired key project management skills tailored for procurement, including strategic sourcing, risk management, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management to optimize procurement processes and project outcomes.
Basic Excel Training: Gained proficiency in essential Excel functions, including data entry, formatting, formulas, and basic data analysis tools to improve efficiency and accuracy in handling spreadsheets.
Customer Service Training: Developed key customer service skills, including effective communication, problem-solving, and customer engagement techniques to enhance client satisfaction and service excellence.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Brand Campaigns, Social Media Influencer, Self Employed, Johannesburg, 10/01/19, Present
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/17/94
- Nationality: South African
Timeline
Project Management for Procurement Professionals
02-2025
Basic Excel Training
02-2025
Intermediate Excel Training
02-2025
Customer Service Training
10-2024
Operations Mnanger
Commerce Edge South Africa
05.2024 - Current
Brand Campaigns
Self Employed
10.2019 - Current
Contractor Operations/ Event Co-ordinator Assistance
FourD Marketing
01.2019 - 12.2024
Higher Certificate - Lay - Councelling
New Life Church
11.2017 - 03.2018
Marketing & Events Manager
Enteronline (PTY) Ltd
07.2016 - 05.2024
System & Event Administration
Enteronline (Pty) Ltd.
03.2015 - 06.2016
Assistant Systems Administrator
Enteronline (PTY) Ltd
06.2013 - 03.2015
Events
Entrytime & Four D
01.2013 - 01.2013
Cashier
Equestrian - Kyalami Park
01.2011 - 03.2014
Grade 12 -
Allen Glen High School
01.2009 - 12.2012
Grade 8 - undefined
Potchefstroom Girls High School
01.2008 - 12.2008
Diploma - Digital Marketing
Shaw Academy
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