Dynamic professional with extensive experience in client service and event management, Proven track record in driving sales and enhancing guest experiences through exceptional communication and organizational skills. Adept at conceptualizing and executing events, while consistently exceeding targets and fostering strong relationships. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Fidelio.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Concierge
Celebrity Cruises (Royal Caribbean Group)
Miami
08.2024 - 06.2025
Assisting with guest requests:Captain’s Club (Loyalty Program) membership benefits, special requests, and any other needs that fall under the scope of the Captain's Club.
Facilitating Captain's Club events:Organizing events, maintaining materials, and ensuring a smooth experience for members.
Serving as host/hostess: Interacting with members at various events, such as Welcome Toasts, cocktail parties, and Wine Tasting events.
Maintaining materials and supplies: Keeping a sufficient stock of Captain's Club materials, such as brochures and event flyers.
Handling special requests: Making arrangements for dining reservations, shore excursions, or other activities that require pre-booking.
Supporting members: Providing a friendly and helpful presence to enhance the overall experience for Captain's Club members.
Guest Relations: Assisted the Guest Relations/Services team by standing in as a Guest Relations Officer whenever the department needed assistance.
Sales: Assisted guests with purchasing of drinks, internet and dining packages.
Coordinate with other departments: Providing information to various departments such as Future Cruise Sales with specific discounted amounts that apply to guests that are under the loyalty program.
Entertainment Department: Assisting the entertainment department with participating in Officers VS Guests activities such as pool volleyball, Safe Archery and more.
Artist Manager
VEZ Entertainment
Johannesburg
03.2021 - 08.2024
Advise on contract negotiations with producers
Negotiate gig and contract agreements
Develop the artists' brand
Lead marketing efforts for the artist, including creating merchandise and digital resources
Schedule tours and shows
Work with booking agents, labels, and producers
Talent scouting
Auditioning of talent
Matching artists to client brief
Training and coaching artist.
Comedian, Actor, MC/Event Host
Freelance
Johannesburg
03.2020 - 08.2024
South African Comedy Awards: Funniest social media video (2020)
Audi South Africa - Social Media influencer for the Audi Smart Service Plan (2020)
MTN - Social Media Influencer for #WeGoodTogether Covid 19 campaign
Savanna Virtual Comedy Bar - Comedy skits for Comedy Central TV channel (2021)
SABC Elections 360 - comedian for South African elections season (2021)
The Vault 2.0 Event - MC/host for the music event (2021, 2022)
Whiskey Live Event - Social Media Influencer (2023)
1802 Love defies time TV Series Supporting actor (2023)
King Price Insurance - Comedy skit product promotion (2024)
Various weddings MC (Welcoming guests, seating arrangements, house rules, running the programme and entertaining through dance and comedy)
Events Operations Manager
Velvet Rope Managent
Johannesburg
11.2014 - 03.2020
Drive sales and business growth by securing new clients and maintaining relationships with existing ones.
Manage all event operations of the venue, including but not limited to, event planning, delivery, logistics, liaison with clients and stakeholders, and coordinating and managing staffing requirements
Fleet Hospitality Director, Senior Learning & Development Manager/Learning & Development Consultant/Human Resources Director at Celebrity Cruises/Royal Caribbean InternationalFleet Hospitality Director, Senior Learning & Development Manager/Learning & Development Consultant/Human Resources Director at Celebrity Cruises/Royal Caribbean International
Personnel Officer at South African Police Service: Human Resource ManagementPersonnel Officer at South African Police Service: Human Resource Management