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Zeldah Thato Ngcobo

Zeldah Thato Ngcobo

Professional Events Planner / PCO
Roodepoort

Summary

Innovative and forward-thinking events manager and professional conference organiser with18 years of experience leading widely diverse, high-impact events. Passionate activation expert with ideal project management skills for vibrant and fiscally successful promotional activation events. Recruits and hires top talent, delivers timely problem-solving and mobilizes engaged and loyal corporate teams. Dedicated to customer focus, clear communication and satisfied attendee experiences. Keeps up with latest trends and techniques in event planning industry. Highly organized and detail-oriented. Strong communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Retainer: Activation and Operation Manager

Chalk Creative Agency
Parkhust
05.2022 - Current
  • Activation concept, branding layout design
  • Coordination of all activation and operations on a range of activities, sourcing vendors, suppliers, stakeholders, crew, and multi-location for experiential activations, ensuring a customer focus is maintained
  • Managing In-house storage management. Supplier and contractor selection and management.
  • Putting together a detailed pre & post inventory reports and maintenance and distribution reports for clients
  • Precinct operations: including working with local security enforcement, emergency services and City departments
  • Ensuring activations are implemented to agreed standards; whilst fulfilling all legal, compliance, risk management and contractual obligations
  • Coordination and administration of all activation operational requirements including logistics project plans, permits, site plans, infrastructure and equipment, security, cleansing and including responding to and resolving complaints Assisting to monitor the impact and trends of activities and events as well as inform future planning through undertaking evaluations, debrief with clients, creating reports, identifying areas for improvement and growth
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  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

HEAD, Branding and Activation Department

Mstarr Events Solutions
KyaSands
06.2020 - 04.2022
  • Event concept design
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Virtual and Hybrid Event design
  • Budget Management
  • Supplier and Contractor Selection and Management
  • Client Stakeholder Liaison
  • Branding Design Creative concept design
  • Branding production
  • Managing In-house storage management
  • Putting together a detailed Pre & Post inventory reports and maintenance and distribution reports for clients
  • Branding Activation at events
  • Reason for wanting to leave:
  • Company closed : Company liquidated
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

RETAINER: Events/ Branding/Activation Manager

82 Dots / Mikkel Projects
Johannesburg
06.2010 - 01.2020

. Site visit and inspection pre event

  • Event Branding layout plan and logistic
  • Branding production
  • Managing in-house storage and inventory and inventory
  • report
  • Putting together a detailed pre and post in
  • of venue selection and setup, décor, entertainment, food and beverage selection, running order for each event
  • Branding Activation.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

EVENT COORDINATOR (14 Months Contract)

Financial Intelligence Center
Centurion
01.2013 - 03.2014
  • Management of events such as conferences, staff training, roadshows and team building (internal and external);
  • Managing and delegating work to event staff;
  • Compile event reports and reconciliations;
  • Brand ambassador;
  • Prepare budgets, operational reports, proposals, roll out of projects;
  • Outsourcing and management of suppliers
  • Maintain a good relationship with internal and external stakeholders
  • Onsite event management
  • Budget management
  • Events management of up to +/-1000 delegates;

EVENT & BRANDING MANAGER

Thebe Conferences and Events
Jojannesburg
03.2007 - 01.2010
  • Management and organization of events such as conferences, roadshows, brand activations, team building, Hospitality and Sports Sponsorship
  • Client liaison
  • Compiled event reports and reconciliation
  • Ensured that appropriate branding is used at events
  • Outsourcing and managing suppliers;
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
  • Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
  • Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
  • Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
  • Attended conferences and events to stay up-to-date with industry trends and planning standards.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
  • Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
  • Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.

EVENT COORDINATOR

Conference
Johannesburg
04.2004 - 02.2007
  • Management of conferences, team building
  • Event management for up to +/-500 people;
  • Sourcing upcoming shows for hospitality opportunities;
  • Maintain a good relationship with clients and suppliers
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
  • Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation and displays for various types of events.
  • Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
  • Utilized internal databases to prepare and distribute guest lists, electronic invitations and registration processes.
  • Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
  • Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
  • Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
  • Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
  • Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
  • Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
  • Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
  • Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
  • Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
  • Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.

Education

GRADE 11 -

J. Botha Secondary School

NQF Level 4 - undefined

West Rand College

THETA (Tourism, Hospitality - undefined

01.2002 - 01.2004

DIPLOMA - DISTANCE TUTORING

THE BLACKFORD CENTRE
01.2015 - 01.2016

Skills

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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Retainer: Activation and Operation Manager

Chalk Creative Agency
05.2022 - Current

HEAD, Branding and Activation Department

Mstarr Events Solutions
06.2020 - 04.2022

DIPLOMA - DISTANCE TUTORING

THE BLACKFORD CENTRE
01.2015 - 01.2016

EVENT COORDINATOR (14 Months Contract)

Financial Intelligence Center
01.2013 - 03.2014

RETAINER: Events/ Branding/Activation Manager

82 Dots / Mikkel Projects
06.2010 - 01.2020

EVENT & BRANDING MANAGER

Thebe Conferences and Events
03.2007 - 01.2010

EVENT COORDINATOR

Conference
04.2004 - 02.2007

THETA (Tourism, Hospitality - undefined

01.2002 - 01.2004

GRADE 11 -

J. Botha Secondary School

NQF Level 4 - undefined

West Rand College
Zeldah Thato NgcoboProfessional Events Planner / PCO