Experienced independent events specialist offering more than 10 years expertise in planning events such as weddings, conferences, meetings and gala dinners. Accomplished in managing event planning activities from start to finish while fully incorporate clients special requests and maintaining budgets.
• Delivering small to large corporate events, including conferences, monthly events, and meetings
• Delegate registrations, venue sourcing, contracting and rooming allocations, supplier sourcing and contracting, Food & Beverage/catering selection.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients and suppliers
• Negotiating supplier contracts and relationships
• Hosting and supporting key talent for various events
• Upholding the Agency’s standards in every event delivered
• Onsite event management
• Responsible for the supervision and coordination of all aspects of events, while maintaining RNA's 5 star service standards.
• Effectively communicate with key internal and external stakeholders to coordinate the setup/pack down of events.
• Liaise with Event/ Exhibition Planning and Food and Beverage Manager regarding special requirements, V.I.P's events etc.
• To check the event spaces for cleanliness and readiness before guest arrivals, table layout and stipulated specific requirements
• To ensure that all staff are correctly and smartly dressed at all times and to ensure that the service of food and drink is courteous and professional.
• Train and develop team members, providing ongoing coaching and feedback to enhance their skills and performance.
• To coordinate the development of new policies, procedures and manuals
• Assist with ordering/hiring equipment, monthly stock-take, floor plans and general administration tasks.
• Handle airfreight reservations and bookings in a timely and efficient manner.
• Liaising with major airlines, freight forwarders, customers and suppliers to coordinate smooth export shipments.
• Managing, compiling, and processing all export documentation to meet regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients, addressing their inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
• Communicating with internal and external freight forwarders to ensure cargo is presented to the Airport terminal on time.
• Liaising with internal departments to solve supplier enquiries and any billing issues which may arise.
• Monitor shipment status and provide updates to clients as needed.
• Assisting in liaising with ground handlers to ensure clear loading instructions are provided for each flight respectively.
• Assist in resolving any issues or delays in the export process.
• Support to managers for other Operational duties, as needed
• Handle airfreight reservations and bookings in a timely and efficient manner.
• Liaising with major airlines, freight forwarders, customers and suppliers to coordinate smooth export shipments.
• Assist in resolving any issues or delays in the export process.
• Support to managers for other Operational duties, as needed
• Leading shift huddles, ensuring the team is briefed on VIP guests, bookings and events
• Assisting the management team in training for Event Operations
• Managing functions and rooms as directed by the Event Operations Manager
• Liaise with event organisers, taking care of the requirements on the day
• Directed and managed banquet functions for 200-person event.
• Oversaw accurate billing processes for each event, ensuring prompt payment collection from clients.
• Enhanced guest satisfaction by efficiently managing banquet events and ensuring proper setup.