KHOMOTJO MAKOTI
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
I am an experienced Event Manager with over 10 years of experience planning and executing various types of events, including weddings, MICE events, and Incentive Groups. I have a proven track record of successfully executing and effective vendor management, with exceptional attention to detail. My strength lies in building strong relationships with clients and earning their trust, which results in a high retention rate and a strong reputation for the brand.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Manager, Groups, Weddings & Events
Atlantis Dubai
Dubai
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Company Overview: Iconic Resort in Dubai with the newly opened Atlantis the Royal
- Responsible for execution of MICE Groups and Events at Atlantis the Royal
- Quoting and execution of weddings and special events at Atlantis the Royal
- Delivering high level of luxurious events while ensure customer satisfaction
- Driving revenue through customer satisfaction
- Site inspections
- Internal relationship building
- Iconic Resort in Dubai with the newly opened Atlantis the Royal
Assistant Groups and Events Manager
One&Only Cape Town
Cape Town
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: 5
- Luxury Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa. One of Kerzner international Brand
- Oversaw a team of two Groups and Events coordinators
- Responsible for the Groups and Events target
- Identifying the Groups and Events team training and development including interns
- Ensure that inquiries are responded to in timeless manner
- Hosted comprehensive site inspections
- Suppliers acquisition
- Reporting
- Execution of Groups and Events from inception to final stages
- 5
- Luxury Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa. One of Kerzner international Brand
Banqueting Manager
The Capital 15 on Orange
Cape Town
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: 5
- Hotel in Cape Town South Africa. Capital Group is one of the fastest growing Hotel groups in South Africa.
- Oversaw the Events and Banqueting team of 5
- Part of the pre-opening team
- Responsible for Banqueting targets
- Ensuring inquiries are responded to in timeless manner
- Contracting and negotiations
- Execution of Groups and Events from inception to final stages
- Hosting comprehensive site inspection and hosting clients for experiences and product knowledge
- 5
- Hotel in Cape Town South Africa. Capital Group is one of the fastest growing Hotel groups in South Africa.
Property Manager
Propr
Cape Town
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Company Overview: Online Property management company
- Property maintenance
- Property performance to maximize revenue on Airbnb and booking.com visibility
- Client (owners) communications
- Guests Satisfaction
- Online Property management company
Groups and Events Account Manager
One&Only Cape Town
Cape Town
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Company Overview: 5
- Luxury Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa. One of Kerzner international Brand
- Proactive, Re-active Selling
- Identifying, solicit and development of new and existing clients
- Maintaining high level of product and service knowledge and create awareness to our clients
- Respond to inquiries within specified time frame
- Contracting and negotiations
- Execution of Groups and Events from inception to final stages
- Rooming lists, Billing and Reconciliations of accounts
- 5
- Luxury Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa. One of Kerzner international Brand
Sales Coordinator
Sun International Head Office
Johannesburg
11.2014 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: One of the most prominent hotel and casino group in South Africa
- Proposals, contracting and executing of Groups for varies portfolios, mainly MICE and Associations
- Rooming list imputing, creating and monitoring booking links for call in blocks
- Profile creating on Opera Sales and Catering
- Reporting
- Sales Calls and hosting clients when needed
- One of the most prominent hotel and casino group in South Africa
Education
Higher Certificate - Marketing Management
IMM Graduate School of Marketing
01.2016 - 01.2020
High School - undefined
Itirele -Zenzele Comprehensive High School
01.2004 - 01.2007
Skills
- Event Planning
- Account Management
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Sales Conversion
- Communication
- Relationship Building
- Customer Service Delivery
- Team Collaboration
- Systems
- Opera Sales and Catering
- Delphi
- Salesforce
Languages
English
REFERENCES
Vincent Bouwer - General Manager
Contact: +27 71 687 5392
Email: Vincent.bouwer@thecapital.co.za
Lize Smit - Account Director
Contact: +44 203 900 4408
Email: lize.smit@kerzner.com
Francois Liebenberg, Previously Associate Director: Sales at One&Only Cape Town
Contact: +27 84 304 9381
Email: francois.lieb1982@gmail.com
Timeline
Assistant Manager, Groups, Weddings & Events
Atlantis Dubai
03.2023 - 06.2025
Assistant Groups and Events Manager
One&Only Cape Town
03.2022 - 03.2023
Banqueting Manager
The Capital 15 on Orange
07.2021 - 03.2022
Property Manager
Propr
11.2020 - 07.2021
Groups and Events Account Manager
One&Only Cape Town
01.2018 - 07.2020
Higher Certificate - Marketing Management
IMM Graduate School of Marketing
01.2016 - 01.2020
Sales Coordinator
Sun International Head Office
11.2014 - 12.2017
High School - undefined
Itirele -Zenzele Comprehensive High School
01.2004 - 01.2007
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