Masesi Tweedale
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Proven Event professional and coordinator with over 12 years experience in the hospitality industry. involved in planning major corporate events, leisure groups and social functions in five star hotels. Motivated individual eager to contribute value to large-and small-scale event planning. Possesses high attention to detail and excellent capacity to meet challenges with critical thinking and adaptability. Personable and collaborative communicator and decisive leader. I thrive in fast-paced, detail-driven environments, leveraging strong attention to detail with focus to clients needs to meet and exceed their expectations. Adaptable leader and persuasive negotiator.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Groups and Event Manager
Habtoor Grand Resort
Dubai , UAE
2016.07 - 2019.11
- Managed and coordinated event enquiries, from proposal stage to contracting and post event with invoicing.
- Produced detailed proposals for events, using intricate market awareness and negotiating techniques to acquire best possible deals.
- Liaised with clients to determine event requirements and constraints, outlining package options to meet needs and exceed expectations.
- Established excellent working relationships with contractors and suppliers.
- Facilitated smooth running of events, leading pre-event team briefings to present final action plan and provide updates on last-minute details.
- Worked closely with the set up and operation team to coordinate logistics of event set-up.
Lifestyle Events Manager
The Address Dubai Mall
Dubai , UAE
2014.01 - 2016.01
- Administration task
- Liaised with clients to determine event requirements and constraints, outlining package options to meet needs and exceed expectations.
- Successfully managed and delivered exceptional event management services.
Groups and Events Manager
Radisson Royal Dubai and Radisson Blu Resort
Dubai , UAE
2012.05 - 2014.08
Events Coordinator
Crowne Plaza & Staybridge Suites, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi , UAE
2010.02 - 2012.04
- Part of the Pre - Opening Team
- started as Sales Coordinator then promoted to Sales Executive
- Supported internal events team to plan and execute wide-range of marketing events including trade shows, exhibitions and conferences.
- Support the Sales team with Sales Reports, Sales Meetings and Joined Sales calls
- Designed event floorplans in alignment with client requirements.
- Provided pre and post-event debrief paperwork, completing documents within agreed timeframes.
- Fostered relationships with local and national vendors to support favourable pricing and delivery options.
Education
Diploma of Education - Business Administration
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Univerisity
South Africa Skills
- Project oversight
- Operations oversight
- Deadline-driven
- New business development
- Team leadership and supervision
- Customer service-orientated
- Conference management
- Event planning
- Event Management
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Leadership
Accomplishments
- Certificate in Foundation in Businessmanagement
- Certificate in Sales Selling strategy
- Certificate in Model of Negotiations
Languages
English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Intermediate
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Groups and Event Manager
Habtoor Grand Resort
2016.07 - 2019.11
Lifestyle Events Manager
The Address Dubai Mall
2014.01 - 2016.01
Groups and Events Manager
Radisson Royal Dubai and Radisson Blu Resort
2012.05 - 2014.08
Events Coordinator
Crowne Plaza & Staybridge Suites, Abu Dhabi
2010.02 - 2012.04
Diploma of Education - Business Administration
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Univerisity
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