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I have owned my own company Phambili African Events for the past 25 years. I decided 8 years ago to start freelancing for companies that needed my expertise to win grow their company..
My expertise are :
Tender submissions.
Corporate Proposals
Project Plan Developement
Budget Management
Brand Activation.
Bidding for International Conferences / Events.
• Sports Marketing.
• Sport Tournaments.
• Sponsorship Management.

President Mandela's Inauguration - .
Member of the Local Organising Committee for the Inauguration.
President Mbeki's Inauguration.- .
State Banquets:
President Clinton,
President Castro
President Fidel Castro,
Queen Elizabeth,
Queen Of Spain, .
2002, 2003 National Orders : Office of The President.
Extensive experience in Government Modus operandi and International Protocol practices.
Extensive knowledge in Government Procurement and Tender procedures.
WSSD Earth Summit Johannesburg Project Manager of Largest independent side event of the Summit Earth .

International Conferences:
IREC Cape Town ( Renewable Energy Conference
SAMSUNG African Forum Nairobi Kenya 1500 delegates
Non Aligned Movement - NAM (ICC Durban Protocol);
World Parks Congress (Opening and Closing Ceremonies and .Protocol Officer ICC Durban).
World Parks Congress Stand design for DEAT San Parks
2006 FIFA WC Technical Tour Events Manager
Writing of international bids, meeting International Associations requirements and international lobbying
WSSD Earth Summit Johannesburg Project Manager of Largest independent side event of the Summit Earth .
Launch of the National Language Academy ICC Durban.
DEAT -Environmental and Investment Conference Project Manager; International Conference in Stellenbosch for International Environmental Ministers.
Dept Labour SETA Exhibitions; (60 Exhibitors); 2000 delegates. 6000 learners.
Soccer Expo 2006 (SABC Project Manager).
Confederation Of African Football Congress. 500 African Football Officials.
2009 Events and Marketing Manager for Zone VI Under 19 youth games 3000 Athletes.
Manager Public Viewing Areas SABC. Tshwane, Port Elizabeth, Soweto. ( World Cup Rugby and Bafana Matches.
1999-2002 : Events and Tournament manager BP Top 8.

1998 - Events Manager Bafana Bafana Siyaya E France Campaign.
Programme of events.
Sponsorship packages for the related events.
Sourcing sponsors.
Event concept and programme.
Budget management.
Media Management..
1996 African Nations Cup - Event managed all the official banquets and meetings including the CAF Conference.
1996- 2001 SA 2006 Bid. Events Manager.
1983 - 1990 _- CORPORATE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION EXPERIENCE (Synopsis)
PR Marketing Manager for Michael Fridhjohn - Pernod Ricard in South Africa.
I was responsible for the national promotion (brand activations), marketing campaigns and sponsorships: Motorbike racing and Hot Air Ballooning.
I then moved to Gilbeys Vintners and Distillers (now Distillers Corporation) as their Regional Promotions Manager. My responsibilities included Co-ordination of the Smirnoff Fashion Awards, J&B MET, Moet et Chandon Trade visit co-ordinations and promotions. My stay at Gilbeys taught me about FMCG market, branding and brand position.
My last corporate employment before starting my own company was with Liberty Life Properties. I was employed as the Marketing and Communications Manager for Alberton City Shopping Centre. I also worked at Sandton City and Eastgate during my tenure with Liberty Life Properties.
I endeavor to utilize SMME's for our events and conferences..