jononk

Conceptualized and delivered high-impact international events in the fintech and blockchain sectors, driving global engagement and innovation. Formulated cross-market event strategies, growing attendee participation and strategic visibility. Negotiated strategic partnerships, reducing event costs while elevating program quality by featuring prominent artists and suppliers. Built a robust network in Mexico City, securing long-term relationships with local suppliers, AV teams, and venues.

Delivered strategy and logistics for GhanaFest, attracting 2,000+ attendees and corporate sponsors. Enhanced brand visibility through innovative marketing strategies and cultural programming, achieving a 25% increase in sponsorship acquisitions. Designed lead generation systems and contest mechanics to increase app signups and sponsor visibility.

Negotiated international sponsorships, fostering revenue growth and expanding market influence. Orchestrated hybrid business development initiatives, driving partnerships in the tech and blockchain sectors.

Managed cultural-rich event series, delivering exceptional attendance and optimizing and reducing costs by 30%. Led artist bookings and event management, achieving seamless execution and stakeholder satisfaction.

Bridged UK-Cape Town team workflows during launch phase. Supported venue operations, CRM testing, and guest experience design.

Worked with the international team, which I’m still in contact with for future collaborations or think tank sessions. Project managed alongside a local team, for a high-profile international brand campaign for Bombay Sapphire, serving as a dynamic Hybrid within the agency to oversee diverse business facets, including branding and on-premise marketing initiatives. Masterfully managed brand activation and site logistics, ensuring seamless execution of the event space.

Oversaw end-to-end project lifecycles for high-impact corporate events. Produced culturally relevant experiences, enhancing client ROI. Advised on international artist bookings, elevating the conference or activation appeal and cultural relevance.

Collaborated and worked with international team. Comprehensive project management, artist coordination, and client relations for a multifaceted 4-day event across 8 venues in Kigali, encompassing a conference, workshops, fashion show, and concert. I orchestrated a seamless event execution by managing a diverse team of 40 professionals, liaising with city and police officials, and coordinating with local suppliers. Conducted talent scouting and selected finalists for a music competition, leading to a record production deal, in collaboration with industry experts from ROC Nation (U.S), Commissioner Gordon (U.S), and Vasti Jackson (U.S). Successfully navigated my inaugural event in Rwanda, establishing a robust local network for future endeavours.

I featured as an account manager for Coca Cola SA as the dedicated Brand Custodian for Schweppes, ensuring brand integrity and alignment across all initiatives. Expertly navigated client relations, orchestrating project timelines, budget adherence, and event coordination, including talent and activation sourcing. Motivated a dynamic team of three, reporting directly to the Team Cluster Manager and fostering a collaborative environment.

Led in the build-up to production and pre-production processes, ensuring seamless collaboration with creative teams for final delivery. Expertly booked and coordinated talent for dual activations, optimizing resources within budget constraints. Successfully orchestrated year-end sales events, leveraging strong supplier relationships to deliver exceptional results. Fostered talent partnerships, securing high-calibre performers while adhering to financial guidelines. Led a dynamic team of two, providing effective feedback and guidance to maintain agency standards.

Helped lead the local team to the launch of the 'into app' in Cape Town, setting a benchmark in the global market. Collaborated with the local team to orchestrate high-impact event productions for the brand. Expertly navigated sponsorship acquisition, securing key partners under stringent deadlines. Leveraged robust networking skills and inventive marketing strategies to achieve a record-breaking inaugural event.

Worked with some head office people from Germany, High contribution to 2-3 high-profile activations and annual events, significantly expanding agency capacity through versatile skill application. Excelled as a Project Manager, coordinating nationwide tour routes for BMW X3 launches and delivering exceptional experience management. Enhanced team performance by supervising comprehensive trainings and ensuring quality engagement. Specialized in Hospitality, adeptly booking artists, curating personalised experiences, and providing superior client hosting services. Achieved a 50% cost reduction on an international project, negotiating a R4m budget down to R2m, enabling brand alignment with financial objectives. Contributed creative direction, producing impactful car imagery and videos, and provided strategic set design and sound scaping for conferences.

Led SaaS partnerships and CRM implementation expansion of cutting-edge technology and systems across diverse markets, driving business development and sales growth, in Africa. Delivered results in a KPI-focused environment, proficiently utilizing multiple CRM systems to track progress and outcomes. Crafted and executed strategic plans for market penetration and partnership formation in various territories. Maintained leadership of the influential Africa network, orchestrating premier event production across the continent. Successfully combined the roles of Account/ Business Dev, Sales Manager and Operations Specialist, demonstrating versatility and exceptional capability. Recruited and managed multi-country account teams.

Managed VIP hospitality and production logistics across high-impact events. Fostered lasting relationships with International Acts, maintaining a network of contacts within the entertainment industry.

Having created a cultural institution, and brought out internationals from Europe who still hold good communications with and ask for gigs. Elevated to Co-Producer, assuming comprehensive responsibilities in project management, sponsorship, marketing, hospitality, artist management, and music curation. Instrumental in establishing and solidifying a robust event brand presence in Johannesburg. Spearheaded the sourcing of unique venues, cementing our reputation for hosting unparalleled and adventurous event series. We built a strong and successful event brand in Joburg for some years. I sourced all our venues, and our brand was known for doing the most adventurous event series still.

Progressed from Junior Production Assistant to adept on-site manager, mastering office operations, budgeting, and escalating responsibilities over several years, maintaining an ongoing contract upon departure. Successfully transitioned to Production Manager for the internationally acclaimed Rocking the Daisies festival after a year of dedicated volunteering. Demonstrated expertise in Stage Management and Hospitality, contributing to the international acclaim of Rocking the Daisies for artists like Skunk anansie (UK), The Hives (UK) Grandmaster Flash (US), ALT J (US). Played a pivotal role in achieving record-breaking sold-out performances throughout a six-year tenure.