Shawn-Douglas Delport

I am eager and willing to learn and work my way, by accomplishing small stepping stones. During my school years, I had played rugby, which taught me the values of teamwork. I have a big love for music and enjoy performing at clubs and festivals as a DJ, as well as curating and organizing most of those events. With my vast experience in the hospitality, events and music industry, I am an outgoing extrovert who enjoys working with people, therefore it positions me as the ideal candidate for the position and especially an asset to your company. 

I live by my motto in life… “Don't follow in other people's footsteps, create your own.” 

I’ve earned project and events management expertise since working with Gas Monkey SA, R59 events, Confessions.za, Murray Events and my personal events. This includes planning, coordinating, curating, monitoring health and safety compliance, managing budgets, etc. The event attendance range between 300 – 4500 people. This is usually a daunting task, however working with the right team, deadlines and objectives are fulfilled.

My more in depth experience include:

• Successfully lead cross-functional teams, including vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery of all event elements. 
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring adherence to deadlines and financial targets. 
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, troubleshooting issues to minimize impact on event outcomes. 
• Collaborate with marketing teams to develop and implement effective event marketing strategies, resulting in increased attendance and brand visibility. 
• Foster strong relationships with key clients and sponsors, exceeding expectations and driving repeat business opportunities. 
• Utilize event management software and tools to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and improve attendee experience. 
• Oversee all aspects of event logistics, including venue selection, catering, audio-visual setup, and transportation, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional attendee experience. 
• Develop and manage event budgets, consistently achieving cost savings through effective negotiation and vendor management. 
• Collaborate with clients to understand their event objectives and deliver customized solutions that exceed expectations. 
• Implement event tracking and evaluation mechanisms, providing comprehensive post-event reports to stakeholders and identifying areas for improvement.

Key skills within this field:

• Event planning and management 

• Project management 
• Budgeting and financial management 
• Vendor and contractor negotiation 
• Team leadership and management 
• Risk assessment and mitigation 
• Marketing and promotional strategies 
• Client relationship management 
• Communication and interpersonal skills 
• Problem-solving and decision-making 

Vereeniging Gimnasium High School

2013 - 2017

Achieved a high school diploma.

Student council member.

Subjects: English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Geography, Tourism, EGD (Engineering Graphics and Design).