Stephen Taljaard

Skilled professional with a strong background in events management and project management. Demonstrated expertise in organizational leadership and fundraising. Proven ability to oversee and execute successful projects, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional audience experiences. Adept at account management and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. Possesses a bachelor’s degree in Music, combining artistic passion with strategic business acumen. Committed to driving growth and innovation in the arts sector through effective administration and creative programming. 

I am a highly skilled Events Manager with extensive experience in executing and managing large-scale projects and events to ensure timely delivery within allocated budgets. I excel in coordinating logistics, managing resources, fostering team collaboration, and developing comprehensive project documentation to optimize resource utilization. Through my strong leadership, I initiate projects, assess feasibility, and comprehensively monitor progress, tracking milestones and facilitating effective communication and adjustments. As a mentor and supporter of student leaders, I enhance their project management, teamwork, and troubleshooting abilities, fostering their growth and development. Additionally, I possess expertise in formulating marketing plans to maximize brand awareness and engage target audiences, collaborating with designers and agencies, and evaluating campaign effectiveness. With a background in secretarial and administrative duties, I efficiently handle document management, correspondence, scheduling, and other seamless operational tasks, ensuring smooth operations. My ability to cordially greet and guide visitors, efficiently manage incoming calls, and maintain a presentable reception area reflects professionalism and excellent communication skills. Overall, I have a strong track record in event management, team leadership, and strategic planning that can be leveraged to create successful and memorable events.

As a North-West University Bachelor of Music graduate with a major in Arts Management, I gained expertise in organizational leadership, financial management, marketing, event planning, cultural policy, and audience development. This unique skill set equips me to contribute effectively to arts organizations and events.