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Nicole Eloff
Intelligent, outgoing and confident manager,with a passion for life and a health enhancing life style; Excellent planning and organisational skills; Career focussed, highly motivated and enthusiastic in the work environment; Ability to lead, motivate and manage others, utilising strengths of strong interpersonal skills, communication ability, listening skills, empathy, and ability to value others' ideas; Customer centric- with the ability to build strong client relationships; Ability to manage budgets, ensuring margins are met; Empower people to reach their full potential
Show profile Hide profileOMAGE LTD- Johannesburg (Senior Production Manager)
August 2011 - June 2015
• Worked in the Production Department of OMAGE as a Senior Production Manager.
o Utilising my strengths of attention to detail, thorough event planning skills, teamwork and ability to interact and develop lasting relationships with suppliers and with clients- I was able to ensure that deliverables were met timeously and client expectations exceeded.
• Production Management of large corporate events including a 4x4 road-show, an awards programme, leadership conferences and gala banquets.
o Each event was unique in its budget, creative concept and the differing personalities that were encountered at each client. It was essential that all aspects of each event were specifically tailored to meet the creative requirements as well as ensuring that we 'LIVED THE BRAND" of the client's organisation. This was reflected in the work that I delivered.
• Involved indirectly in the profitability of each engagement, by managing the budget for the duration of the event, ensuring that the target margin was achieved.
• Was promoted after 8 months of being with the Company and again after 2 years. I then also received another promotion in July 2014.
I received merit remuneration increases, based on my performance.
LONDOLOZI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE- Sabi Sands (Camp Manager)
March 2010 - April 2011
• Managed the Relais and Chateaux Camp, Tree camp (6 rooms) and 10 staff members.
o Utilised, leadership, management and motivation skills to ensure a sense of belonging, pride accountability and consequently increased productivity in each staff member within my team.
• Organisation of special events for guests, where much planning, communication and attention to detail was required; thereby enhancing the value of the Londolozi brand.
o Every guest was seen as an individual, with differing needs and interests. Research into the requirements for the guests' trip was carried out, to determine the most appropriate special event that would be planned and tailored to meet the guests' needs.
• Involved indirectly in the marketing of Londolozi, by walking guests through the various camps, giving them an idea of the history and the uniqueness of the lodge, as well as promoting the lodge to potential stakeholders.
• Received numerous service commendations from guests, based on the ability to relate to my guests and create a meaningful and unique experience for each individual; while simultaneously ensuring a 5 star level of service. Many of these guests returned to Londolozi, specifically requesting me as their camp manager.
ALEXANDER FORBES HEALTH- Johannesburg (Associate Consultant)
January 2008 - February 2010
• Utilised strengths of organisational skills, professionalism, proactiveness, dedication and enthusiasm to develop valuable client relationships.
• Enhanced presentation skills while training clients on aspects of the various product offerings which included absenteeism management, case management and sick leave management.
• Effective management of claims (Sick Leave, Disability, Case Management).
• Initiated and headed up the Corporate Social Responsibility projects for the business unit.
• Ensured effective internal and external stakeholder relationship management.
G.J CROOKES HOSPITAL- KZN (Occupational Therapist)
2006
• Managed the Occupational Therapy Department.
OMAGE LTD- Johannesburg (Senior Production Manager)
August 2011 - June 2015
• Worked in the Production Department of OMAGE as a Senior Production Manager.
o Utilising my strengths of attention to detail, thorough event planning skills, teamwork and ability to interact and develop lasting relationships with suppliers and with clients- I was able to ensure that deliverables were met timeously and client expectations exceeded.
• Production Management of large corporate events including a 4x4 road-show, an awards programme, leadership conferences and gala banquets.
o Each event was unique in its budget, creative concept and the differing personalities that were encountered at each client. It was essential that all aspects of each event were specifically tailored to meet the creative requirements as well as ensuring that we 'LIVED THE BRAND" of the client's organisation. This was reflected in the work that I delivered.
• Involved indirectly in the profitability of each engagement, by managing the budget for the duration of the event, ensuring that the target margin was achieved.
• Was promoted after 8 months of being with the Company and again after 2 years. I then also received another promotion in July 2014.
I received merit remuneration increases, based on my performance.
LONDOLOZI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE- Sabi Sands (Camp Manager)
March 2010 - April 2011
• Managed the Relais and Chateaux Camp, Tree camp (6 rooms) and 10 staff members.
o Utilised, leadership, management and motivation skills to ensure a sense of belonging, pride accountability and consequently increased productivity in each staff member within my team.
• Organisation of special events for guests, where much planning, communication and attention to detail was required; thereby enhancing the value of the Londolozi brand.
o Every guest was seen as an individual, with differing needs and interests. Research into the requirements for the guests' trip was carried out, to determine the most appropriate special event that would be planned and tailored to meet the guests' needs.
• Involved indirectly in the marketing of Londolozi, by walking guests through the various camps, giving them an idea of the history and the uniqueness of the lodge, as well as promoting the lodge to potential stakeholders.
• Received numerous service commendations from guests, based on the ability to relate to my guests and create a meaningful and unique experience for each individual; while simultaneously ensuring a 5 star level of service. Many of these guests returned to Londolozi, specifically requesting me as their camp manager.
ALEXANDER FORBES HEALTH- Johannesburg (Associate Consultant)
January 2008 - February 2010
• Utilised strengths of organisational skills, professionalism, proactiveness, dedication and enthusiasm to develop valuable client relationships.
• Enhanced presentation skills while training clients on aspects of the various product offerings which included absenteeism management, case management and sick leave management.
• Effective management of claims (Sick Leave, Disability, Case Management).
• Initiated and headed up the Corporate Social Responsibility projects for the business unit.
• Ensured effective internal and external stakeholder relationship management.
G.J CROOKES HOSPITAL- KZN (Occupational Therapist)
2006
• Managed the Occupational Therapy Department.
