Emma H.
Mid-Level Office & Production Manager
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Emma H. is an accomplished Office & Production Manager with extensive experience in event management and marketing. Since October 2017, she has been leading operations at Pan Africa Promotions & Events, where she excels in venue sourcing, staff coordination, and managing client relationships. Her proficiency in evaluating and negotiating supplier contracts ensures cost-effective and quality outcomes. Emma is skilled in handling financial operations, including full-function debtors and creditors management. Previously, she served as a Freelance Agent Marketing at GFK / Junxion, focusing on field research and venue coordination. Her earlier role as a Sales Manager at EmilyH Design & Promotions honed her sales and client management capabilities. Emma's career began with foundational positions in accounting and administration, notably at Sync Communications and DELTA Randburg, where she was responsible for bookkeeping and overseeing administrative staff. Fluent in both English and Afrikaans, Emma leverages her linguistic skills to manage diverse teams and client engagements.
Experience
Office & Production Manager
Pan Africa Promotions & Events · 2017 — PresentResponsible for venue sourcing and setup along with overseeing interviews and coordinating with clients and a freelance team. Managed training and administration, controlled expenses during production, assessed and produced quotes, issued orders to suppliers, and sourced new suppliers while negotiating discounts.Freelance Agent Marketing
GFK / Junxion · 2016 — PresentConducted field research by interviewing respondents and managing venue setups. Coordinated live interviews and engaged with clients while overseeing a freelance team and handling briefings.Front Office / Sales / Accounts
Margate Eyecare · 2014 — 2015Performed reception duties alongside sales activities, interacting with medical aids, and managing debtors and creditors.Sales Manager (Owner)
EmilyH Design & Promotions · 2013 — 2015Oversaw daily operations and managed sales activities as the owner.Bookkeeper / Production, Traffic & Office Manager
Sync Communications · 2000 — 2013Handled traffic and production functions, engaged with the creative process, and managed the traffic department. Controlled expenses in production, produced quotes for client approval, issued supplier orders, and coordinated conferences and events. Managed accounts functions, including debtors, creditors, and petty cash, while overseeing administrative staff.Bookkeeper
DELTA Randburg · 1998 — 2000Managed books to trial balance, maintained a cashbook, and oversaw creditors and debtors while managing administrative staff.Office Manager (Promoted to Branch Manager)
Burglar Alert Randburg · 1994 — 1998Oversaw full account functions and sales. Managed staff and the control room while maintaining client interactions.Administrator / Accounts Clerk
Johannesburg City Council · 1991 — 1994Handled debtors and creditors, ensuring legitimacy of third-party claims and reporting directly to the Town Councilor.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Business ManagementWitwatersrand Technikon · 1991 — Present
- Matric (Grade 12)Helpmekaar Girls High · 1985 — 1990