renee M.
Senior Events and Administration Manager
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About
Renee M. brings over 15 years of cross-functional experience in administration, HR, finance, events, and catering management within the hospitality, security, and corporate services industries. As a Catering / Events Manager at Tsebo-Fedics and Sodexco-Microsoft, Renee has overseen event planning, food and beverage menu design, staff scheduling, and rigorous health and safety compliance. Her tenure at Olives & Plates included full-spectrum HR management, payroll administration, financial reporting, taxation adherence, supplier coordination, as well as hands-on event execution. In the security technology sector at Carrier Fire & Security, Renee managed client accounts, supplier invoice processing, order fulfillment, and logistics documentation. Academically, she holds diplomas in Admin Management, HR Management, and Supply Chain Management, with advanced proficiency in MS Office, SAP, Oracle, and various bookkeeping platforms.
Experience
Catering / Events Manager
Tsebo-Fedics Catering · 2024 — 2025Collected customer requirements for events, developed food and beverage menus considering client preferences, determined ingredient and portion needs, and scheduled staff shifts. Trained and managed wait staff and kitchen teams, supervised food preparation and service, reported on event expenses, managed inventory and placed orders, and ensured adherence to health and safety standards. Coordinated food tastings with potential clients.Untitled role
Sodexco – Microsoft · 2025 — 2025Handled event planning by liaising with clients and ensuring requirements were met, managed stock and ordered supplies, oversaw hiring and staffing for functions, and supervised kitchen activities and chef management. Prepared invoices and quotations for clients, performed monthly sales capturing and stocktakes, and maintained compliance with health and safety regulations.Untitled role
CARRIER FIRE & SECURITY · 2019 — 2023Oversaw management of client accounts and related documentation such as invoices and courier service documents. Monitored and processed orders and repairs for stock, managed customer accounts by sending statements and following up on payments, and handled appointment scheduling for managers and staff. Conducted data capturing of supplier invoices and purchase orders, verified dispatches from stores, and recorded all credits and RMA logistics. Arranged courier deliveries and performed other general administrative duties, maintaining the timely receipt and delivery of goods.Admin, HR and Finance Manager & Events
OLIVES & PLATES PTY ( LTD ) · 2008 — 2018Managed all HR functions including interviews, payroll, and processing of creditors and debtors across the company. Prepared monthly EMP 201 and IRP5’s, as well as weekly and monthly reports for owners. Coordinated FME Visit reports, telephonic audits, and handled supplier and customer quotes. Supported the director with projects and maintenance, addressed correspondence, complaints, and queries from staff and customers, and completed adhoc accounts tasks for all O & P units. Assisted with catering functions and event planning, including vendor coordination, supply collection, and event execution. Oversaw VAT, IRP5’s, PAYE/UIF, income tax act compliance, basic office duties, health & safety file updates, and compliance with Catering Bargaining Council.Sales Administrator
Telecontacts · 2006 — 2007Accessed and assessed sales data to create weekly reports, identified consumer electronics (CE) product trends for CE Sales and supply chain management, and provided analysis of weekly customer PSI for both total and category sales with year-over-year comparisons. Performed general administrative duties.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Diploma in Supply Chain ManagementMANCOSA · — — 2017
- Diploma in HR Management, Laws impacting HRMDAMELIN · — — 2013
- Diploma in Admin ManagementRosebank College · — — 2012
- Senior Certificate (Matric)Westbury Secondary School · — — 2003
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