Fatima Apadile
@fatimaapadile
Experienced events manager and communications specialist delivering results-driven event planning and stakeholder engagement.
What I'm looking for
I am an events manager and communications specialist with over five years' experience in event planning, marketing, execution, and written and verbal communications. I have led events across sectors including banking, government, corporate functions and weddings, consistently delivering within budget while driving cost savings and improved processes.
My background includes roles in event management, communications and marketing, and corporate affairs where I handled client consultations, logistics, stakeholder liaison, tender documentation, and volunteer leadership. I have a track record of increasing sales through targeted marketing and networking, winning multiple bids, and improving operational efficiency through delegation and process improvements.
I bring strong self-management, attention to detail, resilience and a positive outlook, and I am committed to service excellence and representing organizational values. I excel at stakeholder engagement, presentations, event design, and using Microsoft Office to produce reports and communications that support successful events and corporate objectives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Events Manager
Pholalla Events
Nov 2018 - Feb 2022 (3 years 3 months)
Planned and executed corporate, government and private events within budget, implementing cost-saving initiatives and logistics that improved event delivery and client satisfaction.
Communications & Marketing Intern
Smart Choice Holdings
Jan 2016 - Dec 2020 (4 years 11 months)
Supported communications and marketing activities, managed external stakeholder correspondence and tender documentation, and contributed to campaigns that doubled sales through targeted marketing.
Volunteer Leader (Events)
Lady Khama Charitable Trust
Apr 2012 - Apr 2015 (3 years)
Led volunteer teams to plan and execute fundraising events, managed sponsors and stakeholder relations, and implemented registration and delegation processes that increased event participation and efficiency.
Student Affairs Assistant
Botswana International University of Science and Technology
Feb 2014 - May 2014 (3 months)
Assisted prospective students with applications and government financial support processes, managed document filing and followed up on student needs to ensure accurate submissions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Events Management
2015 - 2019
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Events Management studied from July 2015 to August 2019 with practical event planning and execution experience.
Legae Academy
Secondary School, Secondary Education
2011 - 2013
Secondary school education completed at Legae Academy between 2011 and 2013.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
CIMA (self study), Management Accounting
Pursued CIMA self-study for professional development in management accounting and related business skills.
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