HILDA GROBLER

Diligent and adaptable candidate with demonstrated experience in public and private sector communications, public relations, and events. Expertise has been further enriched through recent completion of an MSc in Digital Marketing Communications. Skill set combines strategic thinking, creativity, and strong interpersonal abilities, leveraged to drive positive outcomes and support organizational goals. Excels in written and verbal communication, specializing in crafting compelling narratives and engaging content. Passion lies in building meaningful connections and driving brand awareness.

• MEDIA AND CAMPAIGNS ASSOCIATE, 05/01/19, 10/01/20, United Kingdom, Viridor, Discussed event requirements with vendors., Managed guest list, invitations, and accreditation of 250 high-profile stakeholders., Managed conference logistics (accommodation)., Ensured attendees had a positive experience.
• PROGRAMME ASSISTANT, 02/01/15, 02/01/16, South Africa, ALI Media Fellowship Programme, Managed logistics for 120 high-profile stakeholders in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, respectively (accommodation, flights, and ground transport)., Managed all logistics for each seminar including venue sourcing, catering, activities, stationery and goodie bags., Managed budget planning and oversight., Managed pre and post meeting logistics for all seminars., Attended to various requests from seminar attendees.
• COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, 12/01/09, 02/01/15, South Africa, Zahwa Entertainmanet, Managed logistics for 2010 FIFA World Cup fan park in Kempton Park, South Africa (marketing, venue, ordered food and beverages, AV equipment, temporary staffing)., Organised the Brandhouse/RTMC Number One Taxi Driver Campaign gala dinner for 150 high-profile stakeholders (venue, catering, invitations, accreditation, MC, sound and staging, event communications)., Organised the Smirnoff 1818 Raga Bolo Street Soccer Challenge gala dinner for 200 high-profile stakeholders (transport, accommodation, venue, catering, invitations, accreditation, MC, sound and staging, event communications)., Organised the Smirnoff 1818 Win a Bakkie gala dinner for 150 high-profile stakeholders (transport, accommodation, venue, catering, invitations, accreditation, MC, sound and staging, event communications)., Managed logistics for Mzansi Festival, which was part of the Durban Tourism Summer Campaign (marketing, securing performers, catering, sound and staging, temporary staffing)., Managed logistics for SAFPU/Liberty Financial Literacy workshops for 100 Premier League football players in South Africa (venue, catering, stationery and workshop media and communications)., Managed communications and media opportunities for the Proteas Home Summer Series supporting events, which was part of the Nelson Mandela Bay Centenary Celebrations., Managed budget planning and oversight., Managed pre and post meeting logistics for all seminars., Attended to various requests from seminar attendees.