City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Mpho Mokgoatle currently works for Blue Moon Corporate Communication based in Houghton, Johannesburg. I am currently fulfilling my commitment as a Account Manager. Natural self-confidence, dignity and assertiveness compliment Mpho Mokgoatle’s superb social skills. In his dealings with people, he has always been the model of manners, poise and decorum. Mpho has well-founded opinions based on fine values and expresses himself with eloquent logic. He is charismatic, energetic and an exemplary ambassador to people around him. Mpho worked as an intern with Johnnic Communications, changed to AVUSA Media LTD, now called Times Media, under Numetro Home Entertainment as a Display Artist and was later promoted to Trade Marketing Assistant, where he worked for 3 years under this department. He was again promoted to Trade Marketing Planner where he worked for 2 years and also handling Gallo Music Trade Marketing Planning.
Budget Management, Client Liaison, Talent research, Venue research, Negotiations, Recons, Close out reports and event debrief.
Spearheaded the successful execution of more than 150+ corporate events, including launches, roadshows, and internal stakeholder activations. Coordinated full logistics lifecycle: venue booking, supplier negotiations, equipment hire, staff scheduling, and event branding. Delivered exceptional client experience by anticipating needs, problem-solving on the spot, and exceeding expectations. Managed vendor relationships to secure competitive rates, timely delivery, and quality assurance. Led cross-functional teams in on-site setup, technical testing, rehearsals, and live execution. Ensured full compliance with OHS and venue regulations, minimising risk and enhancing attendee safety. Supported internal sales teams by preparing event proposals, contributing to pitch decks, and executing brand-aligned activations. Cultivated long-term client loyalty through excellent post-event follow-up, reporting, and feedback sessions.
Integrated Employee Engagement
Client management and liaison • Day to day client liaison and relationship building Conference production and project management • Working as part of team taking the project brief and disseminating all relevant information to internal teams, suppliers and any freelance staff • Writing and collating information provided by others as required. (The Company Directors will provide guidance/ assistance with approach and the overall style of the response.) Assist in Leading the creative element and ensuring that the creative vision is consistently applied in all design disciplines • Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, speakers and talent • Assist in Applying the most appropriate media to the event • Assist in Running the project from initial brief through delivery to post-event evaluation • Scheduling all aspects of the project, both during pre-production and on-site • Collaborating with other members of the project team including production managers, logistics managers, designers and writers to ensure quality and overall delivery • Management of sub-contractors and suppliers, both in terms of overseeing delivery of their role and their financial remuneration • Briefing and overseeing environmental design (stage sets, exhibition areas etc) • Assist in Managing the content creation, including scripts, on-screen graphics, multimedia and video production • Speaker liaison, briefing and management • Ongoing reconciliations of budgeted spend versus actual spend • Managing the purchase order process • Working closely with the Finance Department on supplier payments etc. On-site Management • Overall responsibility for the activity of the on-site team, ensuring all elements are delivered to suitable quality, on budget and on time • Overseeing of set up/operation of the activity by Production Managers
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Supported promotional rollouts and retail activations, aligning logistics with marketing strategies. Collaborated with distribution, sales, and creative teams to ensure cohesive customer-facing experiences. Tracked promotional KPIs and prepared post-campaign reports to support continuous improvement. Developed a deep understanding of consumer engagement, promotional timing, and brand visibility.