Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Awards
Websites
Timeline
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BÉNÉDICTE PELLEGRIN

BÉNÉDICTE PELLEGRIN

Beau Bassin,31, Meldrum Street

Summary

Dynamic Events Coordinator with a proven track record at Medine Ltd, excelling in customer service and event planning. Mastered vendor negotiations and logistics management, ensuring memorable, efficient events. Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving, reducing costs while enhancing guest satisfaction. Skilled in multitasking, with a focus on achieving beyond client expectations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Events Coordinator

Medine Ltd
, Black River
07.2023 - Current
  • Creating event packages, planning, and managing sold events from beginning to end.
  • Close attention to detail, and have strong organizational skills.
  • Resolved unexpected issues and emergencies during events, maintaining poise and ensuring participant satisfaction.
  • Assisted guests throughout the duration of an event by providing directions or answering questions about available amenities.
  • Skilled at handling logistics, promoting events, marketing materials, and creating memorable experiences.
  • Negotiated contracts with venues, caterers, and entertainment providers to secure favorable terms and pricing.
  • Implemented sustainability practices in event planning and execution, reducing environmental impact.
  • Managed event budgets, ensuring all events were delivered within financial constraints.
  • Led site walk-through and meetings prior with staff to discuss checklists and delegate assignments.
  • Coordinated with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services for events.

Hotel and Events Trainee (Rotational Internship)

Tamarina Golf & Spa Boutique Hotel
Tamarin
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provided support to existing staff on various tasks and duties.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate ideas for marketing campaigns.
  • Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
  • Worked alongside senior team members to learn related job tasks and roles.
  • Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
  • Assisted the Food and Beverage operations team on several events.

Hostess

Gold Models
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, seating them promptly.
  • Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining loyal clientele.

Global Business and CIB Trainee

Mauritius Commercial Bank
Port Louis
03.2018 - 06.2019
  • Recorded guest reservations and preferences for special events, assisted, and greeted guests.
  • Supported different teams, such as payment, customer service, account opening, and relationship management.
  • Handled tasks such as document processing, SWIFT transfer validation, client item deliveries, and filing/archiving.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Tourism, Hospitality & Events Management

University of Mauritius
01-2023

Certificate of Hospitality Operations -

Ecole Hoteliere Sir Gaetan Duval
Ebene
01-2021

The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing - Digital Marketing

Google Africa
10-2020

A Levels - Economics, Accounting, Travel & Tourism

Ebene SSS Girls
01-2017

Skills

  • Flexible
  • Customer service
  • Special events planning
  • Event calendar management
  • Vendor and contract negotiations
  • Event sales
  • Events logistics management
  • Menu planning
  • Attention to detail
  • Hospitality management
  • Event planning
  • Client relationship development
  • Proposal writing skills
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Creativity
  • Problem solving
  • Hardworking

Hobbies and Interests

  • Social Medias
  • Photography
  • Painting
  • Sewing
  • Jogging
  • Badminton

Awards

  • Awarded member of the RunnerUp Team for the JA Mini Company Mauritius Competition, 2016
  • Member of the Prefect Body, 2016

Timeline

Events Coordinator

Medine Ltd
07.2023 - Current

Hotel and Events Trainee (Rotational Internship)

Tamarina Golf & Spa Boutique Hotel
10.2022 - 05.2023

Hostess

Gold Models
01.2020 - 01.2021

Global Business and CIB Trainee

Mauritius Commercial Bank
03.2018 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Tourism, Hospitality & Events Management

University of Mauritius

Certificate of Hospitality Operations -

Ecole Hoteliere Sir Gaetan Duval

The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing - Digital Marketing

Google Africa

A Levels - Economics, Accounting, Travel & Tourism

Ebene SSS Girls
BÉNÉDICTE PELLEGRIN