1. CurriculumVitae–2016
19B Caversham Hill
Fleming Road
Mill Hill
Bryanston
2191
P O Box 65072
Benmore
2010
Cell No:
082 452 9896
E-mail:
JustineA@nbi.org.za
Justine Alston
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 28 April 1966
Drivers Licence: Code 08
Identity Number: 6604280092084
Nationality: South African
Languages: English and Afrikaans
Computer Literacy
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook Express, Access, Internet Explorer, Lotus Notes,
Events, PeopleSoft, Summit Events System, numerous in-house programmes/systems and
databases
Education
1984 -1988 Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa
Higher Diploma in Education: Senior Primary
1983 St Anne’s College, Natal
Matric Exemption
Other Typing Course – Birnam Business College, SA
MS Office – Sandton College, SA
Basic Bookkeeping & Pastel Partner 2009 Version 10 – Quest, SA
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2. Skills and Competencies
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and able to make decisions under pressure
• Enthusiastic and highly dependable
• Team player but also able to work independently
• Innovative and pro-active
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Communication and brand strategy experience
• Competent and experienced in Microsoft Office and various IT systems
Employment History
September 2011 – Present National Business Initiative (NBI)
Communications and Events Manager 2014 to present
Events Manager 2011 to 2014
- Develop and manage the implementation of the NBI’s communications strategy in order
to maintain and grow the brand, drive awareness and support the growth and retention of
the NBI membership base
- Implement and manage a new Website for the NBI
- Refresh the NBI logo and organisation’s Corporate Identity
- Raise the profile and visibility of the NBI; and promote its identity through various
platforms
- Create, implement, manage, monitor and report on an internal communications strategy
and plan for the organisation
- Ensure that all events are aligned to NBI’s overall strategy and brand positioning
- Compile and edit the NBI Weekly Sustainable e-Newsletter
- Oversee the content of the Organisation’s publications, Quick Briefs, brochures and
branding materials to ensure consistency
- Oversee and monitor all aspects of every NBI business unit events, and ensure that all
governance issues are complied with
- Establishment of event operating procedures
- On-site event management of all NBI events nationally with the emphasis on delivering
exceptional service to members
- Source and assist with new venues and innovative ideas for future NBI functions/events
- Ensure that the NBI’s calendar of events and website are updated on a regular basis
- Maintain/update event checklists and ensure that all events are being run accordingly
- Manage the budget process cost-effectively and ensure the processing of accounts
timeously
- Interact/liaise with all stakeholders and key individuals and maintain close communication
with them
- Manage service providers and Service Level Agreements
- Plan, manage and co-ordinate all logistical arrangements of each event including the
technical requirements
- Facilitate the preparation of delegate packs/material where necessary
- Provide a working document and issue staff duties/deliverables for each event
- Post-event analysis and evaluation
- Compile quarterly Communications board reports
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September 2007 – August 2011
Events Management Consultant (self-employed) Every Occasion
All aspects of Event Management
Clients included:
- The Launch Factory: Transnet Account
- Arts and Culture Trust (ACT)
- Trinergy Brand Connectors: Vodacom Account
- Idea Engineers
- Green Exhibition Services
- Light a Lantern: Sales and Marketing
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July 2005 – August 2007
Events Manager and Operations Officer Arts and Culture Trust (ACT)
Managed and directed all operations for the annual Arts and Culture Trust Awards including
- Monitoring, verifying and reconciling expenditure of the ACT Awards budget
- Soliciting category and Media sponsorship
- Developing and implementing an overall planning process for the Awards
- Venue hire, co-ordination and liaison
- Co-ordination of the judging process
- Décor, catering, entertainment, programme and branding of the Awards
- Logistical arrangements of finalists, guests and sponsors
- Co-ordination of travel arrangements and transport needs for national finalists
- Design and printing of the Awards invitation and tracking of the RSVP’s
- Managing support staff, service providers and SLAs
- Direct the technical aspect of the Awards
- Post event management and compiling of post mortem for the Management Committee
Strategically managed all aspects of planning and operations at ACT
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January 2003 – June 2005
Events Manager and Project Co-ordinator Nedbank Foundation
- Planned, managed and co-ordinated all logistical arrangements and branding
requirements for functions, events and conferences, sponsored by the Nedbank
Foundation, including maintaining close communication with all internal and external
stakeholders, clients and service providers
- Event budget management
- Assisted various NGO’s with their events and function planning
- Attended the World Park’s Congress 2003 in Durban to co-ordinate the World Wide Fund
for Nature’s (WWF) International delegation with all their logistical arrangements
- Managed the implementation of the new Foundation database and tracking system
- Key Foundation contact person between staff, the service provider and the Nedbank IT
Department
- Key facilitator of staff training
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4. - Assisted with reports for Nedbank-affiliated Trusts in collaboration with the
Communications Team, as well as compilation of the initial draft of the Foundation’s
Integrated Report
- Tracking of project payments and all reporting documentation related to the various
projects sponsored/funded by the Foundation including site visits when necessary
- Assist with audit preparation on an annual basis
- Compilation of record books of all minutes taken during the Foundation’s Governing and
MANCO Board meetings
- Project managed all Nedbank Foundation’s board meetings and board pack preparation
- Ensured the accurateness of all strategic, operational and financial reports
- Supervision of staff to ensure attention to detail and that the packs were distributed
timeously and professionally
- Training, coaching and mentoring of various Interns employed by the Foundation
Exposure to linkages between Corporate Social Investment and Cause-Related Marketing, within
the context of Corporate SA
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June 2002 – December 2002
WWF International Co-ordinator: World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD)
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
Co-ordinated all logistical arrangements for the WWF International delegation of 60 people, both during
the preparatory stages of the WSSD and during the World Summit itself – details below:
- Managed the Johannesburg office in collaboration with WWF-SA
- Assisted with accreditation and pre-registration of the WWF delegates for the WSSD
- Booked hotel accommodation, hired mobile phones and arranged the delegation’s
transport needs for the duration of the WSSD
- Organised and co-ordinated the WWF WSSD Conference
- Supported and liaised with all 60 delegates prior to, and throughout the WSSD, to ensure
everything went according to schedule
- Worked with the World Conservation Union (IUCN) and Nedbank Conference Centre to
book offices, office equipment, meeting and press rooms for the duration of the WSSD
and co-ordinated and managed the programme roster and logistics of the various venues
- Assisted with WWF’s WSSD Side Events
- Prepared WSSD information packs for the delegation
- Co-ordinated activities between the WWF Network, other NGOs, the Johannesburg World
Summit Company (JOWSCO) and the Civil Society Global Forum
- Served as the points person for the WWF Network for all queries and information
regarding the Summit logistics and the WSSD Programme
- Kept the WWF delegation and core group informed of developments and changes within
the programme where possible, and adjusted logistical arrangements, when necessary
- Represented WWF on the working group for the IUCN and Projects Africa activities at the
Nedbank Building in the lead up to, during and after the Summit
- Processed all accounts related to the WSSD and monitored the budget from WWF
International
- Co-ordinated and assisted with the printing of WWF’s WSSD Position Papers
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5. January 2001 – May 2002
Events, Incentives and Conference Co-ordinator Event Dynamics
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January 1998 – December 2000
London, United Kingdom
Long term contract assignments with the following companies:
- Goldman Sachs International
- The Securities Institute
- Spring IT Solutions
- Psion Computers Plc
- Capital One Services
- Viatel UK Ltd
- The Daily Telegraph
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July 1992 – December 1997
Grade 3 Class Teacher St Andrew’s School, Bedfordview
Responsible for the overall co-ordination, organisation and teaching of all activities relating to a
Grade 3 class, and of a primary school
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January 1989 – June 1992
Office Administrator Redhill Publishers cc
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School and University Vacation Work
Institute of Life and Pensions Advisors, South African Insurance Brokers Association and Micro
Business Systems
Interests
Reading, cycling, hiking and travelling
Further details, supporting documentation and excellent references available on
request.
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6. January 2001 – May 2002
Events, Incentives and Conference Co-ordinator Event Dynamics
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January 1998 – December 2000
London, United Kingdom
Long term contract assignments with the following companies:
- Goldman Sachs International
- The Securities Institute
- Spring IT Solutions
- Psion Computers Plc
- Capital One Services
- Viatel UK Ltd
- The Daily Telegraph
-
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July 1992 – December 1997
Grade 3 Class Teacher St Andrew’s School, Bedfordview
Responsible for the overall co-ordination, organisation and teaching of all activities relating to a
Grade 3 class, and of a primary school
**********
January 1989 – June 1992
Office Administrator Redhill Publishers cc
**********
School and University Vacation Work
Institute of Life and Pensions Advisors, South African Insurance Brokers Association and Micro
Business Systems
Interests
Reading, cycling, hiking and travelling
Further details, supporting documentation and excellent references available on
request.
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