About
Known for their professionally facilitated events, this event management company offers a sophisticated service, hosting and organizing weddings, conferences and functions in superior venues such as the iconic Rotunda.
MANAGER
Hester Smit
+27 76 636 9308
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After matriculating from Potchefstroom Gymnasium, Hester studied at the North West University for two years, before starting her formal training in the Hospitality Industry in Durban. On completing her Diploma, she worked and traveled abroad for 2 years. She has worked at various 5 star properties and joined the Village & Life Group as Camps Bay Events Manager in 2008. She enjoys new challenges and spending time with family & friends.
SALES / SENIOR EVENTS CO-ORDINATION
Kate Llewellyn
+27 79 677 3006
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Kate matriculated in Potchefstroom Girls High and went on to study at Granger Bay Hotel School. She then moved to England and Australia, where she worked for 6 years as an Events Co-Ordinator at various establishments. Kate has recently started at Camps Bay Events as Senior Event Co-Ordinator. Kate enjoys socialising and meeting new people.
JUNIOR EVENT COORDINATOR
Buli Tshokotsha
+27 83 589 3436
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After completing her matric at Oscar Mpetha High School, Buli did a course in Telemarketing. She joined The Bay Hotel in 2007 as a waiter in Tides Restaurant. She was happy to get an opportunity to live her dream as a event coordinator with Camps Bay Events. She enjoys spending time with friends and is currently studying for Marketing Management.
OPERATIONS
Vanessa Adams
+27 83 698 3828
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Vanessa has matriculated at Spesbona High in Athlone. She is a mother of 3 children. She has been with the Bay Hotel for 7 years and is passionate about reading and customer service and executes an event with great conviction.
CORPORATE SALES
Alastair van Noordwyk
+27 71 676 2327
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Alastair is originally from Natal and after matriculating at Tygerberg he went on to complete his three year Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management in Cape Town. Alastair has been with Village & Life for 2 years, he loves working with people and is known as a party animal. His personal motto is “Carpe Diem,” meaning “Seize the day,” as that is how he feels everyday, and believes that such a motto will go far to inspire success in the dynamic team of spirited individuals he works with at Village & Life.