Eric Hunt

Highly organised and detail-driven Events Coordinator and Live Events Operations Professional with over five years of experience coordinating large-scale live events, hospitality functions, conferences, gala dinners, public festivals and theatrical productions. Proven ability to manage event administration, accreditation, ticketing, signage, production documentation, venue setup, stakeholder coordination and post-event reporting in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Combines strong operational discipline developed through professional showcalling and stage management with substantial administrative experience in hospitality, marketing and event production.

Experienced in working with cross-functional teams including Operations, Food & Beverage, Marketing, Security, AV, Technical, Broadcast, Finance and Guest Services to deliver seamless, high-quality event experiences. Seeking to contribute these skills in a permanent Events Coordinator role within a dynamic hospitality, sports or venue environment.

Freelance Showcaller, Stage Manager and Event Coordinator - Freelance - Cape Town and National Venues

(2020-01)

Provide operational leadership and event coordination for conferences, gala dinners, awards ceremonies, concerts, corporate events and large-scale productions across hotels, convention centres and entertainment venues.

• Develop and manage detailed run sheets, cue sheets and event schedules.
• Coordinate presenters, performers, technical teams, AV suppliers and venue staff.
• Conduct production meetings and operational briefings.
• Manage live show execution and real-time problem solving.
• Liaise with clients, event agencies and suppliers.
• Ensure seamless delivery of high-profile events and VIP experiences.
• Prepare post-event reports and operational feedback.
• Lebo M & Hans Zimmer Gala Dinner 2025 – Stage Manager
• Mining Indaba 2026 at CTICC - Showcaller
• Mounjaro Conference at CTICC 2026 – Stage Manager
• Experian AIM Conference & Gala at The Westin Cape Town 2026 – Stage Manager
• International Women's Forum South Africa 2025 – Stage Manager
• UNI Global Union Conference, Mozambique 2025 – Showcaller
• Africa Oil Week, Ghana (Kempinski Hotel) 2025 – Showcaller
• Up The Creek Music Festival 2025 – Showcaller
• RMB Starlight Classics (2021–2026) – Stage Manager
• The Earthshot Prize by Prince William (2024) – Assistant Stage Manager
• The Loerie Awards broadcast on SABC (2022–2026) – Assistant Stage Manager
• Cape Town Arts Festival 2023 – Showcaller
• Various Cape Town Opera local and touring productions (2021–2022) – Assistant Stage Manager
• 2025 Cape Town Festive Lights (approximately 100,000 attendees) – Production Assistant

Production Office Administrator / Production Assistant - Festive Lights Event - Cape Town

(2025-01 - 2025-01)

Supported the delivery of a major public event attended by approximately 100,000 people.

• Ran the central production office and supported all departments with administrative coordination.
• Designed, printed, laminated and distributed operational signage across the event site.
• Managed ticketing, accreditation and VIP credentials.
• Prepared and maintained production books containing site plans, stage information, schedules, contact lists and operational details.
• Printed, collated and filed contracts and departmental documents.
• Coordinated two-way radio allocation, sign-in and sign-out processes.
• Assisted artist liaison, operations and logistics teams.
• Maintained document control and filing systems.
• Arrived on site from 05:00 to support setup and operational readiness.
• Helped ensure efficient communication and administrative support for all departments.

Marketing Assistant - Cape Town Opera - Cape Town

(2021-01 - 2021-06)

Provided marketing, administrative and operational support for local productions and international tours.

• Assisted with budget preparation and cost tracking.
• Managed ticketing, seating plans and audience administration.
• Coordinated media assets, photography and behind-the-scenes content.
• Drafted and distributed newsletters using Mailchimp.
• Managed diary scheduling and PA support for a senior manager.
• Supported promotional campaigns and stakeholder communication.
• Performed basic video editing and content preparation.

PESP Report Writer, Artist Manager and Stage Manager - Cape Town Arts Festival – Beyond Busking Project - Cape Town

(2023-01 - 2023-03)

• Managed artists and schedules for public performances.
• Prepared government reporting and supporting documentation.
• Coordinated logistics and stage operations.
• Liaised with artists, production teams and organisers.

Front of House and Administrative Coordinator - Rush Extreme Sports - Cape Town

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

• Managed customer enquiries via email and telephone.
• Processed bookings, ticket sales and party reservations.
• Coordinated birthday events and hosted guests.
• Provided administrative and customer service support.
• Handled payments and day-to-day front desk operations.

BMus Honours - Music Communication - University of Pretoria