Mpho Goehler

Experienced Events and Project Coordination professional with extensive experience across events, exhibitions, conferences, summits, tourism and hospitality environments.

Experience with GL events South Africa, Johannesburg Expo Centre, Circa and Blueberry Concepts, including high-profile projects such as the G20 Summit, SIDSA, the Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Summit, Electra Mining Africa, Rand Show and Comic Con Africa. Skilled in venue sourcing, stakeholder engagement, supplier coordination, event logistics, accreditation, client servicing, quotations, project administration, business sourcing and on-site operations. Strong ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage deadlines and deliver accurate administrative and operational support in high-pressure environments.

Events Coordinator at CIRCA (2026-08 – Present)

• Coordinate event projects from client brief through to operational delivery, tracking requirements, timelines and deliverables.
• Prepare quotations, costings, proposals, supplier requirements and event documentation.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, venues, contractors and internal stakeholders to confirm requirements and drive delivery.
• Source and coordinate event infrastructure, furniture, equipment and other operational requirements.
• Assist with event logistics, project timelines, supplier follow-ups, build-up requirements, live event operations and breakdown planning.
• Support corporate, sporting, exhibition, hospitality and other event projects in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Conduct targeted research and business development support, including identifying prospective clients, exhibitors and event opportunities.
• Maintain accurate project information and provide administrative support across multiple concurrent projects.

Freelance Events / Business Development & Project Support at BLUEBERRY CONCEPTS (2026 – 2026)

• Provided project and business development support across event-related assignments and client sourcing activities.
• Conducted targeted cold calls to prospective businesses for business sourcing and lead generation.
• Researched, identified and verified relevant decision-makers and contact details for targeted outreach.
• Compiled and maintained lead databases containing company, contact, designation, email and telephone information.
• Supported venue sourcing and research according to client briefs, capacity, location and event specifications.
• Prepared venue research, comparisons and supporting information for project decision-making.
• Assisted with client outreach, follow-ups and professional communication with prospective business contacts.
• Supported event research, administrative requirements and project documentation.

Sales & Events Administrator at JOHANNESBURG EXPO CENTRE (2025-05 – 2025-12)

• Provided sales and event administration support within a major exhibition and events venue.
• Assisted with exhibitions, conferences and venue-related projects.
• Liaised with clients, exhibitors, suppliers and internal departments to coordinate event requirements.
• Assisted with quotations, proposals, event documentation, client requirements and project administration.
• Supported venue coordination, event logistics, registration, accreditation and operational planning.
• Maintained client and event information and assisted with database administration.
• Managed multiple requirements and deadlines while providing professional client service.

Events / Exhibitions & Project Coordination at GL EVENTS SOUTH AFRICA (2018 – 2025-05)

• Coordinated and supported event and exhibition projects from planning through to execution.
• Managed client requirements and professional relationships with clients, exhibitors, suppliers and contractors.
• Coordinated suppliers, contractors, internal teams, event logistics and operational deliverables.
• Assisted with quotations, costing, procurement requirements and supplier liaison.
• Managed event documentation, databases, schedules, accreditation and project administration.
• Supported exhibitor and delegate requirements and registration processes.
• Coordinated on-site requirements during build-up, live event and breakdown periods.
• Worked across multiple projects and deadlines in high-pressure event environments.

Project Management – Disaster Ready

Qualification / Training in Hospitality

Training in Customer Service