Carrie Delaney

Carrie is a highly talented, passionate, creative and experienced events specialist with more than two decades in the Corporate Events, Activations and Entertainment industry

Organised, efficient and dynamic in her game with a passion for comprehensive and creative event management solutions and client services

From the thrill of researching, conceptualising, planning and executing a gala dinner or a product launch, organising a workshop or a top level executive meeting, Carrie relishes in surprising and delighting clients.

Her leadership and people skills are testament to the reputation she has in the industry as well as the long standing relationships she has built throughout her career.

She is also a dedicated wife & proud mom but has a passion for music, entertaining, water skiing, the outdoors and running.

Achievements:

·        2000: Played a role in launching Red Bull into the South African market. At the young age of 21 successfully managing a strong promotional team of more than 20 people.

·        2005: Completed diploma in Conference and Event Management with distinction

·        Well known & reputable in the entertainment industry for successfully managing top South African comedians for a number of years (the likes of Joe Parker, Trevor Noah, Chris Forrest, Mel Miller, Darren Maule, Martin Jonas, Magic Man & Al Prodgers)

·        Played a pivotal role in running successful road shows, in-store, mall and fan park activations throughout the exciting FIFA World Cup 2010 for a few high profile brands

·        Started up own eventing business successfully managing and exponentially growing the SAB account for over 6 years. From initially having to pitch for all business to eventually becoming an important partner in the business for the planning of internal training workshops, conferences, long service awards, agency events, quarterly reward programs etc.