Charmaine Plogmann

Furthering St Alban's College's mission by building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders to secure philanthropic support.

Senior Leadership Team (ManCom) member responsible for shaping and driving the organisation’s Fundraising and Communications vision and strategy. Led a high‑performing team of five—including Fundraisers, an Administrator, and a Donor Liaison Officer—to deliver sustainable income growth, deepen donor engagement, and elevate the organisation’s public profile.

•Supported the Executive Director and Trustees on implementing the fundraising strategy •Researched and assessed donor opportunities in specific groups; •Prepared funding applications and proposals according to agreed priorities for the Programme Director’s review and approval; •Explored additional donor groups and methods to expand the reach; •Identified networking and profile raising opportunities for the Director; •Developed own network of contacts for fundraising & related purposes; •Prepared an annual

Project Coordination Project coordinated: retail brands – Foschini, Fabiani and TFG Jewellery, Sew Good blankets, and Mandela Rhodes. Developed project plan for Disaster Relief in line with Sew Good Blanket project and implemented accordingly Investigated, implemented and managed employee volunteerism project for stores Identified ways to improve all projects and ensured they operate in line with CSI strategic objectives Marketing, Communication & Events Responded to all CSI queries; mailbox, Face

•Supported the Director and Trustees towards the current strategy of securing potential donors •Researched and assessed donor opportunities in specific groups; •Prepared funding applications and proposals according to agreed priorities for the Programme Director’s review and approval; •Explored additional donor groups and methods to expand the reach; •Identified networking and profile raising opportunities for the Director; •Explore ways of increasing donations from existing funders; •Propose events and ac

- Issuing of invoices, receipts, Section 18 A forms, letters of thanks to donors -Internet research as required for fundraising, donors, venues and presenting findings -Minute taking, writing and distributing -Organising meetings, venues, refreshments -Assisting with PR and marketing materials and events -Liaison with insurance companies regarding policies -Assisting with organisation of fundraising events, funder visits etc. -Cash and goods donations register update and quarterly distribution -Collecting f

-Effectively managing people to maximise the Food and Beverage skills and develop their potential -Roll out and improve all Standards Operating Procedures to standardize all facets of service -Overseeing all training needs relating to enhancing overall service standards -Proactively identify areas of improvement within hotel operations and implementation of skills improvement plans -Responsible for all guests services and administration with the Food & Beverage departments -Overall financial reporting, ensu

The Cape Wine Academy secured sponsorship from the Department of Tourism and Hospitality and the Expanded Public Works Program to train 200 Wine Advisors – level 1 Sommelier, in the Cape and Gauteng regions. This year-long project included the Wine Service, Preliminary, Certificate and Wines of the World courses and incorporated four six-week practical work segments in the wine industry. This placement included restaurants, distributors, and front of house, retailers and supermarkets. All candidates w

 Assisting in co-ordinating of functions held at the venue to ensure a high quality  Ensuring optimum par stock levels are kept at Business Unit  Ensuring that no stock is older than 30 days  Input figures for stock takes and action variances arising there from  Overseeing and capturing month-end and weekly stock takes  Control the ordering and receiving of stock for the unit (Food& Beverage)  Ensures stock is ordered and is allocated to the correct locations on time  Assists the Head Chef in dete

Responsibilities included : - Client Contact Centre - Providing Industry related support to Consultants/ Brokers and direct clients - Processing payments: Surrenders, Advances/loans - Back up team manager in the manager’s absence - Draft Escalation Reports

B1 Kann die Hauptpunkte verstehen, wenn er eine klare Standardsprache verwendet und wenn es um vertraute Dinge aus der Arbeit, der Schule, der Freizeit usw. geht. Kann mit den meisten Situationen umgehen, denen man auf Reisen im Sprachgebiet begegnet. Kann mich leicht und zusammenhängend zu vertrau

Viticulture: Winemaking Brandy and Fortified Wines Sparkling Wines Wines of the World: France; Germany; Italy; Spain; Portugal; North and South America; Australia; New Zealand