Amani Chhokar
Braintree,Essex
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in fundraising, event planning, and social media marketing. Demonstrates exceptional organisational skills and creative thinking in developing innovative event marketing strategies. Committed to enhancing cultural awareness and customer service while efficiently managing deadlines. Aspires to leverage creative concept development to drive impactful event promotions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Events Executive & Lash Technician
Amani Chhokar Events
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Founded and currently run a successful daytime and evening events company, managing all aspects from planning and coordination to execution.
- Strong communication and proven customer facing role, influencing in media and marketing.
- Calm under pressure and assuring the customers needs are met within the times frames set out.
- Managing all social media outlets, content, videos, strategy and keeping on top of all current market trends in a fast-paced environment.
- Specialize in organizing and delivering memorable events, ensuring a seamless experience for clients and guests.
- Fully qualified lash technician, providing professional lash extension services on weekends, balancing both business ventures effectively.
- Demonstrated strong time management, organizational skills, and entrepreneurial drive while building and growing both businesses.
Resource Assistant
Holden Knight Recruitment
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Played a key role in connecting candidates with ideal job opportunities and guiding them through the recruitment process.
- Utilized strong communication and organizational skills in a dynamic, people-oriented position.
- Actively sourced candidates through job boards, social media, and referrals, maintaining an up-to-date database of potential candidates.
- Assessed candidates through initial interviews, resume reviews, and evaluations of qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with candidates, providing ongoing guidance, feedback, and support throughout the application and interview stages.
Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Willing Care Recruitment
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Successfully connected candidates with ideal job opportunities, guiding them throughout the recruitment process.
- Utilized strong communication and organizational skills to manage candidate pipelines and maintain an up-to-date database.
- Proactively sourced candidates through job boards, social media, and referrals.
- Conducted interviews, reviewed resumes, and assessed qualifications to match candidates with client requirements.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with candidates, providing continuous support and feedback to ensure a positive experience.
Lettings Manager
Romans Estate Agents
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: Crowthorne House
- Collaborated with the marketing team to promote business and maximize database coverage by chasing potential leads.
- Actively canvassed local areas for new properties, increasing market share.
- Delivered property valuations and market appraisals, ensuring Marsh & Parsons' credibility as a trusted local agent.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with clients and landlords, providing regular market updates.
- Led daily team meetings and weekly stock reviews to ensure alignment and motivation.
- Ensured accuracy of legal documentation for all transactions/rentals.
- Set team targets and incentives to foster a competitive, high-performance environment.
- Crowthorne House
Client services advisor
Chancellors Estate Agent
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Consistently met and exceeded targets, driving personal and company success.
- Built strong customer rapport through professional communication.
- Followed up on customer queries, ensuring solutions met expectations and improving satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate client records and logged communications for comprehensive service tracking.
Team Leader
Katana Organisation Direct Marketing
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Led a team of 4-6 members, managing diverse campaigns for organizations like RSPCA and SCOPE across the UK.
- Expert in planning, training, and coaching team members to achieve high performance in a face-to-face customer engagement environment.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, signing up customers for various campaigns while fostering strong relationships.
- Demonstrated initiative and adaptability, working both independently and as part of a team.
- Managed the full recruitment cycle for my team, including sourcing, advertising, and team development.
- Interacting with a wide range of customers across different demographics, both in-person and over the phone.
24Seven Agency
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: London Based
- Thrived in retail environments, delivering face-to-face customer service and sales across a variety of products.
- Worked effectively within a team and independently, consistently meeting targets in a fast-paced setting.
- Gained extensive experience on beauty counters in Debenhams, Boots, and House of Fraser, providing makeup and skincare advice tailored to customer needs.
- Demonstrated strong customer care skills, driving sales and motivating colleagues to succeed.
- Performed day-to-day duties with accuracy and efficiency.
- London Based
Nursery Assistant
Apprentice Acorn Nursery
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: Winnersh, Reading
- Worked with children aged 4 months to 5 years, organizing and leading activities like singing, role-play, and games to support learning and development.
- Created themed activity areas and assisted children with tasks, promoting engagement and participation.
- Monitored behavior, encouraged shy children, and maintained discipline while ensuring safety during play.
- Provided snacks, assisted with eating, washing, and toileting, and read stories to groups.
- Collaborated closely with other nursery staff to ensure a supportive.
- Winnersh, Reading
Education
GCSEs - English, Science, Media, Maths, Physical Education
Waingels College
Berkshire 09.2011 - 06.2016
Skills
- Fundraising experience
- Deadline orientation
- Event design principles
- Social media marketing
- Creative concept development
- Event promotion
- Event planning
- Event marketing strategy
- Excellent organisation
- Creative thinking
- Customer Service
- Cultural awareness
- Time efficiency
- Social media promotion
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Events Executive & Lash Technician
Amani Chhokar Events
05.2024 - 06.2025
Resource Assistant
Holden Knight Recruitment
12.2023 - 05.2024
Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Willing Care Recruitment
06.2023 - 12.2023
Lettings Manager
Romans Estate Agents
11.2022 - 06.2023
Client services advisor
Chancellors Estate Agent
08.2021 - 10.2022
Team Leader
Katana Organisation Direct Marketing
12.2019 - 08.2021
24Seven Agency
08.2019 - 08.2021
Nursery Assistant
Apprentice Acorn Nursery
07.2017 - 07.2019
GCSEs - English, Science, Media, Maths, Physical Education
Waingels College
09.2011 - 06.2016
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