Angelina Nieuwoudt

Angelina Nieuwoudt

Event Manager | Flower and Decor Stylist | New Product developer Chef | Buyer

Western Cape, South Africa
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About

I am a versatile professional with a diverse skill set and a passion for creating memorable experiences through flower and decor styling, event coordination, and new product development in the culinary world. With a background in the culinary arts, I bring a unique perspective to my work as a flower and decor stylist, combining my love for aesthetics with a keen sense of taste and presentation. As a flower and decor stylist, I have honed my creative flair, transforming ordinary spaces into captivating and enchanting settings. I possess an innate ability to select the perfect floral arrangements, color palettes, and decor elements that align with the vision of each event, whether it’s a wedding, corporate gathering, or private celebration. My attention to detail and commitment to staying updated with the latest trends in the industry ensure that every event I style is a visual masterpiece. In addition to my styling expertise, I excel as an event coordinator. I thrive on the challenges of bringing together all the moving parts of an event, from vendor management to logistics and scheduling. I believe that successful events are a result of meticulous planning, effective communication, and the ability to adapt to unexpected situations. My background as a chef and new product developer adds another dimension to my skill set. I have a deep understanding of flavor profiles, culinary techniques, and food presentation. This experience allows me to curate unique and memorable culinary experiences for events, whether it’s designing a bespoke menu or conceptualizing innovative food and beverage offerings. My passion for food extends beyond the kitchen, as I continually explore new ingredients and techniques to create exciting and trend-setting products that delight the palate.

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Experience

  • Event Manager

    Simon’s Restaurant

    - Present 7 months

    Constantia, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Flower and Decor Stylist | Event co-ordinator | Buyer

    Catharina Carolina Decor & Flowers

    - Present 9 years 3 months

    South Africa

    Meet with clients to understand their event vision, theme, color scheme, and budget constraints.
    Develop a design concept or theme based on the client’s requirements and preferences.
    Create mood boards, sketches, or digital presentations to convey the proposed design.
    Ensure that everything is in its place and looks as planned.
    Select and arrange flowers, foliage, and other natural elements to create floral centerpieces, bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, and other decorative floral…

    Meet with clients to understand their event vision, theme, color scheme, and budget constraints.
    Develop a design concept or theme based on the client’s requirements and preferences.
    Create mood boards, sketches, or digital presentations to convey the proposed design.
    Ensure that everything is in its place and looks as planned.
    Select and arrange flowers, foliage, and other natural elements to create floral centerpieces, bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, and other decorative floral pieces.
    Choose decor elements such as linens, tableware, lighting, candles, vases, and other decorative items that align with the design concept.
    Keep track of costs and expenses related to flowers, decor items, and labor.
    Ensure that all decor elements complement each other and the overall theme.
    Consider factors like color coordination, flower types, and seasonal availability.

  • Midland Group Graphic

    Sales and Marketing Co-ordinator

    Midland Group

    - 10 years 11 months

    Oversee and update the company’s social media profiles, engaging with followers and responding to comments and messages.
    Prepare regular reports on marketing and sales activities, providing insights and recommendations to improve performance.
    Assist in managing the marketing and sales budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring spending aligns with the company’s objectives.
    Foster collaboration between the sales and marketing teams, ensuring that both departments are aligned and working…

    Oversee and update the company’s social media profiles, engaging with followers and responding to comments and messages.
    Prepare regular reports on marketing and sales activities, providing insights and recommendations to improve performance.
    Assist in managing the marketing and sales budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring spending aligns with the company’s objectives.
    Foster collaboration between the sales and marketing teams, ensuring that both departments are aligned and working towards common goals.
    Assist in creating marketing materials such as brochures, presentations, product descriptions, and promotional content.
    Assist with various tasks and projects as required to support the overall sales and marketing efforts of the organization.
    Conduct research to identify potential target markets, analyze market trends, and gather competitive intelligence.

  • Bella Magazine Graphic

    Food&Wine Editor

    Bella Magazine

    - 1 year

    Nationwide

    Managing wine and beverage sections, including reviews, recommendations, and features.
    Collaborating with wine experts or sommeliers to curate wine-related content.
    Attending and covering culinary events, such as food festivals, wine tastings, and restaurant openings.
    Developing editorial calendars to ensure a variety of content is published regularly.
    Planning special issues or themed content around holidays or seasons.
    Monitoring reader feedback and engaging with the audience…

    Managing wine and beverage sections, including reviews, recommendations, and features.
    Collaborating with wine experts or sommeliers to curate wine-related content.
    Attending and covering culinary events, such as food festivals, wine tastings, and restaurant openings.
    Developing editorial calendars to ensure a variety of content is published regularly.
    Planning special issues or themed content around holidays or seasons.
    Monitoring reader feedback and engaging with the audience through comments, social media, and reader surveys.
    Ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines and standards, particularly in areas like food sourcing, sustainability, and transparency.
    Building and maintaining relationships with chefs, winemakers, food producers, and industry professionals.
    Participating in promotional activities such as interviews, podcasts, and media appearances.
    Managing budgets related to content creation, including freelance writers, photographers, and other contributors.
    Collaborating with photographers and designers to ensure visually appealing food and wine content.

  • FoodCorps Graphic

    New Product Developer

    FoodCorps

    - 1 year 1 month

    Protect and manage intellectual property associated with the new product, such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
    Ensure that the product complies with all relevant laws and regulations, including safety and environmental standards.
    Evaluate the product’s lifecycle and make decisions regarding updates, enhancements, or discontinuation.
    Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product development.
    Work closely with product designers and…

    Protect and manage intellectual property associated with the new product, such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
    Ensure that the product complies with all relevant laws and regulations, including safety and environmental standards.
    Evaluate the product’s lifecycle and make decisions regarding updates, enhancements, or discontinuation.
    Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product development.
    Work closely with product designers and engineers to develop detailed product specifications.
    Primary responsibilities involve overseeing product development projects, collaborating with various departments on development issues, enhancing current formulations, maintaining detailed formulation records, sourcing and vetting new ingredient and packaging suppliers, conducting experiments to determine product shelf life, and upkeeping the R&D development kitchen and equipment.
    Responsible for generating and scrutinizing nutritional labels to ensure accuracy in nutritional value information and ingredient statements.
    Establishing labeling requirements, as well as maintaining product data and specification sheets.
    Strong communication skills.
    Proficiency with functional bakery ingredients and bakery processing systems.
    Proven experience in innovating and developing bakery-related products and systems.
    Possess a blend of creative and technical skills.
    Demonstrated expertise in recipe development and the product development process.
    Self-motivated, adaptable, highly organized, and capable of working independently with a proactive approach.
    Oversee the design and development process, ensuring that the product aligns with the initial concept and objectives.
    Plan and conduct product testing to ensure it meets quality standards and regulatory requirements.
    Brainstorm and generate new product ideas based on market research and customer feedback.

  • Co-owner/Manager/Chef

    Chef of Angelina’s Bistro Stellenbosch

    - 2 years 9 months

    Resolving conflicts among co-owners or between employees is important to maintain a harmonious work environment.
    Effective communication with co-owners, employees, customers, and other stakeholders is vital for the success of the business.
    Planning for the future and ensuring the business’s sustainability and growth is a shared responsibility.
    Baked the Chocolate Brownies and Malva Puddings for the Western Cape Colcacchio Pizzeria chain.
    Analyze financial reports, including profit…

    Resolving conflicts among co-owners or between employees is important to maintain a harmonious work environment.
    Effective communication with co-owners, employees, customers, and other stakeholders is vital for the success of the business.
    Planning for the future and ensuring the business’s sustainability and growth is a shared responsibility.
    Baked the Chocolate Brownies and Malva Puddings for the Western Cape Colcacchio Pizzeria chain.
    Analyze financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and financial performance metrics.
    Ensuring that the business complies with all relevant laws and regulations is crucial.
    Handle legal matters, obtain necessary licenses and permits, and manage compliance efforts.

  • DINE Magazine Graphic

    General Manager Sales

    DINE Magazine

    - 1 year 1 month

  • Chef

    Sinns Restaurant

    - 1 year

  • Receptionist

    Vereeniging Meat Packers

    - 2 months

    Meat Grading and Packing

    EAC group- Sasolburg

  • Chef

    Beluga - Greenpoint

    - 6 months

  • Product Development

    Midland Meat Customer Services

    - 2 months

    2004-2005Waterkloof Guest House Pretoria
    Chef, Guest Relations, Bookings

    Kuilfontein Stable Cottages Colesberg
    Skills gained (communication, team work, interpersonal, problem solving, etc

    96 Winery Road
    Chef

Education

  • Institute of Culinary Arts Stellenbosch

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    Professional Chef & Baking

  • 2002Matriculated at St'Mary's Diocesan school

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    girls in Pretoria
    English 1st Language
    Afrikaans 2nd Language
    Drama
    Home Economics
    Biology
    Geography
    *Received the end of year award for the best Practical candidate in
    Home economics

  • 2003University of Stellenbosch International

    -

    for 6 months
    Had a Foodie column in the university's newspaper "Die Matie"

    2003Enrolled

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