Candice Bester

Background

About Candice Bester

Driven by a deep-rooted passion for customer service, I thrive on work that drives efficiency. I come from an events and entertainment background and have managed an extensive collection of events for some of SA's (and the world's) most premium brands. Mostly operating under the name of several agencies, I wanted to expand my services and do things the way I felt was nothing less than perfect, so I started my own agency in Stellenbosch. Canelle Creative is a marketing and events agency, offering services for a wide spectrum of industries, as well as agencies throughout the country. With a strong belief that every good plan starts with a solid strategy, I love to execute a strategy from end-to-end, bringing a brand’s voice to life. Based on that, I develop content, create remarkable experiences and offer consulting services to a wide spectrum of industries. With a wealth of knowledge and experience as a project manager, I can take on any project and turn it into tangible success. My meticulous work ethic and consistency in service delivery is how I believe our collection of premium clients have come to trust me as their communicators and brand strategists. Highlights in my career include the induction into the Johnnie Walker brand at Drummuir Castle in Scotland, managing the epic 5ForChange annual events for two years and conceptualising, coordinating and managing a tent for a Namibian Breweries brand at Rocking The Daisies in 2014. I recently finished three years of consulting for start-up tech company, Quench. I was part of the core management team during the acquisition by The Foschini Group's tech arm, Bash (formerly TFGLabs). I am finally making my life-long dream of opening a restaurant my reality. De Vier Restaurant will open at the end of May 2023 in central Stellenbosch. Nothing gives me more pleasure to host guests and serve them good food and good wine, in a magnificent setting and ambience. It runs in my Lebanese blood. Contact me to connect or chat about opportunities. Until then, enjoy each day as if it's your last and leave mediocrity at the door.