Sean Gotkin
Vice President Of Business Development at All Office- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Afrikaans Limited working proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Hebrew Elementary proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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Anil Singh Rana FRICS
I have worked and collaborated with Sean on the The Precinct Project in relation to the initiation till delivery of All Office Furniture and his local partner with the assistance of the design team and client. I have found Sean to be an invaluable member of the team and that any Client and Project Team could have as an asset in order to provide a first class service to clients and stakeholders alike. He is easy to work with and has an excellent attitude. He has the ability to successfully complete any task he is assigned to at the highest level, incredibly reliable and was a joy working with him on the Precinct project based in Mauritius. He is efficient, result-oriented and a true professional with excellent work ethos. He has outstanding technical skills including remarkable attention to detail, dedication to the task in hand, and the ability to consistently provide high quality service and support from Day 1 for stakeholders at international level with local partners 🙏 A true professional 🫡
Felix Tetteh Zutah
Being excellent at what you do is one thing, and being able to mentor others to be excellent at what they do is a different thing all together. Sean has the ability to do both and has the ability to mentor you to achieve success - I experienced this working with him at Carry1st. He also shows genuine care towards you even beyond the office which is very admirable and humbling. If you get the chance to work with him, consider yourself very very lucky!
Anil Singh Rana FRICS
I have worked and collaborated with Sean on the The Precinct Project in relation to the initiation till delivery of All Office Furniture and his local partner with the assistance of the design team and client. I have found Sean to be an invaluable member of the team and that any Client and Project Team could have as an asset in order to provide a first class service to clients and stakeholders alike. He is easy to work with and has an excellent attitude. He has the ability to successfully complete any task he is assigned to at the highest level, incredibly reliable and was a joy working with him on the Precinct project based in Mauritius. He is efficient, result-oriented and a true professional with excellent work ethos. He has outstanding technical skills including remarkable attention to detail, dedication to the task in hand, and the ability to consistently provide high quality service and support from Day 1 for stakeholders at international level with local partners 🙏 A true professional 🫡
Felix Tetteh Zutah
Being excellent at what you do is one thing, and being able to mentor others to be excellent at what they do is a different thing all together. Sean has the ability to do both and has the ability to mentor you to achieve success - I experienced this working with him at Carry1st. He also shows genuine care towards you even beyond the office which is very admirable and humbling. If you get the chance to work with him, consider yourself very very lucky!
Anil Singh Rana FRICS
I have worked and collaborated with Sean on the The Precinct Project in relation to the initiation till delivery of All Office Furniture and his local partner with the assistance of the design team and client. I have found Sean to be an invaluable member of the team and that any Client and Project Team could have as an asset in order to provide a first class service to clients and stakeholders alike. He is easy to work with and has an excellent attitude. He has the ability to successfully complete any task he is assigned to at the highest level, incredibly reliable and was a joy working with him on the Precinct project based in Mauritius. He is efficient, result-oriented and a true professional with excellent work ethos. He has outstanding technical skills including remarkable attention to detail, dedication to the task in hand, and the ability to consistently provide high quality service and support from Day 1 for stakeholders at international level with local partners 🙏 A true professional 🫡
Felix Tetteh Zutah
Being excellent at what you do is one thing, and being able to mentor others to be excellent at what they do is a different thing all together. Sean has the ability to do both and has the ability to mentor you to achieve success - I experienced this working with him at Carry1st. He also shows genuine care towards you even beyond the office which is very admirable and humbling. If you get the chance to work with him, consider yourself very very lucky!
Anil Singh Rana FRICS
I have worked and collaborated with Sean on the The Precinct Project in relation to the initiation till delivery of All Office Furniture and his local partner with the assistance of the design team and client. I have found Sean to be an invaluable member of the team and that any Client and Project Team could have as an asset in order to provide a first class service to clients and stakeholders alike. He is easy to work with and has an excellent attitude. He has the ability to successfully complete any task he is assigned to at the highest level, incredibly reliable and was a joy working with him on the Precinct project based in Mauritius. He is efficient, result-oriented and a true professional with excellent work ethos. He has outstanding technical skills including remarkable attention to detail, dedication to the task in hand, and the ability to consistently provide high quality service and support from Day 1 for stakeholders at international level with local partners 🙏 A true professional 🫡
Felix Tetteh Zutah
Being excellent at what you do is one thing, and being able to mentor others to be excellent at what they do is a different thing all together. Sean has the ability to do both and has the ability to mentor you to achieve success - I experienced this working with him at Carry1st. He also shows genuine care towards you even beyond the office which is very admirable and humbling. If you get the chance to work with him, consider yourself very very lucky!
Experience
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All Office
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South Africa
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Retail Office Equipment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President Of Business Development
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May 2021 - Present
Overseeing growth and business opportunities across Southern Africa. All Office has been around for over 40 years with notable project work including: Investec (South Africa), MTN (Congo), Barclays Head Office (Ghana), BP (Angola), Standard Chartered Bank (Uganda), Multichoice (Kenya), Deloitte (South Africa), Air Seychelles Ltd (Seychelles) Overseeing growth and business opportunities across Southern Africa. All Office has been around for over 40 years with notable project work including: Investec (South Africa), MTN (Congo), Barclays Head Office (Ghana), BP (Angola), Standard Chartered Bank (Uganda), Multichoice (Kenya), Deloitte (South Africa), Air Seychelles Ltd (Seychelles)
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Gotcare
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South Africa
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & Managing Director
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Apr 2015 - Present
Founded and registered a non-profit organisation which has impacted over 30 000 to date, with 56 active volunteers. Beyond managing director responsibilities, notable duties include sourcing partners, branding, marketing strategies and campaigns, from research stage to execution, and creation of various concepts to be executed through various communication mediums. Additionally, providing consulting and support (free of charge for 22 partner causes). Founded and registered a non-profit organisation which has impacted over 30 000 to date, with 56 active volunteers. Beyond managing director responsibilities, notable duties include sourcing partners, branding, marketing strategies and campaigns, from research stage to execution, and creation of various concepts to be executed through various communication mediums. Additionally, providing consulting and support (free of charge for 22 partner causes).
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StartNow
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Cape Town Area, South Africa
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Founder & CEO
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Oct 2010 - Present
A brand which focuses on health awareness and encouraging leading a healthier lifestyle. Combining entertainment and knowledge to create involvement and interaction about a healthier lifestyle, with 100% of proceeds going to various charities. Notable sponsors: Vichy Laboratoires, Dermalogica, Dante Wellness Spa, Wellness Warehouse, Cape Cobras and New Kings Hotel. A brand which focuses on health awareness and encouraging leading a healthier lifestyle. Combining entertainment and knowledge to create involvement and interaction about a healthier lifestyle, with 100% of proceeds going to various charities. Notable sponsors: Vichy Laboratoires, Dermalogica, Dante Wellness Spa, Wellness Warehouse, Cape Cobras and New Kings Hotel.
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Carry1st
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South Africa
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Content Acquisition
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Jan 2021 - May 2021
I ran the full process of acquiring content for both regional and global deals. This includes sourcing, pipeline reviews and the negotiation process with external partners. 6 signed games including Football Clash/ Mine Rescue! (4 to still be announced)
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Chief Of Staff & Partnerships Lead
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Apr 2020 - Jan 2021
I head up Publishing, Partnerships and Business Development and am responsible for helping the company execute on its most important strategic objectives. I look to drive a range of business development initiatives: sourcing publishing deals, driving distribution partnerships, and supporting investor relations / fundraising.
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TeamPYG Presents
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United Kingdom
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Computer Games
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Founding Member
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May 2020 - May 2021
An exciting new Game Industry initiative giving indie developer's a platform to pitch their games and be heard! Event takes place the last Tuesday of every month An exciting new Game Industry initiative giving indie developer's a platform to pitch their games and be heard! Event takes place the last Tuesday of every month
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GotAdvice
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South Africa
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Business Consulting and Services
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Chief Executive Officer
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Mar 2016 - Apr 2020
Founded a boutique consulting agency which has specialised in business improvements and development for clients across SMMEs and startups. Additional service offerings include coaching, change management, digital and market research. Founded a boutique consulting agency which has specialised in business improvements and development for clients across SMMEs and startups. Additional service offerings include coaching, change management, digital and market research.
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Partner
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Nov 2012 - Jun 2015
Part owner of 1200-person venue which hosted external events and organised internal events (amounting to over 400 events). Included organising a weekly Friday night event, occurring for over 200 consecutive weeks.
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Marketing Director
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May 2012 - May 2015
Created strategies for various events to ensure the longevity, with incentives in place for full time staff and part time promoters. Enticed key opinion leaders by leveraging resources, such as exclusive meet and greets with international artists. Over my tenure, attendance figures grew from 150 average attendance to 1000+ average attendance, which was consistently maintained for 3 years.
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Head of Marketing and Sales + Project Manager
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Oct 2011 - May 2015
Dealing with the outdoor sector, ranging from 5000-10000+ cliental. Notable festivals included: Ministry of Sound NYE Party 2011/2012 End of the World Party 21st-22nd December 2012 One World NYE Music Festival 2012/2013 Sunflower Festival… Show more Dealing with the outdoor sector, ranging from 5000-10000+ cliental. Notable festivals included: Ministry of Sound NYE Party 2011/2012 End of the World Party 21st-22nd December 2012 One World NYE Music Festival 2012/2013 Sunflower Festival 31st August-1st September 2013 One World NYE Music Festival 2013/2014 Sunflower Festival 30th-31st August 2014 Harrington NYE Street Festival 2014/2015 Show less Dealing with the outdoor sector, ranging from 5000-10000+ cliental. Notable festivals included: Ministry of Sound NYE Party 2011/2012 End of the World Party 21st-22nd December 2012 One World NYE Music Festival 2012/2013 Sunflower Festival… Show more Dealing with the outdoor sector, ranging from 5000-10000+ cliental. Notable festivals included: Ministry of Sound NYE Party 2011/2012 End of the World Party 21st-22nd December 2012 One World NYE Music Festival 2012/2013 Sunflower Festival 31st August-1st September 2013 One World NYE Music Festival 2013/2014 Sunflower Festival 30th-31st August 2014 Harrington NYE Street Festival 2014/2015 Show less
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Nawty Media & Marketing
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Entertainment
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Partner
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Nov 2010 - May 2015
Created the following brands to strategically maximise market share in various target markets. Notable Concept Creations: • FNSS – Weekly Friday night event, occurring for over 200 consecutive weeks (target market: 18-24) • Varsity Blues – Student Night (target market: university students with buses organised from campus) • The Sure Thing – Held at the venue, the Dragon Room (target market: upmarket clientele aged 25-35) Created the following brands to strategically maximise market share in various target markets. Notable Concept Creations: • FNSS – Weekly Friday night event, occurring for over 200 consecutive weeks (target market: 18-24) • Varsity Blues – Student Night (target market: university students with buses organised from campus) • The Sure Thing – Held at the venue, the Dragon Room (target market: upmarket clientele aged 25-35)
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Event Manager
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Feb 2012 - Oct 2012
Creator of the brand, The Sure Thing, focusing on an upmarket clientele aged 25-35. Managed a team of 5 people. Over my tenure, attendance figures were maintained at 700 average attendance. Creator of the brand, The Sure Thing, focusing on an upmarket clientele aged 25-35. Managed a team of 5 people. Over my tenure, attendance figures were maintained at 700 average attendance.
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Coordinator (Junior Division)
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Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
While continuing coaching duties, dealt with employment and management of other coaches. Additional duties included handling of the administration, consulting, discipline and liaising with parents. Hosted various clinics, including for underprivileged schools.
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Coach
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Aug 2006 - Dec 2010
Had the opportunity to be involved and coach at the club I personally came through the youth system as a player. I worked with various age groups ranging from 6-18 years of age at the club, as well as volunteering sessions at underprivileged schools. Time period included being the coach of various age groups of the junior division at Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard for 2010.
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Education
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2017 - 2018
USB
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General -
2018 - 2018
KEDGE Business School
Certificate, Strategic Management, Advanced Sports Marketing and Communication -
2018 - 2018
Copenhagen Business School
Certificate, Business Administration and Management, General -
2016 - 2016
USB
Post Graduate Diploma, Business Management and Administration (BMA) -
2015 - 2015
University of East Anglia
Online Certificate, Branding -
2015 - 2015
University of Leeds
Online Certificate, Innovation -
2011 - 2015
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Property Studies
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