Experience

The Media Clique

• South Africa
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  I am a skilled professional and proven leader with over twelve years’ experience in B2B and B2C Marketing, Brand Building, Brand Communications, Public Relations, SEO and Copy-writing. My professional experience include eight years progressive professional experience in developing, coordinating and managing Digital Marketing Strategies, Creative Team Management, Content Marketing, Campaign Analysis and Campaign Reporting with considerable experience gained in start-ups. I ensure that I stay up to date with the latest marketing trends and technologies and bring both passion and expertise to championing Companies/Brands with the press and public. With an entrepreneurial approach to business, I am very comfortable mixing different disciplines and practices in order to come up with a creative solution to a problem. Because I believe there is always a different and better way to do things, I am constantly seeking to improve procedures. Show less



Link - Powered by Vodacom

• South Africa
• Telecommunications

• Head Of Marketing

  • Jan 2017 - May 2018

  Appointed as Head of Marketing after ttrumpet's rebrand to Link - Powered by Vodacom. As Head of Marketing, I oversaw all marketing activities for the company, including all aspects of direct marketing - from inception to the delivery of direct campaigns - while ensuring that the marketing team effectively fulfills the organisation's marketing strategy. My duties included the development and implementation of the Marketing & Brand strategy, including campaigns, events, digital marketing, partner relationship management and PR. I was involved with all aspects of daily management for the Marketing Department and had to work closely with the Marketing Director to ensure all guidelines were adhered to. My direct response back ground has provided me the ability to be fast paced and make changes as necessary in any situation. With an entrepreneurial approach to business, I am very comfortable mixing different disciplines and practices in order to come up with a creative solution to a problem. Show less



ttrumpet

• South Africa
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Marketing Specialist

  • Sep 2014 - Jan 2017

  As Digital Process Manager, I created and implemented the company's complete digital strategy; from creative to content and project analysis that incorporated design and product team capabilities with deadline and budget demands. I was also involved in all other aspects of the company's marketing, PR (including maintaining relationships with the press through media interviews) and social media. As Digital Process Manager, I created and implemented the company's complete digital strategy; from creative to content and project analysis that incorporated design and product team capabilities with deadline and budget demands. I was also involved in all other aspects of the company's marketing, PR (including maintaining relationships with the press through media interviews) and social media.



Listverse; Toptenz; History & Headlines

• United States

• Freelance Writer

  • Oct 2008 - Dec 2016

  As a freelance writer, I do massive amounts of research and have become fantastic at finding and assimilating large amounts of information quickly. More passion than necessity, I am always ready to write a new article or list as requested by my editors in the United States. Writing has always been one of my greatest gifts - as such all work (and content generation) related to PR, advertising and social media comes naturally. *My work was published on a variety of online publications but also made it to Listverse.com's Epic Book of Mind-Boggling Top 10 Lists *I also wrote the most popular article for 2013 as special guest contributor on History and Headlines article during 2013. Show less



Joy Junction

• Pretoria Area, South Africa

• Business Owner

  • 2010 - Aug 2014

  My first step into the world of E-Commerce! Required a massive amount of dedication & optimism. As sole owner, my responsibilities included the research of and adaptation to consumer trends to ensure the best online user experience; All forms of marketing & brand recognition; Managing efforts to define, design, test and deploy e-commerce features, content, and functionality. Monitoring web analytics to ensure optimal experience and leading efforts to improve engagement, conversion and sales. I established my online store on a level playing field with several large Toy Store brands, added several major suppliers - in the process setting up partnerships with several non-profit organisations, most notably The Tomorrow Trust. Show less



Monitoring SA

• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounts Manager

  • Jan 2005 - Mar 2006

  As an Account Manager, I served as the primary business contact for several clients and was responsible for client satisfaction. It was expected of me to consistently provide excellent customer service to accounts, as well as represent client needs and goals within the organization to ensure quality. My duties included the monitoring of my clients’ mentions in the media, monitoring of their brands and each individual client’s competitors, including any market changes to ensure swift reaction. In addition, I had to build relationships with clients to encourage new and repeat business opportunities. Show less



The Internet of Behaviors Company Inc

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Logistics Manager

  • Apr 2003 - Jan 2005

  Working as Logistics Manager I had to organise the storage and distribution of goods, which often involved using complex IT and telecommunications systems. I had to plan and manage the movement of goods in a supply chain, liaising with many parties including suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers. I was also involved in the coordination and planning of transportation, stock control, warehousing and I had to ensure structures were in place to monitor the flow of goods and materials. Show less