Experience

Red Ember Technology
• South Africa
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Payroll Support Consultant

  • Jan 2021 - Present


Offlimit Communications

• South Africa
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Director

  • Aug 2019 - May 2020

  I am currently freelancing for OLC on various requirements such as PPE sales, recouping funds on outstanding payments and client requests. Pre-Covid 19 I a Production Director that worked with a team of dynamic and experienced CSM’s, Creatives, Social Media experts and more to build extraordinary experiential marketing campaigns, facilitate collaborations between opposing brands and companies, conferences, events and more. Event types & Pax: Conferences, Events, VIP Experiences, Experiential Marketing & Events, Branding and more. Pax: 40 – 1500. Clients: The Coca-Cola Company, Pernod Ricard, Patrón, Hauwei, FNB, Nickelodeon and more. Sales & Targets: As PD, with the support of the various teams for each client, manufactured and produced over 80 events, conference and branding between Aug 2019 to Mar 2020. This role also required coming up with new pitches, campaigns, cross-selling, upselling as well as collaboration between different agencies, Brands and non-affiliated brand companies which ranged between R5k to multi-million Rand projects. I also did debt collection on clients outstanding since 2018 and assisted the finance department in recouping the better part of R53 mil outstanding. Memorable mentions: Whisky Live VIP experience Nov 2019, Valpre and Whisky tastings Dec 2019, Schweppes Night Out VIP experiences, Afropunk VIP, Beefeater Pyjama Party Carfax 29 Nov 2019 and more. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Client and Customer Services. • Feedback Analysis, Optimization and suggested ways forward based on information received. • Budgets, profitability management and financial record keeping. • Pitches and Sales. • Marketing and Advertising of OLC offerings and services. • Production and Event Management. • Staff Performance management. • Planning, Execution and Quality Control. • Research and Risk analysis. • Sourcing, Procurement and briefing of manufacturers. • Hostess/Host training and guidance. • Debt collection. Show less



Discreet Settings

• Freelance Consultant for Marketing, Operations and Events

  • Aug 2015 - Jul 2019

  I ventured on my freelance passion projects for events and discreet gifting in 2015 in the private sector and trade under the name Discreet Settings. I also direct operational advice to new start-ups and pivoting entities, develop and train on promotional and sales skills, successfully implement and manage BTL promotions, hire and train recruits for special projects, generate business leads and promote and advertise local SA talent and businesses. I also conduct volunteer recruitment and CV assistance with Kliptown Youth Centre and other unemployed youth to assist them in getting upskilled and employable. Event types & Pax: Private dinner parties, Engagement/Bachelor/Bachelorette parties, Weddings, Farewell/Welcome Home parties, and more. Pax: 2 – 80. Things I do: Administration, Business strategy and development, Client Services, Customer Services, Data Analysis, Wedding and Event Planning to Execution, Operational Management, Performance Management, Quality Control, Recruitment, Research and Database Management, Risk Analysis, Sales, Site Vetting, Social Media Advertising and Marketing, Sourcing and Procurement, Staff Management, Strategic Planning, Training and more. Just ask info@discreetsettings.co.za Show less



Grapevine Media

• South Africa
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

  Grapevine Media does high impact in-store advertising. They take care of all aspects from design, production and installation. I achieved a complete warehouse and national storage overhaul and inventory audit in under 4 months. I also lead and upskilled the local distribution team and accomplished improved feedback quality and performance. I evaluated, tested and integrated their digital reporting system, as well as inspected, evaluated and approved the quality of all manufactured stands and accessories daily before distribution, set up and returns. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Stock recon and warehouse capacity planning and overhaul • Installations and break down communication and feedback • Digital integration of distribution and set up teams reporting system • Distribution, packaging and logistics of stands and marketing material • Inventory and Stock control of all items • Training on reporting system and accurate reporting • Operational management and quality control Show less



The Creative Counsel

• South Africa
• Advertising Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Key Account Manager | Operations Manager | Client Service Manager

  • Jun 2008 - Nov 2014

  Positions held & role capacities filled: Project Assistant - 2008 Project Coordinator - 2009 Senior Project Coordinator - 2010 to 2012 Operations Manager - 2012 to 2014 Client Service Manager & 2IC to HOD - 2013 to 2014 Key Accounts Manager - 2014 The Creative Counsel (TCC) offers expertise in Shopper & Retail Marketing as well as Merchandising, Activations and Customer Engagement solutions in Africa. They also do Field Services and Sales under the name Future Force. They focus on data & insights and develop business solutions that drive relevant consumer experiences, conversion, and sales and operate as a commerce to Africa. I was the interdepartmental operational support for problem-solving and crisis management requirements with events, campaigns, strategies and new territory projects by the time I left TCC. I motivated and mentored my team while successfully managing highly profitable projects and accounts. I was also the 2IC for the Vodacom Account EHOD and intermediately managed and supported our WC office for a time. The Unusuals, which is now In Real Life events, was founded by my Vodacom EHOD and I worked on events during this time as well in an assistance capacity. Show less



Blue Financial Services

• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Incremental Housing Loans Manager

  • Apr 2005 - Jun 2008

  Positions held: Receptionist (2005) PA and Receptionist (2006) Floating Product Consultant (2007) IH Loans Manager (2007 – 2008) Blue Financial Services Limited is a microfinance institution that provides loans and financial services to low-income and financially underserved customers in Africa. I succeeded in my position 3 times starting out as a receptionist. Sales: I achieved my individual targets and brought in new business. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Overall Administration and Frontline support • Customer Service and Education • Marketing and Advertising in newspapers and leaflet drops • Office Facilities Maintenance and account payments • Directors and Brand Managers hosting and scheduling • Recruitment of leaflet droppers and product training to promoters • Sales and maintaining sales target Show less



Mayo Lodge Guesthouse

• Guesthouse Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Apr 2005

  Co-founded our family guesthouse in 2001. I expertly marketed and profitably managed every aspect of our 32-sleeper guest house in a professional and high standard, which is still operating today. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Administration, Bookings and inquiries • Catering and Concierge services • Customer service and Housekeeping • Laundry and Stock control • Overall Maintenance, image and presentation • Overall image and presentation • Petty cash, account payments and maintaining financial records Show less