Experience

MakeReign | An Interface Company

• South Africa
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director & Head of Project Management @ MakeReign

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  Woodstock, Cape Town As one of the Founder and Directors of MakeReign I have touched every aspect of the business and play a pivotal part in its development and growth on a day to day basis. Some of my key focus areas over the last 5+ years have been: - Overseeing operations and processes, adjusting and improving them as needed. This includes evaluating tools, adopting new processes and the change management of those. - Building lasting client relationships and ensuring our clients return if not monthly/… Show more As one of the Founder and Directors of MakeReign I have touched every aspect of the business and play a pivotal part in its development and growth on a day to day basis. Some of my key focus areas over the last 5+ years have been: - Overseeing operations and processes, adjusting and improving them as needed. This includes evaluating tools, adopting new processes and the change management of those. - Building lasting client relationships and ensuring our clients return if not monthly/ annually. - Ensuring the smooth rollout of projects across all departments in the business. Assisting in course correcting when necessary. - Setting business targets and team targets. Managing the reporting of those and driving teams to ensure we reach targets as an organisation. - Identify business opportunities and support the teams in closing those. - Identify client needs and ensure we not only deliver on those but exceed and achieve their desired goals. - Meet with prospective new clients and unpack their requirements and position our service offering to them to best achieve their goals. - Work with various teams to develop proposals that speaks to client objectives and goals. - Work with the team to develop accurate costings and sign-off on all scope of work. - Ensure process is followed from enquiry to project completion. - Ensure we continually retro to develop key learnings to ensure we learn and grow. - Develop the project management team and work with the Snr leadership team to align on client objectives and goals. - Involved in day to day running on all client accounts and how they track. - Studio and capacity planning and how best to achieve project goals. - Involved in setting up the business KPI's annually. - Tracking and Analyses on our KPI's and reporting on those strategic objectives across finance, client growth and new business growth. - Running multiple award winning projects local and internationally. - Involved in Administration - Systems, Admin, Legal etc. Show less



Hellocomputer

• South Africa
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Project Management

  • Jan 2015 - Aug 2016

  Cape Town Area, South Africa Heading up the PM team at Hellocomputer includes responsibilities such as: Scoping and costing of projects and review of all CE's and scoping of briefs Preparation of timing plans Liaising with 3rd party suppliers and client Answering RFP's and writing proposals On-going training and development of team members skills Oversee production and ensure smooth operations in the studio Manage studio work loads and capacity Report to Snr. Stakeholders on projects Part of… Show more Heading up the PM team at Hellocomputer includes responsibilities such as: Scoping and costing of projects and review of all CE's and scoping of briefs Preparation of timing plans Liaising with 3rd party suppliers and client Answering RFP's and writing proposals On-going training and development of team members skills Oversee production and ensure smooth operations in the studio Manage studio work loads and capacity Report to Snr. Stakeholders on projects Part of Hellocomputer management team Work with finance to achieve targets Working closely with all HOD to ensure effective delivery of projects Roll-out of systems such as Jira and Float and training of staff both CT and JHB Defining studio process and roles and responsibilities Some of the bigger projects I have managed during my time at Hellocomputer Jamaica Tourism - website rebuild FCB Global - website rebuild and country site roll out Engen - website rebuild (to go live soon) Alexander Forbes - website redesign Journal.investecassetmanagement.com (Journal 2, 3 and 4) Investec Global Insights, Opportunity Fund and Investors View Freddy Hirsch - website rebuild Toyota Automark - website rebuild Toyota Hilux Configurator Toyota Fortuner Configurator The Inner Circle - CRM program and platform enhancements Ballantine's - Campaigns Olmeca - website and campaigns Glenlivet - campaigns Engen - campaigns Lexus - website Awards: 2015 - The Bookmark Awards – Silver - CORE AWARDS: Microsites - Investec Asset Management "The Journal" 2015 - The Bookmark Awards – Silver - CORE AWARDS: Specialist Publisher Sites - Investec Asset Management "The Journal" 2016 - The Bookmark Awards - Silver - UX Design - Pernod Ricard "The Inner Circle" 2016 - The Bookmark Awards - Silver - Interface Design - Pernod Ricard "The Inner Circle" 2016 - Silver Loerie -Toyota Tougherer Load "Hilux" 2016 - Bronze Loerie - The Impossible Survey "The Inner Circle" 2016 - Craft Loerie - Journal 3 "Investec Asset Management" Show less



Self Employed Digital Project Manager and Consultant

• Digital Project Manager

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2014

  Digital Consulting and Digital Strategy Solution Architecture and Usability Project Manager from inception through to completion and managing long term goals Previous projects: Oilcouncil.com - Solution Architecture Canadian Diabetic Society Facebook App - PM Spier - UX and PM Audi CRM - Web and Mobile. UX and PM MSF - UX and PM for payment gateway integration Current projects: Audi - CRM integrated App - PM Jamaica Tourism Board - Web and Mobi - PM Engen -… Show more Digital Consulting and Digital Strategy Solution Architecture and Usability Project Manager from inception through to completion and managing long term goals Previous projects: Oilcouncil.com - Solution Architecture Canadian Diabetic Society Facebook App - PM Spier - UX and PM Audi CRM - Web and Mobile. UX and PM MSF - UX and PM for payment gateway integration Current projects: Audi - CRM integrated App - PM Jamaica Tourism Board - Web and Mobi - PM Engen - Web, Mobi - PM and UX Show less



Ogilvy

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Digital Producer

  • Feb 2012 - Aug 2012

  Cape Town Area, South Africa Project Manager on variety of accounts AUDI Kraft Foods Castrol ADTA BATSA Awards: Kraft Foods, The World’s First Alien Abduction Flavoured Gum. Bronze Loerie in Category: Internet, Mobile & Interactive Communication: Digital Mixed Media Campaign. Silver Loerie in Category: Media Innovation Campaign. Campaign Silver in Category: Integrated Campaign Involvement: Digital Producer



Prezence

• South Africa
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Apr 2011 - Jan 2012

  Wireframe, Usability and Project Manager on accounts Nokia BATSA Travelport Primedia Broadcasting Glenfiddich CRM Standard Bank Wezwa SAB Glider Eyewear



Clickthinking

• Senior Project Manager

  • Jan 2009 - Oct 2010

  Project Manager on accounts: WP Rugby (WP and Stormers) Optimal Energy (OE and Dontbeapassenger.com) andBeyond (andbeyond, andbeyondafrica and andbeyondindia) Babylonstoren J&J (Listerine, Rehidrat, Benilyn, Sinutab) Vodacom (Player23 and Couch call) Getthatfan e.tv 1in100000.co.za Management of multiple small, medium and large digital marketing campaigns from idea conceptualisation, information architecture through to completion and audit of prizes. (Vodacom –… Show more Project Manager on accounts: WP Rugby (WP and Stormers) Optimal Energy (OE and Dontbeapassenger.com) andBeyond (andbeyond, andbeyondafrica and andbeyondindia) Babylonstoren J&J (Listerine, Rehidrat, Benilyn, Sinutab) Vodacom (Player23 and Couch call) Getthatfan e.tv 1in100000.co.za Management of multiple small, medium and large digital marketing campaigns from idea conceptualisation, information architecture through to completion and audit of prizes. (Vodacom – Player 23, Optimal Energy – Dontbeapassenger.com) Management of website and maintenance through design, build, technical integration, Marketing, SEO and Strategy. (andBeyondAfrica.com, e.tv) Management of client relationships and daily maintenance requirements and new work (e.tv, Rani Resorts, andBeyond, Optimal Energy) Analyse requirements and define project scope Prepare budgets and proposals Supply client with a project roll out schedule Prepare design brief document and technical specification document to ensure smooth rollout. Assesses and manages risk to ensure the success of the project Liaise regularly with the client and the team Monitor costs, timescales and resources used and take action where scope creep happens Liaise with all 3rd parties when relevant – media, above the line, production houses, freelancers, setting up hosting, copywriters, music production Assist resources throughout project clarifying scope Testing and successful implementation Campaign Management – daily ad hoc tasks Website/CMS Management Debrief and carrying lessons forward Ensure appropriate documentation is produced to support project and the team Show less



Stonewall

• South Africa
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Jun 2007 - Dec 2008

  Management of multiple small, medium and large digital marketing campaigns and websites Analyse requirements and define project scope Prepare budgets and ensure projects adhere to this Project roll out schedule Ensure technical and functional standards are achieved Assesses and manages risk to ensure the success of the project Liaise regularly with the client and the team Monitor costs, timescales and resources used and take action where scope creep happens Liaise with… Show more Management of multiple small, medium and large digital marketing campaigns and websites Analyse requirements and define project scope Prepare budgets and ensure projects adhere to this Project roll out schedule Ensure technical and functional standards are achieved Assesses and manages risk to ensure the success of the project Liaise regularly with the client and the team Monitor costs, timescales and resources used and take action where scope creep happens Liaise with all 3rd parties when relevant – media, above the line, production houses, freelancers, setting up hosting Assist resources throughout project clarifying scope Testing and successful implementation Campaign Management – daily ad hoc tasks Website/CMS Management Debrief and carrying lessons forward Ensure appropriate documentation is produced to support project and the team Show less



VUKA Group

• South Africa
• Events Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Conference Manager & Producer and Team Lead Metering.com

  • Mar 2006 - May 2007

  www.metering.com Research and commissioning of regional editors and columnists Researching daily news Conducting interviews and writing articles Developing marketing campaigns Researching white papers and reports Managing PHP Adserver Daily website updates and front page changes Assisted with testing and developing website functionality and practicalities Defining taxonomy items and streamlining the process to create new ones Conference… Show more www.metering.com Research and commissioning of regional editors and columnists Researching daily news Conducting interviews and writing articles Developing marketing campaigns Researching white papers and reports Managing PHP Adserver Daily website updates and front page changes Assisted with testing and developing website functionality and practicalities Defining taxonomy items and streamlining the process to create new ones Conference Manager/Producer Project Management: Pre and onsite co-ordination local and international (sourcing and liaising with suppliers; coordinating speakers and delegates) Researching and analyzing industry trends and hot-topics for conference program development Sourcing high-level speakers and topics for programme Maintaining relationships with existing and new customers (CRM function liaising with CEO’s and mid-management). Communicating (face-to-face; telephonically and written) with customers, associations and utilities - negotiating participation and support Compiling budgets and adhering to them Marketing function: Putting together and adhering to marketing plans: compiling material and campaigns (sourcing/writing copy, photographs etc: brochures; press-releases; adverts; industry-trade-outs). PR functions: arranging media interviews for VIPs, maintaining relationships with trade media Show less



QuartzIT

• Financial Manager / Web Designer / Communication Officer

  • Nov 2000 - Oct 2004

  Design and update of QuartzIT website and web site design for clients Managing all aspects of the accounts/ Payroll/ Debtors/ Creditors until trail balance Design of TELEform forms (ABSA/SAA/Sage Life/Legal Aid Board/AVIS/Imperial Fleet Services/Wesbank) Client Liaison and press office Proposals writing and presentation Event organization – functions and conferences