J-D Cousens
VP Operations & Marketing at XTERRA- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Postgrad Dimploma in IMC, Specialising in Brand Management
AAA School of AdvertisingJan, 2007- Oct, 2024 -
Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree Majoring in Marketing and Social Science
University of KwaZulu-NatalJan, 2006- Oct, 2024
Experience
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XTERRA
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Spectator Sports
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VP Operations & Marketing
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Oct 2021 - Present
https://www.xterraplanet.com/
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Marketing Director - APAC
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Nov 2019 - Oct 2021
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Brand Director - XTERRA Taiwan
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Aug 2018 - Oct 2019
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Project Manager Lead
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Apr 2017 - Jul 2018
● Simultaneously managed several projects of varying scope with stakeholders located in Taiwan, US, Bulgaria, Canada & India. ● Worked closely with clients in order to consolidate clear requirements for the development team to deliver an analysis platform helping users improve the quality & speed of their report generation. ● Set-up company wide project management & team communication technologies such as Confluence & Slack, resulting in increased efficiency & clarity of project expectations. ● Coordinated 20+ software releases with the development team & client, with supporting documentation & transparent communication. ● Deployed streamlined support structures for managing all inbound support related queries. ● Reviewed, consolidated & organised 300+ feature requests into development releases in collaboration with the design & development teams. ● Managed 600+ support related requests in a timely manner with customer satisfaction. ● Oversaw the conceptualisation, creation & execution of the Infocast brand identity. SKILLS: Teamwork ∙ Conflict Resolution ∙ Communication ∙ Leadership ∙ Time-management ∙ Client Interfacing ∙ Prioritisation ∙ Customer Support ∙ Critical Thinking ∙ Resource Allocation https://infocast.tech/ Show less
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ManageBac
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E-learning
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Marketing Lead
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May 2014 - Mar 2017
● Contributed to a 112% increase in ARR over period of employment. ● Managed all forms of marketing activities distributed to 120+ countries for two SaaS products. ● Zero-based-budgeting employed for all forms of periodically executed marketing activities. ● Developed & maintained year-on-year marketing calendar boasting 30+ events & associated campaigns in select countries worldwide. ● Worked closely with R&D & Sales to ensure development releases & sales cycles were promotionally taken advantage of. ● Executed 12 month periodic outbound campaigns resulting in strong lead generation handed over seamlessly to sales. ● Complete redesign & relaunch of public facing websites. SKILLS: CRM ∙ Project Management ∙ Presentations ∙ Working Under Pressure ∙ Budgeting ∙ Remote Work ∙ Conferencing ∙ Social Media ∙ Sales ∙ Advertising ∙ Direct Marketing Show less
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Cape Gold
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South Africa
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Marketing Director
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Jun 2012 - Apr 2014
● Solely responsible for the conceptualisation, creation, introduction & promotion of a luxury retail brand identity into the Taiwanese market. ● Orchestrated on-going, on-site promotional activities in high-end retail stores such as Jason’s & City Super across the island of Taiwan. SKILLS: Brand Management ∙ Reliability ∙ Creativity ∙ Promotion ∙ SEO/SEM ∙ E-commerce ● Solely responsible for the conceptualisation, creation, introduction & promotion of a luxury retail brand identity into the Taiwanese market. ● Orchestrated on-going, on-site promotional activities in high-end retail stores such as Jason’s & City Super across the island of Taiwan. SKILLS: Brand Management ∙ Reliability ∙ Creativity ∙ Promotion ∙ SEO/SEM ∙ E-commerce
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HESS International Educational Organization
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Taiwan
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher of English
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Feb 2010 - May 2012
● Travel & life exploration. SKILLS: Adaptability ∙ Patience ∙ Resilience ● Travel & life exploration. SKILLS: Adaptability ∙ Patience ∙ Resilience
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Sauce-ing Marketing
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South Africa
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager
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Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
● Managed the on-going conceptualisation, creation & procurement of promotional & point of sale elements for 10+ international brands ranging from Jack Daniels to Moët & Chandon. SKILLS: Branding ∙ Expectation Management ∙ Experiential Marketing ∙ Project Execution ● Managed the on-going conceptualisation, creation & procurement of promotional & point of sale elements for 10+ international brands ranging from Jack Daniels to Moët & Chandon. SKILLS: Branding ∙ Expectation Management ∙ Experiential Marketing ∙ Project Execution
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Powerline Investments
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United States
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Marketing Consultant
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Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
● Created the organisation's brand identity & values with Integrated Marketing Communication being the primary tool for ongoing reinforcement. SKILLS: Integrated Marketing Communications ∙ Self-motivation ∙ Copywriting ● Created the organisation's brand identity & values with Integrated Marketing Communication being the primary tool for ongoing reinforcement. SKILLS: Integrated Marketing Communications ∙ Self-motivation ∙ Copywriting
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Pernod Ricard
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France
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Beverage Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Brand Ambassador (Internship)
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Oct 2007 - Dec 2007
● Coordinated & hosted 30+ brand awareness events throughout the city of Cape Town. SKILLS: Event Marketing ∙ Reliability ∙ Personnel Management ∙ Reporting ● Coordinated & hosted 30+ brand awareness events throughout the city of Cape Town. SKILLS: Event Marketing ∙ Reliability ∙ Personnel Management ∙ Reporting
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Education
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AAA School of Advertising
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University of KwaZulu-Natal
B-Soc-Sci, Marketing/Advertising -
Michaelhouse
IEB Certificate in Higer Education