Experience

OLIVER+

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Corporate Project Manager

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Effectively manage projects from brief to delivery across SDC's, on time and on budget, with clear concise communication. Proactively identify, communicate and mitigate risk across projects, people and technology Effectively manage projects from brief to delivery across SDC's, on time and on budget, with clear concise communication. Proactively identify, communicate and mitigate risk across projects, people and technology



Remote Work

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Integrated Producer & Project Manager

  • Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

  ->Flexible to work remotely or on-site. ->Initiated, maintained and managed the client’s project at the agency on an ongoing and project basis. ->Directed and coordinated the day-today agency efforts on assigned accounts. ->As the Producer and Art Buyer, ensured sound and responsible management of production projects and the teams. ->Delivery of the best end product to the client on behalf of the agency by working closely with the creative teams and client service teams, to help with seamless delivery. ->Management of budgets on project with recons at the end of each project. ->Liaising and management of production houses and studios to ensure delivery of projects while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. ->Management of pre and post production schedules, this included voice over recording facilitation, attendance of , off-line edits, online edits, grade and final viewings. ->Managing artist and performance contracts. ->Administer and maintained production records. ->Operated with a good understanding of software systems in place. ->Drafting production schedules and distribution. ->Collaborated with creative and client service teams to achieve high quality work. ->Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service. ->Worked closely with the Operations Director to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects. ->Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem- solving activities to support teamwork Show less



Mortimer Harvey - The House of Resonance™

• South Africa
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer

  • Jul 2013 - Feb 2021

  ->Started with running only small radio productions to handling all, TV, Radio, Content and Art Buying within previous Agency within 3 years. ->Initiated, maintained and managed client’s project at agency on ongoing and project basis. ->Directed and coordinated day-today agency efforts on assigned accounts. ->Role, as Producer and Art Buyer, was to ensure sound and responsible management of production projects and teams. ->Delivery of best end product to client on behalf of agency by working closely with creative teams and client service teams, to help with seamless delivery. ->Management of budgets on every project and recons at end of each project. ->Liaising and management of production houses and studios to ensure delivery of projects while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. ->Management of pre and post production schedules, including voice over recording facilitation, included, attendance of , off-line edits, online edits, grade and final viewings. ->Managing artist and performance contracts. ->Administer and maintained production records. ->Operated with good understanding of software systems in place. ->Drafting production schedules and distribution. ->Collaborated with Creative and Client Service teams to achieve high quality work. ->Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service. ->Completed all paperwork, recognising any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion. ->Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions. ->Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations. ->Actively listened to clients' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns. ->Worked closely with the Operations Director to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects. Show less



Monte Blanc

• Assistant Manager

  • Jan 2008 - Aug 2008

  ->Assisted in management of Sandton branch retail store. ->Ensured that monthly sales targets were met according to those set by head office. ->After sales to VIP clientele. ->Brought forth excellent time management and multitasking skills. ->Worked well independently and on team to solve problems. ->Assisted with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands. ->Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies. ->Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs. ->Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress toward goals. ->Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences Show less



Vendome Distributors

• Bryanston

• Marketing Co-ordinator

  • Sep 2007 - Feb 2008

  ->Liaising with international clients on all brands. ->Partnered cross-functionally to identify marketing opportunities to support brand objectives. ->Liaised with Marketing Manager to manage and deliver marketing and communications plans. ->Orchestrated, executed and monitored performance of campaigns to boost brand awareness and profitability. ->Supervised marketing for product launches, including public relations tasks. ->Worked with marketing teams to create, deploy and optimize effective campaigns for luxury brand clients. ->Communicated closely with all applicable parties within company, including advertising agency. Media companies, upper management and sales team. ->Signed off market related artwork appearing in magazines on behalf of client. ->Proofread marketing documentation to check for spelling, grammar and CI errors. ->Marketing admin. ->Drafted status reports on all marketing activities within portfolio. ->Kept updated on all competitive advertising. ->Tracked and reported on marketing campaign responses Show less



Leo Burnett

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Manager

  • Aug 2006 - Aug 2007

  ->Management of Distell and Marlboro accounts ->Management of client's adverting requirements ->Time management on all jobs. ->Management of briefs ->Invoicing to clients ->Costing on jobs ->Approval of artwork on Agency's behalf ->Assisting Production Department ->Presentation of strategies and artwork to client ->Status reports ->Management of Distell and Marlboro accounts ->Management of client's adverting requirements ->Time management on all jobs. ->Management of briefs ->Invoicing to clients ->Costing on jobs ->Approval of artwork on Agency's behalf ->Assisting Production Department ->Presentation of strategies and artwork to client ->Status reports



MTN

• South Africa
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Executive - Retail

  • May 2005 - Apr 2006

  ->Client Service liaison with Trade marketers to deal with Retail clients such as Foschini Group, Edcon, Woolworths, JD Group, Ok Furn, John Craig, Pep and many more. ->Screening of briefs according to MTN CI. ->Liaison with Advertising Agency to ensure, Retail clients and MTN's marketing needs were met. -> Ensuring all deadlines are met. ->Management of TV and Radio production on behalf of MTN. ->Business and strategic planning with team members. ->Revision and approval of creative artwork, ensuring that brief is met and MTN CI is correct. ->Weekly status reports production. ->Handling of administration needs of team. ->Opening new jobs within the department. ->Identification of marketing opportunities with Brand and Brand's products. ->Handling of promotional logistics Show less



Ipsos

• France
• Market Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Executive: Television Copy Testing

  • Mar 2004 - Nov 2004

  ->Preparation of questionnaires, through viewing of intended television advertisements for fieldwork Agencies and research within focus groups. ->Writing of advertisement summaries relating to intended advertising to Gage consumer recognition. Verification of questionnaires in accordance with client briefs. -> Creation of data processing specification for production of Recall, Brandshift and Diagnostic Tables. ->Monitoring of fieldwork to ensure correct sample within focus group are participating. ->Liaison with Sub - contract fieldwork agencies, to ensure contractual standards are met. ->Liaison with clients. -> Management of research database. ->Verification of research tables. -> Production of top line summaries for client. Show less