Experience

Duma Collective

• South Africa
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Director

  • Aug 2022 - Present

• Public Relations Account Director

  • Jan 2021 - Sep 2022

  PR Account Director handling marketing and media communications for brands such as Chivas Regal, DStv, M-Net and Drip Footware to name a few.



Weber Shandwick

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior PR Account Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Jan 2021

  Senior Account Manager handling marketing and media communications for brands such as Hennessy, Ingram’s, Clariant Chemicals and Albany to name a few. Senior Account Manager handling marketing and media communications for brands such as Hennessy, Ingram’s, Clariant Chemicals and Albany to name a few.



Styling Concepts

• South Africa
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior PR Account Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

  Media Relations, PR Strategist and content producer for Converse South Africa, Dickies, Samson Clothing, Brentwood, Millé, Le Coq Sportif and D.O.E Media Relations, PR Strategist and content producer for Converse South Africa, Dickies, Samson Clothing, Brentwood, Millé, Le Coq Sportif and D.O.E



Capacity Relations

• South Africa
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior PR Account Manager

  • Oct 2016 - May 2017

  PR Account Manager for Mumm Champagne, Footwork winter campaign 2017, Castle Lite and Tropika. Artist Creative Management for Jessica Nkosi and Da Les. PR Account Manager for Mumm Champagne, Footwork winter campaign 2017, Castle Lite and Tropika. Artist Creative Management for Jessica Nkosi and Da Les.



On-Point PR

• South Africa
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• PR and Communications

  • Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Assisting team members with day to day PR tasks and coordinating PR projects and activities as requested. • Organizing the production of branded items such as stationery and merchandise • Supporting the in-house Strategy and design team by coordinating and collating content • Producing additional PR communications, such as flyers, brochures and exhibition-related projects • Setting up tracking systems for public relations campaigns and online activities. • Track competitor activity by keeping abreast of PR changes and the marketing mix used by competitors • Assisting with the production of artwork, sourcing images, print buying and checking copy. • Produce clear and concise written correspondence in the form of letters and emails • Press Release creative writing and copy writing • Social Media creative and monitor • PR roll-out planning and interview schedule management Clients: - Nedbank - Strictly Come Dancing SA - South African Book Council - Unite 4 Mandela Marathon (Department of Sports and Recreation) Show less



Sty(list)a

• City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

• Executive Assistant

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2014



Fundudzi By Craig Jacobs

• Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Researcher and Personal Assistant

  • Mar 2011 - Dec 2012

  • Developing close working relationships with suppliers, designers, chief designer and handling new & existing day-to-day supplier communication • Sales and PR – mostly bookings, attend showings, press coordination • Assisting backstage at fashion week showings • Follow-ups and monitoring clients files client buying calendar updates • Researching/sourcing new client relationships through the retail environment, magazines etc. sourcing contacts for special projects/collaborations • Chasing samples & editorial photos from clients, wholesale garments or fabric swatches • Research products & services when needed • Manage studio stock/ supplies • Attend sales meetings, take orders etc. schedule potential clients appointments • Liaising with retail managers & suppliers for the range • Answering calls and handling queries, • Preparing correspondence on the principal's behalf, • Commissioning work on the principal's behalf, • Liaising with staff, clients, etc., • Booking meetings, • Assisting with the planning, organizing and managing of events, • Attending events/meetings as the principal's representative • Conducting research on the internet Show less