Experience

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  Publicis Machine

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Production Manager

    • Jan 2018 - Present
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    • Managed implementation of streamlined production processes andprocedures to ensure highest quality product and service given to clients;• Supplied supporting role to Exco, Manco, Client Services, AccountExecutives, Design, and Business Development teams;• Trained, motivated, and mentored staff;• Negotiated and managed budget on campaigns;• Sourced, managed, and negotiated contracts with media suppliers;• Lowered production costs to increase profit margins, while making theproduction department more efficient and productive;• Managed print production functions ranging from digital and litho to wideformat printing and colour management;• Managed TTL production Functions for key accounts such as Red Bull,Chivas Regal, The Glen Livet, Pernod Ricard, PSG, RCS, Sanlam,GrahamBeck, SteenBerg;• Trained Client Service teams to have excellent product knowledge todeliver exceptional customer service;• Coordinated installation team during off-site installations;• Coordinated all production aspects for Client Service team from briefs,colour passes, colour proofs, production, sign-off, to roll-out;• Ensured print and design work adhered to clients’ strict brand guidelines;• Sourced and produced corporate gifts and ensured all artwork was readyfor the manufacturing process;• Advised Design Studio and Client Services on conceptual ideas fornumerous design concepts, and production processes;• Delivered print, DTP, installations, exhibitions, point of sale and otherneeded collateral on strict deadlines;• Managed extensive workflow of many projects, including events,design, print production, manufacturing, distribution, logistics andimplementation at the same time.• Purchase stock images• Co-ordinate freelancers (Illustrators, DTP, etc) • Set-up in studio and location shoots, co-ordinating team and photographycrew• Book models, voices and studios when required• Manage schedules for editors and DTP when requiredAWARDS WON: Golden Giraffe

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  CWDi

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Production Manager

    • Apr 2017 - Dec 2017
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    Managed implementation of streamlined production processes andprocedures to ensure highest quality product and service given to clients;• Supplied supporting role to Exco, Manco, Client Services, AccountExecutives, Design, and Business Development teams;• Trained, motivated, and mentored staff;• Proof read, ran pre-flighting and sampled all print jobs and collateral forsign off before going to production;• Negotiated procurement of printers and machinery from suppliers;• Sourced, managed, and negotiated contracts with media suppliers;• Lowered production costs to increase profit margins, while making theproduction department more efficient and productive;• Managed print production functions ranging from digital and litho to wideformat printing and colour management;• Managed production for key accounts such as Allan Gray, Old Mutual, PSG,and BASF;• Drove direct and indirect sales by training Account Executives to haveexcellent product knowledge and thus to deliver exceptional customerservice;• Coordinated installation team during off-site installations;• Coordinated all production aspects for Account Executives and clients frombrief, colour passes, sign-off, to roll-out;• Ensured print and design work adhered to clients’ strict brand guidelines;• Sourced and produced corporate gifts and ensured all artwork was readyfor the manufacturing process;• Advised designers and Account Executives on conceptual ideas fornumerous design concepts, and production processes;• Delivered print, DTP, installations, exhibitions, point of sale and otherneeded collateral on strict deadlines;• Managed extensive workflow of many projects, including design, printproduction, manufacturing, distribution, logistics and implementation atthe same time.

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  Proton Printing

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Founder

    • Jan 2010 - Jan 2017
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

    Running my own company instilled a tremendous amount of discipline, responsibility and accountability for the wellbeing of others in me. • Developed commercial entity from business plan;• Designed and implemented the corporate identity of the business;• Implemented the integrated marketing strategy from concept to execution:• Recruited, trained, motivated and mentored staff;• Conceived and implemented, sales plans, budgets and targets;• Made sure legal human resource requirements where met;• Negotiated procurement of printers and machinery from suppliers;• Sourced, managed, and negotiated contracts with media suppliers;• Managed the finance department;• Managed print production functions ranging from digital and litho to wide format printing and color management;• Managed key accounts some for example EY, Doppio Zero Famiglia, Woolworths, and Anglo American;• Drove direct and indirect sales by training sales staff to have excellent product knowledge and thus to deliver exceptional customer service;• Managed installation team during off-site installations;• Conceptualised and designed customer graphics from brief to roll-out;• Ensured print and design work adhered to clients’ strict brand guidelines;• Produced corporate gifts and ensured all artwork was ready for the manufacturing process;• Managed art direction, conceptual ideas for numerous events and exhibitions;• Delivered designs, DTP, printing services, installations, exhibitions, point of sale and other needed collateral on strict deadlines;• Managed multiple workflows at the same time.

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  The Consult

  • Zanzibar

  • Graphic Designer

    • Aug 2009 - Dec 2009
    • Zanzibar

    • Provided design consulting services to management teams Designed andconceived the corporate identity and marketing material;• Managed online presence and marketing of share block property sales andcorporate sales incentives;• Compiled and designed the corporate identity, intellectual property andphotographic material into infographics, manuals for standard operatingprocedures, training manuals, and various guest relations stationery;• Provided marketing solutions and full scope graphic design, includingphotography,SEO, social media marketing and image consulting;• Highlights included working on the of Zanzibar Health and Leisure Resortand the Kasha Boutique Hotel (owned by Shanuna Karume, daughter of thePresident of Zanzibar).

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  The Africa House Hotel

  • Zanzibar

  • Graphic Designer and Assistant General Manager

    • Mar 2009 - Aug 2009
    • Zanzibar

    • Updated and redesigned the corporate identity and branded in-housecollateral and stationery, for example the logo, menus, brochures, businesscards, and the website;• Designed, initiated, maintained, and marketed the hotel’s online presence,as well as running social media marketing campaigns of the hotel.• Planned and coordinated events, fundraisers, awareness campaigns andexhibitions to raise funds for orphanages and mental health institutions forthe hotel, in partnership with Rotary International;• Assisted the General Manager in managing and training employees in foodand beverage, front of house, and housekeeping.

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  CAB Platinum Store (Apple Reseller) Now known as iStore

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Store Manager

    • Aug 2008 - Dec 2008
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

    • Recruited and managed employees for the Sandton City Store;• Set sales targets/sales plans and monitored sales staff;• Trained, motivated, coached and developed team members;• Effectively managed stock receiving and monitored stock levels;• Created an environment that promoted customer service and satisfaction;• Provided workshops and software training for customers on Mac platform;• Organised public product marketing events, designed all banners, brochures, and marketing material for in-store Apple events and Apple product launches;• Drove sales of Apple, Adobe, Gear4, iHome, iOmega products;• Promoted and managed sales of iPhone on Vodacom cellphone contracts.

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  Apple

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Sales and Marketing

    • Sep 2005 - Jul 2008
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

    • Serviced Apple accredited stores;• Managed Apple Premium resellers;• Controlled stock and allocations;• Processed orders through Fincon;• Assisted product managers and enterprise teams with channel management;• Contributed to monthly and quarterly sales team targets;• Compiled pre- and post-client and end-user feedback, surveys, research and participated in marketing events and product launches for enterprise, reseller, and mass retail markets;• Managed key accounts to generate sales growth for Apple, Adobe CS and related products;• Designed magazine advertorials, brochures, postcards and emailers as well as in-store point-of-sale collateral;• Managed client expectations and built strong customer relationships;• Achieved all sell in and sell out targets;• Product sales management analysis;• Facilitated and oversaw the operations and interaction between Core group and its external customers;• Ensured authorised reseller service excellence for continuous improvement in supply chain operations.