Experience

Penquin

• South Africa
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Brand Activations Manager

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  Johannesburg



On Show Solutions

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Events Project Manager

  • Feb 2017 - Feb 2019

  Cresta I am responsible for the planning and execution of various projects for On Show Solutions and On Show Events. Highlights to date include: Air Botswana 2017 & 2018 Roadshow, Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2017 & 2018 and Namibia Wildlife Resorts Roadshow 2018. My responsibilities range from venue sourcing, venue logistic management, website management, content writing, on site event execution, hosted buyer management, seminar management, airport activations and branding execution on site.



LeftRight Advertising

• Account Director

  • Feb 2015 - Jan 2017

  Fourways I was responsible for the day to day management of high level accounts at LeftRight Advertising such as Club Med South Africa, Zodiac Pool Care, BIC Firelighters, BIC Lighters, BIC Stationery, BIC Shavers, HELM Construction and National Lottery Powerball Launch. It was a highlight of my career to be involved in the filming and production of the Club Med TVC and BIC Flex 5 launch



Pod Communications

• Account Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Nov 2015

  Fourways Full client service management on accounts such Patleys (Weigh-Less, Goldcrest), Distell (Oude Meester), Toshiba South Africa. I was responsible for status meetings, briefing of all creative requirements, campaign management. The highlight of these accounts were Weigh-Less packaging launch, Goldcrest Young Chef of the Year, Good Food and Wine show stand activation and Oude Meester Tour feat Idris Elba.



Scan on Show

• Project Manager

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  Roodepoort Project Management for Meetings Africa 2013 and Africa Alzheimers Congress.



Brand Activation 141

• Account Manager

  • Dec 2011 - Aug 2012

  Bryanston Account Manager primarily on SAA account responsible for status reports, campaign activations, SAA exhibition stands, BTL briefs and launch campaigns for Beijing route launch.



Ogilvy

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Oct 2011 - Dec 2011

  Bryanston After my temporary position as a PA, I was asked to join the Brand Activation 141 Events team as a project manager on the COP17 Siemens account. I was responsible for the full project management of the Siemens activations with Siemens Germany team at COP17 namely the eCar stand, eChopper Stand, Childrens gallery, Sustainable cities roadshow, World Climit summit stand and the Boabab tree activation on Durban beachfront.



Brand Activation 141

• Executive Personal Assistant

  • May 2011 - Oct 2011

  Bryanston Executive PA to Managing Director, Strategic Director, Creative Director whilst existing PA was on maternity leave.



Sweet Buttercup

• Owner

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Fourways Event Management for Iliad Africa, Airlink Cargo International and Stotech; Cakes and cupcakes for celebrations and launches



Umlilo Brands (Pty) Ltd

• Key Account Manager

  • Sep 2009 - Aug 2010

  Fourways Key account management for clients such as Prominent Paints, AVIS, Indaba Travel Expo 2009 & 2010; On Site Activation of branding for Indaba Travel Expo 2009 and 2010; Sponsorship sales



Little Tuscany Boutique Hotel

• Sales and Conference Co-ordinator

  • Mar 2008 - Sep 2009

  Bryanston Booking and management of all conferences ; Site inspections with potential clientele;



Dream Team Catalyst

• South Africa
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Sales Manager

  • Jan 2005 - Feb 2008

  Midrand Marketing proposal preparation based on clients requirements; Venue site visits to build a portfolio of suitable venues for teambuulding events; Arrangements with venue in preparation for teambuilding events



Medicard Marketing

• PA to Managing Director

  • Feb 2003 - Jan 2005

  Bryanston This position was multifaceted - Project Management of all product launches countrywide; minuting of Quarterly Board Meetings; Travel arrangements for Executive team; Daily office management; Supervision of support staff; Diary management for Managing Director; Preparation of board meeting presentations



On Cue Communications

• Head Booking Agent

  • Feb 2001 - Jan 2003

  Randburg On Cue Communications and Interface Talent was a company specialising in Media training and talent sourcing for television and radio campaigns.