Zanri Van Der Merwe
Digital Project Manager and Group Brand Manager at Dondoo Studios- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Cvent Supplier Network Student Certification
CventJan, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
EventMobi Meeting and Event Technology Certification (METC)
EventMobiJan, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
ServSafe Food Protection Manager
American National Standards InstituteJan, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Standard CPR/ AED Certification
National CPR AssociationJan, 2015- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Dondoo Studios
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South Africa
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Project Manager and Group Brand Manager
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Mar 2019 - Present
As a Project Manager and Producer• Responsible for initiating, planning, executing, managing, and implementing projects with a digital component• Projects include 2D & 3D Animation, 360° Filming, Virtual Tours, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Mobile App and Website development• Defining project scope and planning the activities necessary to achieve its goals• Estimating workloads, budgets, and developing schedules• Analyzing risks to the project and dealing with changes in the project's scope• Maintaining, managing, and delegating resources effectively to assure work is completed on time and to high-quality standards expected by the client• Build presentations for client briefings and feedback sessions• Be a creative contributor and support the team's morale and day-to-day well-beingAs a Brand/Marketing Manager• Responsible for managing the promotion and positioning of a brand, create brand awareness and enhance customer engagements• Manage the creative design and production of all marketing collateral (presentations, social media posts, website content, print media brand documentation, etc.)• Evaluate the effectiveness of marketing plans and strategies• Manage the social media and interactions• Maintain and update the organization’s website• Plan and manage all company corporate and social events and client demonstrations• Monitor market trends and competitors’ activities• Tender preparation as and when required
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Talent Plantation
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South Africa
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Animation
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Producer and Group Brand Manager
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Mar 2019 - Present
As a Project Manager and Producer• Responsible for initiating, planning, executing, managing, and implementing projects with a digital component• Projects include 2D & 3D Animation, 360° Filming, Virtual Tours, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Mobile Appand Website development• Defining project scope and planning the activities necessary to achieve its goals• Estimating workloads, budgets, and developing schedules• Analyzing risks to the project and dealing with changes in the project's scope• Maintaining, managing, and delegating resources effectively to assure work is completed on time and to high-quality standards expected by the client• Build presentations for client briefings and feedback sessions• Be a creative contributor and support the team's morale and day-to-day well-beingAs a Brand/Marketing Manager• Responsible for managing the promotion and positioning of a brand, create brand awareness and enhancecustomer engagements• Manage the creative design and production of all marketing collateral (presentations, social media posts, websitecontent, print media brand documentation, etc.)• Evaluate the effectiveness of marketing plans and strategies• Manage the social media and interactions• Maintain and update the organization’s website• Plan and manage all company corporate and social events and client demonstrations• Monitor market trends and competitors’ activities• Tender preparation as and when required
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Denver Language School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing and Public Relations Assistant
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Feb 2018 - Jan 2019
• Create and develop operational communication strategies• Review and develop corporate marketing and communication materials, executive presentations, and emails, notices and memos to employees and external stakeholders • Develop and facilitate internal and external communication practices to ensure alignment for the organization’s overall communications strategy• Prepare and process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into the payroll system• Collect and record invoices in the accounts payable system, assure all monthly, weekly, and daily deadlines are met in the invoicing process• Perform quality control and problem resolution by reviewing daily documents for completeness and accuracy• Performed other office tasks and duties as assigned by other employees and managers
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Gap Inc.
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Brand Associate Lead
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Mar 2017 - Jan 2019
• Promote the products, offer product suggestions and add on additional items when engaging with customers• Listen to the customer and observe non-verbal cues to anticipate service needs• Maintain a clean and safe environment that prevents loss and minimizes risk• Keep our product folded, sized, in-stock and our visual elements maintained on the salesfloor• Welcome customers to the fitting room and keep the area neat, clean and organized at all times• Engage in genuine conversation while completing transaction processes quickly and accurately• Understand and follow all company-defined policies and procedures
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Kansas State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Department Lead Supervisor
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2017 - Dec 2017
• Supervise 15-20 student employees in a fast-paced environment• Use organizational leadership skills to ensure daily sanitation proceduresare carried out efficiently• Train and guide employees though responsibilities, while establishing a positiveand productive work environment• Use strategic thinking to evaluate, develop and improve operations for optimalproductivity
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International Student Welcoming Ambassador
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Aug 2014 - Aug 2017
● Assisted with the preparation of all check-in and orientation materials and activities for 250 incoming students● Acquainted new students with campus services, building locations, and university policies and procedures● Participated in cultural adaptation student panel and other orientation sessions● Helped new international students acclimate and become members of the community at Kansas State University
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Office Asistant, International Student and Scholar Services
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
● Coordinated, organized, scheduled, prepared, distributed and facilitated daily office tasks● Prepared of all check-in and confidential documents ● Assisted with daily office tasks; copying, filing, computer work and data entry● Served as a receptionist, by answering phones, welcoming clients, assisting international students, clients and co-workers as needed
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K-State Athletics
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event/Hospitality Staff, Premium Seating
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2017 - 2017
• Working in the premium seating areas for K-State Athletic events• Plan, manage and facilitate special events and tours• Gain customer service and hospitality management experience • Working in the premium seating areas for K-State Athletic events• Plan, manage and facilitate special events and tours• Gain customer service and hospitality management experience
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Social Media Strategist, Blogger
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Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
● Developed and designed the blog titled, DiligentDrifter.com; covered travel destinations, penny-saver, travel tips and advice as blog themes● Created blog posts and promoted reader engagement● Curated and executed the social media marketing strategy ● Developed and designed the blog titled, DiligentDrifter.com; covered travel destinations, penny-saver, travel tips and advice as blog themes● Created blog posts and promoted reader engagement● Curated and executed the social media marketing strategy
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Collegian Media Group
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Journalist
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Jan 2015 - May 2015
• Produced stories and wrote articles on subjects including: sport and health• Collaborated with editors, designers and photographers• Demonstrated solid understanding of professional standards of print and web journalismhttp://www.kstatecollegian.com/2015/05/07/networking-its-not-what-you-know-its-who-you-know/http://www.kstatecollegian.com/2015/04/20/opinion-one-step-closer-to-legalization-everywhere/http://www.kstatecollegian.com/2015/03/12/combine-healthy-with-delicious-for-your-daily-snacks/http://www.kstatecollegian.com/2015/03/06/k-state-track-and-field-star-speaks-about-her-no-1-ranking/
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Amayeza Abantu Biomedical
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South Africa
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Executive Administrative Assistant
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Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
● Coordinated, organized, scheduled, prepared, distributed and facilitated daily office tasks● Served as a receptionist, by welcoming patriots, helping and assisting customers and co-workers as needed● Assisted co-workers and managers with office tasks including: organizing paperwork, filing, creating orders, proofreading catalogs, data entry and working with confidential documents ● Coordinated, organized, scheduled, prepared, distributed and facilitated daily office tasks● Served as a receptionist, by welcoming patriots, helping and assisting customers and co-workers as needed● Assisted co-workers and managers with office tasks including: organizing paperwork, filing, creating orders, proofreading catalogs, data entry and working with confidential documents
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Education
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2014 - 2017
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cum Laude, Mass Communication (Advertising) Minors: Statistics and Hospitality Management -
2012 - 2012
University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
Associate's degree, Sports Science -
2007 - 2011
Hoërskool Waterkloof
High School
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