Experience

CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA

• South Africa
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  Public Relations (PR) and Communications Management •Developing an integrated communications strategy for CHOC National and ensures it is aligned to national campaigns, events ,Public Relations activities . - Ensures all CHOC Regional PR and communications activities are compliant with and support the national PR and communication strategy. •Identify events and PR campaigns which will raise CHOC’s profile. •Developing advertising, PR and communications concepts, oversees and approves the materials and designs relating to advertising, PR and communications process to final product ensuring branding is compliant with CHOC branding and corporate identity document. •Assist regions with the creation of regional PR strategies. •Working closely with the CHOC CEO on internal communication matters. •Collating and analyzing current communications and messages and ensuring consistency. •Overseeing the annual communications budget and ensuring its use is fully maximized. •Ensures that the fundraising and communication materials, both digital and printed such as folders, brochures, Videos, e-mailers and SMS campaigns. • Develops, oversees and designs the Annual Review • Keeps website up to date., including video, photos, new sliding panels etc. Proofread all incoming content and uploads. As necessary work with BDU staff and fundraisers on collaborative initiatives such as national campaigns. • Creates and oversees a national newsletters and press releases. • Proof reading, editing , copy writing and approval of regional communications and marketing material. • Manages the brand and corporate identity document. • Ensures that the brand identity is consistent across all platforms. • Monitoring press coverage relating to CHOC. • Identify opportunities for media and speaking platforms for CHOC promotion within corporates and public forum. • Leads all media relations involving CHOC including giving talks, interviews and promotion of CHOC.



Famous Brands

• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• National council submission coordinator

  • Sep 2014 - Jan 2016

  Developed and implemented national council processes for all famous brands new ,relocation and revamps of site. • Create and manage national council business documents. • Source council submission suppliers to be contracted to famous brands. • Source engineering companies to famous brands. • Develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Develop and maintain relationships with the famous brands franchisee network. • Assist famous brands franchisee in obtaining occupancy certificates and liquor licenses. • Liaise with various council offices to obtain council approval for famous brands sites nationally. • Create and submit weekly status reports to all regions. • Liaise with Project Managers and franchisee to ensure council submission timelines is communicated and meets project timelines. • Gathering of all required documentation at the start of project, aligned to council requirements and preparation of council packs. • Daily progress monitoring of plans submitted and updating project tracking according to project timeline. • Developed council submission annual budget for council submission section. • Coordination and tracking of submissions handled by the outsourced suppliers. • Process all supplier payments according to the budget. • Manage and develop council submission administrator.



Bluemoon Corporate Communications

• South Africa
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Key Account Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Managed multiple campaigns. • Ensured smooth running of the account: operationally, creatively and financially. • Built and maintained healthy relationships with clients. • Ensured successful and profitable stewardship of clients' brands. • Translated client marketing requirements into constructive briefing documents. • Ensured that quality products and services are delivered at all times. • Met with clients and other agency staff. • Liaised with clients and advertising agencies by maintaining regular contact with both and ensuring that communication flows effectively. • Negotiated with suppliers. • Monitored budgets, campaign costs and profitability of accounts. • Wrote reports, kept records and financial details.


Eskom
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Communication and Stakeholder Management advisor

  • Apr 2012 - Mar 2014


Old Mutual

• United States

• Client Relationship Manager

  • Jun 2009 - Mar 2012

• Customer Service Specialist

  • Aug 2007 - May 2009

• Senior Client Service Consultant

  • Mar 2004 - Jul 2007