1. DOB: 09/11/1982
Driving license: Yes
Nationality: South African
Languages: English/ Afrikaans / French
Marketing Strategies & Campaigns Budget management
Communications Creative Team Leadership Product Venue marketing
Positioning & Branding Development of Training Project management
Public & Media Relations Corporate hospitality
Event logistics New Product Launch
Design of Corporate Materials Photography (Award winning)
DPR PHARMACEUTICALS (PTY) LTD T/A PRO DISTRIBUTORS (OPERATIONAL DEPARTMENT)
Marketing & Training Coordinator - October 2012 to February 2016
• Design & create presentations
• Analysing questionnaires
• Writing reports, company brochures and similar documents
• Organising and hosting presentations and customer visits
• Managing promotional activities
• Visiting customers/external agencies.
• Presenting ideas and strategies
• Dealing with correspondence, complaints and queries
• Preparing letters, presentations and reports
• Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients
• Implementing and maintaining procedures/office administrative systems
• Delegating tasks to junior employees
• Ensuring that health and safety policies are up to date
• Liaising with managers and interviewing employees at all levels to identify and assess training and development needs
• Delivering/overseeing the delivery of training to individuals or groups of employees
• Compiling and presenting information
• Supervising and monitoring progress made via training programmes or schemes
• Ensuring employees receive statutory required training.
• Proven competence in performing tactical tasks such as content development, reporting and identifying business opportunities
• Developing all training material
Personal Information
Professional Experience
Areas of Expertise

2. NOUVEAU VISIONS
Events Management, Photography and Design Services – July 2011 – Current (Freelance Basis)
• Marketing and networking to find new clients.
• Communication to clients to understand their needs.
• Preparing for photo shoot (scouting locations, scheduling etc.)
• Setting up and taking down lighting, backgrounds, props and other equipment.
• Capturing images, processing images, creating final print images or digital files.
• Performing administration tasks.
• Brainstorming and mocking up design ideas.
• Presenting ideas to clients.
• Execute design.
AVUSA MEDIA (PTY) LTD (SPECIALIST MAGAZINE DIVISION)
Marketing Coordinator – May 2010 June 2011
• Managing the marketing team
• Liaising and networking with a range of stakeholders that includes customers, colleagues and suppliers.
• Communicating with target audience and managing client relationships.
• Sourcing relevant advertising opportunities.
• Managing the production of marketing materials.
• Writing and proofreading copy.
• Liaising with designers and printers.
• Organising photo-shoots.
• Maintain and update customer database.
• Organizing and attending events.
• Sourcing and securing sponsorship.
• Conducting market research.
• Creating and contributing to marketing plans and strategies.
• Managing budgets.
• Evaluating marketing campaigns.
• Monitoring competitor activities.
• Public Relations.
• Barter deals - Ensuring we have barter deals in key markets that are used to their full potential.
THE JOHANNESBURG CHILD WELFARE SOCIETY (FUNDRAISING DEPARTMENT)
PR and Events Officer – February 2007 April 2010
• Raise an annual budget of R1, 500 000
• Draw up an annual budget
• Maintenance of accurate budgets and timelines
• Public Relations Management
• Production of events materials
• The creation of detailed logistical plans
• Source, secure and liaise with venues and technical production companies

3. • Secure a sponsorship for every event
• Oversee vendors and personnel (Photographers, caterers, florists, etc.)
• Generate new and existing income through events
• Researching and developing new event ideas and creating strategic plans to present to reporting manager
• Recruit volunteers for events
• Liaising with key sponsors and corporate partners to ensure relationships are used to their full potential
• Running with event from an idea to completion
• Ability to source and manage all sub-contractors/suppliers
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to prepare proposals, project plans, budgets, reconciliations and event reports
• Strategy needed for maximising PR opportunities across all areas of the business- from corporate communications
• Formulating and running campaigns using a range of PR disciplines e.g. Media relations, events, stunts, celebrity endorsement and
promotions
• Ability to juggle multiple events simultaneously and prioritise workflow accordingly
COLOMER SOUTH AFRICA (REVLON PROFESSIONAL) MARKETING DEPARTMENT
Marketing and Events Coordinator – January 2004 – December 2006
• Internal Communication
• Monthly Newsletter (Design, Interview, write, send to printers and distribute)
• Media Relations
• Event Management
• Managing promoters
• Brainstorm campaigns
• Work in a team to put together campaigns
• Research new events
• Research campaigns
• Research competitor brands
• Put together monthly report on competitors
• General Marketing Administration
• Compile proposals
• Source promotional elements
• Organising and hosting press conferences and developing and maintaining strong media relations in the local and across
international markets.
STANDARD CORPORATE AND MERCHANT BANK FINANCIAL ASSET SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Marketing Assistant – November 2002 – December 2003
• Planning of events as per marketing strategy
• Project management of events from planning to execution and post analysis phase
• Arrange all logistical requirements (venue, catering, entertainment etc.) and technical liaison of events
• Liaise with entertainment artists for performance at events
• Assist with contracts between parties involved
• Ensure event execution within budget parameters

4. • Report on event outcome
• Assist with regular inventory of branding material and promotional items
• Assist with sourcing and production of promotional material
• Assistance with management social responsibility issues and events
• General marketing issues such as advertising and publicity
HOËRSKOOL BRANDWAG / EKHURULENI COLLEGE – BENONI CAMPUS
• Afrikaans HG
• English HG
• History
• Biology
• Art / Art History
• Business Economics
EKHURULENI COLLEGE – BENONI CAMPUS
Qualification: N4 National Certificate
• Art of Drawing
• Three Dimensional Design
• Two Dimensional Design
• Graphic Design
KKB DIGITAL MEDIA TRAINING
Qualification: Desk Top Publishing (DTP)
• Mac OS
• Adobe Photoshop
• Macromedia Freehand
• Quark Express
MARKET TREE MARKET RESEARCH
Qualification: Market Research Certificate
• Market Research
UNISA - CENTRE OF INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Qualification: Skills Development Facilitation (PSDF)
The Programme in Skills Development Facilitation is accredited with the South African Board for People Practices
(SABPP), the HR Professional Body and the South African Education Training and Quality Assurance Body (ETQA)
• Skills Development Legislation
• The Workplace Skills Plan
• Implement the Workplace Skills Plan
• Reporting on the Workplace Skills Plan
WITS LANGUAGE SCHOOL
European language studies - Current
• Français
Academic Qualifications

5. • Photoshop • Freehand • Quark
• Word • Coreldraw • Mac OS
• Excel • PowerPoint • Publisher
• Maximiser • Syspro • Internet Research Skills
*REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Computer Programme Competencies