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Jean MortlockOperations Manager
Jan. 2021I make things happen. I'm competent in finding innovative and creative solutions to communication, and team challenges. I have experience in leadership and people management, an excellent communicator, and top quality organisational skills. I know how to inspire those around me to get a job done, to brief and on budget. Responsilbilities during this period include :
Manager - Dunstan Farms
Project Management - Garden Day South Africa
Nursery Manager - Ezigro Seedlings
The Secret AdventurerManager Project Management
Jan. 2019 - Apr. 2020City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaA luxury adventure tour guide company specializing in bespoke outdoor experiences.
I managed all aspects of the business from marketing, tailormaking customer requests and execution.
I developed strong leadership, sales & marketing, and customer service skills. Sadly, this role was put on hold due to Covid.
Lung AnimationProject Manager and Client Service
Sep. 2014 - Dec. 2020Cape TownCoordinating all aspects of the studio, production including marketing, planning, overseeing and running smooth communications within the pipeline.
Securing new business both internationally and nationally.
Adhering to all clients to ensure their requirements are being met.
Project managing the production process from briefing (internal resources and external freelancers) to execution of final visual.
Sourcing, selecting and matching suitable suppliers to each brief.
Recruiting and interviewing of new staff.
Conducting all freelancer negotiations and formulating supplier contracts.
Creating cost estimates and invoices.
Reconciling jobs upon completion. Responsible for all social media content and website build.
Keeping in touch with new developments in the commercial art industry.
Experiencing and even more so now, punting and producing Virtual Reality (VR) content and understanding the hype around this new platform with it's benefits to the developments within advertising, medicine, hospitality, education etc
Represented the country as a South African delegate at the Ottawa Animation Festival in Canada.
Guest Animation speaker and VR speaker at the Cape Town Animation International Festival.
Ogilvy and Mather Cape TownArt Buyer
Mar. 2010 - Aug. 2014Cape TownI managed stills production for key blue chip accounts including Volkswagen South Africa, British American Tobacco, Carling Black Label, Castle Lite, Flying Fish, Sun International, Mondelez, Cape Town Tourism, Revlon, Audi, NSRI, Queenspark, American Swiss, Valpre and Atlantic Industries. Key accountabilities of my role:
Coordinating various aspects of print production alongside the Head of Art Buying Project managing the print production process from briefing to final execution Working closely with various external departments from photography, illustration, styling, make-up, design, special effects, model making, set building, location scouting, unit management to ensure that each creative brief is met within budget, and in time Working closely with client service, the creative studio, DTP and Retouchers to ensure that each creative brief is met within budget, and in time Meeting with clients at preproduction meetings to ensure their requirements are being met
Creating cost estimates and purchase orders in Chase
Budget Management and job reconcilation
Sourcing, selecting and matching suitable suppliers to each brief Sourcing stock images from various stock libraries to match each brief Conducting supplier negotiations and interpreting supplier contracts regarding rates and usages
Renewal of stock visuals and model usages
Reviewing suppliers, monitoring performance and ensuring delivery within deadlines and contractual compliance
HomeGrown MagazinesFreelance
Jun. 2009 - Nov. 2009White RiverDuring this period, I worked on a freelance and part-time basis whilst recovering from back surgery. Positions held included:
Specialist Events Planner for Homegrown Magazines, Nelspruit
Project Manager for Seasons in Africa Issue 2 Magazine, White River
Manager at Fez Café and Sushi Bar, White River
Princess CruisesPhotographer
Jan. 2008 - May. 2009InternationalStarted as a Level 1 Photographer, and promoted to a Level 3 Photographer after completion of my first 6 month contract with this international premier cruise line company. Responsibilities:
Training new photographers (in relation to equipment, lab operations, printing techniques, customer service, products and services and health and safety etc.)
Photographing formal and casual portraits in a studio environment
Photographing wedding vows and various social events
Editing and printing images in the laboratory
Marketing photographic equipment and images in the photo gallery focusing on exceptional customer service
Daily Television presenter for the onboard TV channel, providing information to passengers and promoting brand partners
HomeGrown MagazinesPhotographic Editor
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2007Nelspruit, MpumalangaHomegrown Magazines publishes a range of top selling lifestyle, business and tourism magazine titles, concentrating on rural areas within South Africa. Highlights of my role included coordinating the “Wild Style Fashion Shoot” for Riverside Mall and Homegrown Magazines in Nelspruit, a photoshoot of Jenna Clifford and Ryk Neethling for the Lowveld Living Magazine and a photoshoot of Gary Player’s home on Leopards Creek Estate for the Lowveld Living Magazine. Responsibilities:
Conceptualising photoshoots and magazine features
Commissioning, briefing and developing strong relationships with photographers
Directing photographers on shoots and assisting with styling
Presenting creative work to advertising clients for approval
Proofing subbed copy and images from photographic submissions and design layouts
Ensuring an exceptional standard of visual quality throughout all the Homegrown magazines at all times
Investigating methods of improving management, quality and standard of photography and design by monitoring national and global trends and ideas Handling budgets and managing campaign costs and billings from photographers and freelance designers
Briefing creative staff and overlooking design layout
Securing artwork and managing the copyright to all Homegrown images
Providing strategic event marketing guidance to ensure business areas deliver the desired brand through effective visual communication
Acting as Master of Ceremonies at Homegrown Magazine events
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