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Spier Wine FarmFundraiser
Oct. 2023Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Gita Pather and AssociatesCorporate Communications Specialist
Jan. 2020Johannesburg Area, South Africa
G SpanArtistic Director
Oct. 2018 - Dec. 2019New York, JohannesburgRetained to conceptualize and create business plan for The Forge, a new arts institution for social justice.
University of the WitwatersrandDirector of Wits Theatre
Feb. 2013Braamfontein, JohannesburgI head a five theatre complex comprising of spaces that seat 1037 , 367, 160, 45 and 117. As Director, I manage the artistic programme for the performing arts departments including Music, Theatre Performance and Drama for Life. It has both a set building workshop and wardrobe. On average we produce and stage over 340 productions and events each year with over a 1000 performances.
Director of Wits Theatre, University of WitwatersrandDirector
Feb. 2013 - Mar. 2018Johannesburg Area, South AfricaAs Director of Wits Theatre, a 5 theatre complex within Africa's top rated university, my portfolio included programming both student and professional productions, events, managing graduations and special programmes that supported the academic programme. The theatre was the site for active teaching and learning for students in all aspects of theatre making from lighting to stage management, sound, stage craft including set design and costume making. Most of the courses were designed by myself as a theatre professional and academic with over 30 years of experience in the arts. Of particular interest to me was the design and teaching of a Producers course that allowed students to create and manage their careers post graduation. In this time, I conceptualised and produced two mega festivals, the 969 and So Solo festival, a first for Africa.
By Design AfricaCreative Director
Jan. 2010 - Jun. 2012Johannesburg Area, South AfricaAs creative Director, I oversaw a team of marketing specialists to deliver high level brand experiences. My particular focus was to conceptualise a project, event, campaign or programme to meet a client's marketing objectives and to extend the brief into a detailed creative and project implementation plan. My job also entailed managing outside service providers who assisted in realising my creative vision for a project.
Ochre Media RelationshipsChief Executive
May. 2005 - Sep. 20091. To set up a new Business Unit to offer a portfolio of services that included PR, Media Management, Experiential events, conferencing and reputation management. The Unit broke even and went into profit after 9 months of existence.
2. Responsible for new business development, budget, finances, profit margins
3. To quality control and make strategic input on all integrated company campaigns for internal and external clients.
4. Directly manage and edit Avusa corporate electronic newsletter with a subscription list of 12000.
5. Devise strategy related to stakeholder’s relations. 6. Manage Corporate social investment with Varsity College, Business Arts South Africa and other strategic alliances.
7. Manage all Ochre and Avusa Media internal public relationships and media management on CSI projects like The Sunday Times Food Show, The Business Times Marketing Awards, The Cape Book Fair, HIV and Aids CSI programmes.
8. To manage cross functional teams from production, finance, design, PR and account management on major Client campaigns.
Blackmagic CommunicationsManaging Director
Jul. 2003 - Apr. 2005Johannesburg Area, South Africa• Had full creative director portfolio overseeing team of creative staff and final creative • and quality control. • Facilitating the strategic planning process for the company as well as all the • business units ensuring integration of process.
• Compilation of Board reports.
• Compilation and Analysis of Business Unit reports.
• Analysis of monthly financial reports.
• Leading the Marketing and Corporate profiling strategy.
• Managing the CSI Children’s Welfare portfolio
• Management of Business Unit Directors and general staff.
• Implementation of Quality control systems.
• Creating internal communication channels to facilitate optimum productivity.
• Overseeing Traffic and tender processes.
• Full HR portfolio with general manager.
• Liaising with Finance, HR and business unit directors in relationship to strategic goals. Client Services and Relationships
• Presentation of company credentials to new and potential clients.
• Lead and oversee business development strategies.
• Develop, maintain and manage relationships with key clients.
• Manage the client services team from a corporate level, including training.
• Stakeholder mapping and relationship building with key focus sectors e.g. government and Africa based clientele.
• Mentoring and grooming of junior and middle management staff. Business Units
• Providing leadership and mentoring to Business Unit Directors in Exhibitions, Film and Video, Research, Communications and PR and Experiential Events.
• Ensuring both unit and project based profit targets were met and exceeded.
• Troubleshooting on major integrated projects.
• Ongoing specialist training in Coaching Skills and Active Communication
The Market Theatre FoundationChief Operating Officer
Jun. 2001 - Jun. 2003The Market Theatre is the leading theatre company in SA synonymous with producing innovative new SA work. It is also regarded as one of the top 5 theatres of the world and has working relationships with internationally acclaimed theate companies. The Market Theatre laboratory runs a drama school only taught by practising professionals in the world of theatre, film and tv. I have taught and continue to teach at the school.
The Playhouse CompanyActing Managing Director
Jan. 1994 - Dec. 2001The Playhouse Company is a theatre complex of 5 theatres, restaurants, rehearsal rooms and professional space that can host large scale operas and musicals to intimate dinner theatre. Located in the centre of Durban, it produces, stages and co-produces work for a diverse audience group.
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