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Wonder Social Director of Delivery
Sep. 2024 - Jan. 2025City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
MetropolitanRepublicDelivery Director
Mar. 2023 - Aug. 2024South AfricaResponsible for overseeing the Agency's operations, and financial sustainability.
Play a key role in the Opco team, ensuring efficient management and output of
the Account Management department and the Creative Operations Department,
fostering strong client relationships, and driving growth in a dynamic
environment.
- Client Centricity and Business Growth
- Agile
- Retail Advertising Specialist
- Leadership Skills
- Financial Acumen
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Negotiation Skills
- Operations and Client Delivery
- Systems and Processes
- Team Development and Talent Management
- New Business Development
- Project Management
Bluefyre SolutionsDirector
Feb. 2019 - Apr. 2023Globally Aligned
Avatar Agency GroupManagement Executive
May. 2018 - Jan. 2023Cape Town, WC, South AfricaHead of Client Services and New Business Development for the Avatar Agency Group. Member of EXCO.
Avatar Agency GroupGeneral Manager - Avatar Agency Cape Town
May. 2018 - May. 2020Cape Town Area, South AfricaI currently head up the Cape Town office the Account Management, Production and Creative Staff, on a number of key clients in various sectors, in an Entrepreneurial Agency. Core Competencies:
Omni Channel Brand Strategy| Integrated Marketing |Retail Warrior| Digital Integration | Brand & Product Launches| Large Scale Sponsorships| Activations & Events | Retail Implementation | Key Client Relationships | Partner Agency Management | Contract & Fee Negotiations |Service Level Agreements | SM&I Audits | Head of Account Management | Operations |Financial Management |Team Building |Team Management Structure | Resourcing Modules | Mentorship & Training | Leadership Our key focus in on a TTL solution for a Petroleum Company, TV and Radio, Print, Assisting with Activations, Sponsorships, and integrating all these disciplines into the Digital and Social space. I have a view of the Social Space, and have even tried my hand at Community Management! Have a handle on various Digital disciplines, from working with the Dev team to create websites that work, to IGTV. the digital landscape is an ever-changing one, and it is an exciting journey to be on. I have a good understanding of the role of Social Media Eco-systems, and how to integrate the various platforms into overarching Above the Line Campaigns to make campaigns gain great traction. We also have clients in the Medical field, Fashion, FMCG and Tobacco industries. I travel extensively between offices, as well as to Sponsorship activations for our clients where relevant.
Ogilvy South AfricaBusiness Director
Sep. 2016 - Apr. 2018Cape Town Area, South AfricaCore Competencies:
Omni Channel Brand Strategy | Integrated Marketing |Retail Warrior| Digital Integration | Shopper| Brand & Product Launches | Retail Implementation | Key Client Relationships | Partner Agency Management | Contract & Fee Negotiations |Service Level Agreements | Operations |Financial Management |Team Building |Team Management Structure | Resourcing Modules | Mentorship & Training | Leadership | Change Management Managed a large portfolio of clients on a Senior level with support from a team of Client servicing staff. Retail strategy, conceptual input and operational implementation planning and execution of large scale, fast moving campaigns are key focus areas. We deal with a myriad of categories within this brand, which is one of the largest mass market retail giants in the country. We focus on Clothing, Footwear, Home goods, Cellular and FMCG. I also currently look after a Sporting goods and Outdoor adventure goods retail portfolio, as well as a Contemporary Design Furniture retailer. There is a digital component for each. Ensuring budgets are on track and ROI are key. Always looking for new, exciting and innovative ideas to move the brands to the next level!
Self EmployedDirector
Aug. 2015 - Aug. 2016Cape TownWe are a solutions based Marketing and Advertising Consultancy.
Marketing and Brand Strategy, events, Web Design, SEO, Presentations
Young & RubicamClient Service Director
Jul. 2012 - Jul. 2015JohannesburgLead a team of 12 AD's, AM's and AE's on a very large retailer. The portfolio is large and diverse and covers South Africa as well as some African and Neighboring countries too. Solid client relationships.
Deadline driven Core Competencies:
Brand & Retail Strategy| Brand & Product Launches | Integrated Marketing |Retail Warrior| Retail Implementation | Shopper | Store Navigation and POS Systems |Key Client Relationships | Partner Agency Management | Head of Implementation | Operations |Financial Management |Team Building | Team Management Structure | Resourcing Modules | Mentorship & Training | Leadership | Change Management
The Jupiter Drawing RoomSenior Account Director
Apr. 2010 - Jun. 2012Rivonia JohannesburgCore Competencies:
Brand & Retail Strategy | Brand & Product Launches| Large Scale Sponsorships| Activations & Events | Implementation | Key Client Relationships | Partner Agency Management | Financial Management |Team Building & Training | Resourcing Modules | Responsible for the Brand, Sponsorship and Consumer Advertising Portfolio on the MTN Cellular account.
I was privileged to be part of the team that made FIFA 2010 come alive for MTN
The portfolio was so diverse, I was involved in many ground breaking innovations that were part of the brand Achievements:
FIFA 2010 – Multiple TVC’s, Stadium Branding, Signage, Print, FIFA Fan Fest Activations, Stadium Events
iPhone 4 Launch event – exclusive event for 2500 guests, including media, bloggers and celebrities
Brand ActivationProject Manager
Feb. 2006 - Aug. 2009Responsible for managing the projects operationally. Ensured that budgets and finances were all adhered too. Client relationship building was key. Fast turn around times were always necessary, and it was a case of the entire team pulling together to meet deadlines. Achievements:
Kumba Iron Ore - Brand Launch including Activations for over 2500 miners
Cadbury Countlines - Redesign of Cadbury PS Chocolate Packaging, POS and Shopper events
Cadbury Molded – FSU’s, POS and Shopper Activations
Sun International – Loyalty Programme and CRM
Sun International – Brand TVC and Print Campaign featuring Charlize Theron at Sun City Clients included Sun International Resorts, South African Airways, Kumba Iron Ore, Cadbury SA, column lines and moulded
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