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Communications Specialist
Anglo AmericanCommunications Specialist
Aug. 2022City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Marketing and Communication Strategist
FreelanceMarketing and Communication Strategist
Jan. 2020
GM: Marketing
Rennies TravelGM: Marketing
Jan. 2019 - Jan. 2020Johannesburg Area, South Africa
Senior Marketing Manager
Kansai PlasconSenior Marketing Manager
Sep. 2017 - Dec. 2018Johannesburg Area, South AfricaThis role encompasses marketing strategy, customer centric distributor programs and commercial management across South Africa and Africa for the automotive paint brands within Kansai Plascon.
Managing Director: Marketing
Marketec HoldingsManaging Director: Marketing
Feb. 2015 - Jan. 2018Johannesburg Area, South AfricaMarketing strategy, planning and implementation for variety of clients in various industries. Employee management Online marketing implementation Social media marketing Graphic and web design Change & corporate communication Financial and budget management PR Event management
Marketing Manager
Poynting AntennasMarketing Manager
Aug. 2013 - Aug. 2015Samrand, CentruionSummary of position Comprehensive marketing management of 4 operating divisions as well as investor relations officer for the Holdings group – Poynting Holdings Limited. Key Responsibilities – Marketing Manager – Poynting Antennas (Pty) Ltd: • Business to business and consumer marketing. • International channel marketing strategies and management for USA, Australia, Europe and Africa. • Graphic design for all product and company collateral. • Content marketing including case studies, newsletters, campaign micro-sites and social media. • Website design and CMS management. • International and national Google Adwords campaigns. • Direct e-mail campaigns. • Customer surveys. • Budget proposals and management. • International and national trade show management. (Shows include GSMA Mobile World Congress, AfricaCom and MyBroadband trade conferences) • Local B2B channel marketing strategies. • Market entry strategies for SkunkWorks – new products division. • National and International market research. • Database and lead management and integration. • National advertising campaigns including radio and television – www.iamconnected.co.za • Social Media including YouTube, Twitter, Facebook & LinkedIN company pages • Event management and logistics for government related events such as SADC DTT conferences. Key Responsibilities – Investor Relations Officer – Poynting Holdings Limited: • Media relations and contact for the Holdings Group including financial, technical and general news. • Event management for annual results, interim results and press conferences. • MC at company events. • Press release writing. • Annual and interim results presentations and booklets. • Holdings website design and management. • Investor relationship and stakeholder management.
GM: Marketing
Synergy Group (Pty) LtdGM: Marketing
Jun. 2011 - Jun. 2013JohannesburgKey responsibilities: • Marketing and Sales integration. • Developed and implemented brand communication strategy. • Full marketing awareness and pull strategy. • Executive level decision-making. • Play active role in executive team. • Created and implemented plan for relationship selling. • Created and implemented full B2B marketing strategy. • Event management. • Webinar setup and management. • Online pull marketing strategies incorporating all social media. • Established and maintained key relationships with software suppliers and other relevant stakeholders. • Research, develop and implement full online marketing strategy. • Intermediate understanding of SEO and SEM. • Developed skills in using social media and online presence as a strategic whole. • Content marketing
Owner and Marketing Creative
Market Engineering CompanyOwner and Marketing Creative
Jan. 2010 - Oct. 2011Focus was specifically on small businesses. Market Engineering had 7 clients within 6 months and dealt with the following: - Market Entry Strategies. - Campaign design and implementation - Data and target market research. - Corporate Identity strategy and overhaul. - Complete strategic marketing plans.
Project Manager
Synergy Group (Pty) LtdProject Manager
Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2010Level – Mid/Senior Management Project Manager and Operational Assistant April 2009 – October 2010 General Duties: - Managing Enterprise Resource Planning IT projects from start to finish. - Create project plans for each project. - Evaluation of each project. - Resources planning. - Strategies pertaining to operational side of the business.
Marketing Assistant Manager
Associated Industries (part of Brabys)Marketing Assistant Manager
Nov. 2008 - Apr. 2009Johannesburg Area, South AfricaLevel – Mid Executive November 2008 – April 2009 General marketing duties incorporating: - Public Relations - Establish and maintain relationships with relevant media for publicity. - Press Release copy research and writing. Customer Relationship Marketing and Management - Current Customer analysis. - Creation of marketing plans according to customer needs and behavior patterns. - Customer Relationship Marketing Campaign management. - Strategize and implement sustainable Corporate Social Investment plans. - Research on competitors according to Price, Service Excellence, Perceived Consumer loyalty, Products/Services and branding. - Market entry strategies - These strategies were done according to type of market, buyer cycles and behavior, their target markets and advantages of the product offering to them. - Markets for which I have done market entry strategies: Government, Private Schools, Tertiary Institutions including Private and Public higher education, Associations (eg. South African Optometric Association) - Database Administration. - Updating and maintenance of database system. - Report creation, writing and analysis. - Keeping hardcopy filing systems as well as e-filing systems up-to-date.
Student Advisor
CTI Education GroupStudent Advisor
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2008Level – Junior/Mid Student Advisor – Sales & Marketing executive November 2007 to November 2008. Main responsibilities: - Database collection. - Presentations & public speaking. - Marketing and selling tertiary education courses to prospective students. - Planning and executing marketing initiatives. - Marketing mainly done through presentations, direct marketing (cold calling) and customer relationship management. - Event Management on Campus – Week-long workshops for Grade 12 Learners. HIGHLIGHT: R1.3 million in sales in the months of January/February 2008. 80% of target reached within 3 months of employment date.
Program Manager : PUKfm Student Radio Station
North West University Potchefstroom CampusProgram Manager : PUKfm Student Radio Station
Jun. 2006 - May. 2007PotchefstroomLevel – Volunteer/Management Main responsibilities: - Broadcasting content management, including planning and research. - Responsible for approximately 45 presenters. - Feedback reports to the Station manager and ICASA. - Recruitment, Training and evaluation of presenters. - Marketing of PUKfm: Campaign creation, implementation and evaluation. - Client management of sponsors, advertisers & other important stakeholders. Highlight: Independent research done in August 2007 has shown that PUKfm’s listenership increased with 409% from June 2006 to April 2007.

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