Barry Van Deventer
Project Manager
Cape Town
Summary
Driven by a results-focused approach, I excelled at Provantage, leading cross-functional teams to optimize marketing strategies and enhance campaign performance. My expertise in budget management and people management significantly contributed to maintaining cost efficiency and fostering professional development. Achieved notable improvements in resource allocation and project delivery, underscoring my commitment to excellence and strategic growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Transit Media Manager
Provantage
10.2019 - Current
- Mentored junior team members, fostering collaborative and positive work environment that encouraged ongoing professional development.
- Supervised ad campaigns, reporting on results.
- Spearheaded cross-functional teams in planning, execution, and evaluation of integrated marketing campaigns.
- Analyzed campaign performance data to identify areas for improvement and optimize future strategies.
- Managed budgets and creating briefs for all media campaigns, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost efficiency. Ensuring GPs are maintained according to budget and brief.
- Oversaw day-to-day management of multiple client accounts, ensuring seamless communication and timely delivery of projects.
- Working closely with the City of Cape Town to obtain approvals/permissions on artwork and marketing campaigns.
Africa Operations Business Manager
Provantage
10.2013 - 11.2016
- Responsible for day-to-day running of events, activations, production, and logistics across African continent.
- Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
- Executed business plans to further strengthen and maximize territory sales and profits.
- Manage and increase effectiveness and efficiency of offices in Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
- Reconciling monthly activity, budgets and GP's, generating reports, and fulfilling tax-related requirements.
- Distribution of elements across borders via road and air freight. This includes customs clearance, VAT, and duties, and dealing with clearance agents.
- Meeting and negotiating with country distributors regarding events, activations, stock control, permissions, and permits.
- Clients include Pioneer Foods, Tiger Brands, Samsung, Nivea, Clover, Distell, and Diageo.
Project Manager Activations
Provantage
02.2008 - 09.2013
- Successfully managed multiple activations, events, and expos simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planning and managing production, logistics, and stand builds. Working closely with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Obtaining JOC clearance for fire regulations, waste management, crowd control, and emergency services.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulations, conducting regular audits and updates to project practices.
Education
International Diploma - Tourism And Travel Management
Centurion Akademie
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2001 -
Skills
Budget Management
Timeline
Regional Transit Media Manager
Provantage
10.2019 - Current
Africa Operations Business Manager
Provantage
10.2013 - 11.2016
Project Manager Activations
Provantage
02.2008 - 09.2013
International Diploma - Tourism And Travel Management
Centurion Akademie
01.2001 -
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