Brenda Scheepers
Social Entrepreneur.
Kloof
Summary
Expertise in shaping, developing, and implementing impactful social programs in collaboration with CSI, NGOs, and businesses. Diverse background in project management, marketing, and social development. Delivers unique insights and sustainable outcomes. Known for blending creative and analytical thinking to solve complex challenges and influence stakeholders across sectors. Proactive, energetic, and innovative approach to navigating the non-profit landscape with integrity and passion. Fosters strong relationships with Boards and funders.
Results-driven professional prepared for role of Set Manager, known for delivering high-quality set designs and efficient execution. Proven ability to lead teams and manage resources effectively. Valued for collaboration and adaptability, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
4043
4043
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Director, Design Leader
Yemb PTY LTD
11.2022 - Current
- Developed micro-enterprises by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Implemented innovative solutions to utilize post industrial waste.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Expanded brand in two year, to be sold to over 35 stores, across 5 countries.
Founder and Managing Director
Knoop Academy NPC
01.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: Knoop Academy NPC is a QCTO accredited Training provider, working with crafters to improve capacity and self-sustainability.
- Strategic Management and Operational Development
- Presentation of QCTO accredited training in Clothing Manufacturing Processes.
- All administration and coordination of training programs and learners.
- Development of new programs (Internal and external).
- Consulting and support to other organisations in the same field.
- Management of assistant trainers and supplementary training from other providers.
- Development of training plan to suit both donor and beneficiary needs.
- Measurement and Evaluation (Reporting).
- Development of Training Materials and guides.
- Over 200 learners trained, over 12 programs.
Founder and CEO
The Shula-Group PTY (LTD)
01.2017 - Current
- Project management of Community Infrastructure development projects.
- Based on Brenda’s experience with Angel Projects, she assists the Belgotex Foundation, The Domino Foundation and Focus on iThemba with various ECD Infrastructure Development Projects, including renovations and new builds.
- Project Management and the mentoring of Learnership graduates.
- Project management, including requesting quotes, selecting of contractors and management of timelines.
- Management of Contractors and coordination of schedules.
- Monthly reporting to all stakeholders on progress and budget.
Founder and CEO
Angel Projects (Pty) Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Angel Projects is a social business which offers turkey Corporate Social Investment (CSI) project and programme management services to corporate clients.
- Strategic Management and Operational Development
- Ensuring that all organisational activities are aligned with the core vision and goals, including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all projects and team builds.
- Strong understanding of SA CSI, B-BBEE and legislative environment.
- Ensuring CSI client’s maximum returns on their B-BBEE spend in terms of socio-economic development Supplier and Enterprise development and Preferential Procurement.
- PR. Media and Communications.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, good written English.
- Event organizing.
- Exceptional ability to speak in public and to media.
- Social media strategic development. (Limited.)
- Developed a strong client relationship program.
- Clients included Alexander Forbes, Super Rent, Adapt IT, WS Lloyd, ABI, Standard Bank, Nedbank, SA Homeloans, Wesbank, Maersk Shipping, and many more.
- Marketing in the form of cold calling, sales calls, regular newsletters.
- Donor, CSI and Fundraising.
- Cultivating and expanding funding to support current and new projects.
- Demonstrated record of success in generating significant commitments from corporations, CSI and foundations.
- Knowledge of Government partnerships.
- Practiced in proposal and donor report writing.
- Financial management and resources allocation.
- Ensuring that sufficient financial planning is done, budgets are kept and resources optimally allocated.
- Networking.
- Building partnerships with relevant stakeholders (including communities, other organisations, media, corporates, government and donors) to enhance the Angels Projects profile and ensure its effectiveness and sustainability.
Regional Branch Manager - KZN
180 Degrees
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Corporate Events, Team Buildings and Conferences.
- Operational management of all Corporate events and conferences.
- Management of International corporate groups involved in the Soccer World Cup 2010 preliminary Draw in 2009 (Sport Five).
- Branch Manager responsible for HR and achieving Sales targets (incl. delivery, timing and financial).
- Financial Management.
- Developing new business and maintaining and servicing of key accounts.
- Concept design and development of Team Development events and programmes.
- Corporate Events, Team Buildings and Conferences.
Founder/MD
Bukaminas Design
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Company Overview: Clothing manufacturing and Retail.
- Originally started as a design studio and then expanded to include a retail store.
- Staff included a shop keeper, seamstress, presser and freelance assistant.
- Responsible for all design, pattern making and client interactions.
- Clothing manufacturing and Retail.
Head of Division and Senior Designer
SA Clothing Industries
01.1997 - 01.1998
Designer – Digital Pattern Maker, Designer and Clothing Production
Celrose (Pty) Ltd
01.1992 - 01.1997
Head Pattern Maker
Not-Just Talk
01.1991 - 01.1992
Sample Set manager
Gunnies Clothing
01.1991
Education
Writing training Development material -
ETDP SETA
Train-the trainer -
ETDP SETA
Assessor – Registered with FM&M Seta - undefined
ETDP SETA
Skill Development Facilitator - undefined
ETDP SETA
National Diploma - Clothing Design
Vaal Triangle Technicon
01.1988 - 01.1990
Matriculated - undefined
Hoërskool Die Fakkel
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Textile product management
- Organizational strategy development
- Strategic business development
- Project execution
- Corporate event planning
- Creative direction
- MS office
Previous Positions
- Head of Division and Senior Designer, SA Clothing Industries, 01/01/97, 12/31/98
- Designer – Digital Pattern Maker, Designer and Clothing Production, Celrose (Pty) Ltd., 01/01/92, 12/31/97
- Head Pattern Maker, Not-Just Talk, 01/01/91, 12/31/92
- Sample Set manager, Gunnies Clothing, 01/01/91, 12/31/91
Timeline
Director, Design Leader
Yemb PTY LTD
11.2022 - Current
Founder and Managing Director
Knoop Academy NPC
01.2017 - Current
Founder and CEO
The Shula-Group PTY (LTD)
01.2017 - Current
Founder and CEO
Angel Projects (Pty) Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2017
Regional Branch Manager - KZN
180 Degrees
01.2005 - 01.2009
Founder/MD
Bukaminas Design
01.1999 - 01.2002
Head of Division and Senior Designer
SA Clothing Industries
01.1997 - 01.1998
Designer – Digital Pattern Maker, Designer and Clothing Production
Celrose (Pty) Ltd
01.1992 - 01.1997
Head Pattern Maker
Not-Just Talk
01.1991 - 01.1992
Sample Set manager
Gunnies Clothing
01.1991
National Diploma - Clothing Design
Vaal Triangle Technicon
01.1988 - 01.1990
Assessor – Registered with FM&M Seta - undefined
ETDP SETA
Skill Development Facilitator - undefined
ETDP SETA
Matriculated - undefined
Hoërskool Die Fakkel
Writing training Development material -
ETDP SETA
Train-the trainer -
ETDP SETA
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