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CAREY HEIDMANN

CAREY HEIDMANN

Client-Facing | Communications | Operations Manager | Lead Conversion
Cape Town,WC

Summary

Client-focused Communications and Operations Professional with extensive experience managing enquiries, coordinating stakeholders, preparing quotations, and converting leads into confirmed projects. Highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong written and verbal communication skills across email, social media, and in-person interactions. Proven ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously while delivering professional, seamless client experiences from first enquiry through to final execution.

Experienced with operational strategy and process improvement. Utilizes analytical skills to identify inefficiencies and implement effective solutions. Track record of enhancing team performance and ensuring seamless operations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Outsourcing Talent & Operations Consultant

Platinum Brands
07.2025 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving issues in a timely manner and providing exceptional support.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, maintaining open lines of communication to promote loyalty and retention.
  • Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and procedures.
  • Implemented troubleshooting, root cause analysis and issue resolution.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for client enquiries and project communication
    • Manage inbound requests, prepare detailed proposals and quotations
    • Coordinate internal teams to ensure seamless delivery and client satisfaction
    • Maintain consistent follow-up to convert enquiries into confirmed projects

Project Manager

Gone Digital Group
07.2021 - 08.2025
  • Managed daily client communications across email and digital platforms
  • Prepared scope documents, quotations, and proposals
  • Followed up on new business enquiries to secure retainer agreements
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution
  • Maintained detailed tracking systems for workflow and deadlines
  • Supported senior management with new business proposals and pitches

Project Manager

Waterford Interior Design
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Managed residential and commercial client relationships
  • Coordinated suppliers, site visits, budgets, and timelines
  • Prepared documentation and final reports
  • Oversaw administrative operations and financial coordination

Head of Grade 2

Bay Primary School
01.2008 - 06.2021
  • Organised and managed large-scale school events and functions
  • Coordinated logistics, staff, suppliers, and parent communication
  • Led planning, scheduling, and execution of initiatives
  • Developed structured systems to ensure smooth operations

Operations Executive

Gallery Properties
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Managed day-to-day administrative and operational functions
  • Supported marketing activities
  • Worked directly with executive leadership
  • Ensured operational efficiency and accurate documentation

Education

Bachelor of Education (BEd) -

University of South Africa
12.2007

Skills

Client Communications & Relationship Management

Enquiry Handling (Email, Instagram, Facebook)

Quotation & Proposal Preparation

Lead Follow-Up & Conversion

Event Coordination & Logistics

Customer relationships

Operations management

Operational efficiency

Logistics management

Project management

Capacity planning

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Software

Mondaycom

Asana

ClickUp

Google Suite

Agency Analytics

Certification

LinkedIn Learning: Advertising on Facebook

Interests

Outdoors/ Active

Padel

Running

Theatre

Timeline

Outsourcing Talent & Operations Consultant

Platinum Brands
07.2025 - Current

LinkedIn Learning: Advertising on Facebook

02-2022

LinkedIn Learning: Google Ads Essential Training

02-2022

Project Manager

Gone Digital Group
07.2021 - 08.2025

Project Manager

Waterford Interior Design
01.2021 - 01.2022

Head of Grade 2

Bay Primary School
01.2008 - 06.2021

Operations Executive

Gallery Properties
01.2003 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Education (BEd) -

University of South Africa
CAREY HEIDMANNClient-Facing | Communications | Operations Manager | Lead Conversion