Hi, I’m
CLAIRE WENTZEL
Integration Lead
Randburg
It is not where you have come from that makes the difference, but rather where you are going.
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Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
“It is not where we’ve been that counts, but rather where we are going!”
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Wunderman Thompson / VML / WPPJohannesburg
Studio X Integration Lead (AOU)
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Managing PMO and campaign delivery across multi-channel global campaigns and brands on the Coca-Cola account
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of complex integration projects while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define clear objectives and expectations for each integration effort, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between departments during integration efforts, fostering a unified approach towards achieving business objectives.
Wunderman ThompsonJohannesburg
Senior Traffic Manager / Project Manager
02.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage timelines for multi-market campaigns.
- Conducted regular reviews of operational procedures, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes to enhance efficiency in the process.
- Promoted to Integration Lead on the Coca-Cola Account.
CBR Marketing
Project Manager / Ops assistant
10.2021 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Determine and define project scope and objectives by project
Publicis Groupe
Senior Traffic Manager
11.2019 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Controlling and co-ordinating the workflow, from brief, through all facets of the agency in such a way, so as to ensure deadlines or any other client commitments are met
Ogilvy & Mather
Integrated Traffic / Project Manager (Creative Resource Manager – TTL)
07.2018 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Define the scope of the project in collaboration with the project team
Sum of 21 Academy
Project Management Lead / Head of Traffic & Production (Mentor)
04.2019 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Controlling and co-ordinating the workflow, from brief, through all facets of the agency in such a way, so as to ensure deadlines or any other client commitments are met
Ogilvy & Mather (Gloo)
Digital Project Manager (freelance)
02.2018 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Scheduling and Trafficking Digital Creative to ensure that project timelines are adhered to
Havas Worldwide
Head of Traffic
03.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Controlling and co-ordinating the workflow, from brief, through all facets of the agency in such a way, so as to ensure deadlines or any other client commitments are met
99c / Associated Media
Traffic Manager
06.2016 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Controlling and co-ordinating the workflow, from brief, through all facets of the agency in such a way, so as to ensure deadlines or any other client commitments are met
MOVING TACTICS
Digital Traffic Manager
03.2015 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Ensuring that briefs and content received are correct and within spec, in order to allocate Content Managers time, to load content to in-store screens
WAT BOONIKAMP SCHOOL and WAT KLANG SCHOOL
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
12.2014 - 12.2014
Job overview
- Managed classrooms of Pratom students, coordinating language lessons and arts and sports activities
IMPACT BBDO
Executive Traffic Manager (HOD)
05.2014 - 11.2014
Job overview
- Controlling and co-ordinating the workflow, from brief, through all facets of the agency in such a way, so as to ensure deadlines or any other client commitments are met
360eight
Traffic Manager & Production Manager
03.2013 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Managed systems in all areas of the business and implemented Chase
Beyond the Blue (Clicks Group) / Bester Burke & Slingers / 360eight
Traffic Manager
03.2013 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Freelancing as a senior Traffic Manager at various agencies while looking for permanent employment
Fountainhead Design Studio
Traffic & Production Manager
05.2011 - 03.2013
Job overview
- Controlling and co-ordinating the workflow, from brief, through all facets of the agency in such a way, so as to ensure deadlines or any other client commitments are met
BrandsRock Group
Traffic Manager
10.2010 - 05.2011
Job overview
- Controlling and co-ordinating the workflow, from brief, through all facets of the agency in such a way, so as to ensure deadlines or any other client commitments are met
Octillion Financial Services (Brokerage)
Personal Assistant to Financial Advisor (temp assignment)
05.2010 - 10.2010
Orisons Promotions
Promotions Co-ordinator (temp assignment)
11.2009 - 12.2009
The Jupiter Drawing Room
Traffic Manager
01.2009 - 06.2009
Prezence South Africa
Traffic Manager (online media)
11.2008 - 12.2008
Young & Rubicam
Traffic Co-ordinator
11.2007 - 10.2008
Education
Publicis Groupe – Leo Burnett
Le Studio Management Course (Platinum pass)
Ogilvy & Mather New York
Project Management Concepts (WPP)
Teach Abroad Thailand
Advanced TEFL/TESOL Certificate
Papillion Training cc
Refresher courses attended
Excel 1 & 2 (intermediate) Excel 3 & 4 (advanced)
Chase 7
Cape Technikon
First year
Public Relations 1 Business Studies 1 Media Studies 1 Communication Science 1 Photography 1
Garlandale Senior Secondary
Matric
English (HG) Afrikaans (HG) Mathematics (SG) Physical Science (SG) Biology (HG) History (HG)
Passed with exemption
Skills
- P>Process and Operations Mapping
- P>Capacity and Resource Planning (Forecasting)
- P>Traffic and Schedule Management
- P>Project Planning & Problem Solving
- P>Team Leadership
- P>Adaptability and Flexibility
- P>Calm under pressure
- P>Chase Custodian
- Staff Scheduling
- Status Updates
- Workload Balancing
- Service Quality
- Project Management
- Staff Training
Timeline
Studio X Integration Lead (AOU)
Wunderman Thompson / VML / WPP
05.2023 - Current
Senior Traffic Manager / Project Manager
Wunderman Thompson
02.2022 - Current
Project Manager / Ops assistant
CBR Marketing
10.2021 - 02.2022
Senior Traffic Manager
Publicis Groupe
11.2019 - 10.2021
Project Management Lead / Head of Traffic & Production (Mentor)
Sum of 21 Academy
04.2019 - 10.2019
Integrated Traffic / Project Manager (Creative Resource Manager – TTL)
Ogilvy & Mather
07.2018 - 02.2019
Digital Project Manager (freelance)
Ogilvy & Mather (Gloo)
02.2018 - 06.2018
Head of Traffic
Havas Worldwide
03.2017 - 01.2018
Traffic Manager
99c / Associated Media
06.2016 - 06.2016
Digital Traffic Manager
MOVING TACTICS
03.2015 - 05.2016
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
WAT BOONIKAMP SCHOOL and WAT KLANG SCHOOL
12.2014 - 12.2014
Executive Traffic Manager (HOD)
IMPACT BBDO
05.2014 - 11.2014
Traffic Manager & Production Manager
360eight
03.2013 - 08.2013
Traffic Manager
Beyond the Blue (Clicks Group) / Bester Burke & Slingers / 360eight
03.2013 - 08.2013
Traffic & Production Manager
Fountainhead Design Studio
05.2011 - 03.2013
Traffic Manager
BrandsRock Group
10.2010 - 05.2011
Personal Assistant to Financial Advisor (temp assignment)
Octillion Financial Services (Brokerage)
05.2010 - 10.2010
Promotions Co-ordinator (temp assignment)
Orisons Promotions
11.2009 - 12.2009
Traffic Manager
The Jupiter Drawing Room
01.2009 - 06.2009
Traffic Manager (online media)
Prezence South Africa
11.2008 - 12.2008
Traffic Co-ordinator
Young & Rubicam
11.2007 - 10.2008
Publicis Groupe – Leo Burnett
Le Studio Management Course (Platinum pass)
Ogilvy & Mather New York
Project Management Concepts (WPP)
Teach Abroad Thailand
Advanced TEFL/TESOL Certificate
Papillion Training cc
Refresher courses attended
Excel 1 & 2 (intermediate) Excel 3 & 4 (advanced)
Chase 7
Cape Technikon
First year
Public Relations 1 Business Studies 1 Media Studies 1 Communication Science 1 Photography 1
Garlandale Senior Secondary
Matric
English (HG) Afrikaans (HG) Mathematics (SG) Physical Science (SG) Biology (HG) History (HG)
Passed with exemption
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