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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Ethan De Kock

Account Executive
Cape Town

Summary

Being the epitome of my own destiny, I pride myself in excellence and have dedicated myself, my talent, and my creative abilities to assure that I successfully accomplish my goals. My can-do attitude, adaptability and communication skills partnered with respect is who I am. My mature thinking is what sets me apart from my peers and assist me to analyze and assess situations to make critical and logical decisions. Always driven to foster relationship with colleagues and clients to provide the best results for the company. My thirst for knowledge and ability allows me to tackle challenges head-on.


Becoming a proven Account Executive at Carat, Dentsu Aegis Network, adept in account management and communication, enhanced client satisfaction and solidified trust. Excelled in diverse roles at Save Vintage, demonstrating financial reporting acumen and a knack for fostering customer relationships.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Executive

Carat, Dentsu Aegis Network
2023.02 - Current
  • Boosted client satisfaction by developing and maintaining strong relationships through effective communication.
  • Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while maintaining organization and prioritizing tasks efficiently.
  • Trained junior team members on best practices for account executive responsibilities, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement.
  • Established long-lasting relationships with key decision-makers within client organizations, solidifying the company''s reputation as a trusted partner in their respective industries.

Various Roles

Save Vintage
2020.01 - 2023.12

Head of Operations - Coordinating operations of the day to day business (2020 - 2021).

Marketing Associate - Developing marketing strategy to push volume sales with broader team (2021 - 2022).

Product Management - Overseeing the intake and dispatch of stock within the business. (2022 - 2023).

Various Roles

Hip Hop International South Africa
2017.12 - 2021.01

Administrator - playing a crucial role in managing and supporting the day-to-day operations of the South African organization of dance.

Social Media Manager - Managing all social material that went live on their social pages.

Customer service Consultant - ensuring customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and providing information relating to events and competitions.

Sales Assistant

Fossil Brands
2019.11 - 2020.02
  • Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
  • Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Assisted customers in making informed decisions by offering detailed product knowledge and comparisons.

Education

Course - Media 101

Dentsu Academy
Cape Town, South Africa
2001.04 -

Postgraduate Diploma - Marketing Management And Research

Varsity College
Cape Town, South Africa
2001.04 -

Bachelor of Arts - Cooperate Communication

Varsity College
Cape Town
2001.04 -

Skills

Account Management

Financial Reporting

Customer Service

Communication

Working well under pressure

Accomplishments

Not being limited by my job description as an Account Executive, I have always been eager to broaden my growth by participating in pitches, new client work and sharing my knowledge through training and mentorship of junior colleagues. After joining Carat as an intern, in his 18 months career in media, I have worked on 7 pitches for new business and has on boarded 5 new clients. I have also committed myself to training the new intake of interns.

Affiliations

Becoming a member of Kelvin Grove Country Club at the age of 23, I have to embodying elegance and prestige, and proudly represent the club. Consistently networking with fellow members and cultivating meaningful relationships.

Timeline

Account Executive

Carat, Dentsu Aegis Network
2023.02 - Current

Various Roles

Save Vintage
2020.01 - 2023.12

Sales Assistant

Fossil Brands
2019.11 - 2020.02

Various Roles

Hip Hop International South Africa
2017.12 - 2021.01

Course - Media 101

Dentsu Academy
2001.04 -

Postgraduate Diploma - Marketing Management And Research

Varsity College
2001.04 -

Bachelor of Arts - Cooperate Communication

Varsity College
2001.04 -
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