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Gerard Kalil-Zackey
Marketing & Communications
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
I consider myself a confident, ambitious and self-motivated individual who possesses strong determination and will to succeed. I furthermore have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which allows me to work within diverse and challenging environments. I enjoy facing challenges and have the ability to handle pressure with great optimism. My strong methodical time management and organizational skills ensure that I effectively complete tasks. I am currently employed as the Marketing & Brand Manager (reporting to the Managing Director) at MAN Automotive (South Africa) Proprietary Limited, responsible for all marketing, brand and communication activities, overseeing the M&C budget as well as the MAN brand throughout 26 dealers within South Africa and 15 dealers into Sub-Equatorial Africa. Furthermore, I handle all local and international events (including conferences) MAN’s digital presence through our social media pages and the local MAN Webpage. Lastly, I manage the communication/PR activities and journalists with the various commercial publications in South Africa.
Overview
2
2
Languages
8
8
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing & Brand Manager
MAN Automotive (South AFrica)
Johannesburg, Gautemg
2018.04 - Current
- Brand Strategy
- Marketing management
- Brand management
- Event management
- Communications
- Social media & digital communication management
- Event management
- Budget management
- Creative & media agency management
- Advertising & media strategy management
Marketing Specialist
MAN Automotive (South Africa)
Johannesburg, Gauteng
2017.02 - 2018.03
- Brand Strategy
- Marketing management
- Brand management
- Event management
- Communications
- Social media & digital communication management
- Event management
- Budget management
- Creative & media agency management
- Advertising & media strategy management
Junior Marketing Manager
Times Media Films, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
2016.06 - 2017.01
- Junior marketing manager for Independent Studios.
- Social media & digital marketing
- Marketing Plans
- Budget management
- Film event management
- Communications management
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Times Media Films
Johannesburg, Gauteng
2015.11 - 2016.05
- Social media & digital management of all film studios under the Times Media umbrella i.e. Warner Brothers, Fox Studios, Independent Studios.
Marketing Coordinator
Times Media Home Entertainment
Johannesburg, Gauteng
2014.04 - 2015.10
- Marketing Coordinator for Warner Brothers Co, studios for all marketing activities for the release of studio films onto DVD/Blr-ray and rental.
Education
Diploma in Marketing Management - Marketing Management
IMM Graduate School of Marketing
Johannesburg 2011.02 - 2013.10
IEB Matric
Christian Brothers College (CBC)
Johannesburg 2006.01 - 2010.11
Skills
Management, Market Research, B2B Marketing, Microsoft OfficeWebsite Management, Peoples Skills, Public Speaking, PresentingInnovator, Strategist, Integrator
Marketing
Marketing Communications
Online marketing
Marketing plans
Product Marketing
Marketing strategy
Email Marketing
Content Marketing
Accomplishments
Chairman's Excellence Award Winner 2019
Chairman's Excellence Award Winner 2018
Interests
Classic cars
Soccer
Travelling
Timeline
Marketing & Brand Manager
MAN Automotive (South AFrica)
2018.04 - Current
Marketing Specialist
MAN Automotive (South Africa)
2017.02 - 2018.03
Junior Marketing Manager
Times Media Films, Johannesburg
2016.06 - 2017.01
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Times Media Films
2015.11 - 2016.05
Marketing Coordinator
Times Media Home Entertainment
2014.04 - 2015.10
Diploma in Marketing Management - Marketing Management
IMM Graduate School of Marketing
2011.02 - 2013.10
IEB Matric
Christian Brothers College (CBC)
2006.01 - 2010.11