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Indianna Kool

Indianna Kool

Johannesburg

Summary

Entrepreneurial and creative Founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities. Track record of multiple successful business ventures and leading teams of professionals to maximize profits and deliver success.

Tech-savvy creative with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.

Experience leading teams, managing budgets and developing strategies to engage target audiences. Proven track record of developing successful and innovative advertising and marketing campaigns that improve brand visibility. Possesses excellent eye for detail and nuanced understanding of brand voice and messaging.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
16
16

Years of being a founder and small business owner

Work History

Founder

Streets&Stages
01.2012 - Current

Clients

2012 -2014

Mindset Learn TV

  • Highlight: Grew online community to over 110k in less than a year and a half
  • Created and mentored social media TV presenters.
  • Increased brand visibility and market penetration by developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies.

2013 - 2015

Bassline

  • Highlight: Working with some of Africa's greatest musicians to promote their events and digital platforms.

The Kleek

  • Highlight: Being the creative lead for a South African app with the best local and international music for free.

2014-2018

Content Connect Africa

  • Highlight: Worked with top South African musicians Mahotella Queens on a project with Idris Alba for Mi Mandela album.

2016 - 2023

TurnUp Music

  • Led fundraising initiatives to secure financial support for arts programs.
  • Oversaw marketing campaigns to increase visibility and attendance at events.
  • Designed and implemented performance metrics to evaluate program success.
  • Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring seamless execution.
  • Mentored emerging artists through workshops and collaborative projects.
  • Analyzed audience feedback to refine future programming strategies.
  • Cultivated relationships with sponsors to foster long-term support for initiatives.
  • Creating a campaign and TVC for up-and-coming artist Touchline & Samsung.
  • Building a brand from the bottom up, being the creative director and team lead in an African startup company that supports South African independent artists.
  • Creating the ICON Series concept for Vivo Mobile with top SA creatives and artists.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with local artists to enhance community engagement.
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.

Funded by Tencent, in partnership:

  • Championed continuous improvement efforts within the organization, streamlining operations for increased efficiency.
  • Guided team members through periods of change by providing clear communication on expectations and objectives moving forward.
  • Boosted team productivity and morale through leadership development programs and regular feedback sessions.
  • MTN
  • Vodacom
  • Samsung
  • JOOX

Art Director

Metropolitan Republic
11.2009 - 05.2011
  • Worked on MTN, FNB, Wimpy and Vuzu
  • Won a group gold Loerie for MTN Ayoba campaign 2011.
  • Oversaw photoshoots from concept development to post-production editing, ensuring high-quality visuals that aligned with brand identity goals.
  • Built strong relationships with vendors such as photographers, printers, and illustrators to facilitate seamless project execution.
  • Enforced uniform style guide for project consistency across contributors and brands.

Administrative Assistant

Somerset House Trust
03.2005 - 06.2006
  • Managed scheduling and coordinated appointments for executives to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Oversaw inventory management, ensuring adequate supplies while minimizing waste and costs.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.

Education

BA - Communication, Specialising in Design

Vega Brand School
01.2009

Art Direction For Film

Central Saint Martins London
London
01.2005

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Trinity House Honeydew
Honeydew
01.2004

Skills

  • Management team leadership
  • Budget planning
  • Analytical and critical thinker
  • Operations management
  • Account management
  • Board reporting
  • Strategic thinking
  • Marketing expertise
  • Strategic vision
  • Operations oversight
  • Media relations
  • Client engagement
  • Partnership building
  • Brand management
  • Project management
  • Channel development
  • Start-up operations
  • Community outreach
  • Project oversight
  • Team building
  • Marketing and advertising

Accomplishments

Awarded a Group Gold Loerie for the MTN 2010 Ayoba campaign.

Timeline

Founder

Streets&Stages
01.2012 - Current

Art Director

Metropolitan Republic
11.2009 - 05.2011

Administrative Assistant

Somerset House Trust
03.2005 - 06.2006

Art Direction For Film

Central Saint Martins London

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Trinity House Honeydew

BA - Communication, Specialising in Design

Vega Brand School
Indianna Kool