Maéke Davids
Johannesburg
Summary
Passionate, determined, and goal-driven individual seeking a position to utilize a diverse skill set and contribute to organizational success. Possessing a dynamic personality, continuously inspiring others to achieve optimal results. Gained invaluable experience at various levels and firmly believe in limitless potential. Highly motivated and skilled professional with a strong background in production, project management, quality assurance (QA), transcribing, content writing, and business management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Production Manager
Green Planet Productions
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Oversaw production management for TV shows with focus on schedules, contracts, and post-production
- Coordinated production timelines for major projects and resolved bottlenecks efficiently
- Directed inserts for talk shows and reality docuseries
- Successfully led diverse projects for platforms such as VIA, and kykNET.
Producer
Vision View
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Produced sports content for SuperSport, including DStv Diski Challenge Magazine and The Sports Trust
- Managed live and VOD broadcasting for various sporting events
- Directed inserts for sports-focused magazine shows like Lions Magazine show and The Sports Trust
- Collaborated with teams to deliver high-quality sports content on schedule
Quality Assurance Specialist (Promotion After 5 Months Employed)
Catch Consultancy
04.2019 - 07.2021
- Ensured 100% quality control for transcriptions of UK-based sports and entertainment broadcasts.
- Streamlined quality standards, improving delivery timelines.
- Collaborated with stakeholders define and prioritize QA objectives and deliverables
Transcriber
Catch Consultancy
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Transcribed audio and video recordings into written documents and TV shows, maintaining accuracy and formatting consistency
- Managed large volumes of data, organized files, and ensured confidentiality of sensitive information
- Met strict deadlines while maintaining a high level (100%) of quality and attention to detail
- Transcribed for Ai- Media based in UK, which entails programs on various broadcast channels, i.e
- Foxtel, Discovery, Nine, Seven, Singtel, etc
- Promotion in 5 months
Producer | Director | News Reader
KMG Media Group
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Produced and directed in-house productions for sports and entertainment platforms
- Insert Director for KofifiLand on kykNET & Kie, focusing on community and sports storytelling
- Read and Compiled news bulletins for KofifiFM, in Afrikaans and English
- Ensured 100% quality control for transcriptions of UK-based sports and entertainment broadcasts
- Streamlined quality standards, improving delivery timelines
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define and prioritize QA objectives and deliverables
Education
Project Management -
Coursera
Johannesburg12-2024
Higher Certificate - Business Management
Regent Business School
Johannesburg05-2024
Honours - Video Production
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch12-2015
Bachelors - Theatre & Dramatic Arts
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch12-2014
Skills
- Excellent Time Management
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication skills
- Excellent Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Keen eye for detail
- Quality Assurance
- Team Leadership
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Easily Adaptable
- Thrive in fast-paced environments
- Equipped to work under pressure
- Excellent transcription skills
- Microsoft: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Access
Certification
- Project Management Professional Development Courses
- Higher Certificate in Business Management
Resourcesavailable
Resources available upon request.
Locations
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Pretoria, Gauteng
Personal Information
- Citizenship: South Africa
- Gender: Female
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior Production Manager
Green Planet Productions
06.2024 - 10.2024
Producer
Vision View
08.2021 - 05.2024
Quality Assurance Specialist (Promotion After 5 Months Employed)
Catch Consultancy
04.2019 - 07.2021
Transcriber
Catch Consultancy
11.2018 - 04.2019
Producer | Director | News Reader
KMG Media Group
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Project Management Professional Development Courses
- Higher Certificate in Business Management
Project Management -
Coursera
Higher Certificate - Business Management
Regent Business School
Honours - Video Production
Stellenbosch University
Bachelors - Theatre & Dramatic Arts
Stellenbosch University
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