Mandy Du Preez
Marketing Officer
Johanesburg
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Marketing Officer
ooba (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
09.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with internal business divisions, agency partners and local vendors to guarantee on time, cost-effective delivery of all marketing communications materials.
- Incorporated product changes into marketing messages to drive customer engagement and maximize profits.
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
- Developed innovative and targeted collateral to support overall branding objectives.
- Defined and tracked campaign effectiveness and adjusted strategies accordingly.
- Coached management team on effective communication tactics with staff and customers regarding organization changes.
- Managed branding campaigns and event marketing initiatives in print, video, web and social media.
- Oversaw development of traditional and social media marketing campaigns to drive sales and customer engagement.
- Increased market awareness and penetration through development of creative collateral.
- Utilized detailed market research, specific population demographics and lifestyle data to identify product target markets.
- Coordinated teams of design and implementation professionals to manage all project objectives.
- Leveraged Social Media and other viral marketing tools and channels to generate buzz.
- Oversaw account budgets, internal billings and monthly P&L to achieve financial goals.
- Part of developing of a digital strategy to create awareness and generate more leads.
- Part of the ooba Culture Board.
Managing Director
26 Degrees South Branding Activations and Events (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
05.2014 - 08.2021
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
- Assessed performance management structures and implemented enhancements to improve frameworks and strengthen results.
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
- Monitored sales forecasts and projected financial planning for organization to achieve revenue goals.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Established personnel performance metrics to encourage efforts toward common goals.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Documented processes and drafted SOPs to comply with regulations and company policies.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
Founder
Tenaz Events
Johannesburg
10.2009 - 04.2014
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
- Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
- Managed divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
Project Manager
Geneva AD Display Systems
Johannesburg
01.2009 - 09.2009
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
- Led project teams through design, construction and launch process.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Provided detailed product orders based on project drawings and technical specifications.
Warehouse Manager
Blue Apple
Johannesburg
06.2007 - 12.2008
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Met environmentally controlled warehouse operational needs through smooth staffing and resource allocation.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization and optimize processes.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills and route development expertise.
- Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
- Safeguarded warehouse operations and mitigated liability by establishing and implementing employee training on safety and security protocols.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Set and enforced proactive inspection and maintenance schedules to keep equipment in good operational condition.
- Maintained strong vendor connections by arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.
- Directed system updates to boost productivity and control recordkeeping errors.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
Senior Buyer
Maizey Plastics
Pretoria
04.2003 - 05.2007
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to identify cost-effective options and product availability.
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Removed poor performing items from future buys.
Administrative Assistant
Ericsson
Dubai
10.2000 - 09.2002
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch or distribute to correct recipient.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Edited documents to improve accuracy of language, flow and readability.
- Interacted with vendors to purchase and set up equipment and services.
- Booked airfare, hotel and ground transportation to coordinate office travel.
- Screened visitors and issued badges to maintain safety and security.
Supply Chain Specialist
Maops Feed and Grain
Pretoria
05.1999 - 09.2000
- Led supply chain improvement efforts through management of carrier relationships, customs activities and international security measures.
- Worked with suppliers to manage schedules, specifications and quality compliance.
- Discovered most reliable and cost-effective shipping methods by analyzing previous shipment data.
- Gathered and analyzed supplier, inventory and distribution data to assess areas in need of improvement.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels to meet operational requirements.
- Negotiated prices and terms with shipping companies and supply vendors.
- Resolved complex issues regarding material handling, mail distribution and inventory control, to increase profits.
- Improved supply chain customer satisfaction ratings through efficient problem resolution.
- Improved consistency of on-time arrivals through effective logistics management and travel route planning.
- Improved quality assurance operations by inspecting materials and verifying delivery compliance.
Supply Chain Administrator
OTK
Bethal
05.1997 - 04.1999
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability and working capital.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing and logistics.
- Established inventory targets, stock level and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Managed distribution network, logistics, trade compliance and warehouse management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oosterland
Secunda, South Africa 01.1992 - 12.1996
Skills
Social media proficiency
Work Availability
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Quote
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Tony Robbins
Timeline
Marketing Officer
ooba (Pty) Ltd
09.2021 - Current
Managing Director
26 Degrees South Branding Activations and Events (Pty) Ltd
05.2014 - 08.2021
Founder
Tenaz Events
10.2009 - 04.2014
Project Manager
Geneva AD Display Systems
01.2009 - 09.2009
Warehouse Manager
Blue Apple
06.2007 - 12.2008
Senior Buyer
Maizey Plastics
04.2003 - 05.2007
Administrative Assistant
Ericsson
10.2000 - 09.2002
Supply Chain Specialist
Maops Feed and Grain
05.1999 - 09.2000
Supply Chain Administrator
OTK
05.1997 - 04.1999
High School Diploma -
Oosterland
01.1992 - 12.1996
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