Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Languages
Timeline
Volunteering
Volunteering
Hobbies
Generic
Michelle Eddison Shewan

Michelle Eddison Shewan

Johannesburg,Gauteng

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work history

Interior design and organisational skills

Various
Johannesburg, Gauteng
05.2015 - Current
  • Recommend furniture, art and accessories to elevate interior design schemes.
  • Assess projects against budgets, adapting designs to meet cost limitations.
  • Achieve unique, bespoke interior schemes through considered client collaboration
  • Create mood boards to aid early design and planning phases.
  • Source cost-effective materials to keep client projects under budget.

Marketing Consultant

Molori Private Retreats
Johannesburg, Gauteng
09.2005 - 03.2013
  • Naming and developing the logo of the group and all marketing material which required the use of the logo including boutique hotel amenities, clothing, gift shop stock and adaptation of corporate image according to the international properties
  • Leading staff regarding bookings and liaison with travel events specialising in upmarket bookings for international clients.
  • Travelled extensively to market the worldwide exclusive boutique hotels and properties
  • Implemented strategies to engage and attract customers, increasing brand engagement and sales.
  • Managed stakeholder expectations with performance reports and sales forecasts.
  • Maximised efficiencies by creating enhanced communication channels across department.

architectural consultant

Ferreiras Decor World
02.2006 - 04.2012
  • Developed exclusive relationships with architects regarding large projects like shopping centres, hotels, restaurants, large stores and developments
  • Specifications for tiles & sanitary ware suitable for these projects
  • Arranged large quantities of stock to be delivered from European countries and Dubai
  • Monitored arrival of stock, transport to various sites as well as installations
  • Follow through with architects and designers
  • Inspection of final installation and follow ups.
  • Maintained contact with clients to discuss progress of building project, possible adjustments and resolution to problems.
  • Attended industry training and workshops to acquire knowledge in new trends and technologies.
  • Responded to client queries before, during and after construction to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Created design briefs based on client relations, accurately determining scope of work, budget limitations and technical requirements to guarantee project success.

Pr Manager

Finlay & Associates
01.1989 - 01.1995
  • Launching one and re-launching one shopping centre, firstly, in Greater Johannesburg, then in Port Elizabeth
  • Managing PR and promotions for 3 shopping centres
  • Later, joining their sister company, PR Network
  • Arranged PR & marketing plans for 3 shopping centres
  • Gave presentations on budgets and forthcoming events to merchants associations for all shopping Centres, including those managed by Finlay & Associates
  • Later focussed on the leasing of commercial properties
  • Managed positive working relationships with local media to deliver consistent, strategic media coverage.
  • Researched, created and distributed impactful press releases to targeted media, heightening brand awareness and exposure.

Pr Manager

RMS Syfrets Pty. Ltd
01.1991 - 06.1992
  • Launching Northgate shopping centre.
  • Monthly reporting & presenting, to the owners of the centre which involved feedback on past and proposed plans for future promotions, advertising and marketing
  • Customer profile through market research
  • Managed positive working relationships with local media to deliver consistent, strategic media coverage.
  • Developed content for events and corporate activities.
  • Oversaw freelance copywriters and graphic designers in creating content and visuals for clients.
  • Managed department budget and monitored expenditures and costs.
  • Researched, created and distributed impactful press releases to targeted media, heightening brand awareness and exposure.
  • Created marketing content to promote brand awareness among targeted audiences.

Regional Marketing Assistant

Ster, Kinekor Theatres
01.1988 - 09.1990
  • Sent regular press material to newspapers & magazines
  • Invited entertainment journalists to screenings of forthcoming movies
  • Assisted in launching three cinema complexes
  • Previewed forthcoming movies for marketing opportunities with featured brands.
  • Conducted market analysis to identify key customer segments and growth opportunities.
  • Collaborated with marketing manager, clients and partners to support marketing strategy development.

Student assistant

University of the Witwatersrand
01.1986 - 12.1987
  • Reported to author of Public Relations in South Africa at Wits University's department of public affairs, gaining experience in five areas including the press office, schools liaison office, PR department, conferences and publications
  • Was frequently left to work alone, and managed well, specifically with press interviews with senior executives
  • Arranged graduation and prize giving ceremonies
  • Wrote press releases and publication content
  • Set exams for students at another educational institution

Education

Public relations

Wits Technikon
1987

West Ridge High School
1984

Skills

  • Consumer research
  • Copywriting
  • Client liaison Management
  • Customer service
  • Profficient Speaker
  • Excellent Verbal And Written Skills
  • Branding
  • Leadership
  • Training In PR
  • Presenting To boards


Certification

PR and communications

Additional Information

  • AWARDS , Michelle Shewan Ferreiras Decor World 2009 5th best sales person countrywide, Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
  • School Awards for dramatic arts

Languages

English
Advanced

Timeline

Interior design and organisational skills

Various
05.2015 - Current

architectural consultant

Ferreiras Decor World
02.2006 - 04.2012

Marketing Consultant

Molori Private Retreats
09.2005 - 03.2013

Pr Manager

RMS Syfrets Pty. Ltd
01.1991 - 06.1992

Pr Manager

Finlay & Associates
01.1989 - 01.1995

Regional Marketing Assistant

Ster, Kinekor Theatres
01.1988 - 09.1990

Student assistant

University of the Witwatersrand
01.1986 - 12.1987

Public relations

Wits Technikon

West Ridge High School

Volunteering

Have volunteered with the aged at Old age homes with people that are enduring various levels of dementia and physical disabilities. As part of a volunteer team, we engaged in simple exercises and brain stimulation activities; always using music and dance for those that are able.

Volunteer for 67 blankets for Nelson Mandela day. I meet with a group of ladies who crochet and knit blankets for homeless people, paediatric cancer wards, old age homes and other people in need of a warm blanket.

Volunteering

Have volunteered with the aged at Old age homes with people that are enduring various levels of dementia and physical disabilities.  As part of a volunteer team, we engaged in simple exercises and brain stimulation activities;  always using music and dance for those that are able.

Volunteer for 67 blankets for Nelson Mandela day.  I meet with a group of ladies who crochet and knit blankets for homeless people, paediatric cancer wards, old age homes and other people in need of a warm blanket.

Hobbies

Gardening

Crocheting and knitting



Similar Profiles

Create profile
Michelle Eddison Shewan