Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Attributes
Affiliations
Qualifications - Tertiary Training
Practical Work
Personal Information
Writing, photography, social media management, marketing, covering of events
Timeline
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Rozelle Bantjes

Rozelle Bantjes

Communication Specialist: Marketing, Writing, Sales
Pretoria North

Summary

Good day,

I studied Social Sciences, worked in marketing and admin with organizations like NGO's, restaurants and a doctor's office and am a skilled communicator in both writing and speaking, enabling me to work with people and to have been able to make a living with writing and editing professionally, in both Afrikaans and English. I have been the top sales person when I were working for Prime Grill.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent contractor in Quality Control of Foreign dubbed series

eTV
05.2021 - Current
  • Editorial Quality - Reviewing mixed episodes of Foreign series, mostly Turkish series dubbed in Afrikaans.
  • Dialogue flow and credibility.
  • That conventions and guidelines are adhered to.
  • That internal logic of the story is conveyed.
  • That a rich and varied use of Afrikaans is used.
  • Identifying and raising technical issues with the relevant stakeholders.
  • Identifying missing dialogue if applicable.
  • Monitoring sound and identifying sound disturbances.
  • Pinpointing wrong or inconsistent pronunciations.
  • Identifying casting errors and performance related discrepancies.
  • Monitoring the episodes for the inappropriate use of words or political blunders.
  • Reporting - writing a review highlighting the main events / plot summary.
  • Translating - assisting translators / directors when queries arise and providing input and insights on casting decisions, tone setting and styles for the episode.
  • Social media - Assisting with the admin duties on Facebook groups, enhancing awareness of the dubbed series, monitoring viewers feelings and responses to the dubbed series and providing feedback to the relevant stakeholders, Sharing relevant information with the Marketing team / Scheduling when and if required.

Arts and Entertainment Blogger

Self Employed Writer and Videographer
06.2020 - Current
  • Reviewing and writing detailed notes for viewers about eTV Telenovellas and publishing it on Facebook
  • Videographer and arts and entertainment social media blogger about events
  • Interviewing celebrities
  • Posted regularly on blog and other social media outlets to increase retention, acquisition rates and levels of engagement with blog.
  • Proofread edited, and revised content as needed to maintain accuracy and high quality standards.

Social media marketing, Public Relations and Client service

InGowest Mini Cookware and Art
06.2015 - 08.2024
  • Liaising with clients and agents, designing of marketing material, buying of stock, office administration.
  • Maintaining the Facebook page and Instagram and introducing new products in an enticing way.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Direct sales at markets, where KKNK were the biggest and they invited us to exhibit
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Unfortunately the factory burned down in a veld fire and we had to close the business

Marketing & Services Coordinator

SAVF (Welfare NGO)
01.2012 - 05.2015
  • Being on the SAVF's national marketing committee and being part of our team's decision making and work involved with fundraising and internal and external marketing campaigns.
  • Organising of functions like the annual Gala fundraising and Purple birthday bus to raise awareness of services rendered by SAVF.
  • Networking with possible donors and media.
  • Attendance of special days like International Social work day / International HIV day and either writing for or helping with Bits and Pieces, a publication aimed at volunteers.
  • Establishing an official Twitter account for SAVF, and being an administrator for the official SAVF Facebook page, the UP SAVF Social Entrepreneurship Collaboration Page and the SAVF Famnet Profile.
  • Training of personnel on maintaining an official Facebook page.
  • Management of Crafe, the SAVF social-entrepreneurial shop which aim to create sustainable job creation projects.
  • Involved as the secretary of the SAVF services committee which aims to evaluate and monitor the services rendered in the community.
  • Secretary of the Day care Principal's meeting and the Old Age Homes' Empowerment meeting which both focus on training and upliftment.
  • Involved with enquiries about SAVF and handling of complaints.
  • Skills used: Marketing, public relations, networking, knowledge of technology, working under pressure and time constraints, conflict management, negotiation skills, sales skills, admin, writing of minutes and organising of functions and meetings.
  • Translation of documents and helping to make the company move forward in line with transformation.
  • Reason for leaving: My own business, which initially was a hobby, was in a stage where it started to take off and needed my attention.

Branch Manager

Musica The Grove
06.2011 - 12.2011
  • Day to day Running of The Branch, Admin, Driving Turnover, Staff Management, Liasing with Head Office, Mentorship, Disciplining Staff, Motivating Staff, Delegating duties, Promotion setup.
  • Skills Used: Being very Disciplined and Responsible, Time Management, Conflict Management, Staff Scheduling within Budget, Creating a positive atmosphere with excellent Customer Service, Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, Product Knowledge, Driving Turnover.
  • Reason for leaving: SAVF with whom I applied before, and dreamed about working for, contacted me and informed me that there was a position available.

HR Officer

Fruit and Veg City Montana
03.2011 - 06.2011
  • It entails being a Mediator between the Employees and Employer, Working practices, Staff welfare, To Add Value to the Organisation, Working closely with Departments, Recruitment, Working with Blick System, Conditions of Employment, Negotiation with external Work-Related Agencies, Equality and Diversity, Understanding of the Employer's Business Objectives, Health and Safety, Assisting with Disciplinary Procedures and Absence Management, Advising on Pay and other Remuneration issues, including Promotion.
  • Administering hours and Maintaining Employee Records, Assisting with Interpretation and Advise on employment legislation, Dealing with grievances.
  • Skills Used: Interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships with people at all levels, The Ability to Make a Difference, Integrity and approachability, as managers and staff must feel able to discuss sensitive and confidential issues with you, the ability to compile and interpret statistical data and communicate it in a professional and understandable manner.
  • The potential to handle a leadership role. I love that I could gain experience and work with people.
  • Reason for leaving: Contract Ending.

Internal Sales Assistant

Grafitti Kolonnade
08.2010 - 06.2011
  • Knowledge of books and other stock, Ensuring the smooth running of daily bookshop transactions, Assisting Customers by Providing a welcoming environment and courteous point of contact, Selling books, Stock take, Assisting in Pricing of books and stationary, Operating the Till and Computers to undertake the accurate processing of sales of bookshop merchandise through the correct use of the POS system.
  • Entering and retrieving data on the Computer to produce records and reports using inventory database systems, Cashing Up and Balancing cash register, including credit card activity with computer reports, Conducting Section Checks through bibliographic searching and organizing, To ensure the security of stock, keys and cash, Maintaining continual visual surveillance at all at all times.
  • It was great that I could work with books, which I am passionate about and meet Authors.
  • I am also a good salesperson and enjoy speaking with customers.
  • Reason for leaving: Musica did not allow part time work.

Fundraiser / Public relations

Ons Tuis & Monumenttehuise
09.2009 - 09.2010
  • To gain understanding and support for beneficiaries and to influence opinion and behaviour from the outside world.
  • Use communication to build, maintain and manage the reputation of the NGO.
  • To communicate key messages, to defined target audiences in order to establish and maintain goodwill and understanding between the organisation and its public.
  • Conduct research to find out the concerns and expectations of an organisation's possible funders and report and explain the findings to management.
  • Liaising with colleagues and key spokespeople, answering enquiries from organisations, often via telephone and email.
  • Researching, Writing and distributing Funding Proposals to targeted organisations.
  • Devising and coordinating photo opportunities, Maintaining and updating information on the organisation's website, sourcing and managing sponsorship opportunities, Doing Lotto Applications, Managing the Database through Access.
  • Skills Used: Writing, Research, Networking and Building Relationships, You have to 'sell' your NGO to Benefactors and that was Challenging and I learned a lot.
  • I loved making a difference in the lives of the Elderly, I could use what I studied, It was great when I got Sponsorships, I met wonderful People and I were able to do something I am good at and Enjoy very much: Writing.
  • Reason for leaving: Retrenchment - the Fundraising was taken over by volunteers.

Front of House /Waiter Training Manager

Brazen Head Montana
01.2008 - 08.2009
  • Communicating with customers, Training and Facilitation of waiters, Compiling of tests, Conflict Management, Marketing, Stock take, Cash up.
  • Reason for leaving: The owner said he may need to cut staff because of the Recession.

Assistant and then Front of House Manager/Waiter Manager

Prime Grill
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Front of House Duties, Assisting the General Manager, Co-ordinating functions, and tables, attending to customers, co-ordinating staff, cashing up, stock control.
  • Reason for leaving: The Branch closed.

Waitering

Prime Grill
12.2006 - 12.2007
  • Skills acquired: Working hard, dealing with different kinds of people, working under pressure, teamwork.

Receptionist

Doctor van Aardt
01.2006 - 11.2006
  • General receptionist and administrative duties, answering the phone, capturing data of new patients, communicating with customers, phoning medical funds and specialists on behalf of the doctors or clients, making appointments, managing the clients in the waiting room.
  • Reason for leaving: The position was temporary.

Education

BSoc.Sci. -

University of Pretoria

Skills

Client relationship building

Attributes

  • Business oriented
  • Person centred
  • Solution driven
  • Hardworking
  • Loyal
  • Dedicated
  • Sensible
  • Stable
  • Serious
  • Mature
  • Civilized
  • Humble
  • Appreciative
  • Natural leader
  • Social Advocate
  • Self confident
  • Willing to learn
  • Open to suggestions
  • Enthusiastic
  • Passionate
  • Resourceful
  • Inventive
  • Capable
  • Perseverance
  • Determined
  • Analytical
  • Creative
  • Calm
  • Responsible
  • Trustworthy
  • Dependable
  • Honest
  • Eager
  • Good hearted
  • Altruistic
  • Humanitarian
  • Courageous
  • Inner strength
  • Sociable
  • Positive
  • Non-judgemental
  • Tolerant
  • Ability to work under pressure

Affiliations

  • HAP (Poetry Association), 2006-2011
  • Woes - Writers Association, 2006-2013
  • Gender Dynamix, 2006-2013

Qualifications - Tertiary Training

BSoc.Sci., University of Pretoria, Completed all subjects at 3rd year level

Practical Work

2004, Facilitated a Life skills Group for Grade 9 pupils at Edu-College, Pretoria, 2003, Facilitation of a course in Parenthood at the Pretoria Central Prison, 2002, Empowerment of street children at Pop Up, Pretoria, 2001, Voluntary work at Tutela, Place of Safety for Children, 2006, Compiling a Needs Assessment for the Community of Eersterust, Pretoria, 2005, Real life studies at Kalafong Hospital with HIV+ babies, 2004, 'Be Proud' Concert at Edu-College, 2003, Aids Awareness Program with Street vendors, 2003, Conducting interviews with homeless people, 2002, Marketing project that introduced Social Work on Campus, 2002, Real life studies at Baviaanspoort Prison and Magaliesoord Drug Rehabilitation Center, 2001, Observed individuals in Weskoppies to gain knowledge about Abnormal behavior and Mental Health, 2001, Real life studies at Abba house for abandoned babies

Personal Information

Hobbies: Books Shops, Analyzing Sociograms, Reading, Social entrepreneurship, Employee Assistance Programs, Corporate Social Investment, Business Management, Psychology, Social Networking, Animal, Nature and Human Rights causes, Writing, Art, Hiking, Travelling, Watching movies, Voluntary work

Writing, photography, social media management, marketing, covering of events

I would like to apply for a job where I work with people, as I am a skilled communicator, both written and verbally and get along with all people and my psychology knowledge enables me to handle difficult clients and be good at conflict management. I am a consultant for eTV, where I am very happy, but I am online remoting and work my own flexible hours.  I have time for something else and I would like to earn some extra money and meet new people and make a difference in a business.  I love marketing and are an excellent sales person and pleasant to be around.  I were raised to be a respectful, decent, considering human and I enjoy working in a team but I can also take initiative when needed and work independently.

Timeline

Independent contractor in Quality Control of Foreign dubbed series

eTV
05.2021 - Current

Arts and Entertainment Blogger

Self Employed Writer and Videographer
06.2020 - Current

Social media marketing, Public Relations and Client service

InGowest Mini Cookware and Art
06.2015 - 08.2024

Marketing & Services Coordinator

SAVF (Welfare NGO)
01.2012 - 05.2015

Branch Manager

Musica The Grove
06.2011 - 12.2011

HR Officer

Fruit and Veg City Montana
03.2011 - 06.2011

Internal Sales Assistant

Grafitti Kolonnade
08.2010 - 06.2011

Fundraiser / Public relations

Ons Tuis & Monumenttehuise
09.2009 - 09.2010

Front of House /Waiter Training Manager

Brazen Head Montana
01.2008 - 08.2009

Assistant and then Front of House Manager/Waiter Manager

Prime Grill
01.2008 - 01.2009

Waitering

Prime Grill
12.2006 - 12.2007

Receptionist

Doctor van Aardt
01.2006 - 11.2006

BSoc.Sci. -

University of Pretoria

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