Creativity
Samantha Mtongana
Project Manager
Pretoria,GP
Summary
I am a focused Project Manager in the Media & Advertising field. Adapt at planning, managing and maintaining continuous operations in various media departments. Applying creative and analytical approach to media projects for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels in team or group spaces. Passionate about creativity and reaching audiences in order to create successful campaigns for both the client and consumer.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Project Manager
The BM Group
02.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic and creative media project plans to meet client objectives.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Created and designed high quality proposals for campaign projects
- Effectively managed and overseen radio and digital campaigns.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Developed and created Post-Campaign Reports, effectively analyzing campaign data and results.
- Developed efficient costing documents to meet budget requirements.
Project Coordinator
Ultimate Media
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Coordinated multiple media projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Assisted Project Managers by coordinating and trafficking media projects.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Photocopied, distributed and emailed documents to project managers.
- Improved client satisfaction with timely updates and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Played an active role in brainstorming sessions held for the purpose of generating innovative ideas/solutions which could potentially be incorporated into new projects being undertaken by the company.
- Sent newsletters and bulletins using MailChimp.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define clear project goals, leading to consistent alignment with expectations throughout the process.
- Elevated overall quality of completed projects by consistently monitoring progress and addressing issues proactively.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Television, Media And Writing
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Computer skills: Powerpoint, Word, Adobe
undefinedInterests
Innovation
Film
Arts
Content Creation
Campaign
Audience
Content Creation, arts, film, reading
I enjoy creating content, the arts, and reading in my spare time
Timeline
Project Manager
The BM Group
02.2024 - Current
Project Coordinator
Ultimate Media
02.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Television, Media And Writing
University of Cape Town
04.2001 -
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