Reliable individual experienced in conducting market research and creating marketing campaigns. Skilled at producing high-quality content to increase sales and conversion rates. Recognized as strong team player with exceptional communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Marketing Assistant
Regal Distributors (PTY) LTD
Edenvale
11.2020 - Current
Relationship management: Built and maintained relationships with internal and external parties
Administration: Managed daily administrative tasks such as ordering name badges, quotes, generating purchase orders, and invoicing
Presentation and documentation: Prepared marketing-related presentations and documents
Communication and coordination: Directed requests and unresolved issues to designated resource, communicated and coordinated with internal departments
Record keeping: Recorded and kept details of customer interactions and transactions
Campaign management: Liaised with internal departments and suppliers, managed approval queues and ensured all relevant content, invoices, quotes, and agreements were signed off
Budget management: Reported on cost aspects and budgets for marketing campaigns
Merchandise distribution: Distributed campaign-specific merchandise to branches and communicated with relevant parties
Database management: Maintained company database and created monthly reports for campaign-specific newsletters
Job sheet management: Created and monitored job sheets and updated projects on Trello
Employee updates: Took photos of new employees, upload to Outlook systems profiles, update monthly newsletter, and share with HR for their records.
Product Image Library/ Product Photography: Ensure all new products have photos in library, liaise with website manager and share new product images for website uploads.
Social Media Coordinator
Regal Distributors (PTY) LTD
Edenvale
11.2020 - Current
Content planning: Created and managed content plan for social media
Social media management: Managed social media pages and responded to inquiries
Campaign planning: Brainstormed ideas for campaigns and briefed them for copy and design
Weekly social media reports: Submit weekly social media analysis competitor report to executives and managers
Facilities Assistant
United Technologies / Carrier
EDENVALE
12.2018 - 11.2020
And Supplier Management: Sourced contracts and suppliers for building services
Team and Budget Management: Supervised teams and managed budgets
Facility Maintenance: Ensured basic facilities were available and maintained, ensured compliance with regulations, advised on energy efficiency
Project Management: Oversaw building projects and shared reports with management
Contractor Management: Acted as point of contact for contractors and ensured invoice payments.
Office Manager, Training Administrator
United Technologies/ Carrier
Edenvale
12.2018 - 11.2020
Core Duties and Functions
Reception and Telephone Management: Answered phones, welcomed visitors, directed inquiries, sorted mail, and managed security
Facility and EHS Support: Assisted facility and EHS managers with office and environmental health, safety, and hygiene
Training Administration: Created and implemented training programs, maintained records, booked classrooms, prepared materials, acted as point of contact for vendors and participants, handled accounts receivable, and submitted reports.
Marketing Assistant & Customer Services
Officer
NuMetro Cinemas
Braamfontein
04.2011 - 12.2015
Conducted market research to ensure relevant marketing strategy
Monitored and confirmed approvals from distributors and partners
Built and maintained relationships with stakeholders
Handled day-to-day administration, quoting, and invoicing
Dealt directly with customers and resolved complaints
Processed orders, forms, and requests, directed unresolved issues
Maintained records of customer interactions and transactions
Sourced and maintained sponsorships for events and charity donations
Coordinated cinema events and liaised with internal and external parties
Liaised with internal departments for campaign briefings and implementation
Coordinated promotional item sourcing and distribution with suppliers
Reported on cost and budgets for marketing campaigns
Translated marketing messages to all necessary platforms
Liaised with Content department, distributors, and Popcorn Advertising Sales for necessary marketing campaigns and events
Developed creative briefs and prepared marketing presentations and calendars
Field & Merchandising Office Assistant
NuMetro Home Entertainment
Rosebank
04.2009 - 03.2011
Core Functions & Duties
Managed delivery of client objectives
Facilitated implementation of promotion grids
Communicated promotional activities to field force
Ensured POS got to store on time according to split
Ensured sufficient stock was distributed to allocated areas
Ensured store-specific planograms and category flows were implemented
Ensured shelf health was implemented and maintained
Ensured cross-merchandising
Managed performance
Assisted in collecting and collating customer advertising
Assisted in scanning and cataloging customer advertising
Compiled trade visit reports
Compiled monthly reports to management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bokamosa High School
Tembisa
01.1999 - 12.2003
Certificate in Advertising (NQF L4) -
Vega School of Brand Communication
Randburg
01.2008 - 12.2008
Introduction to Management Accounting - Business Management