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2014 - Current
SchoolAlert Innovative School Communication
Marketing Manager
Development and implementation of marketing strategy.
Management of marketing budget and resources.
Customer relationship management - Liaising with clients on a daily basis and assisting admin staff with new client queries and registrations.
System training, staff as well as new clients.
Compiling training manuals.
Conceptualisation and implementation of promotions and events.
Development of mobile applications.
Building relationships with key players (National Events - Education)
Partnering with national publications/events to build brand association/equity.
Compiling newsletters and managing on-line marketing campaigns.
Compiling marketing material and briefing suppliers.
General office management.
Obtaining sponsorships for previously disadvantaged schools.
SEO management.
Managing promotional suppliers and designers.

2013 - 2014
Dihlabeng Mall
Assistant Marketing & Exhibitions Manager
On-site marketing contact for the largest shopping centre in the Eastern Free State.
Key member of opening team.
Media liaison for both local and national publications.
Responsible for press releases and photographic content for publications, print and digital.
Liaising with all tenants on a daily basis.
Conceptualisation and implementation of key marketing campaigns.
Souring suppliers, briefing designers and co-ordinating all marketing assets.
General marketing administration.
Compiling monthly marketing report for owners / management meetings.
Co-ordinating and facilitating tenant category meetings.
Liaising with national as well as local NGO's.
Liaising with local government with regards to events & sponsorships.
Obtaining sponsorships for key marketing campaigns from national tenants.
Co-ordinating all events for Dihlabeng Mall.
Liaising with exhibitors.
Co-ordinating exhibitions & managing all admin related to exhibition sales.
Exceeding YTD exhibition targets.
Site management / maintenance / general queries.
Creating brand awareness through activations, on-line marketing, community events and sponsorships.
Processing data and compiling reports foot traffic reports.
Compiling tenant communication & managing mobile
commutation system.

2012 - 2013
Four Paws Animal Welfare Foundation
Volunteer / Marketing & Administration for international organisation
General office administration.
Marketing of educational programme.
Organizing fun day for township learners.

2007 - 2011
Conference Complete Cape Town
Senior Events Manager / Sales and Marketing
Corporate client liaison.
Preparing quotations for events, conferences, teambuilding, incentives as well as promotional gifting.
Ensuring clients are given proposal within the brief and company culture.
Creative brainstorming.
Conceptualisation of ideas and proposals.
Sourcing venues, entertainment, and décor companies, photographers, promotional branding etc.
Site inspections of proposed venues.
Working within strict budgetary guidelines.
Continuous follow up with clients until and event has been confirmed.
Sending all relevant contracts to clients and suppliers.
Drawing up event sheets with every detail pertaining to the event.
Compiling supplier briefing sheets.
On-site management of events. ( Incl. National Road shows )
Account management.
Drawing up of monthly newsletters.
Managing the Conference Complete Face Book Page.
Management of Conference Complete Website.
Tracking SEO ( Website Search Engine Optimisation )
Cold Calling & Database Management.
Identifying leads/targets for marketing.
Setting up marketing appointments and conducting meetings.
Sourcing of marketing material.
Liaising with designers with regards to advertisements.
Approving marketing material.