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Ms Charlene Nienaber

Personal Statement
I see myself as a career driven self starter who is enthusiastic and positive. I'm an organized individual that is focused on attention to detail, who enjoy challenges and being creative. My strongest attributes is honesty, loyalty and dedication. I believe I have a strong leadership and organising ability and obtain respect through treating people with respect.

Career Objectives: To be part of a reputed organization that employs exceptional people who share the same work values and where I can fully invest my experience / knowledge and proactive approach to excel company profitability and to further my career and growth.

Key Strengths and Experience
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter, highly-motivated able to set effective priorities and implement decisions to achieve immediate and long term goals and meet demanding operational deadlines.
• Excellent Customer-service and quality-focused while working to corporate expectations and tight timeframes
• Progressive, production experience requiring ability to coordinate tours, video, T.V., fashion/trade shows, and conventions.
• Capable of organizing projects from initiation through completion, good at troubleshooting and resolving problems.
• Proven liaison and negotiating skills.
• Deal with daily expenses, cost projections, and show settlements.
• Broad-based knowledge, from more than five years of experience in interior design.
• Excellent ability to work productively and effectively with all levels of management and a full range of personalities.
• Strong background in commercial and residential projects.
• Designing presentations and photo manipulations using Photoshop and PowerPoint.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and change management skills
• Consistently recognised for innovation, commitment, customer relations, flexibility

IT Skills
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Internet explorer
• Auto CAD 2004 - CAD line Ltd
• DIALux
• Architectural Desktop - In practice
• Sketch up - In Practice
• Atlantice - In Practice
• Adobe Illustrator - In Practice
• Adobe Photoshop - In Practice

Formal Education
• Magnetic Nail Academy - Nail reconstruction, Gel and Fiber, Color Gel and Nail art.
• South Bank University - The LET Lighting Diploma from the Lighting Education Trust
• London Metropolitan University - Diploma of Higher Education in Interior Design and Technology
• Beautico Academy of Beauty, SA - Diploma Theatrical and Media Make-up artistry
• Pretoria Marketing College, SA - Diploma Tourism and Marketing Management, Fairs and Ticketing1
• Evander High School, SA - Matriculated in 1995

Company training
• Certificate in Customer Service
• Certificate in Assertiveness
• Certificate in Telecommunications
• Certificate in Time and Stress Management
• Certificate in AutoCAD LT 2005 Essentials
• Certificate in Barbour Specification Expert
• Certificate in DIALux 4.4
Career Experience
11/10 - Current
SALES EXECUTIVE
Samsung (Can Talk Pty LTD)
The role involves:
• Actively contacting potential customers to increase sales and building customer relations.
• Selling Voice solutions to clients
• Cold Calling

02/10 - 05/10
ART DEPARTMENT PROPS MANAGER
Stark films (Film Production Company for Binnelanders, Isidiongo)
The role involved:
• Responsible for all visual aspects of printed or onscreen projects. Incorporated ideas and made revisions in response to the well-reasoned criticisms of other team members and clients.
• Provided both formal and informal direction and support for junior creative.
• Maintained responsibility for projects through proofing, reviewing and signing off on all revisions and production phases.
• Overseen the process of developing visual solutions to a variety of communication problems.
• Established corporate identities, advertised product and services.
• Created commercial, film and video production and websites.
• Overseen the whole design process on assigned projects.
• Created layouts design on all print i.e. magazines, newsletters, newspaper, brochures, packaging and other print pieces.
• Created the conceptual framework for client projects and translate it to flow, layout, motion design, transitions, color and type-based selection.
• Created and designed the concepts for new sets (window design, Logo design and billboards).
• Art Department recons
• Sourcing of Props
• Set Dressing
Reason for leaving: I relocated to Cape Town.

02/09 - 01/10
PRODUCER, PRODUCTION MANAGER COORDINATOR AND OFFICE MANAGER
Ronin TV (Television Production Company)
The role includes both Production Management and Office Management responsibilities. I was given the responsibility to manage Oor die Kole with Kobus Wiese and Toks van der Linde that was broadcasted on Super Sport. I had to manage our main sponsor's elements and account (CIPLA).
The role involved:
• Research guests and arranging interviews with guests and synchronising diaries
• Controlled and managed the flow of information between the various components of a Television production.
• Made sure all necessary equipment and materials are on site at the right times.
• Arranged meeting with outside vendors, artists, actors and other professionals.
• Planned, organize and arranged the movement of cast, crew, equipment and supplies to the various locations.
• Coordinated information from various remote locations to coordinate with each other when required.
• Provided supervision and quality-control checks for the production team.
• Oversaw diverse aspects of on the road tours.
• Managed finances/budget.
• Hired outside contractors and crews.
• Coordinated travel arrangements, including 2 international tours.
• Casting directing for sponsors elements
• Drawing up contracts getting them signed and clearly outlining expectations, dates and services required.
• Managing main sponsors elements on the following show Noleen 3Talk SABC3
• Producing, Production managing and assisting on ad shoots: Airmune, XLtoS, Finpecia, Gel-acid
• Producing of new shows: concept writing and budget planning.
• Managing and promoting marketing tools for Oor die Kole (Interface)
• Digitizing footage, managing tapes and digital media files
• Managing Post production and making sure the deadlines are met.
• Construct and type correspondence, memos and forms
• Managing and corresponding with the public through various channels (Websites, Facebook, emails)
• Other ad-hoc duties
Reason for leaving: I truly enjoyed working for this company but due to the size of the company there wasn't any scope for me to grow on a financial level.

06/08-09/08
PROJECT SALES MANAGER
Wila Lighting Ltd Wantage England
Wila lighting is a German lighting Manufacturing company. I was approached by the CEO of the British branch at the Lighting fair in Germany after he followed my career through different projects with their competitor and offered me a sales manager position in England.
The role involved:
• Responsibility for developing business performance in South West England by actively contacting Architects and Designers to increase sales
• Building relationships with other contacts in the specification chain
• Creating Sales Strategies for areas that is undeveloped.
• Analysing sales results, reporting to executive management
• Preparing business plans and actively implements the plan to promote company awareness and product demand.
• Responsible for communication to ensure that orders reach their destinations on schedule and assisting with technical installation enquiries.
• Preparing and delivering presentations of products to all channels of the specification chain.
• Preparing and designing layout drawings for projects and presenting it to contractors.
• Participating in marketing activities- providing product sales support.
• Meeting and Negotiating with various levels of the decision making parties.
Reason for Leaving: The recession forced the company to lay off more than half of their employees.

06/07-05/08
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Artemide Lighting Ltd
Artemide is an Italian lighting Manufacturing company. After specifying their product for 3years and showing an interest in the technical side of their product, Artemide GB offered me an opportunity to further my studies by offering me a position in their Technical department as a Lighting designer.
The role involved:
• Designing Lighting layouts and presentations for projects in the UK and Europe operating lighting software (DIALux) and assisting clients with product information.
• Preparing Lighting scheme design drawings for various projects utilizing my skills in Auto Cad
• Preparing Company Product Presentations for sales team using Power Point and Photoshop for Image handling and reproduction
• Design and register special products that are specified for projects and communicate with the manufacturing plant in Italy to meet deadlines.
• Setting up systems for updating project register and technical files
• Managing purchase orders and file control
• Telephone assistance with technical queries
• On site measuring surveys for projects and assisting with installation of the projects products.
• Managing and identifying product failures and keeping Rectification file up to date
Reason for Leaving: I was head hunted for a bigger and more careers driven position with Wila Lighting.

04/04-04/07
PA and INTERIOR DESIGNER
Reeks Sinclair Pty Ltd (Building Surveyors and Architectural Company)
After arriving in the UK, I was placed by a recruitment company to do a 2 month temporary contract as PA to the Owner and Directors of Reeks Sinclair. During my time with the company the owner Mr. Reeks noticed my eagerness to learn and creative positive approach to various projects. He offered me an opportunity to study and work as an Interior Designer for his company.
The role as PA involved:
• Ensured smooth and efficient daily functioning of all areas of the company
• Answering the telephone and dealing with enquiries
• Typing all correspondence for surveyors and directors
• Updating and syncronising all staff and Management diary's.
• Implementing filing and archiving systems.
• Filing and statistical updating of business documentation.
• Setting up meetings and managing boardroom schedule.
• Monitor all staff movements and implementing proper time management procedures to ensure maximum productivity for all employees.
The role as Interior Designer involved:
• Developed and formulated the total interior design concept for projects.
• Conducted in-depth studies and analyses of areas to be designed to establish requirements that insure that the user's needs are met.
• Developed schematic furniture layouts to determine practical requirements and project limitations.
• Assisted the project manager and client with developing collateral equipments, including cost and acquisition strategy.
• Inspected existing conditions of facilities to determine possible architectural problems.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders to resolve problems or potential conditions that may arise during construction.
• Planed, designed, and furnished interiors of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings.
• Estimated material requirements and costs, and presented design to client for approval.
• Meeting with client to determine factors affecting planning interior environments, such as budget, and architectural preferences, etc.
• Advised client on interior design factors such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination.
• Designed, and purchased furnishings, art works, and accessories.
• Subcontracted fabrication, installation, and arrangement of carpeting, accessories, paint and wall coverings, art work, furniture, and related items.
• Overseeing contractors and managing progress of projects.
• Measuring surveys of buildings to conduct lease plans.
• Drawing building elevations, floor plans and space plans using AutoCAD
• Designing lighting schemes for buildings and specify the best products for the project within the budget provided.
• Designing and building 3D models and presenting it to clients.
Reason for leaving: I wanted to broaden my knowledge on lighting design.

01/00-09/03
TX- PRODUCER
TV Africa
TV Africa was a television station that broadcasted into Africa with more than a million viewers around Africa.
The role involved:
• Research of Programs and writing scripts for On-air presenters making sure that the information is accurate and current.
• Negotiating and arranging sponsors for the department successfully obtained two sponsor deals for wardrobe and makeup. (Duns Clothing and Kryolan)
• Event organizing for corporate clients.
• Setting up and managing different channels to communicate with viewers.
• Recruiting and auditioned over 1000 potential candidates for Continuity presenting positions.
• Drawing up time schedules and managing 6 presenters and a Continuity Producer.
• Invoicing and dealing with Petty Cash and payments to presenters.
• Editing and creative planning of sponsors elements.
• Setting up studios and live on-air directing.
• Make-up artist and wardrobe coordinating.
• Producing live talk shows
Reason for Leaving: TV Africa was liquidated.

Other Experience:
1995 Obtained Matric and worked as a casual worker in customer services for Edgars.
1996-1998 Worked as Waitress at Ocean Basket restaurant in Berea and Centurion during my studies.
1999 Worked as secretary and Office Manager for Team Building institute in Pretoria.
1999 - 2000 Worked as Rental agent for Budget Rent a Car in Santon.
I've obtained my Special effects Make up diploma from Beautico Academy of Beauty.
I've started doing Make-up for Music videos through production companies like Red Pepper Productions and Red Cherry Productions.
2000-2003 I've worked freelance at Egoli, Isidingo, Super Sport and TVAfrica as a Make-up artist.
2009 Obtained my certificate in Nail technology at Magnetic Nail Academy.
2009 -2010 I've worked as a Freelance Make-up artist and Nail Technician for Egoli and I did makeup and Nails for 50 x Brides.

References are available on request.