Derek Whitehead Email & Phone Number

Cape Town Area, South Africa

A new way to fund creative projects.We believe that;• A good idea, communicated well, can spread fast and wide.• A large group of people can be a tremendous source of money and encouragement.Jumpstarter is a crowd funding portal that aims to link people with good ideas, to people that like to see good ideas succeed.It is the simplest way for the MANY to help a lot, by helping a little.

South Africa

The Footsteps Foundation has been established to be a conduit through which an enabling environment is created that is conducive to job creation, poverty reduction, community development and growth.The development of an incubator system to promote social entrepreneurship and upliftment, economic development, environmental protection and rehabilitation, architectural heritage restoration and preservation. Job creation through number of pilot projects in the heart of the Karoo will be replicated in other vulnerable communities and small distant endangered towns in South Africa.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

​Deliver Aloe Vera Westcoast topline growth in the Healthcare channel by• Driving end user conversion and expanded product usage within the portfolio of Aloe Vera Westcoast product categories• Maximising end user coverage and customer interface within South Africa• Effectively influencing a diverse set of customer constituents, to include Environmental Service Professionals, Purchasing/Materials Managers, staff educators, etc, through collaborative, solution-oriented selling, including the communication and exchange of highly technical information• Building, executing, and maintaining a robust territory business plan, leveraging available data, systems, and partnerships to identify top customers, key opportunities, and competitive pressures• Attending local trade and association events as appropriate, to include presentations at events People Development and teamwork• Identify key system targets, develop strategic plan, and execute strategy to gain compliance across broader healthcare systems• Partnering with Broker Sales Reps, ensuring excellence in end user educational services provided to end users• Drive personal development and influence others as appropriate throughout complex team matrix

Cape Town

Co-founder / Member of The Artery™.I previously worked as an Animator/Designer and team co-leader in a small group, at a well known Animation & Production company in SA. This is where much knowledge was gained, on not only the Animation and Design field, but also a Marketing point of view.I am responsible for coordinating activities and resources in support of technical projects that impact multiple departments, systems, or work-flows with moderate to high risk and complexity or multiple projects simultaneously with lesser risk and complexity.We have a variety of small to large enterprise clients, and also participate in some leveraged partnerships based around Online Communication.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Through contractual agreement, I honor the expectation to deliver on Spark Media brand promise and be informed, knowledgeable and up to date with the latest research and industry information. I impart product knowledge, add value, entertain, maintain and grow relationshipsI am responsible for the marketing and sales of the digital/print assets that Spark Media owns or represents. Being responsible for a selection of accounts and their relevant contact points, I am also expected to prospect for new business in order to reach business targets set. Building and maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders is a key function, as well as managing all aspects of the accounts, from the sales pitch through to campaign delivery and post campaign reporting.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

By elevating a brand, executing project deliverables, establishing and defending the client brands vision, I harbor a passion for interaction design.I work closely with the account services team, being expected to grow new business, develop solid client relationships, and contribute to the development of digital and cross-marketing strategies leveraging customer insights, competitive analysis, industry analysis and my general knowledge of business strategyI create and deliver integrated strategic marketing solutions (based on best practices, industry benchmarks, and key metrics) that strengthen a clients market distinction and competitive position online.Developing business cases and ROIs for various business purposes, including direct response advertising campaigns, marketing programs, campaign options, and application development efforts.I participate in, and often lead, the development and delivery of innovative proposals to capture both account growth and new business opportunitiesBy staying ahead of industry and medium trends, I promote continual brand strategy improvement along with a culture of innovation, excellence and accountability.I contribute to office development through management participation, mentoring of junior talent on project and team level

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Contracted as Head of Production for relaunching Purple Cow and concurrently launching the new 360eight Agency, working with the entire production processes for the agencies set of services. I had to plan, design and recommend strategies to ensure that the new processes are developed successfully, in accordance with all specifications.I importantly was charged to facilitate and create the structure and control of correct, profitable costings for both agencies. I supervised teams that work in operations and specialised services, assessing risks to ensure guidelines are followed. Tracking and updating the Purple Cow & 360eight team management forecast, with cost estimate detail, was successfully delivered to specification.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Working in a creative and fast-paced environment, I proactively manage full-cycle digital projects such as social media research and outreach, Web 2.0 sites, online advertising and email marketing, having ultimate project management responsibility.Responsibility for the supervision and control of work allocated, ensuring that the Audi South Africa, BP Castrol, Kraft Foods and Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority monthly campaigns achieve and exceeds client expectations.Where relevant, responsibility for the delegation to, training and supervision of Account Manager/Executives.To ensure, through efficient team management and own administration, that all campaign work parts are carried out within agreed timing schedules to the level expected by both the Ogilvy agency and client.Tracking and updating the Ogilvy One team management forecast and invoice management.I work with developers, designers and strategists to ensure that digital projects are properly managed and to ensure that the final product is consistent with the client’s vision, budget and timeline.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Contracted to work with the Gloo creative and development department to oversee the production of Samsung: Africa Cup of Nations online and digital marketing campaign. I am the middleman between the creative media department and digital creators. I am charged with the duty of interpreting brief and to ensure that project is done according to client specification and that the project can effectively serve the role for which it is produced.I manage all aspects of Samsung: Africa Cup of Nations campaign and aim to cultivate a good working relationship with other departments, liaising with client and keeping them updated with progress reports.

National Diploma, Business To Business Marketing

Customer Analysis, Strategic Marketing Planning, Export Marketing

National Diploma, Graphic & Communication Design

Marketing, Drawing, Computer Design Software

National Senior Certificate, 12

Activities and Societies: 1st team Rugby (1997-1998), Athletics, Waterpolo, Tennis Lead actor in school playEnglish (HG), Afrikaans (SG).