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City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

South Africa

• Managed the entire online content process of CAR Magazine, including digital writing and content team management.• Researched and reported on automotive news, reviews and motored content in South Africa and globally.• Attended media launches for vehicles in South Africa.• Reviewed press units for print publication and online platforms.• Consulted on new website development initiatives.

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

• Lead the successful realignment of the assigned brands with corporate identities and dealership guidelines, including departments’ alignment with dealer operating standards.• Manage the Aston Martin and Lotus’ sales processes and sales teams across South Africa.• Plan and execute media and public relations strategies for Aston Martin and Lotus.• Process vehicle orders and manage stock pipeline for each brand.• Adhere to dealer operating standards for each brand, including lead management, stock holding, showroom appearance, customer experience, etc.• Manage and resolve client objections and complaints.

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

• Formed part of a team managing the backend of BMW’s New retail sales model and supporting customer service structures.• Provided a premium and seamless customer interaction experience.• Executed strategic business development plans and produced tangible results across complex global markets.

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

• Managed the online presence of Barloworld Motor Retail’s dealerships, including BMW, Lexus, Audi, Toyota and Volkswagen.• Lead a team of Social Media Managers, Photographers and Content Creators in effectively aligning account strategies with organisational objectives.• Drafted, scheduled and engaged with content across a variety of social media channels.• Managed content, media planning and client engagement sessions.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Produced high quality and published reviews on press cars and attended launch events.• Proof read and edited content from all staff writers while ensuring that copy was up to standard with style, grammar and process guides.

South Africa

• Headhunted from RED Marketing to fulfil a sales role across all brands due to extensive product knowledge.• Commissioned to photograph and document the Pagani Huayra Coupé for the roadshow in South Africa.• Played a pivotal role in the national media campaign, including Pagani’s global marketing and media campaigns.• Vitally contributed to the launch of the Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII, including motoring media management and event coordination.• Marketed the new Vantage and DBS Superleggera on their release in South Africa, including roadshow and motoring media management.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Worked directly with Dealer Principles and Marketing Managers to mirror and develop dealership vision and an online presence.• Managed the Sandton Auto BMW, MINI, Motorrad, and Melrose Arch BMW and MINI accounts. • Consistently deliver good quality, accurate and thorough media monitoring and reports.• Providing concise outputs by drawing out key messages.• Devised and presented high-quality, thoughtful media reports and innovative new ideas and approaches.

South Africa

• Developed and grew strategic relationships with various lifestyle and motoring media during the channel’s transition from weekend screening only to daily screening.• Built and maintained positive press relations with numerous media houses.• Oversaw shoot planning, vehicle launches, content curation, script writing, editing and presenting.• Promoted to Co-Producer of the channel’s most popular show, i.e. Buyer’s Guide.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Managed all print media monitoring activities, including analytics and reporting.• Client portfolio included:- Volkswagen SA- Hyundai SA- Ford Motor Company South Africa- Volvo Cars South Africa

Private Pilot'S License, Air Transportation

🔹 Night Rated Private Pilot, currently working towards Commercial and ATP Licenses.

Matriculated: Ieb, 12

Activities and Societies: 🔹 Gold President's Award 🔹 House Prefect 🔹 Custos (Custodian of School Traditions) Head Chorister 🔹 Chamber.