Karen Slabbert Email & Phone Number

Adelaide, Sa, Au

Adelaide, South Australia, Au

I focus the monetization of data to generate revenue.BrandServe, where cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence meets geographic places and spaces. We specialise in harnessing the power of Machine Learning to help businesses understand and optimise their catchment areas for improved strategic decision-making.Understanding customer behaviour, preferences, and geographical patterns is crucial for business success. Our team of data scientists and analysts leverage advanced AI algorithms to transform complex data sets into actionable insights, allowing you to make informed decisions that drive growth and outperform competitors.

As co-owner of The Flour Store café in Port Noarlunga, I am passionate about creating a welcoming space for the local community. Our café, named after the historic significance of the building as a former wheat storage barn, serves high-quality, locally sourced food and drinks. I take pride in curating an exceptional customer experience while managing operations, fostering relationships with suppliers, and leading a dedicated team. At The Flour Store, we strive to blend tradition with innovation, offering a unique spot for both locals and visitors to enjoy great food in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Singapore, Sg

Assisting MetLife Australia in the insurance industry within the Enterprise Transformation team. Doing some fascinating work in bleeding-edge technology in the AI and data analytics domains.

Sydney, Au

Sydney, Au

I joined ActiveXchange to help launch the company’s data product to a number of new territories, as well as to lead the development and deployment of an upgraded version of the product.As a member of ActiveXchange’s leadership group, I helped shape strategic thinking as we developed a renewed Customer Data Platform Roadmap and optimised commercial opportunities across ActiveXchange’s products, in collaboration with clients. In this process, we leveraged Microsoft Azure's leading edge technology to ensure scalability of the product. I had the privilege to lead a team of data scientists and data engineers across the globe to produce a final product which delivered insights for strategic and operational decision-making.

Ability to move from one project to the other, across multiple portfolios, to meet deadlines and financial goals covering marketing, finances, IT and gaming. Designed, planned, implemented and managed the upgrade of 100s of gaming machines, resulting in the company consistently outperforming the industry. Improvement and innovation of Loyalty program. Digital and direct marketing planning and execution. Customer analysis for trends and opportunities. Data analysis to develop key action points for operations. Gaming analysis and strategic planning of Asset performance. Staff development and training focused on customer service and operational performance. Process analysis to ensure best-practice in operations. Accommodation management to drive revenue and occupancy. Report development for Finance and Operations to identify opportunities and areas of improvement. Multi-site implementation of policies and procedures.

Providing a high standard of management support and expertise to clients and key stakeholders in a range of industries and environments including the disability sectorReviewing, revising and implementing various strategies, processes and controls including KPIs, training plans and marketing strategies.

BrandServe Group was a diversified investment holdings and services group providing route-to-market solutions, research and reporting, sales and marketing as well as FMCG supply chain related services to its vast blue-chip customer base.Ensuring financial and operational disciplineCultivating an innovative client centric approach to direct marketing.Submission of tender applications for new businessIntegration of new acquisitionsStrategic interventions into problem areas of subsidiaries

Za

PART OF BRANDSERVEIdentified Workwise as an acquisition for the BrandServe group Formulated acquisition and executed post-acquisition integrationIncorporated Workwise's services into group strategy and BB-BEE solution

PART OF BRANDSERVEExecution of successful acquisition and post-acquisition incorporationDevelopment and implementation of financial and operational systems and proceduresIncorporating of service offering into the group for cross-sellingDeveloped and executed business turn-around plan

Bryanston, Gauteng, Za

PART OF BRANDSERVEResponsible to business development and successions planningDevelopment and mentoring of management teamIncorporating of service offering into the group for cross-sellingExecuting full business turn-around plan

http://www.mediamap.co.za/Responsible for SMME development and new business acquisition. Strategic analysis of geo-located data against data sets available in the market place e.g. AMPS, LSM and base demographics. The purpose is to gain insights that enable clients to make better informed decisions for marketing, logistics etc via geotargeting and geomarketing.

Midrand, Gauteng, Za

Streamlined operations and reduced staffing requirements by 5%Developed new youth event for GallagherSigned and hosted the Miss World event for 2009Signed and hosted the Cosatu convention (4 000 delegates)Won the Exhibition Association of South Africa’s Exhibition Venue of the Year for 2009Succession strategy implementation- Appointed the financial manager, now the managing director- Replaced and appointed the operations managerPersonal highlight: hosting the President of South Africa on numerous occasions

Johannesburg, Gauteng, Za

Management of the following Portfolios & subordinates;- Risk and Compliance – National Compliance Manager- HR - Human Resource manager- Financial – Group Financial ManagerOwn key performance areas;Submission of bid applications for LPM licensesMarketing, advertising and communications of the group (15 companies)New product, rewards and business development (V-Bar, V-Cash, V-Play)Management of litigationsBB-BEE management and implementation at all levelsMinority shareholder relationship managementGambling Board relationship manager (both nationally and provincially)

Johannesburg, Bryanston, Za

Lead this youth marketing agency whilst the CEO was on sabbatical

Management consultant to SMME's focussed on improved of financial systems and procedures

Johannesburg, Gauteng, Za

Financial reporting and oversight for group of companies

Basingstoke, Hampshire, Gb

Financial Costing of currency handling solutions for presentation to clients

London, Gb

Bcomm, Financial Management

Venture Dorm

Matric, Maths & Accounting

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