With experience in various fields of Strategic Communication (Social Media), Fundraising and Donor Nurturing, after 20 years in the sales & marketing industry the active building and maintaining of quality and sustainable business relationships comes naturally. By using various methods, potential clients are prospected. I have vast experience in public speaking and formed part of the Pretoria East Toastmasters Club (PETC) that provides a supportive learning environment which enables members to develop public speaking and leadership skills. Regular competitor analysis and organisation positioning are carried out to help clients meet their marketing, communication and sales goals with objectives. Through the Lifework Leadership Programme that is designed for leaders who desire transformation.
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Communication StrategistAdasa Npc Aug 2022 - PresentSouth AfricaA creative and experienced business executive responsible for translating client needs, requests and ideas into project plans, deliverables and successful outcomes. -
Business Owner And FounderAfrebirth Design Jan 2003 - PresentPretoria Area, South AfricaConnected Creativity, Accelerated Marketing.Afrebirth Design is a marketing communications consultancy, collaborating with businesses in the experience economy. We construct, connect and communicate the multiple storeys and layers of your brand to your audience.Our aim is to help build your brand up to be the best it can be - the best house on the best street - through solid communications strategy, marketing campaigns and creative content.Almost half of small businesses are involved in social media for the purpose of raising brand awareness. This is followed by the desire to generate leads and service customers by connecting with them among social media networks. -
Marketing StrategistGvw ~ Global Village Worker May 2021 - Aug 2022South Africa
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Head: Partnership GrowthEudemonia: Primary Co-Operative Limited Dec 2020 - May 2021South Africa -
Communication ProfessionalSkills College Dec 2020 - May 2021Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa -
Strategic Communications ManagerCity Changers Foundation Oct 2014 - May 2021Pretoria Area, South AfricaNerésa works part-time for this successful organisation that has strong leadership values. With a vision to transform people, uplifted to impact their world. My passion became my work, through strategically allignment of messages in a creative fashion to a relevant audience. The City Changers Foundation currently takes care of 8 Children's Homes in South Africa. -
Co-OwnerDevoted Wellness Magazine Oct 2020 - Dec 2020Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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Social Media Marketing ConsultantPabc Security Solutions Mar 2020 - Oct 2020South AfricaMy primary responsibility as a social media consultant is developing and posting content to social media sites, which may include video content. Another primary responsibility is to help develop and oversee social media communities dedicated to an organization's brand. I also oversee CRM systems.
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Business PartnerCreativeside Digital Solutions Feb 2019 - Jan 2020Pretoria Area, South AfricaPartner at Creative Side Digital Solutions situated in South Africa. We are website engineers focused on Strategic Communication. Our Creative Side Digital Solutions team has been designing and developing websites for over 19 years.Through the use of various technologies, we provide tailor made solutions that assist our client’s needs to grow into the digital world. Custom website design and development sets us apart from the crowd, with unique and super fast websites.
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Business Development ExecutiveGrabjobs (South Africa) Oct 2018 - Feb 2019Pretoria Area, South AfricaWith experience in various fields of Strategic Communication (Social Media), Fundraising and Donor Nurturing, GRABJOBS were an exciting new field to explore. After the development of an effective sales strategy which aligns with the business growth objectives in South Africa we are busy with the current execution of this strategy.After 16 years in the sales & marketing industry the active building and maintaining of quality and sustainable business relationships comes naturally. By using various methods, potential clients are prospected. Nerésa has vast experience in public speaking and formed part of the Pretoria East Toastmasters Club (PETC) that provides a supportive learning environment which enables members to develop public speaking and leadership skills. PETC organization is a member of Toastmasters International. Regular competitor analysis and organisation positioning are carried out. After the implementation of the sales process, leads are followed, the liaison with prospective clients and interaction with stakeholders are driven to this opportunity to conclusion. The development and maintenance of a sustainable business pipeline takes priority. This includes training and sales support to new and existing clients to drive significant product volumes and revenue. Sales targets are met and even exceeded.A Social Media plan was developed to specifically increase GRABJOBS SA's visibility in the market. The focus is Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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Strategic Communication ManagerPopup (People Upliftment Programme) Jan 2011 - Aug 2018Pretoria Area, South AfricaNéresa took on a challenge after qualifying with one of the largest NGO’s in South Africa. With experience in various fields, she headed up Strategic Communications at POPUP (People Upliftment Programme).Néresa furthered her studies doing Strategic Communication through DevCom (SA based) which was a three year course, after which she completed numerous short courses which included Corel Draw, Adobe Graphic Suit (with muse), WordPress and AutoCad, she focussed specifically in the Social Media field.Over the years she was fortunate enough to train under Brian Boyd (USA leader in website architecture). In 2016, she took over the major task with her development team of launching 23 websites internationally for Doxa Deo an International church group. My web-based knowledge took me to a new level, starting to manage the websites for worldly recognised organisations like Lifework Leadership and the City Changers Foundation.As we all know the main purpose of Social Media is to drive audiences. In this scenario Néresa has vast experience in Social Media. At a stage she managed 12 Facebook and various other social media platforms. Through well thought posts, she was able to build audiences for these organisations and establish them as household names in their various target groups.Some of her previous core responsibilities were; updating Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube (included the making of relevant videos), Instagram, Twitter and Website accounts. Various other communication mediums also fell under her portfolio (MailChimp). Néresa’s main function was raising funds through creative ways and donor nurturing. The ability to communicate with both “right” and “left” minded people through graphics, maps and infographics are her strong points.Over the years she has developed a strategic database including media relations. She has been on radio and television numerous of times. Success only lays in passion. -
Strategic Communications Manager & Co-OrdinatorLifework Leadership Jan 2015 - Dec 2016Pretoria Area, South AfricaThe Lifework Leadership Programme is designed for leaders who desire transformation. It challenges the mind and engages the heart – all the while looking at Jesus as our ultimate example of leadership. We wish to attract the business leaders throughout the greater Tshwane area who want to transform their companies, churches, communities…2019 is the 5th year for Lifework Leadership Pretoria with an alumni footprint of more than 300 leaders. The Lifework Leadership programme in Pretoria is an eight-month leadership course that runs from February to September. Classes include teaching from nationally and internationally known speakers, case studies with prominent business people, literary discussion, and practical life application. Each class examines the life of Jesus as the best example of leadership and is carefully crafted to engage leaders on issues that they face in their personal and business lives. Designed for the business professional, the class includes valuable tools and examples that can be applied to the home and the workplace. -
Marketing Manager And Co-OwnerHi Ooste/ East (School Gazette) Jan 2009 - Feb 2010Pretoria Area, South AfricaMain ActivitiesCreating a new image for the gazette, cold canvassing advertisers, key person between schools and gazette handling all enquiries from advertisers and readers. Communicating and building relations with prospective advertisers. Developing distribution channels (Pick ‘n Pay). Representing the gazette at public functions. Recruit, train and manage sales personnel. Administration using Pastel.
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Sales And Marketing Manager, DesignerAfrican Furniture Merchants- African Balustrades & Steelworks - Best Made Auctioneers Jan 2003 - 2006Pretoria Area, South AfricaMain Activities Developing the showroom. Developing all marketing material, successfully hired, trained and motivated staff increasing sales. Developed new product lines. Planning, developing and implementing public relations strategies; liaising with and answering enquiries from customers and suppliers, via telephone and email; researching the furniture industry, preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional material; coordinating photo opportunities with magazines; organizing events including sales conferences and exhibitions. Communicating design concept from the client to the supplier ensuring a positive building in client database and sales. Assisted in administration systems. Managing delivery team.
Nerésa Bowen Education Details
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Architecture And Art -
Hoërskool GarsfonteinGrade 12
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Nerésa Bowen attended University Of Pretoria/universiteit Van Pretoria, Hoërskool Garsfontein.
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