As an Operations Manager at Let's Go Media, I am dedicated to optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations to drive organizational success. With a robust background in managing resources, streamlining processes, and enhancing team collaboration, I oversee the seamless execution of projects from inception to completion. My role involves leveraging technology and strategic oversight to ensure projects meet high standards of quality, timeline adherence, and client satisfaction. I excel in fostering a collaborative work environment that empowers teams to deliver exceptional results, while also managing budgets and resources with a keen eye for optimizing profitability. My commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence positions Let's Go Media at the forefront of innovation and client satisfaction in the dynamic marketing industry.

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Pure People was an online store focused on alternative, bohemian home décor, clothing, jewellery and accessories imported from the most exotic parts of the world. I fulfilled every aspect of my business, from sourcing and importing of products internationally, to photographing the products, managing the website, implementing and fulfilling all marketing duties including strategy, content creation, google ads and all marketing related activities right down to the shipping and fulfillment of the orders to the customers. In just over 3 years I grew my social media page following from 0 to: o Facebook: 36 000o Instagram: 6000 I thoroughly enjoyed this role as I was able to tap into the many different aspects of my personality and skillset which meant I was constantly challenged and learning new things.

Swoop Tech was an online store focused on reselling all of South Africa's best tech. We also worked with numerous corporate companies and extended our services to include Enterprise IT Solutions

Overseeing all Design & Digital Marketing related projects for the International Brand Exchange4Free targeting over 100 countries worldwide trading in Forex.- Managing the Marketing Team consisting of Web Developer, Social Media Manager & Administrator- Marketing Strategy & Implementation- Social Media Management (5 main platforms)- Google Adwords & Analytics- Reporting- Design of all campaigns and Exchange4free content (digital and print)- Online and offline advertising- Forums & Newsletters- Overseeing all Marketing & Admin functionswww.exchange4free.comwww.exchange4free.co.zawww.exchange4free.co.uk

As a single team member, I was required to do all graphic design for the 3 companies within Anchor Media (clothing, food and property). I was responsible for social media and marketing as well as brand development.Programs worked on: Photoshop & Illustrator. Responsibilities:- Take brief’s from the 4 board of directors and deliver timeously- Find suitable suppliers and negotiate prices- Quality control on work done- Marketing of all 3 businesses (mostly through social media)- Brand establishment & development- Graphic Design for all businesses – namely: create food menus, wall murals (as long as 20metres), shop design and layouts, car signage, website designs, logo’s, signage, basicphotography etc- PR for the Big Jo’s brand (All local newspapers and draft articles)- Assist in the design of the company’s website (everything except the coding)- All creative and marketing related admin- Social Media & Marketing1. Campaigns to draw people to social media pages2. Work with tight advertising budgets and select best medium

I joined Just Residential in December 2010. When I arrived the company was just starting out and there were very few listings on the system so we needed to build up the database from scratch as well as establish ourselves in an already flooded market. My personal code of conduct in this business is act with integrity, honesty and sincerity at all times.My role here required me to do the following:- Handling properties for top end clients namely Zimbali Rentals.- Sourcing new properties for the company’s books. (Cold call new clients, arrange an appointment to meet the client, view the house and take photographs, give an honest market related evaluation on the property, get the documentation together and list the property on the company’s website as well as a number of other advertising websites.)- Source prospective buyers and co-ordinate a viewing of the properties they are interested in. Follow up with the buyer to find out whether they liked the property or not, and if not, find something else that might be suitable for them. Give constant feedback to sellers.- Constantly maintaining a good professional relationship with my clients (landlords, buyers and tenants) by always keeping them informed and following up with them on a regular basis.- Ensure that any documentation which would be required and any procedures to be followed are in place at all times.- Always keep my books up to date with the most current properties on the market, priced correctly.- To be on top of the real estate industry at all times, keeping myself up to date with the latest trends in all aspects of the industry.- I am required to practice with a good set of ethics and to follow the EEAB code of conduct.

Earth Touch is a wildlife production company based in Durban, South Africa, producing blue chip films for the BBC & Nat GeoTRAFFICKING CO-ORDINATOR:This was my initial role in the company which required me to traffic and coordinate all creative departments, including the editing, media, audio and graphics as well as provides constant support to all the relevant parties.My duties included:- Receiving, scheduling and co-coordinating the flow of media (raw footage) through the facility on a daily basis. Ensuring all procedures are followed as far as possible to ensure productions are of top quality.- Tracking the media process, from production to publishing, and for a period publishing the media to the website myself. Keeping an up-to-date and accurate record of all media received, produced, completed and published.- Implementing & coordinating processes & procedures to ensure optimum workflow and efficiency of each department.- Creating weekly work schedules for the production, editing, audio, creative, logistical and media departments, holding weekly meetings to ensure everyone is aware of their requirements.- Managing the creative directors’ expectations, meeting their requirements within agreed deadlines and briefing the editors.PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT (PROJECT MANAGEMENT):This became my core function towards the end of my time there, as I was originally employed to traffic the facility’s workflow.These projects required me to be on top of every aspect of the production at all times. I had to assist in interpreting the producer’s vision with the editor, with very concise and specific briefs, ensuring the cameraman are well aware of the producer’s requirements and constantly following up with them.I organized all the logistics around the shoots that were necessary, arranging voice over artists, outsourced graphics, script writers, stock footage, freelance editors etc.I handled all the general admin around meetings (scheduling, minutes, follow up’s etc)

1. Organize Meetings- Schedule meetings, invite relevant attendees and book relevant boardrooms for meetings when necessary.- Ensure agenda items are gathered, compiled and agendas are sent through to meeting attendees in advance.- Prepare documentation needed for meetings, take minutes of meetings, prepare accurate minutes and distribute the minutes for all IT meetings.2. Provide General Assistance to IT & Handle Department Administration- Prepare and collate presentations, monthly progress reports and spreadsheets when requested and within agreed deadline.- Compile post mortem reports for major revenue loss issues.- Create weekly work schedule reports for all departments and distribute accordingly.- Arrange maintenance to be done on servers, liaise with technical managers and operators.- Keep up-to-date records of all staff in IT as well as co-ordinate seating arrangements and new starts.- Maintain efficient filing systems.- Sort, file and organize documents for all IT managers and team leaders when necessary.- Liaise and set up meetings with suppliers and visitors when necessary.- Liaise with Telkom and staff on a regular basis with regards to installations, transfers and cancellations of ISDN lines for staff.- Gather relevant IT signatures, allocate (JTP)-Justification to Purchase numbers and send relevant documentation to procurement department for purchase order allocation.- Coordinate, facilitate and organize department functions as and when necessary.- Control the internal purchasing process- Keep accurate records of all staff details- Coordinate Internal IT training

1. Recruitment- Scouting & street casting.- Interviewing models, taking basic photographs where necessary.- Assisting with in-house shoots.- Arranging all the necessary requirements for models, I.e Planning portfolio shoots, arranging for stylists and wardrobe, make-up artists & photographers.- Sift and select the best photographs, adjust and edit them with Photoshop, size them for portfolio prints, design and arrange for Z-cards.- New business development, local and International, (Promoting & marketing the company to prospective clients in the Advertising / Marketing Industry).- Setting up interviews and client appointments.- Diary management for models, liaising with them constantly regarding castings / jobs.- Maintain regular contact with models, clients, photographers, advertising, production &marketing agencies.- Visiting clients and ensuring all clients have the latest Z-cards and portfolios.- Following up on shoots to acquire images from the production companies for the model portfolios.2. Office Management- Monitoring and responding to all incoming emails.- Co-ordinating and matching models with suitable jobs.- Maintaining Z-card Stock and Portfolios.- Database Management & Information Management.- Invoicing to models and services.- Credit control & creditor’s payments.- Systems maintenance.- Reception.- Diary & personal management (PA) for the Owner.- Travel & accommodation arrangements for models.My role here required me to have an in-depth knowledge and the skills necessary to act upon every aspect of the business. I was the only employee in the company to begin with so I initiated most ofthe processes and procedures so I understand what makes a business successful. I have great attention to detail and I understand the importance of it.I feel I gained a lot of experience in this job – I realized my worth and capability as well as my ability to multi-task and co-ordinate any aspect of the business.