Responsible for the management and development of the DGB brand portfolio within the USA. Boschendal, Bellingham, Beachhouse, Fryers Cove, Backsberg, Ribshack Red & Douglas Green

Personally managed the full export activities, accounts, and shipments to40+ Importers from Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, and the Middle East.

Responsible for the development of commercial sales and marketing channels for the global product launch of the DRNK Augmented Reality alcoholic beverage application. Responsible for building a detailed commercial strategy and route to market that will best service alcohol distributors, producers, merchants and retailers in increasing brand exposure and consumer engagement for their portfolio of wine, spirits, and beers.

SELECTED as one of only 3 MSc students to work with the BSB Marketing and Recruitment team to formulate a marketing strategy to recruit students for the MBA Wine Business program. Developed promotional strategies for the target market and produced a promotional video highlighting the benefits of the school, the program and the immersion in the surrounding food & wine culture.Promotional video available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lRXTKRTBEk |4:22|

Afrigas, partner to Afrox, in a dual role where in my responsibilities included both managing ICP(Installation on Customer Premises) projects in the Stellenbosch and Strand area, and as a sales representative looking to expand our customer base and to continually provide our clients with excellent service. Other Responsibilities include: o Providing customers with technical advice and guidance on the safe use and storage of industrial gases and ensuring they comply with the SANS code and bylaws. o Constant tracking of the ICP process by liaising with customers, municipalities, fire departments, and compliance officers to expedite the often time consuming projects from start to finish.

Sales Strategist at Jo Bangles Sterling Silver Jewelry o Responsibilities: My responsibilities included the brand revival and realignment of the Jo bangles sterling silver jewelry business. o Re-designing old logo, brand image, web site and expansion of marketing channels to raise awareness of the Jo Bangles brand and to reach new sales targets. o Identification and implementation of new sales channels, through web sales, sale of merchandise through consignment to various boutique shops as well as hair salons. o Development of a stock inventory mangement system with bar-coding and scanning capabilities to track inventory in and out of the business.