About me
A top-performing and dynamic public relations, media, and project management expert, offering expertise in digital media, content sales, special events management, media relations, marketing materials, and social media analytics reporting. Proficient in content acquisitions and distribution, window periods, platforms and contracts (both local and international) for multi-channel and pay-TV environments.
Highly organised in fast-paced multitasking environments, an experienced participant in brainstorm sessions and senior strategic planning on an ongoing basis. Effective budget management and management of strong relationships with content suppliers and prioritising tasks to accomplish objectives with creativity and professionalism.
Attained continuous learning opportunities in public relations, media management, sales, marketing and customer services and utilised skills gained through education and practical experience to meet and exceed organisational objectives.
In each of my professional roles, I have been successful in producing positive results and I have a consistent history of advancing shared company goals.
Work history
Sales & Project ManagerNickelodeon
South AfricaFull Time
Key responsibilities:
• Efficiently managed and coordinated workflows and elements including key suppliers, budget management, and marketing materials such as digital marketing campaigns and public relations communications.
• Effectively performed edit and delivery of on-air and digital marketing material and supervised key crew and personnel.
• Collaborated with the Nickelodeon brand team and sales project management teams, and synchronised the venue and communications with Toys R Us shop managers.
Key achievements:
• Successfully led all elements of key projects for Nickelodeon, specifically “Nickelodeon's Ultimate Toy Run” and “Nickelodeon Genius”, inclusive of contract and budget management, and the management of branding and marketing materials.
• Actively toured and shot in studio for the “Nickelodeon Genius” educational game show series with Urban Brew Productions and spearheaded a crew to New York to shoot the final “Nickelodeon’s Ultimate Toy Run” episode at Toys R Us in New Jersey.
• Proficiently organised production scheduling, shoot management, and coordination of regional Toy Run elements.
• Effectively sold short-form content like the “Tiger Eats” cooking series and long-form drama series like the “Maseko Ties” drama series to StarSat (the second Pay TV platform in South Africa), with approximately 6 million subscribers in Africa.
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Public Relations CoordinatorStarsat
- South AfricaFull Time
Key responsibilities:
• Actively coordinated a number of receptions and meetings while serving as a media liaison for the company.
• Led and directed the company newsletter, programming and internal communication.
• Composed speeches and delivered to the CEO.
Key achievements:
• Spearheaded various operations within the company including cultural artwork projects.
• Expertly produced and directed internal corporate communications.
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Skills
- Public Relations
- Production Management
- Budget Management
- Media Relations
- Television Production
- Digital Production
- Strategic Analysis
- Digital Marketing
- Business Development
- Media Sales
Education
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Bachelor of Arts Honours in Dramatic ArtsUniversity of the Witwatersrand
South Africa
Distinctions in Creative Writing and Directing