Jessica Chaplin

Experience

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  Recruit Group

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

  IT Recruitment Consultant

  • Specialised in IT Recruitment and consulted to a variety of IT focused companies in Gauteng• Conducted candidate searches, interviews and assessments in order to meet the clients specific requirements and needs• Daily telesales and marketing of candidates through a variety of online and communication platforms

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  South African Breweries

  Jan 2009 - Apr 2011

  Promotions and Below the Line Co-ordinator

  Overview of role:To operate as the liaison between ABI plants, Sales Execution, Project Team and Channel Marketing so that a good working relationship is fostered, promotional initiatives and new product launches are timeously and effectively executed, and the ABI image is upheld. • Supported volume growth and development through the preparation and execution of promotional objectives, policies and programs• Managed various National Promotions • Identified market opportunities for new and existing products Show less

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  Sabattical

  May 2011 - Jan 2012

  Travelled

  Travelled in North, Central and South America.

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  Beiersdorf

  Jun 2012 - Oct 2012

  Shopper and Customer Marketing (contract)

  • Interpreting, analysing and presenting shopper behaviour and sales data (supplied by Nielson)• Development of NIVEA Product Catalogue and Training Manuals for customers and in-store consultants• Support development of SADC booklet, merchandising books and Eucerin consumer booklet• Facilitated NIVEA and Eucerin Product Training throughout South Africa• In-store space planning ; category management and sales strategy development for Edgars• Communication and presentation of new product launches, promotional and brand plans • Point of sale concept development and design for the retail and wholesale channels • Facilitated monthly in-store promotions in Dis-Chem and Clicks outlets nationwide• Budget management Show less

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  Downes Murray

  Oct 2012 - May 2013

  Fundraising Consultant

  Specialise in consulting to NGO's on their marketing and fundraising strategies.

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  Ashoka East Africa

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

  Associate

  • Conducted research effort for East African Oxford University Press (OUP) Education Project• Youth Venture Program marketing guidance• Process management support to Youth Venture partner organisations: Dagoretti Youth Developers; Lepta Community & Info Mashinani• Fundraising and proposal writing guidance for young entrepreneurs & partner organisations• Operational procedures• Ashoka East Africa Changemaker Summit: Sourcing of sponsors & event management support Show less

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  The Scribe

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Independent Social Development Consultant

  Projects: NACOSA: Rapid Assessment-Situation Analysis of the OVC Community Systems

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  LifeCo UnLtd SA Group

  Dec 2014 - Sept 2016

  Manager: Entrepreneur Advancement

  • Provincial marketing of the LifeCo UnLtd Enterpriser Opportunity as well as representing and marketing LifeCo UnLtd at key events in KZN• Identified, screened and supported social and environmental entrepreneurs who became part of the two year Enterpriser Programme. This involved setting business objectives, accessing resources according to their needs (financial and non-financial) and bi-monthly check-in meetings.• Significant partnership and network development as well as management of stakeholder (for example - Dept of Education, Ethekwini Municipality, Durban University of Technology, East Coast Radio, IDC, suppliers) relationships • Management and execution of KZN Enterpriser outreach programme• Enterpriser workshop facilitation and conducting information sessions • Development of policies and procedures used at a head office and provincial level• Monthly reporting to funder and newsletter to enterprises • Responsible for identifying and setting up the LifeCo UnLtd KZN Provincial Office (Rydall Vale Office Park, Umhlanga)• Provincial office management: planning and co-ordination of office activities such as events, workshops, budget, HR, technical and safety management• Supported head office activities and projects • Input into national strategy planning and setting of provincial KPI targets Show less

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  The Sophia Foundation

  Oct 2016 - Dec 2019

  Development Manager
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  The Savanna Foundation

  Jan 2020 - now

  Co-Founder and Development Manager