Janice Hall

Experience

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  Finesse Events

  Jan 2009 - Oct 2011

  Entrepreneur

  • Researched markets to identify opportunities for events;• Organize and strategize with clients to ascertain their precise event requirements;• Produced detailed proposals for events (e.g. time-lines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets);• Managed and created a budget;• secured and booked a suitable venue or location;• ensured insurance, legal, health and safety obligations were adhered to (KSAC, Fire and Police permit, Health, food handlers and spirit license);• coordinated venue management, caterers, stand designers, contractors and equipment hire;• organized facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality and the media;• identified and secured speakers or special guests;• planned and constructed layout and the entertainment program;• coordinated staffing requirements and staff briefings;• sold sponsorship/stand/exhibition space to potential exhibitors/partners;• prepared proposals and media packages;Events Included:- Jack Daniels All Jamaica Grill Off 2009- Soiree Christmas Eve 2009- Appleton All Jamaica Grill Off 2010- Team Jamaica Goes to Kansas 2010- Appleton All Jamaica Grill Off 2011- Show less

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  An Elegant Affairs Events

  Mar 2009 - Jun 2010

  Brand Manager

  Management and Coordination of special corporate and entertainment projects.Managing the brands' personality.Corporate Partners included - - AMCHAM, - NCB, - Scotia Bank of Jamaica, - An Elegant Affairs, - Mussons Group, - Marlboro International.- JMMB- Pepsi JamaicaEvents Included:- Portland Jerk Festivak- Launch of Fiction Night Club- Nyammings and Jammings- Youth View Awards- Launch of Marlboro in Jamaica- Pepsi Teen Splash Show less

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  Lascelle Ltd

  Mar 2011 - Aug 2012

  Group Promotions and Events Coordinator

  Brands Included:- Magnum Tonic Wine- Barefoot Wine- Sangsters Rum Cream- Campari- Hypnotiq- Carlo Rossi- Skyy Vodka- Federated Pharmaceutical Products (Cetamol, DPH, Federgel)- JB Rum- Courvoisier- Huggies Diaper- Brunswick - Axe- Dove- Lipton Tea- Breeze Detergents- Mistolin- Vape§ Supervise promotional teams.§ Coordinate and Organize promoters and materials necessary for a promotion or event.§ Provide stock taking for tools and promotional equipment and accesories.§ Laize with event directors (site visits, events vision).§ Organize suppliers and vendors.§ Brand and Ad placement,§ Execute clients vision.§ Acting as liaison with the client and the promotions group to execute promotions campaigns, § including coordinating logistics for all grass roots events and local promotions Show less

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  Point Global Marketing Ltd (POINT)

  Aug 2012 - Mar 2015

  Marketing and Brand Management for multiple brands including - Jamaica Producers, - Express Fitness, - WinnCon Distributors, - St Mary's Chips,- IAMS Pet Food, - DejaFrut, - True Brew- Tortuga Rum Cakes- The Competitiveness Company- Digital Housing- Vein Centres of Jamaica- RJR Communications Group• Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional activities on behalf of clients.• Conduct market research to determine market requirements for existing and future clients.• Analysis of customer research, current market conditions and competitor information• Develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing products• Manage the productivity of the marketing plans and projects• Deliver marketing activity within agreed budget• Social Media Management• Liaison with media and advertising• Coordinate and implement strategies to maintain current clients• Plan and coordinate events• Create Sponsorship proposals• Creative and Artistic Development• Attending to customers’ needs. Show less • Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional activities on behalf of clients.• Conduct market research to determine market requirements for existing and future clients.• Analysis of customer research, current market conditions and competitor information• Develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing products• Manage the productivity of the marketing plans and projects• Deliver marketing activity within agreed budget• Social Media Management• Liaison with media and advertising• Coordinate and implement strategies to maintain current clients• Plan and coordinate events• Create Sponsorship proposals• Creative and Artistic Development• Attending to customers’ needs. Show less

  • Manager - Events, Operations and Client Services

    Nov 2012 - Mar 2015

  • Client Services Associate

    Aug 2012 - Nov 2012
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  Mavis Bank Coffee Factory Limited

  Feb 2015 - Feb 2019

  Trade Marketing Manager

  Mavis Bank Coffee Factory; manufactures of Jamaica's premium products:- Jablum Classic- Jablum Caribbean- True Brew Coffee• Oversee daily operations of the commercial division (Sales and Production)• Oversee, Execute and Manage Product Recall • Evaluate and decide on key investments in equipment, infrastructure and talent.• Create and manage trade marketing and sales strategies locally and internationally.• Manage and Plan Customer Service and Retention programs for ecommerce, in trade and walkin customers.• Manage customer complaints solutions in accordance with procedures under SQF and HACCP.• Keep employees motivated, resolve conflicts and implement decisive measures for the goalof the company.• Create and manage subsidiary budgets and results measurement; allocating resources,reviewing progress; make mid-course corrections• Make projections based on expenditures and trend analysis.• Production and Marketing cost analysis and control.• Margin analysis and Pricing on products.• Product Development from concept, production and finished goods.• Inventory Management of raw materials and finished goods.• Import and Export logistics of raw materials and finished goods; requisition and development.• Managing sales channels (distributors and retailers) and markets (travel retail andtraditional retail, international markets and Hospitality).• Drive commercial sales and revenue growth through-out market.• Ecommerce management and driving growth.• Plan, manage and lead trade plan for specific brands and markets locally and internationally.• Oversee production department of Jablum by establishing procurement, production,marketing, field, and technical services policies and practices.• Managed Commercial Division. Show less

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  EXIM Bank of Jamaica

  Feb 2019 - Oct 2023

  Head Of Marketing

  - Member of Product Development Committee- Member of Procurement Committee- Developed and Managed Customer Complaint Policy and Procedures- Developed and Managed Customer Experience Programme targets and deliverables- Developed and Executed Marketing Campaigns Annually with an annual increase in qualified leads.- Achieved and surpassed Brand Awareness Corporate Score annually.- Achieved and surpassed Corporate Leads annually.- AML and Anti-terrorism Trained and Certified.- Conceptualized and Created 'Money Moves Ja' hosted by Kalilah Reynolds.- Conceptualized and created 'Your Business Matters' hosted by Kalilah Reynolds.Oversight and Responsibilites:• Plan and execute Public Relations strategies to gain organic exposure for the Bank.• Collaborating with industry leaders, MSME business leaders, policymakers and regulators, and national and international financing partners to develop and execute financing solutions to provide access to finance and business advisory service to core target.• Liaise and manage relationships with Ministry Parent body.• Periodically assesses the performance of external service partners to ensure exposure & reputation is adhered to.• Plan and execute the Bank's Business Advisory Service to provide qualitative support to MSMEs.• Manage Stakeholder Relationships.• Manage and Access customer complaints and corrective actions.• Build the Bank's marketing programs to support specific marketing objectives across different channels.• Execute Focus Groups & Surveys, and analyze data for decision making.• Evaluate the impact of marketing programs in achieving their stated objectives.• Prepare and Manage a Marketing Budget annually.• Responsible to assist with the effective management of risk and the implementation of risk reductionstrategies within the Bank.• Plan and Execute events, workshops and conferences supporting access to finance for MSMEs' growth and expansion. • Plan and Manage Bank's Digital Marketing channels. Show less

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  Milly-Zo Studio

  Jan 2020 - Aug 2023

  Business Owner

  Milly-Zo Studio is a place that channels designs from different arts. From Milly-Zo Studio is Milly-Zo Designs, where art and design fuses into functional household, decor or office pieces.Milly-Zo Designs feature a combination of wood and epoxy to make mundane items more exceptional. Tables, Clocks, Coasters, Charcuterie Boards, Serving Trays, wall decors are some of the applications.

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  Digita Global Marketing Ltd.

  Oct 2023 - Feb 2024

  Deputy C.E.O
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  Mother's Enterprises Ltd

  Feb 2024 - now

  General Manager - Support Services

  General Manager – Support Services in charge of IT, Marketing, Maintenance and People & Culture:Job Functions 1. Strategic Leadership • Develop and execute strategic plans for IT, Marketing, Maintenance, and People & Culture. • Drive operational efficiency, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. 2. IT Management • Oversee IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. • Optimize technology to enhance business processes and customer experiences. 3. Marketing & Brand Growth • Lead brand positioning, digital marketing, and customer engagement initiatives. • Analyze market trends and develop growth strategies. 4. Facilities & Maintenance • Ensure all locations are well-maintained, safe, and compliant with regulations. • Implement preventive maintenance and sustainability initiatives. 5. People & Culture (HR) • Develop talent acquisition, training, and employee engagement strategies. • Foster a high-performance culture and implement HR best practices. Show less