Blaine Christopher Roper (BA Marketing Comms)

Experience

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  BATTALION BARS

  May 2014 - Oct 2014

  Bartender

  Events: Dstv international food and music festival, Grietfest & Vodacom in the city.Responsibilities1- Drink Preparation: Responsible for mixing and serving a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to the guests' orders. Skilled in making cocktails, pouring beer and wine, and preparing other popular drinks.2- Customer Service: Providing excellent customer service. Friendly, attentive, and able to engage with guests to create a positive atmosphere. Knowledgeable about the drink menu and able to make recommendations if requested.3- Responsible Alcohol Service: Trained to serve alcohol responsibly. This includes checking IDs to verify the legal drinking age, refusing service to intoxicated individuals, and monitoring guest consumption to prevent overindulgence.4- Inventory Management: Keeping track of inventory and restocking supplies. Ensure that they have an adequate supply of alcohol, mixers, garnishes, and other essential bar items throughout the event.5- Cleanliness and Hygiene: Maintaining a clean and organized bar area is for food safety and guest satisfaction. Show less

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  FCB Johannesburg

  Nov 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Junior Account Executive

    Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  • Account Executive Intern

    Nov 2014 - Dec 2015
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  Publicis Machine

  Jul 2016 - Apr 2019

  Account Executive

  Portfolios: Nestle Infant nutrition, Barclays, ABSA, First for womenResponsibilities1- Client Communication: Maintaining regular communication with clients. Primary point of contact and must understand the client's needs, goals, and expectations. Ensuring effective communication as helps in building trust and ensuring client satisfaction.2- Campaign Planning and Strategy: Collaborate with other teams within the agency, such as creative, media, and production, to develop advertising campaigns. Assist in working on creating strategies that align with the client's objectives, including defining target audiences, messaging, and media channels.3- Budget Management: Managing the budget for advertising campaigns. This includes estimating costs, tracking expenses, and ensuring that campaigns stay within budget constraints while delivering the desired results.4- Project Coordination: Oversee the execution of advertising campaigns from start to finish. Coordinate the work of various teams, ensuring that tasks are completed on time and that the campaign meets quality standards. This involves managing timelines, deadlines, and project milestones. Show less

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  Publicis Communications

  Mar 2018 - Apr 2019

  Account Executive

  Portfolios: Nestle Infant nutrition, Barclays, ABSA, First for womenResponsibilities1- Client Communication: Maintaining regular communication with clients. Primary point of contact and must understand the client's needs, goals, and expectations. Ensuring effective communication as helps in building trust and ensuring client satisfaction.2- Campaign Planning and Strategy: Collaborate with other teams within the agency, such as creative, media, and production, to develop advertising campaigns. Assist in working on creating strategies that align with the client's objectives, including defining target audiences, messaging, and media channels.3- Budget Management: Managing the budget for advertising campaigns. This includes estimating costs, tracking expenses, and ensuring that campaigns stay within budget constraints while delivering the desired results.4- Project Coordination: Oversee the execution of advertising campaigns from start to finish. Coordinate the work of various teams, ensuring that tasks are completed on time and that the campaign meets quality standards. This involves managing timelines, deadlines, and project milestones. Show less

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  Penquin

  Jun 2019 - Sept 2019

  Account Manager

  Account Manager Microsoft South Africa portfolio.

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  Cheil South Africa

  Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

  Account Manager

  Brand: Samsung AfricaRegions: Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, Angola.

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  Ogilvy South Africa

  Jan 2020 - Aug 2021

  Portolio: Dis-Chem South Africa and BotswanaResponsibilities1- Client Relationship Management:Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as the main point of contact. Understand clients' goals, needs, and preferences to deliver tailored campaigns.2-Project Management:Plan, coordinate, and oversee campaigns from inception to completion. Set project timelines and ensure that all deadlines are met.3- Budget Management:Create and manage budgets for campaigns, ensuring cost-effective strategies. Monitor expenditures and provide clients with costing.4- Strategy Development:Collaborate with clients and the agency's creative and strategy teams to develop effective strategies against brand plans and/or campaigns.5- Creative Briefing:Communicate client requirements and objectives to the creative team. Ensure that creative assets align with the client's brand and messaging.6- Upsell and GrowthIdentify opportunities for upselling additional services to existing clients. Contribute to agency growth by nurturing client relationships and seeking new business opportunities.7- Communication:Facilitate clear and effective communication between clients and the agency team. Relay client feedback and expectations to internal teams and ensure client concerns are addressed promptly.8- Problem-Solving:Anticipate and address issues that may arise during campaigns. Develop solutions and make strategic adjustments to keep campaigns on track. Show less Position: Freelance client service representative Portfolio Dis-Chem retail (South Africa, Botswana and Namibia)Responsibilities1- Client Relationship Management:Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as the main point of contact. Understand clients' goals, needs, and preferences to deliver tailored campaigns.2-Project Management:Plan, coordinate, and oversee campaigns from inception to completion. Set project timelines and ensure that all deadlines are met.3- Budget Management:Create and manage budgets for campaigns, ensuring cost-effective strategies. Monitor expenditures and provide clients with costing.4- Strategy Development:Collaborate with clients and the agency's creative and strategy teams to develop effective strategies against brand plans and/or campaigns.5- Creative Briefing:Communicate client requirements and objectives to the creative team. Ensure that creative assets align with the client's brand and messaging.6- Upsell and GrowthIdentify opportunities for upselling additional services to existing clients. Contribute to agency growth by nurturing client relationships and seeking new business opportunities.7- Communication:Facilitate clear and effective communication between clients and the agency team. Relay client feedback and expectations to internal teams and ensure client concerns are addressed promptly.8- Problem-Solving:Anticipate and address issues that may arise during campaigns. Develop solutions and make strategic adjustments to keep campaigns on track. Show less

  • Account Manager

    Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Client Service Representative

    Jan 2020 - Apr 2021
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  McCann Joburg

  Jun 2022 - Mar 2024

  Portfolios: - Mastercard Africa (Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Mauritius, Rwanda)- Reckitt Benckiser South Africa- Nurofen & Dettol- McCann Social media Responsibilities1- Client Relationship Management:Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as the main point of contact. Understand clients' goals, needs, and preferences to deliver tailored campaigns.2-Project Management:Plan, coordinate, and oversee campaigns from inception to completion. Set project timelines and ensure that all deadlines are met.3- Budget Management:Create and manage budgets for campaigns, ensuring cost-effective strategies. Monitor expenditures and provide clients with costing.4- Strategy Development:Collaborate with clients and the agency's creative and strategy teams to develop effective strategies against brand plans and/or campaigns.5- Creative Briefing:Communicate client requirements and objectives to the creative team. Ensure that creative assets align with the client's brand and messaging.6- Upsell and GrowthIdentify opportunities for upselling additional services to existing clients. Contribute to agency growth by nurturing client relationships and seeking new business opportunities.7- Communication:Facilitate clear and effective communication between clients and the agency team. Relay client feedback and expectations to internal teams and ensure client concerns are addressed promptly.8- Problem-Solving:Anticipate and address issues that may arise during campaigns. Develop solutions and make strategic adjustments to keep campaigns on track. Show less

  • Senior Account Manager

    Sept 2021 - Mar 2024

  • Board Member of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

    Jun 2022 - Aug 2023
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  Two Tone Global

  Apr 2024 - Aug 2024

  Account Director

  Portfolio: Pernod Ricard Social Media and ActivationsBrands: Luc Belaire & BumbuBrand: TelkomPortfolio: Activations and retail (consumer and business)

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  Ogilvy South Africa

  Sept 2024 - now

  Account Director

  Brand: Vodacom