Kate Ovendale

Experience

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  Dimension Data

  Apr 1999 - Dec 2001

  Global Communications Head

  Responsibilities included: development, implementation and management of the global corporate marketing communications strategy, plan and budget based on business and marketing strategy (together with the Global Head of Marketing); creation and management of a central marketing team to service the regional marketing hubs in Australia, Europe, North America and Asia through the globalisation of the brand; management of the Dimension Data brand and roll-out of global re-branding programme in Australia, Europe, North America and South Africa; management and execution of global corporate communications activities; management of relationships and contracts with marketing service providers; and marketing return on investment tracking and reporting. Show less

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  Dimension Data Middle East and Africa

  Apr 2002 - Dec 2004

  Head of Marketing (April 2002-December 2004)

  Responsibilities included: creation and execution management of the corporate marketing strategy, plan and budget based on business and marketing strategy; management of Dimension Data brand within the South African market; team and people performance management; marketing ROI tracking and reporting.

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  The forum company

  Aug 2006 - Jun 2011

  Brand and marketing consultant

  Worked with the CEO and Founder to develop a brand strategy, architecture, visual identity and brand communications plan for the forum company and sub brands offering: conference and event venues; private catering; office catering; as well as staff restaurants. Later moved onto a retainer to fulfill a general marketing, communications and brand function.

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  Britehouse

  Nov 2008 - Mar 2013

  Brand and marketing consultant

  Worked with the CEO to develop a brand strategy, architecture and visual identity brand. Later moved onto a retainer to fulfill a general marketing, brand and event management and execution function.

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  Dimension Data

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2017

  Responsibilities included: leadership role within the brand team; campaign and programme management; stakeholder engagement; communications; brand activations; creative management; content creation; and marketing operations including budget and resource management and tracking of ROI. Campaign and program management for the Tour de France sponsorship activation as well as the new corporate strategy and brand campaign. Responsibilities included: campaign and programme management; stakeholder engagement; communications; brand activations; creative management; content creation; and marketing operations including budget and resource management and tracking of ROI. Primary programs and responsibilities included: - Global Communications Manager caretaking role for 9 months; acquisition communications and brand transition programme management for two strategic acquisitions in the US and Europe; - Management of the Gartner Magic Quadrant submissions and communications;- Global marketing strategic programme management the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Vesting project; and the Global Brand Refresh programme.

  • Global sponsorship manager

    Oct 2016 - Dec 2017

  • Strategic brand campaign and programme management

    Oct 2014 - Sept 2016

  • Corporate brand and communications consultant

    Sept 2009 - Sept 2014
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  Convergence Partners

  Oct 2012 - Jun 2013

  Brand and marketing consultant

  Worked with the head of strategy and Chairman to develop a well-articulated brand strategy and architecture for the expanding scale and profile of companies as well as a brand communications plan to elevate and strengthen the Convergence Partners brand.

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  Fork and Sheet

  Oct 2018 - Aug 2022

  Owner

  Created and launched a new online business, Fork and Sheet, delivering homeware starter kits with a primary focus on the student market, predominantly in private student accommodation. It’s a Seasonal business that mostly operates between Dec/ Jan/ Feb.Key responsibilities and highlights: brand ideation and development, product design and sourcing, product marketing, eCommerce platform development, supplier management, accounts, logistics, inventory and stock management, customer marketing, social media marketing and communications. Show less

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  Dr. Hauschka

  Oct 2019 - Aug 2022

  Marketing Director

  Senior Marketer | B2B and B2C Marketing | Global Marketing Experience | Digital Marketing | Customer Marketing | Marketing Strategy | Revenue Marketing| Performance-based Marketing | Content Marketing | Campaign Strategy and Management | Promotions | Retail Marketing | Retail Channel Management | Brand Management | Content Creation | Production Management | Multi-Channel and Integrated Marketing Communications | Email Marketing | Influencer and Media Management | Industry and Competitor Research | Analytics and Reporting | Master Content and Digital Merchandising | Budget Management Show less

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  NTT

  Sept 2022 - now

  Senior Marketing Manager