Experience

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  Implats

  Mar 1998 - Jul 2008

  I was responsible for all internal communication activities within the Implats Group. My duties included:• The compilation, implementation and management of the Employee Communication Strategy • The compilation, implementation and management of Employee Communication Campaigns • Reporting on Employee Communication issues and activities at the monthly Management Communication Forum• The compilation, implementation, management and review of Employee Communication Policies and Procedures • The management of the Employee Communication Network by regularly auditing existing channels and implementing new channels • Liaising with External Communication to ensure consistent Corporate Communication • Editor of the Group’s company newspaper • Planning and coordinating the Group’s annual Long Service Awards Banquet • Acting as Media Liaison for the Rustenburg Operations • Managing the Public Relations function for the Rustenburg Operations Show less I joined Implats in March 1998 as a Communication Officer, responsible for the Services Division communications at its Rustenburg Operations. My duties included:• Distribute communication through various channels within the Services Division• Cover news stories and take photographs for company newspaper• Design, lay-out and editing of company newspaper• Assist in implementation of Communication Campaigns• Collecting and analysing data during Communication Surveys• Liaise with line managers within Services Division• Assist in organising annual Investor Visit to Rustenburg Operations• Assist in organising annual Long Service Awards FunctionThis was a newly created position within the company and as such I was tasked with implementing the Rustenburg Operations’ communication function throughout the Services Division. During my time in this position, I implemented several new channels and initiatives, while improving on existing channels. Show less

  • Communication Manager

    Feb 2001 - Jul 2008

  • Communication Officer: Services

    Mar 1998 - Feb 2001
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  Capricomm

  Aug 2008 - Mar 2020

  Owner

  In 2008, I started my own Communication Consultancy business – Capricorn Communications. The business specialised in Employee and Customer Communication, providing strategic planning services, media production and editorial services, including: • Implementing a Corporate Communication function and infrastructure • Designing and implementing an integrated Corporate Communication Strategy • Planning and implementing stakeholder communication campaigns• Design, development and management of company websites• Graphic design for online content, including social media headers and posts, email campaigns, website graphics, infographics, e-books and online company profiles• Graphic design and print of offline content, including newsletters, company profiles, business cards, posters, banners and flyers• Video production and editing services for broadcast and online distribution• Content writing services for blogs, social media, websites and offline content• Multi-media production, including presentations, photography and animated videos• Content distribution via social media channels and websites• Social media updates and tracking Show less

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  Wyzetalk

  Mar 2020 - now

  Account manager: mining