Bianca Venter

Experience

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  PRSA Pty ltd

  Mar 2003 - Apr 2005

  Co Owner

  Creating interactive learning content for the American market. Marketing content into South Africa.

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  Bianca Venter Design

  Jun 2006 - Oct 2010

  Freelance Branding, Design & Art

  In this period I worked with countless private start ups as well as a number of agencies providing branding, web design, online content, conceptual art, interactive applications etc. Experience in both print and digital industries.I also ran an art studio where I did commissioned art work.• Brand Development and Management• Web Design and Development• Client Management• Social Media• Business AdministrationPrivate Clients: www.aquavision.co.zahttp://www.modlin.tvwww.SandBarKzn.co.zawww.wildfiredancers.comSchoolworks, Devprom, Ngwanase Solutions, Nedbank, ImageInspire,Amakhosi Onke Group Pty Ltd, Unime, Futurevest, African Heritage Ambassadors,Destiny HouseLiquid Digital: Abelalani Africa, New Dawn, Cars2Buy, Investong Group, Money AviationRGB Studios: Buddys Drivers, V&C Vintage CollectablesIE Communications: SwimSA, Northwest Investment Board, Northwest Gambling Board, LEDA, LIBSA, NHRBC, HR City Show less

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  Posh Tech

  Oct 2010 - Oct 2011

  Direct Sales Representative

  Managed Durban based clients on social and professional level. Managed orders and expectations. This was a JHB based hardware retailer. • Responsible for maintaining and building client relationships.• Managing client orders and billing.• Responsible for all new business.• Negotiate contracts and manage vendors.• Ensuring smooth delivery of orders.• KZN representative for JHB Company.

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  Style Design College

  Oct 2011 - Dec 2012

  Digital Design Lecturer

  Digital Design lecturer that worked in conjunction with photography and visual communication departments to create briefs for Graphic Design students that enabled them to present full projects inclusive of all these skills. I up-skilled my students in photo manipulation and retouching, digital illustration, CI branding, web design and front end development which included HTML and CSS understanding.Development and management of online content for international students studying remotely. Subjects: SEO, Digital Design, Web DevelopmentStudent component of 80+• Digital design and web development training.• Technologies: Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, HTML and CSS.• Lecture concepts: Brand creation and evolution. UX and Responsive design.• Digital painting and animation.• Management of creative briefs and marking.Published Learning Material: • Creating a Blog Short Course• How Social Media Works Short Course• How to make money Blogging Short Course Show less

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  Centre of Fine Art Animation and Design

  Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

  Digital Design Lecturer

  I had part time and full time classes. Studies covered Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign and Dreamweaver. Photo manipulation and retouching, corporate identity, branding, web design and infographic understanding, planning and execution.

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  Mr Price Group

  Jul 2013 - Nov 2015

  Digital Marketing and Web Integration

  Web integration: content management, functionality, navigation, optimisation, content creation (html5, css3, jquery)E-commerce: functionality, navigation, user experience, design and production, deliverability and measure, it/systems management (updates, optimisations, new functionality and execution)Graphic Design: web design of content, social media design of content, creative concept and ideas for improvement and enhancement, VM design Marketing: Multi-channel advertising campaign strategy and implementation, online reputation management, digital analysis and reporting, audience creation, social media Show less

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  The Hardy Boys

  Nov 2015 - Apr 2016

  Digital Account Manager

  Responsible for the smooth running of digital accounts and the production of its design and advertising, as well as for ensuring that work is produced on time and within budget.Building strong relationships and fostering good team spirit with both clients and members of the agency teams.Setting the creative context for clients while understanding core brand values.Providing clear and directional creative briefs and acting as the creative team’s contact on a day to day basis.Monitoring of creative work and challenging work where required.Looking for opportunities to engage in broader business dialogue with clients.Keeping up-to-date with the latest trends from as many sources as possible, and disseminate this information to agency personnel. This may include new forms of online advertising or data acquisition.Keeping up to date with campaign performance and making changes where to boost when necessary. Show less

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  Conversation LAB

  Apr 2016 - Mar 2017

  Account Manager

  Maintaining and growing relationships with clients whilst managing all aspects of their digital marketing portfolio including strategy, implementation and ROI. l focused on SEO and social media marketing, display advertising, PPC, web design direction and development as well as bigger projects like CRM advancement. My role was vital in ensuring all teams had what they needed, on time, in order to achieve their respective and collective goals. l gave strategic and creative direction to teams where necessary and sought out new business growth prospects by introducing digital innovations to businesses. Show less

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  Luminos Blinds

  Mar 2017 - now

  Marketing Manager

  As head of marketing in this B2B environment my portfolio includes the development of multiple brands. Elevating and promoting these brands in the digital and traditional sense is a core function of this role but not the only one. I must also ensure and maintain brand identity in over 300 showrooms nationwide, oversee the production and distribution of sample books and in store signage, make recommendations for trade shows, plan and execute product launches, direct the design of multiple product catalogues and training materials as well as build relationships with relevant corporate partners. Show less