Ezelle Wolmarans

Experience

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  The Strategic Marketing Group (SMG) Africa

  Nov 2009 - Dec 2010

  Copywriter and Researcher

  • Copywriting activities included the following:- Billboard copy, Expo Stand branding and “skins.” - Programmes, brochures, invitations, and food packaging. - Edit and proofread articles, newsletters, and annual reports.- Create headlines and highlighted texts for newsletters, articles, and press releases. - Compiled interview questions and transcription and formulation of scripts for Client promotional videos.• Create Media kits. • Research related activities included: - In-store market research for new product packaging. - Media Perception Studies; telephonic and email interviews with eighteen Journalists from both local and national publications. Show less

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  ChangeWright Consulting

  Nov 2010 - Apr 2017

  Consultant

  "Ezelle completed her BA (Hons) in Marketing Communication in 2009 and has been working as a copywriter and researcher at SMG Africa, a strategic marketing agency since November 2009. She is an independent person who also enjoys working in teams and appreciates that the best ideas often originate through team work. She has a passion for people and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ezelle also has strong influencing and interviewing skills." - ChangeWright ConsultingI worked as a consultant at ChangeWright from November 2010 to the end of April 2017. Show less

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  Debswana Diamond Company

  Dec 2010 - Apr 2012

  Junior Change Management Consultant

  Change Management Consultant at ChangeWright Consulting Client DebswanaProject: Cut 8 • Complete Change Management assessment and implementation.• Organisational readiness and transition.• Created effective Communication Plans which included Newsletters, articles, and presentations. • Supported communication at an organisational level.• Re-launched Corporate Social Investment Art Project which involved all the local schools in the village, Jwaneng, Botswana. Show less

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  South African Bank Note Company (Pty) Ltd

  Jan 2011 - Mar 2011

  Change Management Support

  Change Management Consultant at ChangeWright Consulting Client: South African Bank Notes (SABN)Project: Evolution• Scheduled training.• Complete Change Management assessment and implementation.• Communication support for the SABN Project Evolution.

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  FNB South Africa

  Apr 2011 - Apr 2011

  Change Management Support

  Change Management Consultant at ChangeWright Consulting Client: FNBProject: Oracle Phase II Implementation • Assessment administration for the FirstRand Group (FRG) Oracle Phase II implementation.

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  Sasol

  May 2012 - Jul 2012

  Junior Change Management Consultant

  Change Management Consultant at ChangeWright Consulting Client: SasolProject: Functional Excellence Integrated Talent Management (ITM), Performance Management, and Remuneration Roll Out • Established and maintained a “master plan” Training Programme across the Sasol Group (13 500 Employees).• Provided communication support as required.• Supported training logistics across the Sasol Group.

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  FNB South Africa

  Jul 2012 - Oct 2012

  Junior Change Management Consultant

  Change Management Consultant at ChangeWright Consulting Client: FNBProject: Succession Planning • Complete Change Management assessment and implementation.• Planned all changes through Stakeholder engagement, analysis, and participation.• Scheduled and coordinated the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and training.• Assist with the creation of detailed change management and communication plans as per the PRESXU Methodology.• Provided regular updates and progress reports to Senior Managers. Show less

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  University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

  Oct 2012 - Oct 2015

  Change Manager

  Change Management Consultant at ChangeWright Consulting Client: UnisaProject: Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Implementation • Complete Change Management assessment and implementation.• Create and execute detailed change management and supporting communication plans as per the PRESXU Methodology.• Planned all changes through Stakeholder engagement, analysis, and participation.• Created and conducted Change Impact Assessments (CIA).• Facilitated Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions.• Facilitated Management Briefing and Information sessions; provided updates and progress reports to Management.• Conducted People Radar Assessments. • Established valuable Stakeholder communication strategies throughout the entire project lifecycle (project teams, sponsors, and business).• Created effective Communication Plans which included monthly newsletters, magazine and online articles, and creative go-live launch concepts and activations. Show less

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  WesBank

  Nov 2014 - Aug 2015

  Change Management Consultant at ChangeWright Consulting Client: WesBankProject: OnePlatform Compensation Workbench (CWB) Oracle implementation• Complete Change Management assessment and implementation.• Create and execute detailed change management and communication plans as per the PRESXU Methodology.• Analysed and managed Stakeholders.• Integrated Change Management activities into Project Plan.• People Radar Tracking.• Change Impact Assessments (CIA).• Conference Room Pilot.• Prepared and executed Change Readiness Assessments.• Facilitated progress meetings, workshops, check-in sessions, and presentations.• Scheduled and coordinated the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and training.• Established valuable Stakeholder communication strategies throughout the entire project lifecycle (project teams, sponsors, and business).• Created effective Communication Plans, blog posts, presentations, Flash reports, status updates, and go-live communication. Show less Change Management Consultant at ChangeWright Consulting Client: WesBankProject: OnePlatform HR and Payroll Oracle Implementation • Complete Change Management assessment and implementation.• Create and execute detailed change management and communication plans as per the PRESXU Methodology.• Planned all changes through Stakeholder engagement, analysis, and participation.• People Radar Tracking.• Change Impact Assessments (CIA).• Prepared and executed Change Readiness Assessments.• Facilitated progress meetings, workshops, check-in sessions, and presentations.• Scheduled and coordinated the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and training.• Established valuable Stakeholder communication strategies throughout the entire project lifecycle (project teams, sponsors, and business).• Created effective Communication Plans, blog posts, presentations, and reports. Show less

  • Change Manager

    Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Change Manager

    Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
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  SBV South Africa

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2018

  Change Manager

  Since May 2017 I have been permanently employed at SBV, driving both project and organisational change management.Project: Jemima, Quantum Leap, ABSA Optimisation and Operational Change Management.Some of my tasks include:• Change Management Stream Lead for all internal projects in the Logistics Business Unit.• Create and execute detailed change management and communication plans as per the PRESXU Methodology.• Change Impact Assessments (CIA).• Prepare and execute Change Readiness Assessments.• Perform regular visits to Cash Centres across South Africa.• Conduct Stakeholder Mapping sessions.• Plan all changes through Stakeholder engagement, analysis, and participation.• Facilitate Employee Focus Groups.• Management Sessions facilitation integrating Appreciative Inquiry; Check-in Assessments and the presentation of Feedback Reports to the Steering Committee.• Support the Employee transition and relocation (including handicapped Employees) from ABSA to SBV Centres across South Africa.• Assist with planning and coordination of ABSA Centre “Take on Welcome Events” across South Africa.• Establish valuable Stakeholder communication strategies throughout the entire project lifecycle (project teams, Client communication, and Go-live communication).• Create and distribute communication as required.• Facilitate benefits tracking workshops and create detailed plans to be tracked and measured post implementation of projects/initiatives as part of "success measurement".• Conduct Post Implementation Reviews.• Conduct People Radar Tracking.• Creation and support of a Change Champion network in our PE Cash Centre.• Change Management representation and support on the Logistics Management Committee and Project Portfolio Board.• Conduct RACI and Scoping Workshops.• Change Management Support for Tactical Operation Model across the organisation.• Part of Organisational Culture Programme implementation team. Show less

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  ADvTECH Group

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2022

  Change Management Specialist
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  RMB - Rand Merchant Bank

  Jan 2023 - now

  Change Manager