Nicolas Baker

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    General Manager at epic ERP

  • Education

    • Willowridge high school

      2000 - 2004
      High school matric 12

      Activities and Societies: Representative Council of Learners Graduated with honors in EnglishFormed part of the Representative Council of LearnersHeadboy in Matric

    • University of pretoria/universiteit van pretoria

      2005 - 2008
      Bachelor of commerce (bcom) hons business/managerial economics

      Financial ManagementEconomicsAccounting Marketing Business Management

  • Experience

    • Yebo creative

      Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
      Operations director

      I was responsible for hiring and managing a well-balanced team ofcomplimentary members to conceptualise and execute creativelyexceptional campaigns for a diverse array of clients in a broad range ofindustries, from consumer fashion brands to large property managementinstitutions.

    • Black snow group

      Apr 2010 - Mar 2016

      As Business Head, I represented Black Snow on multiple levels, performing tasks related to spearheading campaign project management, new business acquisition; pitch development and presentation, with a particular focus on digital.I coordinated multi-channel campaigns, with extensions in web, Social Media, Public Relationsand traditional communication networks. As the leader of a 12 member team, I was responsiblefor scoping, planning and managing the development and deployment of complex digital“builds” from comprehensive eCommerce platforms to Sharepoint installations.I led multi-faceted awareness campaigns from the initial audit phase through to execution andsubsequent reporting. I believe strongly in the power of incorporating digital execution points inany awareness campaign for the objective measurement of influence, as well as targeted reach.I provided clients with insightful and easy to understand summaries on campaign progress,including SEO and PPC understanding.I negotiated the merger between Yebo Sisi Branding & Communications and Black Snow. An extensive acquisition process that involved delicate client negotiations and financial assimilation.Day to day operations included project management, client expectation management, budgeting, setting sales targets and performing an HR function. Show less

      • Operations Director

        Apr 2010 - Mar 2016
      • Operations Director

        Apr 2010 - Mar 2016
    • Stratitude (amin worldwide south africa)

      Apr 2016 - Apr 2022

      As account director I connect the agency's through-the-line solutions with our clients’ needs. This includes pitching on new business, engaging with new accounts, managing complex client projects and coordinating ongoing campaigns for retainer clients.I maintain external relationships and am accountable for all aspects of work delivery, in a variety of industries, across all marketing and communication channels.I work closely with some of the agency’s most prominent clients and am responsible for developing high-level strategic plans. Show less

      • Digital Business Unit Director

        Apr 2021 - Apr 2022
      • Digital Account Director

        Apr 2016 - Apr 2021
    • Epic erp

      Apr 2022 - now
      • General Manager

        Apr 2024 - now
      • Strategic Account Manager

        Apr 2022 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Suitelife: suiteweek

      Netsuite
      Sept 2022
    • Protection of personal information act for it

      Compliance online (pty) ltd.
      Jan 2021