Caryn Alves

Experience

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  Wierda Property Services

  Jan 2005 - Nov 2005

  Marketing Assistant

  Wierda Property Services is a property management company as well as letting and sales estate agency.Support with daily marketing activities working closely with the Marketing Co-ordinator and the CEO.

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  Gallo Images

  Nov 2005 - Sept 2007

  Marketing Executive & Music Product Manager

  o Develop marketing strategies for all product lines in Sub-Saharan Africa and Middle Easto Support sales department in meeting sales and revenue targetso Designing of “e-zines”, banners, adverts and presentations for online and print campaignso Manage and implement marketing initiatives for SSA and MEo Manage client database to ensure effective marketingo Manage regular website updateso Prepare and distribute press releaseso Liaise with UK regional office on daily marketing activitiesI started out at Gallo in a support role, Marketing Assistant, assisting the Marketing Executive with daily marketing activities and strategy across the Sub-Saharan Africa and Middle East regions. I was then promoted to Marketing Executive in November 2005 where I managed the daily marketing activities for Gallo Images in both regions. During my time here I developed and launched the Gallo Images library music department. I worked closely with the Marketing Director as well as the CEO. Show less

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  The Creative Coin

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Creative Account Manager

  o Run brainstorming sessions according to client briefo Generate creative concepts within brainstormo Develop creative concepts and strategieso Brief designers and manage throughout creative processo Construct and write creative proposal for cliento Copy writing for proposal and point of sale, pamphlets, brochures etco Present creative proposal to client brand managers for approvalo Develop alternative concepts after client feedbacko Work with operations department on final concept acceptance Show less

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  UMI Group: Blackvoice Marketing & Sintu Marketing

  May 2008 - Oct 2009

  Marketing Director

  Employed initially as a Senior Account Executive I was responsible for managing client accounts, meeting every need from advertising, new business development, marketing strategies and liaising with various suppliers from print to events. This role included drafting marketing and PR strategies, media monitoring, management of shoots and events and working closely with clients and serving their needs. As team leader I was responsible for the overallmarketing/advertising team. I managed the marketing team to ensure that strategies are created and implemented in the correct manor and that clients’ needs were met at all times.I was then approached to open and manage a new division for the Group, i.e., Sintu Marketing Solutions to separate focus from the Events aspect of the group. I was appointment Managing Director and was responsible for building the Sintu brand from the ground up and developed the initial vision and business plan. Show less

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  Beetle Inc

  Nov 2009 - Nov 2013

  Promoted to Account Director at Beetle Inc and head up all Client Service within the Agency. Strategic Footfall Marketing.

  • Account Director

    Nov 2009 - Nov 2013

  • Department Head: Retail

    Nov 2009 - Aug 2012
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  DigitLab

  Nov 2013 - Oct 2014

  Client Director Durban

  Employed as Project Manager at DigitLab to manage various Client accounts. Role changed to Client Director for Durban in September 2014. DigitLab is a Digital Marketing Agency working with exciting clients moving in the digital space.

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  Kids Emporium

  Oct 2014 - Oct 2017

  Franchise Owner

  Owner of the Kids Emporium franchise in Hillcrest, Durban. Providing a variety of products from maternity wear and toys, to furniture, essentials, travel systems, decor and childrenswear.

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  Jane & John

  Aug 2017 - now

  Personal styling, image consulting and personal shopping, online or in person!

  • Founder & Owner

    Aug 2017 - now

  • Owner

    Aug 2017 - Aug 2017
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  Cloud Nerd

  Sept 2020 - Nov 2021

  Marketing Manager

  Offering marketing consulting services to this startup software consulting firm based in Austin, TX. As Marketing Manager I created and implemented across a variety of tools and platforms including Salesforce, Pardot, ActiveCampaign and Outreach.io. Working across platforms and with a number of tools that were integrated with each other allowed for segmented marketing and lead generation.

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  Design.Create Marketing

  Oct 2021 - now

  Managing Director

  Collective marketing for clients based in Dubai. Helping clients to manage and create their marketing strategy and build their brands through the various marketing tools, both online, digital and print. Offering full Account Management and a one-touch point of contact.

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  ADBLU

  Sept 2022 - now

  Group General Manager

  Interior Design | Fit Out | MEP | Joinery