Michael Spreckley

Michael Spreckley

Logistics Coordinator & Copy-editor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Packaging Process Manager at Union Swiss

  • Education

    • Reddam House

      2000 - 2006
      Matriculated with Distinction
    • University of Cape Town

      2007 - 2009
      Bachelor of Arts English, Politics, Media & Writing

      Activities and Societies: Dean's Merit List, Golden Key International Honour Society

  • Experience

    • EDGE Learning Media

      Mar 2007 - Oct 2010
      Logistics Coordinator & Copy-editor

      Part-time during undergraduate studies for operational and logistical support, including order management, warehouse deliveries, copy-editing and proofreading.

    • GetSmarter

      Oct 2011 - Dec 2018

      The collection and transforming of customer data into actionable insight, answering key buyer questions, supporting campaign strategy, and promoting customer understanding for enhancement, innovation and service. Key responsibilities of the role included:* Defining target audience and designing consumer profiles for online short courses* Testing models that deepen the understanding of the brand's buyer motivations * Designing customer surveys to tap marketing opportunities and support business decisions* Making recommendations for stronger alignment of product to market Show less

      • Consumer Insights Analyst

        Jun 2014 - Dec 2018
      • Brand Strategist

        Jan 2017 - Sept 2017
      • Head of Insights

        May 2012 - May 2014
      • Academic Manager

        Oct 2011 - Apr 2012
    • Union Swiss

      Jan 2019 - now
      Packaging Process Manager

      Managing the process of creating localised packaging for specialist skincare products produced under the Bio-Oil brand through the company's propietry Translation & Artwork System for a global distribution network operating in 135 countries. The work intersects with many aspects of the business and involves content database management and identifying process-driven solutions and UX enhancements. Assimilating information from regulatory exceptions to language idiosyncrasies in order to define and refine design principles across all packaging elements. Liaising with print suppliers, barcode database management, configuring of logistics labelling and print-on-the-line instructions and updating packaging instructions for the production facility. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Basic Copy Editing and Proof Reading

      McGillivray Linnegar Associates
      Aug 2012
    • Effective People Management

      University of Cape Town
      Sept 2011
    • Advanced Project Management

      University of Cape Town
      Apr 2014
    • Copywriting for Online Marketing

      University of Cape Town
      Nov 2015
    • Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part II

      Coursera
      May 2013
    • Business Economics for Smart Decision Making

      University of Cape Town
      Oct 2012
    • Strengths Finder 2.0

      Gallup
      Mar 2012
    • Digital Marketing

      University of Cape Town
      Feb 2013
    • Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I

      Coursera
      Mar 2013