Amanda Klaas

Experience

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  BayTV

  Apr 2016 - Jan 2016

  Television Presenter
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  Medical ER Training and Consulting

  Jan 2017 - Feb 2020

  Communications Consultant
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  Nissan Eastern Cape

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

  Brand Ambassador
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  Algoa FM

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2023

  Voice Over Artist
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  Father's House Family Church

  Feb 2019 - Dec 2019

  Creative Apprentice
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  H&M

  Mar 2019 - Mar 2019

  Master of Ceremonies (Port Elizabeth Store Opening)
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  Yellow Orchid Media

  Nov 2019 - now

  Managing Director

  A multimedia creative hub currently based in the beautiful city of Cape Town (available for travel or remote possibilities).A digital dream team fuelled by life, love + light, inspired to capture magical moments in real time to be treasured for a lifetime. We also specialise in corporate, commercial + IVR voice overs.———The TeamAmanda Klaas (owner)Photo • Video • VO Artist • Graphic DesignerSven Cunningham Photo • Video • Sound Engineer

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  Father's House Family Church

  Feb 2020 - Sept 2023

  Manage the team to ensure timely execution of thecommunication goals for Graphic, web design andphotography; videography.Support the lead pastor and all site pastors in achieving thegoals and values of Father's House Church.Create seamless messages that produce simple ways toconnect with Father's House Church.Responsible for creating and managing a communicationssystem (requests & calendaring) which ensures aconsistent experience across multiple touch points:- Website- Print- Promotions- Social Media- Email and Texting- Design- Video- Brand ManagementLeading the CreativeTeam and Department:Manage and lead the design team; invest and develop theirskills and abilities to be able to:- Design and illustrate a wide range of projects, including ourweekend worship experience, print media, promotions, webdesign and special ministry projects.- Attention to detail when creating clear and compellingpieces through print and digital mediums.- Work on multiple projects simultaneously to grow and equipvolunteers for the creative team.- Manage our photography, video, web, and social mediateams to develop design solutions from concept tocompletion.- Seek out and foster working relationships with ministryleaders to bring projects to life.- Support peers in raising the bar for branding and marketingexcellence and provide ongoing professional feedback forwork delivered.- Recruit and develop a team of volunteer leaders, thenmobilize them in the area of communication.- Serve as an HR manager – set role descriptions and goals;conduct performance evaluations; and provide ongoinginformal performance feedback.- Maintain efficient and effective lines of communicationbetween the staff and leadership.- Create an environment that promotes excellentperformance and positive morale; committed, motivatedand inspired people. Show less

  • Head of Creative

    Feb 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Senior Creative

    May 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Junior Creative

    Feb 2020 - May 2021
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  Rhizome Creative (Pty) Ltd

  Nov 2020 - Dec 2021

  VIP Guest Liaison & Event Manager Support
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  Beyond Binary

  Oct 2023 - Mar 2024

  Marketing Assistant

  - Social Media Management - Content Creation- Administration + Research

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  Flume Digital Marketing

  Mar 2024 - now

  Junior Social Media Manager