Nicole Gray

Experience

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  Platinum Fashion Retail Group

  Aug 2007 - Mar 2010

  Business Partner

  Team Motivation:The ability to encourage and empower team.Continuous nurturing of team strengths.Inspiring and stimulating drive amongst team members.Facilitation: Aid team members with the achievement of their specific role objectives.Assist team members across all roles to ensure a smooth functioning store.Target and Production Focus:Strong focus on the achievement of store performance.Ensure daily and monthly targets are met.Focus on the efficient production in store. Ensuring every aspect of this process is being created and maintained.Communication:Constant communication of all aspects.Feedback and one-on-ones with team members done regularly.Maintain and build relationships amongst team.Communication provides link between team, brand, and community.Role Play:Ability to play every role for store to perform optimally.Fill any team member’s role if circumstances require it.Store Visuals:Visuals and merchandising must be brand fit and visually appealing.Store props must be on brand message and compliment the merchandising.Customer Relationship Building:Provide excellent customer service through product knowledge.Provide excellent customer service through personal styling advice.Continually going the extra mile for the customer.Maintain positive and successful interactions with customers.Develop and maintain a detailed customer database. Show less

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  Makeup By Nicole

  Apr 2010 - Feb 2019

  Makeup Artist and Image Consultant

  Services include:• Fashion makeup and styling• Model portfolio makeup and styling• Debutante ball makeup• Matric dance makeup• Milestone birthday makeup and styling• Corporate makeup and styling• Special occasion makeup and styling• Bridal makeup• Television makeup and styling• Theatrical makeup and styling• One on one and group makeup and image consultations• Personal shopping

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  Lorna Jane

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2012

  Brand Manager

  - Screening CV's- Interviewing potential candidates- Undertaking reference and background checks- Hiring- Administering contracts- Advising candidates on benefits- Onboarding new recruits- Conducting exit interviews- Responsible for building the Lorna Jane brand in South Africa- Assist in marketing of the brand and products- Assist, promote and participate in VIW associated programmes and events- Assist in maintenance and upkeep of the store and products- Promotion and sales of clothing and other products in store- Assist in store promotions- Assist in regular stock takes- Cashing up and point of sales processes- Assist clients with styling of outfits- Assist with weekly reconciliation of the accounts Show less

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  Talent Box

  Feb 2012 - Oct 2019

  Director and Creative Project Manager

  Born in Pretoria, South Africa, 1986, Nicole Gray has always had a passion for creating new and exciting concepts that will take our society into a better way of thinking. Vision: - Every aspect and interaction we have must be a positive influence on society- To be a super cool brand that sets trends in being forward and critical thinkers- To encourage a culture of collaboration Creative Representation: Creatives are often undervalued and don't always have the confidence to speak up about their worth. We serve as the voice for these individuals as we recognise the value of their skills. Our talents include, but are not limited to, Photography, Hair & Makeup Artistry and Fashion & Lifestyle Design. Our Mission: - To provide our clients with QUALITY talents that we have tried and tested through Talent Box's "Creative Project Management" platforms- Represent talents who take responsibility and accountability for their projects- Align with talents who have the bigger picture of benefiting society in mind and who want to uplift others- Encourage a culture of entrepreneurship in our talents through synergies with trusted entrepreneurship programmes made available to them Creative Project Management: We at Talent Box believe that sitting around in the hopes of work landing on our laps is not the way to do business. We, therefore, are proactive in creating platforms for the benefit of our talents. Our Mission:- Uplift the creative youth to be change makers by instilling confidence and faith in what they want to achieve- Integration of different cultures, races and religions to achieve a better way of thinking in society- International platform creation for creative talents who wouldn't ordinarily be able to fund their own travelling costs Show less

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  SA Startup Academy

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2014

  Director & Brand Manager

  Duties:- Ensure that the brand has a carefully crafted mission, vision and values- HR Recruitment & Selection Board Member- Maximize brand differentiation and unique value proposition in comparison to similar organisations in the industry- Ensure that the brand has an attractive personality and identity- Ensure the brand stands for development of Small Businesses, Youth Owned Businesses through delivering entrepreneurship education programmes and ensure SA Startup Academy can access Ecomomic Development and Small Enterprise Development spend from targeted corporate and public organisations- Ensure all team members understand what the brand stands for to maintain consistency in all communication platforms including proposals, presentations, emails, website and social media- Align organisational strategy with brand strategy- Create and sustain an organization-wide passion for the brand's mission, vision and values- Ensure that the organization delivers against the brand essence, and promise and personality at each point of contact the brand makes with team members, clients, shareholders, media and any other stakeholders- Ensure that the brand acts and communicates with consistency and integrity- Maximize the awareness of the brand to desired target market- Infuse the brand with relevant innovation- Keep the brand alive and relevant- Organising events and showcases- Aligning with the relevant partners for synergies and collaborations Show less

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  Urban Youth Festival

  Nov 2013 - Jul 2014

  Project Director

  Project Management- Conceptualized the Urban Youth Festival and developed a value proposition that included aspects of Enterprise Development, Corporate Social Responsibility, Local Economic Development, small business support and entertainment- Communication plan- Budget control- Schedule plan that included tasks and milestones to be completed and achieved - Responsible for keeping abreast of the various aspects of the project running concurrently and monitoring progress against milestones- Stakeholder matrix clearly indicating the needs, requirements and expectations- Created the strategic & leadership blueprint outlining vision and objectives- Recruited subject matter experts (SME’s) to form a strong team- Developed a project organogram - Risk managementTeam Management - Managed a team of x25 Project Managers- Responsible for scheduling regular team meetings- Responsible for taking minutes of meeting and disseminating minutes- Maintained energy levels of Project Team and regularly delivered and disseminated motivational material to boost team morale- Responsible for maintaining clear & regular communication with all Project Managers- Supervising work of Project Managers & contributing to their developmentClient Relationship Management & Sales- Understand strategic marketing challenges and developing appropriate plans- Manage & supervise all phases of the project from design to reporting to clients, partners and stakeholders- Drafted proposals & highlighting the value created for stakeholders- Regularly delivered high quality Power Point presentations to potential investors- Managed existing client & partner relationships to maintain goodwill and continued involvement- Fostered relations with media for advertisement and marketing of company and Urban Youth Festival brands- Social media management- Contract Management of Service Level Agreements, Memorandums of Understanding & Supplier Agreements with multiple stakeholders Show less

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  Extrabold hotel management

  Nov 2014 - Aug 2015

  Event Manager

  Duties:- Provide client and market related intelligence, identifying business trends and maintaining key client relationships- Maximise all revenue opportunities through the execution and maintaining of all sales strategies- Implement events calendar- Prepare marketing material that will support events activities at hotel level- Meet with potential and existing clients on a regular basis- Convert event enquiries and tailor packages to clients’ needs- Manage day to day operation of events, enquiries and reservations- Co-ordinate event enquiries with all departments on a daily, weekly and monthly basis- Assist and support the annual budgeting process around events Show less

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  Explosure Promotions - Craft Beer, Food and Wine Fair

  Sept 2015 - Nov 2015

  Vendor Management

  Duties:- Book vendors from vendor list supplied- Allocate vendor stands to vendors within the event space- To book through on all available event space- Manage vendor set up on the Friday and on the day- Manage vendor requirements and vendor expectations before and on the event day- Ensure vendor satisfaction on the event day- To respond in a timely fashion, to all email addressed to info@craftfair.co.za- To respond to all phone calls and phone message for the Craft Fair- To be reasonably availability for Craft Fair related meetings - To assist with running the event on the day Show less

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  Fresh Projects

  Sept 2015 - Apr 2016

  Presales Consultant

  Duties:- Identify potential clients; discover and explore opportunities. - Initiate new business deals by establishing contact with key clients- Develop innovative ways of approaching business development

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  Johnathan Andrews

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

  Assistant Project Manager

  Duties: - Sales Management - Meeting prospective customers & generating business - Attend to enquiries via phone, email & online - Manage & develop web store - Logistics - Staff recruitment when necessary - Filing & record keeping - Scheduling meetings & keeping the diary - Develop & maintain management & operations procedures - Client relationship management & maintenance where required - Client & internal correspondence - Presentations - Project Management - Strategic Planning - Business Development - Attend meetings when required - Attend & arrange business events & travel occasionally - Compiling & sending press releases - Social Media Management - Customer Quotations - Attend to website maintenance functions - PR work when required - Arranging networking opportunities - Assist in achieving challenging business development objectives - Arrange & assist during shoots - Generate & manage publicity - Photo editing Show less

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  The Trampery

  Dec 2017 - Oct 2019

  Coworking Site & Programme Manager
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  Boxed Community

  Oct 2019 - now

  Creative Coach and Founder

  Welcome to Boxed Community, where leadership meets wellbeing.Are you a business leader in search of both high performance and personal fulfilment? At Boxed Community, we recognise that effective leadership goes beyond KPIs; it's about being a catalyst for change, inspiring your team and building a lasting legacy.Why Choose Us?Holistic Development: Our offerings go beyond standard business coaching. We are committed to advancing not just your professional capabilities, but also your emotional and mental wellbeing.Evidence-Based Approaches: Rooted in research and real-world experience, we offer you a structured yet adaptable roadmap to leadership success.Global Community: With clients from all over the world, our coaching adopts a versatile, international perspective that can be tailored to different corporate cultures.Community Events: Our member-only events offer meaningful networking and peer support, fostering a community of empathetic and ambitious leaders.Impact & Legacy: We help you align your professional objectives with your greater purpose, allowing for a positive impact on your team, stakeholders, and community.What's On Offer?Leadership Courses: Specialised modules focusing on both business and wellbeing topics.Member Events: Participate in member-exclusive workshops, webinars and social events to broaden your leadership perspective and network.Personalised Coaching: Tailored one-to-one sessions that adapt to your specific leadership challenges and timetable.Our MethodologyYour engagement with Boxed Community begins with an initial assessment, informing a customised coaching pathway. This is designed to meet your unique leadership challenges, from economic uncertainty and competition to talent retention. Alongside this, we provide regular check-ins and a supportive online community to ensure your continuous development.Take the first step towards excelling in leadership. Contact us now to arrange a consultation. Show less

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  Alx_africa

  Jul 2024 - now

  Entrepreneurship Development Manager