Kim T.
Office Manager - all rounder
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Notable Highlight
Brought extensive experience in national marketing, advertising, promotions, brand management, executive assistance, and business administration. Managed end-to-end campaign processes, supplier negotiations, marketing budgets, production timelines, digital content, social media coordination, and stakeholder relationships. Proficient with SAP, QlikView, Integrator, Microsoft Office, Canva, ChatGPT, and Grok AI tools, as well as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Completed a Diploma in Brand Management, with qualifications in Small Business Management, Personnel Management, Business Management, and Secretarial Studies. Demonstrated proactive, adaptable, and highly organized approach to delivering results under pressure while managing multiple priorities in fast-paced corporate environments.
Experience Summary
A Marketing, Advertising, Promotions, and Executive Administration professional with over 20 years of experience across retail, FMCG, corporate services, legal, entertainment, and marketing environments. Developed strong expertise in national campaign management, promotional strategy, brand coordination, supplier management, executive support, and operational administration. At leading organisations including The SPAR Group and TC, successfully managed large-scale marketing initiatives, critical campaign timelines, budgets, creative approvals, and cross-functional stakeholder relationships. Recognised for managing high-pressure environments, coordinating complex projects, improving processes, and delivering consistent results through strong organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Key Achievements
Managed national advertising and promotional campaigns for TC, overseeing execution across multiple channels, promotional calendars, supplier partnerships, creative approvals, production processes, budgets, and marketing timelines. Maintained brand consistency, managed promotional merchandise production, and ensured effective delivery of national marketing initiatives. Coordinated large-scale national advertising campaigns for The SPAR Group - TOPS National, including press advertisements, promotional leaflets, point-of-sale materials, media campaigns, and television productions. Managed campaign critical paths, supplier relationships, promotional reporting, marketing calendars, brand assets, and reward programmes while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely execution. Progressed within The SPAR Group from Executive Personal Assistant to General Merchandise Manager to National Advertising & Promotions Controller, demonstrating strong leadership and expertise in marketing operations. Provided executive-level support, managed confidential information, coordinated meetings, prepared reports, controlled purchase orders, and streamlined interdepartmental communication. Held diverse administrative, management, and coordination roles including Office Manager, Credit Controller, Executive Personal Assistant, and Entertainment Manager. Developed broad experience in business administration, corporate support, event coordination, customer relations, and operational management across South Africa and international environments.
Skills
Work Experience
National Advertising and Promotions Manager
TC · Jan 2024 - Present
- Managed the execution of National Advertising, Marketing, and promotional campaigns across multiple channels.
- Managed content approval processes for digital and printed media.
- Developed and managed the yearly promotions calendar in collaboration with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
- Coordinated national campaigns and oversaw design, production, and supplier partnerships.
- Approved budgets, supplier billing, and ensured deadlines were met effectively.
- Controlled and implemented the National critical path for Promotions and Marketing campaigns across the Board.
- Oversaw static and non-static content for social media platforms.
- Managed supplier costings and approved quotations timeously.
- Oversaw brand association and identification.
- Oversaw production of apparel and promotional items.
National Advertising & Promotions Controller
TSTN · Apr 2019 - Dec 2023
- Managed production of National Advertising materials including Press Ads, Month-end Leaflets, Media, POS, and TV shoot.
- Collaborated with suppliers and Agencies to execute National Campaigns and Reward programs.
- Managed National Promotion reports, yearly marketing calendars, image repositories, copy line and description content, and marketing materials to ensure accuracy and consistency within the department.
- Supported the National Advertising & Marketing Manager and the National Category Buyer with campaign coordination, supplier billings, National Leaflet and TV Line pricing for the National Team.
- Oversaw Brand Equity and awareness.
- Communicated National Reward schedules to suppliers and the National TOPS Team.
- Managed the TOPS National Advertising Critical Path for Guild, Press, Promotions, and Leaflets.
Executive PA to General Merchandise Managers
TSGM · Mar 2017 - Apr 2019
- Provided executive administrative support to General Merchandise Managers for Perishables and Non-Perishables.
- Coordinated meetings, prepared management reports, maintained extensive diary and boardroom management, and assisted with departmental administration.
- Managed information workflow (SAP), confidential documents, and communication across departments.
- Created and maintained National Trading Terms for N/M and X Circulars.
- Organized team logistics, travel, and events while maintaining efficient workflow management.
- Managed department Purchase orders.