Founded in 2017 after 10 years’ experience in the events and hospitality industry, Monks Media has been of service to numerous prestigious private clients and companies around South Africa, including Standard Bank, Beiersdorf, Pernod Ricard, Pepsico, and Edgars.
From corporate conferences, product launches, CSI campaign strategy to personal celebrations, my wealth of experience ensures that every event will not only deliver on impact but run like clockwork.
I offer full-scale creative, planning, production, and execution of all digital marketing campaigns and events, from creative concept proposals, venue and vendor sourcing, budget management, and full onsite execution and feedback reports. I strive to create campaigns and events that are based on my values of sustainability and support small businesses, choosing local suppliers with unique portfolios and who are masters at their craft.
My goal is to deliver unique content campaigns and events within any budget, working with each individual client to bring their vision to life.
Reference:
Celeste Carstens - Area Sales Manager KZN Pernod Ricard
I began consulting for Avatar Durban during the covid pandemic as a creative for their client Edgars/Retailability, specifically within the Beauty division and soon added client service to my list of responsibilities, which included:
Creative proposals
Influencer marketing contracts
Influencer management
Content creative and production
Art direction
Copywriting for content and social media
Social media management
Digital data analytics and feedback reports
Reference:
Terry Dale - Former Marketing Manager Retailability
I began working with Matriarch team as a special project consultant for their internal events and special projects through my business Monks Media, and soon began a contract position as an Event and Brand manger for companies such as Beiersdorf, Standard Bank, Edgars, and Pepsico; as well as various NGO initiatives.
My responsibilities included:
Original creative concepts
Proposal presentation design
Content creative and production
Copywriting
Budget management
Production and logistic management
Creative team management
On-site event execution
Product styling and art direction
Data analytics and client feedback reports
New business development
In addition to access to a full range of corporate clients that allowed me to stretch my creativity in new ways, my true takeaway from my time at Matriarch came during the covid pandemic, which forced me to venture further into the virtual event sector and develop innovative ways for my clients to engage with their consumers through digital platforms.
Reference:
Donna Kincade - Business Unit Director
February 2015 - September 2017
Project Manager
M-Pyre Events
While working with the team at M-Pyre Events, I gained invaluable knowledge in project management - in particular the procurement of corporate sponsorship contracts. Working on a diverse range of projects for numerous clients not only strengthened my project management skills, but simultaneously solidified my belief that the way to overcome a challenge is not over or around it - but through it.
In addition, I came to understand that communication with clients on key deliverables is paramount to achieving outcomes so that both parties are happy with the final execution - particularly with regards to unrealistic client expectations with regards to budget and time frame.
Reference:
Brandon Lunn - Happened Agency
June 2009 - January 2015
Senior Events Coordinator
Hire Standards
Under the guidance of industry veteran Michelle Mann, my responsibilities at Hire Standards included conceptualization of décor design, quoting and invoicing, budget management, vendor logistics, client presentations, event execution, on-site coordination, marketing, trend analysis, and decor buyer.
Reference:
Michelle Mann - Owner
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