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×Christi Uys
I have the need to explore, learn and grow within the Marketing Industry. More specifically, I have developed a passion for Corporate Social Responsibility projects. It has been my dream to improve and develop my abilities within this industry but also, to build a solid base on which I can further build my career.
Show profile Hide profileJanuary 2017 - Present
• PR Officer
- Shoprite Group of Companies - Hungry Lion Department: Quick Service Restaurant/Fast Food Provider
- Duties:
o Internal PR - Employee training & support; build & foster strategic relationships to ensure maximum participation from all employees.
o External PR & Events - Project Manager for all Media related events.
o Donations & Sponsorships - Project Manager of all donations, sponsorships & events
o Internal & External communication
o Manage Brand sponsorships
o Manage in-store PR promotions/competitions & activations
o Manage development and implementation of social investment policies and programs
o Manage Activations & PR Agencies
o Assisting the Traditional Marketing Department
o Assisting Digital Marketing Department
o Assisting in driving sales for all stores
o Social/customer queries & complaints
February 2015 - January 2017
• Marketing Assistant
- Shoprite Group of Companies - Hungry Lion Department: Quick Service Restaurant/Fast Food Provider
- Duties:
o Internal PR - Employee training & support; build & foster strategic relationships to ensure maximum participation from all employees.
o External PR & Events - Project Manager for all Media related events.
o Donations & Sponsorships - Project Manager of all donations, sponsorships & events
o Internal & External communication
o Assisting the Traditional Marketing Department
o Assisting Digital Marketing Department
o Assisting in driving sales for all stores
o Social/customer queries & complaints
o Managing & monitoring activations
February 2014 - January 2015
• Travel and events consultant
- Black Horse Suites (Blu Leisure Travel) - Accommodation, Bookings, Golf events & Bridal venues
- Duties:
o Accommodation reservations
o Responsible for booking payments and invoices
o Administration
o Travel agent groups
o Promoting business through interaction with guests and travel agent groups
o Managing customer service
o Managing housekeepers
o Maintaining standards of rooms
o Interior renovation
o Market research (competitors)
o Website analysis
o Book and confirm Golf packages with courses on behalf of clients
June 2013 - October 2013
• Super Yacht Stewardess Mediterranean Sea
- Topaz Super Yacht - I had the privilege of serving as a stewardess on one of the world's largest and most luxurious Super Yachts, Topaz, owned by Sheik Mansour, deputy prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, minister of presidential affairs and a member of the ruling family of Abu Dhabi.
- Duties:
o Providing 5-star hospitality services to the guests.
o Responsible for Crew Welfare. Organizing, marketing and coordinating social events for the crew.
o Part time supervisor within the service department.
January 2013 - April 2013
• Wine tasting- and sales assistant
- Ernie Els Wines - As wine tasting assistant I also formed part of the sales department of Ernie Els Wines. This position required me to display and uphold high-end customer service levels and product knowledge.
January 2011 - November 2011
• Waitressing
- Big Easy - Ernie Els' Restaurant and Wine Bar, Stellenbosch. Dealing with customers' wants and needs in a quick and professional manner required that I had to have an extensive knowledge of the offerings of the restaurant. High-quality service was non-negotiable.
January 2017 - Present
• PR Officer
- Shoprite Group of Companies - Hungry Lion Department: Quick Service Restaurant/Fast Food Provider
- Duties:
o Internal PR - Employee training & support; build & foster strategic relationships to ensure maximum participation from all employees.
o External PR & Events - Project Manager for all Media related events.
o Donations & Sponsorships - Project Manager of all donations, sponsorships & events
o Internal & External communication
o Manage Brand sponsorships
o Manage in-store PR promotions/competitions & activations
o Manage development and implementation of social investment policies and programs
o Manage Activations & PR Agencies
o Assisting the Traditional Marketing Department
o Assisting Digital Marketing Department
o Assisting in driving sales for all stores
o Social/customer queries & complaints
February 2015 - January 2017
• Marketing Assistant
- Shoprite Group of Companies - Hungry Lion Department: Quick Service Restaurant/Fast Food Provider
- Duties:
o Internal PR - Employee training & support; build & foster strategic relationships to ensure maximum participation from all employees.
o External PR & Events - Project Manager for all Media related events.
o Donations & Sponsorships - Project Manager of all donations, sponsorships & events
o Internal & External communication
o Assisting the Traditional Marketing Department
o Assisting Digital Marketing Department
o Assisting in driving sales for all stores
o Social/customer queries & complaints
o Managing & monitoring activations
February 2014 - January 2015
• Travel and events consultant
- Black Horse Suites (Blu Leisure Travel) - Accommodation, Bookings, Golf events & Bridal venues
- Duties:
o Accommodation reservations
o Responsible for booking payments and invoices
o Administration
o Travel agent groups
o Promoting business through interaction with guests and travel agent groups
o Managing customer service
o Managing housekeepers
o Maintaining standards of rooms
o Interior renovation
o Market research (competitors)
o Website analysis
o Book and confirm Golf packages with courses on behalf of clients
June 2013 - October 2013
• Super Yacht Stewardess Mediterranean Sea
- Topaz Super Yacht - I had the privilege of serving as a stewardess on one of the world's largest and most luxurious Super Yachts, Topaz, owned by Sheik Mansour, deputy prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, minister of presidential affairs and a member of the ruling family of Abu Dhabi.
- Duties:
o Providing 5-star hospitality services to the guests.
o Responsible for Crew Welfare. Organizing, marketing and coordinating social events for the crew.
o Part time supervisor within the service department.
January 2013 - April 2013
• Wine tasting- and sales assistant
- Ernie Els Wines - As wine tasting assistant I also formed part of the sales department of Ernie Els Wines. This position required me to display and uphold high-end customer service levels and product knowledge.
January 2011 - November 2011
• Waitressing
- Big Easy - Ernie Els' Restaurant and Wine Bar, Stellenbosch. Dealing with customers' wants and needs in a quick and professional manner required that I had to have an extensive knowledge of the offerings of the restaurant. High-quality service was non-negotiable.
