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Blake Roberts
September, 2016/CV
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Blake Roberts
September, 2016/CV
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CURRICULUM VITAE
BLAKE CAMERON ROBERTS
CONTACT DETAILS
Address 278 Weltevreden Rd
Randburg
2195
Telephone (Mobile) 0728371415
(Home) (011) 6780471
E-mail [email protected]
BIODATA
Date of Birth 19 July 1995
Nationality South African citizen
Marital Status Single
Languages English
Afrikaans
Driver’s License Yes – Code B
Height 6 ft. 7 (2.01m)
Key Strengths/Attributes
Great communication skills – easy to talk to and confident.
I rewrite my work until it is perfect – I never stop until the client or CD is
satisfied.
Good team player – respects and works well with others.
Strong ability to manage multiple projects.
Very flexible and can adapt to every situation with ease.
Creative and innovative.
Young, energetic, reliable and enthusiastic student.
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Profile
I write, rewrite and then write some more, until finally what I have written is
right. I am a 3rd year aspiring creative copywriter with a passion for words and
ideas. I have a simple rule: Don’t stop until it is perfect.
I am an integrated thinker, always focusing on the larger picture – on how this
campaign/idea could possibly spread and be used in all different mediums. It’s
not about having a good idea, but rather having a great campaign that has legs
to run.
In addition to sound sales knowledge and business skills, I have developed a
good understanding of Sales, Advertising and Management. While understanding
business from a strategic perspective, I have a strong quality orientated
perspective and ensure that standards are met at all times. With the aid of my
studies, I have become fluent in the advertising & marketing world, having the
ability to think and create many different potential adverts. As a copywriter, I am
able to undergo all aspects from creating an award winning idea, all the way to
executing it. I am enthusiastic and committed and am willing to question
traditional assumptions and to come up with new and innovative ideas.
EDUCATION
High School
Bachelor’s Degree at De La Salle Holy Cross College, 2013.
Academic Qualifications (University)
Bachelor of Arts in Brand Communications, due 2016.
Special Education-related Achievements
Half Colours in academics, dramatic arts, tennis, Lasallian Youth, Rugby
2 distinctions (80%- 100%) in High School in: Business and Life
Orientation for Matric Finals. 4 higher grades (70 - 79%) including
Dramatic Arts, English, Mathematics and Geography.
2 distinctions (75%-100%) in First Year: Brand Management/Strategy and
Critical Studies. 2 higher grades (65% -75%) including Copywriting and
Creative Development.
1 higher grade (65%-75%) in Second Year: Creative Development. 60%
for Copywriting and 63% for Brand Management/Strategy.
Third Year: Work has been sent to Loeries, D&Ad Awards and ISTD
Awards.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Sales Representative January 2012 to December 2013 One Production
Sales Representative January 2014 to December 2014 Weber
Sales Representative/ February 2013 to December 2015
Agent G&G Productions
Promoter Scout/ Promoter January 2014 to December 2015
JR Promotions
Bartender/ Manager September 2015 to August 2016
Liquid Chefs
Various Freelance Copywriting January 2016 to Present
G&G Productions, Australian Casinos
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Sales Representative/ Agent G&G Productions
Main Job Functions
Responsibilities:
In charge of educating the public and those interested about RAGE, an event held at the end of the year for all matriculates and those interested, which
consists of a week of partying and relaxing.
Selling passports to various people. Delivering passports to those who have brought or are unable to collect.
Selling tickets for events that are held though out the year and distributing
them efficiently.
In charge of co-ordinating the optimal production plan and maximising key efficiencies and profitability for the company.
Organising passport packages as well as monitoring other passport
collections. Liaise with Clients, when required, to build a strong and focussed relationship.
Releasing of product to the market to company and client standards.
Attend to complaints and enquiries, as well as help with technical problems. Recommend improvements to the manufacturing and packaging of products
where appropriate.
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Sales Representative
One Production
Main Job Functions
Responsibilities:
Selling and distributing tickets for various events held throughout the year.
Promoting events socially and through word of mouth, this lead to huge exposure and profitability for the company.
Liaise with clients, when required, to build a strong and focussed relationship.
Promoter Scout / Promoter
JR Promotions
Main Job Functions
Responsibilities:
Find potential promoters, who fit the recommended criteria, in order to join
the database, to expand business and maximise profitability.
Handle promotions at various outlets/events, while providing feedback in order to report back to the clients.
Sales Representative
Weber
Main Job Functions
Responsibilities:
Acting as a Sales representative at various outlets, promoting Weber the brand and encouraging sales.
Educating the public about the brand, and the benefits it bestows for the
buyer.
Reporting back to Weber about sales, interests, flaws etc and how to improve the business.
Bartender/ Manager Liquid Chefs
Main Job Functions
Responsibilities:
Bartending at various private functions. Managing functions for certain clients, this entailed: Leasing with clients/
keeping them up to date on changes, budget control, ensuring sufficient stock
at events, preplanning for event, ensuring ease of mind for client during the whole function, thus taking on any responsibilities needed pertaining to the
bar.
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Manage and ensure bartenders standard is kept up to scratch and always
appropriate, always presenting optimum levels.
Freelance Copywriting
G&G Productions, Various Australian Casinos
Main Job Functions
Responsibilities:
Writing short copy for various G&G Productions posters.
Creating Push Notification copy for various G&G competitions. Help create new concepts for BMW Motorrad (G&G Productions Sponsor)
Writing various Australian Casino reviews with the likes from: Planet 7 Casino,
Royal Ace Casino, Silver Oak Casino, Club World Casino and Blackjack
Ballroom Casino.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Achievements
Amongst the top 10 sellers provincially in 2013 for G&G Productions.
Provisional acceptance into Vega College
One of the top students in Brand Management/Strategy Driver’s License
3rd Year Copywriting work has been sent to the Loeries,
D&Ad Awards as well as ISTD Awards.
Activities and Interest Sports (Climbing & Tennis)
Acting and Dramatic Arts
Advertising and Marketing
Social media, Internet and technology
References Marina Oreb
Agent Manager G&G Productions
(079 880 7870)
Ben Fonnix
Owner of One Production
(072 120 3160)
Natalie Weberman
Sales Representative Supervisor
(072 383 0350)
Jaxx Kotzen
Event Coordinator at Liquid Chefs (079 876 2425)