Leanne Parker

Leanne Rochelle Parker Marketing Internationally awarded Marketing Manager with close to a decades worth of experience. I can offer you proven skills in project work as well as commitment, energy, enthusiasm and a real passion for my work. - - PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Whisky Creek Brands – Jamie’s Italian South Africa Group Marketing Manager August 2016 – present Achievements • Successfully launched Jamie’s Italian into the South African market with a highly acclaimed marketing plan • Was awarded the International Rising Star for Jamie’s Italian Worldwide at the international conference in London, October, 2017. • Presented our marketing strategy for best practice at the international Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group conference in October 2017. Famous Brands Brand Manager: Evening Casual Dining October 2015 – July 2016 Brands managed: Turn ‘n Tender, Mythos, Europa, KEG and 14 on Chartwell Brand Manager March 2013 – September 2015 Brands managed: Turn ‘n Tender, The Bread Basket, House of Coffees, Juicy Lucy, Kairuz Café, Coffee Couture and NetCafé, Wakaberry. I assisted briefly on Mugg and Bean as a Junior Brand Manager. Achievements • Successfully re-branded Turn ‘n Tender in 2013 • Successfully re-branded Bread Basket in 2013 • Won Marketing Champion of the Year award for Famous Brands in 2014. May 2011 – February 2013 House of Coffees, Juicy Lucy, Kairuz Café and Coffee Couture. Adega Restaurants 2010 – 2011 Marcus Brewster Publicity Junior Account Executive SOUND KNOWLEDGE OF MARKETING INDUSTRY Brand building Strategic planning Budget management Market research Critical thinking Project managemeht Analytical Skills Technical Skills Data science Public speaking Branding/Identity EDUCATION Varsity College 2007 - 2008 • Diploma in Advertising Management awarded. • Main subjects: Advertising, Marketing, Communication Science and Integrated Marketing Communication. PERSONAL SKILLS Confident Self motivated Ambitious Team player Creative thinker Approachable LANGUAGES English Hein Kaiser Managing Director Marcus Brewster Publicity- Brands managed: Marketing and PR Manager KEY WORK SKILLS Excellent Communication MS Office Collaborative Account liaison and management Media knowledge and liaison Ability to deal with suppliers Strong consumer services REFERENCES Creative Coffee Franchising Marketing Coordinator Johannesburg, South Africa (willing to relocate) 2008 Nicky Correia Marketing Executive Famous Brands- Shane Smit Chef Jamie’s Italian-