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Nikki Tilley-Bower
Key strengths: Over 25 years’ experience in:
Marketing, Public Relations & Communications – copywriting, features, press releases,
blogs, social media content development, above and below the line (print and online,
radio, TV)
Communication strategy - client liaison, stakeholder and customer relationship
management
Ability to identify partnerships, explore new markets (following best practice and global
trends)
Brand management- understanding brand language, development, entrenchment,
conceptualization, implementation, development across all platforms
Media & Marketing strategies – creation and implementation, consumer & B2B (across a
range of industries)
Market and competitor research and interpretation of findings for positioning
Communication – internal and external
Media and trade familiarization trips – organized and managed
Writing briefs and guiding creative work internally and with subcontractors, plus
proofing of all work generated by the team / subcontractors
Representation at events, expos and conferences in SA and abroad
Award submissions and Report writing against SO’s and KPI’s.
Implementation of innovative programmes that ensure maximum leverage for the client
Over 10 years in Tourism development
NGO sector experience in film and television plus tourism
Fundraising and sponsorships (over R20m in various positions) excl. free media
Advertising and advertorial placements
Events and promotions (conceptualization and management thereof)
Consumer insights and relevance as rationale for brand positioning
Researching and applying different brand methodologies
Management – operational and strategic
Film & Television production
Character profile:
Highly motivated & dynamic self-starter
Big-picture, creative & strategic thinker
A fast yet meticulate worker
Independent yet a good team worker
Networker and solution focused
Adaptable, diplomatic and empathetic
A sense of humour
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Brief resume:
Nikki has over 25 years’ experience in the public relations, content creation, communications,
media, film and television plus radio industries as well as being highly focused on the tourism
sector for the past ten years.
She has held management and leadership positions as well as being a core-founder of one of
South Africa’s top, multi-award winning, non-profit film Audio Visual Schools – Big Fish School
of Digital Filmmaking (NGO) where she ran the operations, fundraising and marketing for over 4
years from inception.
Subsequently Nikki has been a Marketing, PR, Communications and Project Manager consultant
to various businesses and tourism organization’s over the past 10 years before moving to
Somerset West, Cape Town in October 2017, where she has continued with her writing, editing
and PR.
Since leaving the Midlands Meander Association (NGO) as Marketing & PR Manager in 2010,
Nikki set up an umbrella sole proprietor business, The Media Mogul Co. contracting and
outsourcing work as required to various specialists in their fields. She has worked with the
below-mentioned clients, with a primary focus on getting their media, marketing, events, PR,
communications and business strategies in place.
In December 2012, she won the tender for the Maloti Drakensberg Route (NGO) as Media & PR
Practitioner which included marketing of the Eastern Cape, Eastern Free State, the uKhahlamba
Drakensberg and Lesotho. This entailed a considerable amount of writing and travelling.
Between January and October 2013, she was consulting back to the Film School on a strategic,
production and management level, in addition to servicing her existing clients.
Between 2013 and 2016, Nikki was appointed the first of 3 successful annual tenders as
Marketing, PR and Events Specialist for Ugu South Coast Tourism in KZN and received 3 x clean
audits as a result.
Thereafter she moved to Gauteng and successfully owned and managed The Marriage Meander
Company Gauteng (primarily an online and social media marketing platform) in 2017 until
selling it due to her relocation (and marriage) to Cape Town.
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Detailed Employment history:
2018 – Current
Freelance writer, editor, PR, social media content developer.
January 2017 – Dec 2017 – The Marriage Meander Co
Re-established The Marriage Meander Company after relocating to Gauteng. The business
focused on online marketing, blogging, social media, content development and PR as well as
through exhibitions and personalized, niche events. Also through the Media Mogul Co. Nikki was
consulting to clients for their overall marketing and media needs. www.marriagemeander.co.za
–Reason for leaving: relocation and remarried.
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2010 – 2019 – The Media Mogul Co (sole prop)
Dec 2013 – Dec 2016:
Marketing, PR and Events Specialist: Ugu South Coast Tourism
Contracted as Marketing and Events Specialist by Ugu South Coast Tourism (USCT). 3 years
successful bid on the annual USCT tender, under the Media Mogul Consultancy framework. In
less than 100 hours per month, the following was achieved:
Provided content for many of USCT marketing tools which include, but not limited to:
Media releases, editorial & copywriting
In less than 7 months, brought a marketing value of no less than R10m to USCT by
negotiating with media and by providing them editorial content at no cost (based on
Newsclip report)
Established firm relationships with media, stakeholders and the trade
Member and trade communications
Provided content for trade and public consumer platforms
Total value over three years is conservatively put at R30m worth of free exposure, value
add, increased membership due to heightened media activity and out the box
campaigns, networking and piggy backing on opportunities identified.
The marketing department received 3 x clean audits under Nikki’s guidance.
Hosting media and trade
Brand identity and development
Project and campaign development
Advertisements & advertorials
Events and Presentations
Interacting with destination marketing entities and agencies
Ongoing research into global and national trends
Achieved and over-exceeded on Strategic Objectives and KPI’s.
Reason for leaving: Pressure from government to make the position a full time position and
wanted to remain as a consultant. Bought The Marriage Meander Co. in Gauteng.
2010 – 2013:
Hunter, Gatherer, Clan Mom
The Media Mogul Co
Contracted as the Media and Marketing practitioner for the Maloti Drakensberg Route which
included:
Working with 340 business entities
Press releases to media and influencer markets, newsflashes, feature articles
Establishing a PR and marketing plan
Newsletters to members, trade and industry
Identifying and implementing SO’s
Research
Social media (Facebook, Website revamp)
Monthly and quarterly reports
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During January – October 2013 Nikki also contracted back to Big Fish School of Digital
Filmmaking in a strategic and management position, including:
PR and networking
Marketing
Fundraising leads
Award submissions
Production, sale & distribution of content
Other clients during this time included:
7* Karkloof Spa (PR, Marketing, awards and web development) – and securing Princess
of Monaco’s hen’s party and other visits, along with TV coverage
Established the first Literary Festival in KZN, which is now going into its 10th year
Thanda Foundation (NGO fundraising & Rhino plight awareness)
Zulu Mpophomeni Tourism Experience (ZMTE NGO – Tourism – strategic business
consultant, communications)
CINDI – Children in Distress Network (400 members NGO, reaching 300 000 children –
marketing, communications, training, mentoring)
Jason Hartman M-Net Idol (Media exposure and sponsorship, events)
Lythwood Lodge (Fair Trade accreditation, videography & overall marketing)
KwaZulu Natal Art Guild plus launch of Victoria Rose gallery (Exhibitions and media
exposure)
Piggly Wiggly Country Village (Marketing and events)
Rawdons Hotel and Fly fishing Estate (Communications, marketing, PR)
Nottingham Road Brewing Company (brand development, launch of new canning line as
first in Africa)
African Link Tours and Travel (Web development and consultant on business strategy)
Watkins Farm (Educational Berg, Bush and Battle tours for learners from Europe)
Corner Post Restaurant (Fair Trade accreditation, marketing & events – recently won
award as Top 100 restaurants in the country)
Umvithi Youth Development Consultants (background strategic consultants)
Nikki has been a guest lecturer on several occasions to UKZN Masters Marketing students on
marketing and PR with priority focus on niche tourism markets.
Nikki negotiated with the Ultimate Braai Master to host a programme at one of her Midlands
client’s establishments and incorporated several other unique selling points in the region which
gave the establishment a huge boost in business, as well as other businesses, as proven by the
rise in occupancy since.
Given her reputation for networking, she was also contacted by other production companies to
assist with content suggestions for their productions in the Midlands, which she did in an
unpaid, advisory capacity due to her commitment to see business development in the region.
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The Media Mogul Co’s Pro Bono projects:
Events: Jail & Bail: CANSA (March 2011)
Events & Marketing: Midlands Literary Festival (August 2011, 2012)
Events & Marketing: Skydiving for Rhino’s campaign with ACT (2011)
Project Rhino: Aug- Nov 2011 and 2012 Skydive and assisting with establishing the
network of reserves, communications
The Royal Tembe Development Foundation (NGO)
Space for Elephants (NGO)
2007 – 2010:
Marketing & PR Manager
Midlands Meander Association (MMA)
During her time as PR & Marketing Manager at the Midlands Meander Association (MMA), she
achieved over R11m worth of media and exposure value for the organisation in less than 18
months (stats received from Newsclip). This was due to her creating networks with media
houses and journalists, in addition to out the box campaigns. Nikki also raised R3m for the
MMA, given that her annual marketing budget at the time was so limited.
Nikki’s mandate was to `revive’ the dying Midlands Meander route. This was no easy task as
industry contacts had to be revived, stakeholders had to be convinced that the Meander was
not just a `white enclave’ and that it had immense value to add to the economy. With only
R60 000 per annum at her disposal to market the organisation, a lot of multi-tasking and
progressive thinking was required. Nikki’s task was also to increase the income streams and
build both the brand and increase its membership, which in less than 18 months she raised it
from 168 members to 220 members.
Her inventiveness given the restricted budgets, led her to come up with unusual campaigns and
events and pursued areas others thought impossible.
For example, through collaboration with South African Tourism, she employed a dance group
from the local township and branded them to do the 2010 DISKI dance all over KZN. The results
were phenomenal – the MMA Diski team danced to a total audience of over 44 000 in less than
9 months and were filmed & interviewed by various international television crews.
Nikki also managed to secure Google’s Street view and ensured that the Midlands Meander
Association was to be one of the first tourism routes to be covered in South Africa. She
personally mapped over 167 properties in 3 days with the Google Team, ensuring attention to
detail.
Recognizing too, that in order to boost tourism and attract increased spend into the area that
unless training interventions were put into place, the Meander would never be able to take
market share away from the `established’ icons of South Africa, such as the wine routes.
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To this end she engaged with Tourism Enterprise Partners (TEP) and managed to offer members
free service excellence and business management training, in addition to introducing them to
the available marketing rebates.
Another creative way of gaining attention for the Midlands Meander Association was to enter a
competition with Damon Beard to co-host his show for a week on East Coast Radio. This
culminated in Nikki winning the competition (through the audience voting on SMS) and giving
the Midlands Meander daily exposure for a week on ECR. This also included a mention about her
work when she was interviewed by Virgin Radio in Dubai.
Furthermore through her negotiating with South African Tourism (SAT), she secured over 20
key travel agents and tour operators into the Midlands for a fully sponsored Speed marketing
workshop, to give members the opportunity to showcase their unique selling points. This was
the last of their roadshows and at an increased cost to SAT.
Nikki raised funds from the National Lotteries Board (R3m) to assist the Midlands Meander
Association in marketing the region, celebrating its 25th year and also facilitated the filming 5 x 5
minute video clips showcasing the area’s diverse offerings, for broadcast on television, ships
and airplanes, as well as on YouTube. With the 25th birthday, a 3 day celebration event was put
together which included the first ever Literary Festival in the Midlands, art exhibitions and
having IDOLS winner Jason Hartman sing alongside the Philharmonic Orchestra.
Nikki worked with a very tight-knit team and reported to the Board monthly. She set up a
communications platform for the members and ran market-your-neighbour trips. Nikki wrote
extensive articles for the media and developed a media database.
Reason for leaving: Wanted to go on her own as a consultant and diversify client base.
2003 – 2007:
Head of Operations, Film & TV Unit, Monash SA, followed by
Directorship of Big Fish Digital School of Filmmaking and Little Pond
Productions
Nikki was headhunted to implement a vision of a new Film & TV Unit at Monash University as
Project Manager, which due to its growth in the first 3 years, and need to become an
independent S21, broke away to become the Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking.
In less than 4 years, Nikki successfully grew the unit from inception (one desk and a chair) to a
highly acclaimed business unit, employing 17 full time staff and over 32 freelancers, and during
her time, trained over 1000 people from marginalized backgrounds.
Nikki was promoted to Head of Operations and became a Director of the breakaway companies
(Big Fish and Little Pond). Her responsibilities included business development, operations,
lobbying, networking, marketing, strategy, communications, publicity, project and logistics
management in order to ensure its sustainability and success.
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Working with various government funding bodies including Create SA, City of Jo’burg, Media,
Advertising, Printing, Packaging and Publishing Sector Educational Training Authority (MAPPP
Seta), Department of Arts and Culture (DAC), the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF)
and the National Lotteries Board (NLB), path breaking programmes were designed and
implemented with outstanding results – the participants experiencing up to 80% employment
rate. Nikki raised over R11m during this time.
Nikki was invited to advise the SGB – standards generating body for the Audio Visual Production
(AVP) sector, assisting with curricula design of learnerships and unit standards as no training of
this kind had been done in South Africa before. The ever growing need for audio visual content
as a way to create employment and market organisations has been her driving force.
The Film & TV Unit was recognized by the Department of Trade and Industry for its pioneering
work and as such, Nikki consulted to the dti on training incentives and rebates. The Big Fish
School of Digital Filmmaking is the only one of its kind in South Africa and has received countless
awards for its work, two of which include the prestigious Stevie Awards for Best CSI Project in
Africa and the Middle East and winner and for the best International Business Award, for Media
Affecting Change – Transformation and Democracy.
During this time, Nikki chaired and co-chaired several industry body organisations including the
Moving Pictures Training Association (MPTA) and the Training and Transformation Committee
for the South African Screen Federation (SASFED) and worked closely together with the National
Film and Video Foundation.
Reason for leaving: Relocated to KZN to look after terminally ill mom.
2002 – 2003:
Executive Director: Independent Producers Organisation (IPO)
IPO was a floundering organisation when Nikki was employed to increase the database of
membership and the organisation’s income. This she managed to do six fold within the first 6
months. Her role was also to position the IPO as a voice to be reckoned with when dealing with
broadcasters and ICASA.
Nikki attended Film Markets and Festivals as part of the critical networking and public relations
that needed to take place, and improved relations with M-Net, the NFVF (National Film and
Video Foundation) and the SABC where producers now had a cohesive industry body to work
with. Nikki worked closely with the National Executive Committee with Moeletsi Mbeki as Chair.
Reason for leaving: Headhunted by Dr Melanie Chait to start the film school, a much bigger
challenge.
1996 – 2002:
Tour & Event Manager: M-Net
Annual M-Net Summer Festivals. National tours – averaging 5 x beach venues per tour. Beach
events and profile filming of contestants. Live eventing and simultaneous broadcast.
Involvement included all aspects of the South African tours: production management, sponsor
liaison, barter deals, venue and location co-ordination, accommodation, flights, car hire, budget
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expenditure and allocation, event and staging co-ordination, bands, regional marketing and
logistics. Management of the tours involved approximately 160 people for 4 weeks.
Freelance:
M-Net programming & research department.
RJ Reynolds – research.
Rainbow Productions – including launching of Sunday Times Lifestyle magazine, staging,
corporate id’s. This also involved an overnight set up at one of Johannesburg’s key
intersections with 7x entire `film sets’ to meet the early morning traffic.
Reason for leaving: Contract work
1994 – 1996:
Production Manager: BS Productions
M-Net / RCI Summer Festivals (as above)
Penthouse Pet of the Year (8x mini profiles and 1 x final programme)
Miss SA in Spain (2 x 15 minute documentaries)
KTV – Travelquest series (Avanti Award winners)
Johnsons kids kites
National environment week
Market day promos
Two Nations Celebrate concert and insert on London
Questo Facts
M-Net Summer Festival
Music for Africa pilots.
Reason for leaving: Contract work
1994:
Production Manager: Big Concerts
National campus tour with Johnny Clegg & Savuka
National shows for Mango Groove
Involved in production of various international acts including Joe Cocker, Right Said Fred, Dr
Alban, Depeche Mode and an appearance by Sting at a Johnny Clegg concert in Cape Town.
Reason for leaving: Dangerous leaving stadiums late at night, involved in drive by shooting
1993 –1994:
Production co-ordinator: M-Net Special Events department
M-Net / RCI Summer Festival (5 coastal venues nationwide – toured, televised and packaged
5 x 30 minute programmes, plus 1 x final programme).
Red Nose Day – co-ordination of filming and packaging 60 x Book of Records nationwide.
Reason for leaving: To go into international concerts.
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1992 –1993:
Tour coordinator & PRO: Wild Wet Tours
Spent 5 weeks on location in Malawi, ensuring smooth running of large conferences and tours
sponsored by SAA for underprivileged children.
Reason for leaving: To get back into film industry
1988 - 1992:
Production Secretary: Velocity Films & Scy Productions
Nikki began work in the Film and Television industry in Durban in 1989, working as a runner and
Production Assistant for Filmfac on various productions and commercials. She freelanced for
Natal Racing Industry as camerawoman for live broadcasts and she assisted on two local feature
films in the art department. Moved to Johannesburg from Natal to work on television
commercials with Velocity Films.
In September 1991, Nikki worked as Production Secretary for Scy Productions and Video Vision
Enterprises on the feature film SARAFINA. Film featured at Cannes Film Festival, with Whoopie
Goldberg, Miriam Makeba and John Kani.
Reason for leaving: Contract work and approached by Wild Wet Tours to manage tour groups in
Malawi and host underprivileged kids on charters.
Endorsements and testimonials:
Tanya Sutton
Admin and Operations Manager
September 23, 2014, Nikki worked with Tanya in the same group
I had the pleasure of working with Nikki during my time at Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking,
where we outsourced her skills and talents to source new funding for the company, provide
creative idea generation for strategic procedures, think strategically about increasing our online
presence and contribute to our creative thinking processes. Nikki's key strength is her energy for
whatever project she is working on. She brings a fresh approach and a slightly different
perspective to the creative thinking process and once she has the bit between her teeth on
something that she is passionate about, her drive is unrivalled. Which brings me to her next
strength - her passion. Getting Nikki passionate about anything is really not difficult - she sees
the exciting in things that most of us dismiss as banal.
Nikki has a broad and varied skill-set that encompasses multi-media, film production, event
management, press engagement and writing of releases. I would be more than happy to work
with Nikki any time!
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Jean Temkin
Partner
November 28, 2016, Jean worked with Nikki in different groups
Nikki managed the Midlands Meander of which I was, and am still, a member. I found her
organisation skills remarkable and found her a pleasant person to be guided by.
Martin Millar
Senior Internal Auditor & Senior Safety Consultant at PRO-SAFE Health & Safety Consultants
November 16, 2015, Martin worked with Nikki but at different companies
I knew Nikki through the work that I did with her during her tenure at the Midlands Meander
and I am proud to say that Nikki was instrumental in building the association up to what it is
today, an organisation that nurtures the wealth of immense talent that can be found in the KZN
Midlands showcasing some of the best B 'n B's in the country, discovering the hidden artists in
the Midlands and Nikki can also be heard many a mile away given solid sound advice for persons
wanting to make a go of life. Nikki is truly an INSPIRATION to any organisation.
Neville Herrington
Ph.D graduate University of Natal, Durban
October 11, 2015, Neville was a client of Nikki’s
A young woman with drive and energy. A strong positive spirit characterised her approach to
the tourism projects we worked on together.
Dean Martins Almeida
Director of Public Relations at South African Deaf Rugby
November 13, 2014, Dean Martins worked with Nikki but at different companies
There is no doubt Nikki can manage herself and others in terms of her extensive knowledge in
the tourism, television and communications in general. A sharp-minded character ready for any
challenge.
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Dave Southwood FRGS
GEOGRAPHICAL EXPEDITIONS
September 28, 2014, Dave worked with Nikki but at different companies
I would recommend Nikki Tilley for any position in strategic marketing have known her for
several years and she is truly exceptional, with boundless energy!.
Nikki Sinclair
Owner at Marriage Meander
September 19, 2014, Nikki worked with Nikki but at different companies
I had the privilege of working with Nikki for a few years while she was working with the
Midlands Meander and subsequently as a partner with Marriage Meander. She is organised,
enthusiastic and hard-working with great inter-personal skills. In a short space of time, she had a
big impact and it was always a pleasure to work together with a similar focus - to promote the
Midlands.
John Dickinson
Founder: InCredible People
September 19, 2014, John worked with Nikki but at different companies
I have known and worked with Nikki for more than 5 years now, and have always been amazed
at her passion and commitment to what she does. Her media and journalistic skills, together
with her 10 years of experience in marketing and tourism (including print, TV, film and electronic
- gained through Big Fish Film School, the Midlands Meander and various media houses), means
that she is well positioned to take on any Marketing or Event Management position.
When you consider that, on top of this, she now has extensive knowledge, and experience, of
KZN South Coast's features, attractions, products, events and marketing, she stands tall as an
excellent candidate to continue her role with Ugu South Coast Tourism.
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Loshni Naidoo
Entrepreneurship development @ Tourism and General
September 18, 2014, Loshni worked with Nikki in different groups
I worked with Nikki about 5-6 years ago and she is a very passionate person when it comes to
her work. She enjoyed her job and especially helping the learners who trained under me.
Tourism and related fields are her strong points and I hope she can continue in this industry as
she has much to offer.
Philippa Cameron
Author of "The Day We Are Born" and "Every Move I Have Made"
June 10, 2014, Philippa worked with Nikki but at different companies
Nikki is a firebrand, with incredible energy and generosity. She's an excellent networker, pays
attention to details, communicates well and never loses sight of objectives. She was a fantastic
ambassador for The Midlands Meander Association and many articles were published in
Midlands Life magazine - as well as many other publications - because of her enthusiasm and
willingness to go the extra mile.
Paul Duncan
MD at Dovehouse Organics
May 25, 2013, Paul was a client of Nikki’s
Nikki is an inspired individual who places all her passion into the tasks she delivers.
Shan Cade
The Terminator @ Harmieandshanie.com
September 4, 2012, Shan was a client of Nikki’s
Not being marketing minded in any way whatsoever, set me on a path to find someone who
would assist me in marketing our business in exactly the right way. By this I mean, marketing it
so that it portrays exactly what we do, who we are, what our values are and with a high level of
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integrity and professionalism, as well as achieving the results we are looking for.
Nikki Tilley came across our path and started working with us in 2009 and we have not had any
regrets.
The challenge thrown her way in marketing not only the Shan Cade - training / consulting side of
the business, but also the Brian Harmer - artist side of the business, was met with enthusiasm
and a great deal of unique and positive ideas, which has helped us become who we are today in
both sectors of the business.
Nikki's ability to continually come up with something new, her ability to tweak anything that we
put together "thoughts wise" and make it something to really take note of, leaves us constantly
amazed.
Not only is Nikki converse with the "old fashioned marketing ways" (which we have always
embraced), but she is modern, in touch and in tune with every form of marketing tool in this
modern day and age (which we have started to embrace) - no longer is modern technology and
modern ways of marketing a fearful things for us, but it has rather become an exciting journey
of "what and how" can we market better and better and better.
Recommending Nikki Tilley for handling ANY marketing challenge is a big privilege for us. All we
can say, in earnest is swop to Nikki today if you want professionalism, integrity, unique ideas,
consistency, dedication and results.
Rekha Nathoo
Director at Children In Distress Network (CINDI)
August 16, 2012, Rekha managed Nikki directly
Working with Nikki has been an amazing experience. Her marketing skills and knowledge are
helping take CINDI to another level. She has the ability to understand Networks and working
with diverse groups and is able to ensure that common communication platforms serves the
needs. Nikki is a professional who takes her work seriously and is committed to delivering the
best product possible to her clients. She is an asset to CINDI.
Karen Edwards
Free lance photographer
June 6, 2012, Nikki worked with Karen in the same group
Working with Nikki on any project has always been well organised, creative and lots of fun! Nikki
is dynamic, totally crazy and one of the hardest working people I know! Just love working with
her!
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Hilary Teal
Owner BizWhiz Marketing
May 2, 2012, Hilary worked with Nikki in different groups
Nikki takes her role of Clan Mom seriously, always going the extra mile for her clients. Her
passion for marketing shows clearly with her innovative ideas and marketing strategies. Her
dedication to her clients is admirable. Nikki's works tirelessly for the NGO sector helping whereever she can. It’s been a pleasure to do business with Nikki and I look forward to working
together in the future.
Ali Engelbrecht
Champion of entrepreneurial women. Vice Principal Academic at Varsity College
Pietermaritzburg Campus.
May 1, 2012, Nikki worked with Ali in the same group
Nikki has the most amazing tenacity and energy. Nothing gets her down for long. She is an
energetic woman who thinks outside of the box and gets things done regardless of what life
throws at her. Nikki you ROCK!
Ron Gold
Proprietor
April 26, 2012, Nikki worked with Ron in the same group
Nikki has an unequaled work ethic and a passion for what she does that infects those around
her. She will take on a project only if she believes in it wholeheartedly which will contribute, if
not ensure, its success.
John Dickinson
Founder: InCredible People
April 21, 2012, John worked with Nikki but at different companies
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I have known Nikki for the past 3 years. She initially attended a Leadership Development
Workshop that I ran. Since then she has advised and helped us from time to time. I have always
been impressed with her drive and positive approach. I am not sure what project you are
looking to do with Nikki, but if you are needing somebody with enthusiasm, drive, and integrity,
then she will certainly deliver.
John Dickinson
Lady Harford
Publisher at S E Publications
April 18, 2012, Lady was a client of Nikki’s
Nikki is highly competent, she is energetic and turns any project around successfully. She is an
amazing PR and marketing person and leader in her field, especially promoting Tourism, and in
film and television. I can highly recommend her.
Lady Harford.
S E Publications (Pty) Ltd.
Shereen Anne Zukor Duncan
Dovehouse Organics, Farm, Function Venue, Garden Training
April 17, 2012, Shereen Anne worked with Nikki but at different companies
Nikki has been an inspiration to Dovehouse! We met through the Midlands Meander where she
proved herself and took the Meander to another level! She is enthusiastic, energetic and full of
amazing ideas. I would certainly support and encourage any business with her!
Kate McCarthy
Admin and Marketing at McCarthy & Associates Attorneys
April 17, 2012, Kate worked with Nikki but at different companies
Nikki was excellent at finding and providing marketing and training opportunities for the
members of the Midlands Meander Association. She fully capitalised on the 2010 Soccer World
Cup and helped to bring lots of foreign tourists to the area through her programs.
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Carmen Teal
Owner at BizSmart
April 16, 2012, Carmen worked with Nikki but at different companies
Nikki is a passionate lady who takes her responsibilities to heart. When working with her you
feel her tangible energy and drive. I recommend her services as she shows a real commitment to
excellence.
Richard Baehr
Owner, Sign Co.
April 16, 2012, Nikki was a client of Richard’s
I found working with Nikki lots of fun as she took on her challenges in such creative ways and
always got the job done, despite budget restraints and heavy deadlines. Since her time at the
Midlands Meander, we have continued to work very closely together. I would recommend Nikki
to anyone who requires business support, marketing and PR.
Dale Robertson
Sales Consultant at Phoenix Fire Protection
April 15, 2012, Dale worked with Nikki but at different companies
This is my personal recommendation for Nikki Tilley. I dealt with Nikki on a personal level as well
as assisting her efforts for the Midlands Meander Association. Her enthusiasm was a driving
force in a very successful campaign for our community to get involved with promoting the 2010
World Cup Soccer.
With her bubbly, open and sincere personality Nikki is a joy to work with making her well liked
by all. Her dedication to any given task makes her reliable and promotes a feeling of trust in her
ability to get the job done.
Although full of fun, Nikki is a take-charge person who is able to present creative ideas,
communicate the benefits and successfully develop marketing plans inspiring and motivating
those around her. Nikki‘s versatility enable her to fit in and assist in any given situation, she is a
team player and would make a great asset to any organization.
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LYNNE ERASMUS
Owner at Bokashi 4 Africa
April 14, 2012, LYNNE was a client of Nikki’s
Nikki is an expert in her field and anybody needing any help marketing their business should
contact her because she has achieved wonderful results for me.
Lynne Erasmus, Owner Worms 4 Africa, Bokashi 4 Africa
McGlashan
ALL KINDS OF EVERYTHING
April 14, 2012, Sue was a client of Nikki’s
As one of the Members of the Midlands Meander, Woodridge found Nikki made a really positive
difference to the exposure of the Midlands Meander. Not an easy task because of limited
budget and because of the constraints of the management structure. I believe that Nikki worked
extremely well with the members.
Louise van Niekerk
Self Esteem/ACA coach & counsellor at I-nfinitePotential
April 14, 2012, Louise worked with Nikki but at different companies
Nikki is an energetic, result driven people person who is great at making connections, she is
genuinely warm and caring and she derives great pleasure from improving your company's
marketing exposure. I enjoyed working with Nikki and would not hesitate to use her services
again.
Jean Temkin
Partner
April 14, 2012, Jean was a client of Nikki’s
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In less than two years, Nikki Tilly turned the Midlands Meander from a laid-back sleepy hollow
into a vibrant Association, promoting the Meander's arts and crafts and as a scenic tourist
destination. As well as admiring her marketing and organisational skills, most Meander
members loved her. We all voicefully groaned when she left us and we later saw our area slip
back to its previous overlooked state.
Sandra Murphy
Owner, YELLOWWOOD CAFE
April 14, 2012, Sandra worked with Nikki but at different companies
Nikki is the most excited and exciting person to work with, full of energy, commitment and
enthusiasm. The time I had the privilege to work with her, was filled with fun, laughter and lots
of exhausting hours submitting proposals, meeting with ngo's, government departments and
other tourist organisations. All our efforts bore fruit in one way or another. It felt like every
meeting spurned a new idea or angle which just had to be tackled. Nikki is a creative team
player who does not see obstacles, only challenges. With her background, knowledge and sheer
energy she is an asset to any organisation.
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