CARIEN MARAIS
Kapellen
Summary
Highly qualified Marketing and Communications Specialist with a proven track record of success in the entertainment, media, and consumer goods industries. Instrumental in driving revenue growth, increasing brand exposure, and expanding market reach through innovative business initiatives. Skilled in Graphic Design, Web Development, Digital Media, Photography, and Video Editing. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results with visually compelling designs. Adapts seamlessly to changing needs. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, typography, branding, and visual storytelling. Reliable and delivers high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments. Valuable asset to any organization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Director
Solin Naturals
02.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Solin Naturals is dedicated to the provision of eco-friendly products promoting a healthy lifestyle under the banner: "Be kind to nature, be kind to yourself."
- Coordinate global sales, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Web Development and Maintenance, Graphic Design, Communications
- Production of promo videos
- Solin Naturals is dedicated to the provision of eco-friendly products promoting a healthy lifestyle under the banner: "Be kind to nature, be kind to yourself."
Graphic Designer | Lithography
Polo&Luxury Coffee Table Book
01.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: This exclusive bi-annual coffee table book is unique in the world and reaches individuals of the highest purchasing power (HNWI & UHNWI) who love the polo sport and cultivate and enjoy a sophisticated lifestyle
- This exclusive bi-annual coffee table book is unique in the world and reaches individuals of the highest purchasing power (HNWI & UHNWI) who love the polo sport and cultivate and enjoy a sophisticated lifestyle
- Circulation of 12,000
- Printed hard cover copies and distributed in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, North- and South America
Freelance Photographer | Video Editor
Capture Videos | Private Properties
01.2016 - 04.2020
- Photographed (photos and video) of 30 - 40 properties per month for the whole Cape West Coast
- Photographed for many estate agencies, e.g
- Pam Golding, Sotheby's, Remax, Harcourts, Seeff, Chas Everitt, etc
- Include data processing, editing using various software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Handbrake, Photosizer
Marketing Manager | Web Designer
Huis van Heerde Youth Care Centre
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Marketing Management, Fundraising Events, Graphic Design, Web Development & Maintenance, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Inhouse Publications and Reports, Public Relations, Communications
- Production of Promo Videos
Director | Web Developer | Video Editor
Denim Media Productions
01.2013 - 07.2017
- Web Development, Digital Media Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Video Production and Video Editing, Public Relations
Freelance Photographer | Video Editor
Denim Media Productions
01.2013 - 07.2017
- Produced Commercial Promo Videos for Corporates, Hotels, Game Reserves, Wine Estates, Restaurants, Resorts, Guest Houses, West Coast National Park, West Coast Fossil Park, ATKV Head Office Cultural Events, and many more
Marketing Manager | Web Developer | Graphic Designer
African Consulting Surveyors
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Company Overview: Company reaching out to many countries on the African continent
- Marketing Management, Web Development & Maintenance, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Procurement, Graphic Design, Video Production and Video Editing, Public Relations and Communications
- Company reaching out to many countries on the African continent
Marketing Director | Music Producer | Event Producer
Showtime Records
01.2007 - 07.2013
- Management of artists and musicians, local and international music productions, national and international concert tours
- Managed concert tours in RSA, UK, Turkey, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Argentina, USA, Belgium
- Graphic Design, Digital & Social Media Marketing
Marketing Manager | Event Producer
Transoranje School for the Deaf
08.2003 - 12.2006
- Marketing Management
- Web Development & Maintenance, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Marketing, National and International Fundraising Events (Korea, Argentina), National and International Media, Internal and External Communications
- Production of promo videos
Education
MBA Entrepreneurship and Innovation -
Robert Kennedy College
Switzerland06-2025
Diploma Photoshop -
Shaw Academy
Ireland05-2017
Diploma Digital Marketing -
Shaw Academy
Ireland05-2017
Diploma Public Relations -
A.R. Business School
South Africa08-2012
Diploma Graphic Art -
A.R. Business School
South Africa09-2002
Diploma English Teaching -
A.R. Business School
South Africa06-2000
Skills
- Graphic
- Video
- Audio
- Web Dev
- Illustrator
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Premier Pro
- After Effects
- Audition
- Professional
- Team Work
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Communication
- Motivation
- Photography
- Video Editing
- Networking
- Digital marketing
- Strategic planning
- Project planning
- Project management
- Content creation
- Sales expertise
- Marketing campaign development
- Advertising campaigns
- Branding
- Media relations
- B2B marketing
- Graphic design
- Logo design
- Social media design
- Logo creation
- Image editing
- Print design
- Adobe creative suite
- Layout design
- Packaging design
- Video editing
- Website design
Accomplishments
- Achieved profits for company - Drakensberg Boys' Choir School by implementing effective marketing strategies.
- Created first ever sign language choir performing national & international concert tours.
- Wrote a children's book, 'Die Vlêrmuise Van Donkergat', published by Unibook Uitgewers.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/25/XX
Summary - About
Carien is a qualified Marketing and Communications Specialist with extensive experience in this field and has a demonstrated history of success in the entertainment, media and consumer goods industries. Carien has pioneered 'first-of-its-kind' industry-changing and transformational business initiatives that propelled revenue growth, brand exposure and market expansion. She is an experienced Graphic Designer, Web Developer, Digital Media Specialist, Photographer and Video Editor.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Upper intermediate (B2)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Marketing Director
Solin Naturals
02.2019 - Current
Graphic Designer | Lithography
Polo&Luxury Coffee Table Book
01.2019 - Current
Marketing Manager | Web Designer
Huis van Heerde Youth Care Centre
02.2017 - 01.2019
Freelance Photographer | Video Editor
Capture Videos | Private Properties
01.2016 - 04.2020
Marketing Manager | Web Developer | Graphic Designer
African Consulting Surveyors
08.2013 - 08.2015
Director | Web Developer | Video Editor
Denim Media Productions
01.2013 - 07.2017
Freelance Photographer | Video Editor
Denim Media Productions
01.2013 - 07.2017
Marketing Director | Music Producer | Event Producer
Showtime Records
01.2007 - 07.2013
Marketing Manager | Event Producer
Transoranje School for the Deaf
08.2003 - 12.2006
MBA Entrepreneurship and Innovation -
Robert Kennedy College
Diploma Photoshop -
Shaw Academy
Diploma Digital Marketing -
Shaw Academy
Diploma Public Relations -
A.R. Business School
Diploma Graphic Art -
A.R. Business School
Diploma English Teaching -
A.R. Business School
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