Blake Roberts

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Blake Roberts

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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 blakecameronroberts@gmail.com

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)