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Graziella Ventresca-Norton

@graziellaventresca-n

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I grow brands through strategic marketing, events, sales, and operations.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a remote Marketing Manager role where I can use strategic marketing, brand growth, campaign execution, sales, and project management experience to support and grow a dynamic client portfolio.

I founded and continue to manage Icommunic8, delivering strategic marketing, sales, and project management services for a diverse client base.

For Securi-Lid, I moved from consultant to a permanent half-day team member and manage marketing and branding initiatives that support consistent brand growth and market presence. Through Inkanyezi Events, I drove sales, secured sponsorships, and led marketing communications for international B2B events.

I've managed sponsorship sales, delegate engagement, and end-to-end marketing for the NAACAM Show and International Railways Summit. Earlier, I managed client accounts and advertising campaigns at Dumisa Design and Advertising while teaching marketing modules at Damelin.

My background also includes tour operations at Cox and Kings Travel, travel consulting, tourism-market development, public relations, and hotel promotions. I'm looking to bring more than 20 years of marketing and operations experience to a remote Marketing Manager role supporting a dynamic client portfolio.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Director & Senior Consultant

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Icommunic8

Jan 2009 - Present (17 years 9 months)

Founded and managed a successful marketing consultancy, providing strategic marketing, sales, and project management services to a diverse client base.

Marketing Sales Project Management Brand Development Client Liaison

Marketing Lecturer & Account Executive

Damelin / Dumisa Design and Advertising

Jan 2005 - Dec 2009 (4 years 11 months)

Held a dual role, balancing part-time academic responsibilities with full-time agency work. Delivered marketing modules to part-time students and managed key client accounts.

Marketing Teaching Account Management Advertising

Operations Executive

Cox and Kings Travel

Jan 2003 - Dec 2005 (2 years 11 months)

Managed operations for a top UK tour operator, specialising in complex, long-haul destinations. Orchestrated logistical planning for tour groups across multiple regions.

Operations Management Logistics Supplier Management Travel

Tour Consultant

Let's Travel Seekers

Jan 2000 - Dec 2003 (3 years 11 months)

Handled corporate bookings, youth travel programmes, and complex visa queries. Significantly increased the agency's reach in the youth market.

Travel Consulting Customer Service Visa Processing

Market Co-ordinator

Blue Shed Craft Market (V&A Waterfront)

Jan 1999 - Dec 2000 (1 year 11 months)

Developed and executed marketing strategies, recruited new tenants, and enhanced product development to better target the tourist market.

Marketing Strategy Tenant Recruitment Product Development

Public Relations Officer

CIMEC (Centre of Investment and Marketing in the Eastern Cap

Jan 1997 - Dec 1998 (1 year 11 months)

Organised high-profile conferences and functions, including the prestigious Foreign Investment Conference attended by President Nelson Mandela.

Public Relations Event Management Conference Organisation

Hotel Public Relations Officer

Fish River Sun (Sun International)

Jan 1995 - Dec 1997 (2 years 11 months)

Introduced new activities and promotions, managed hotel advertising, and ran the children's entertainment programme, enhancing the overall guest experience.

Public Relations Advertising Event Planning Customer Experience