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Matt Rosengarten

@mattrosengarten

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Dynamic leader with expertise in project management and community involvement.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

Looking for a role that leverages my project management, leadership, and community involvement skills to drive business growth and make a positive impact.

As a seasoned professional with a strong track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, I bring a unique blend of leadership, strategic planning, and community involvement to the table. With a rich reservoir of expertise in project management, team cultivation, administration, and community initiatives, I am poised to make a significant contribution to any team.

My experience spans diverse realms, including sports and mental health programmes, where I have finely tuned my proficiency in strategic planning, communication, effective management, and adept problem-solving. With a strong network, creative mind, and writing abilities, I express myself with clarity and direction within each industry I have worked.

I am a dynamic leader who has consistently demonstrated the ability to drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and revenue growth through strategic planning, team leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional departments.

I have created a measurable impact in my work, with a 200% YoY growth at the football club and a 400% membership growth. In my marketing role, I have seen over 20% YoY financial growth and 180% digital footprint growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

National Marketing Manager

Current

Legacy Lifestyle

May 2018 - Present (7 years 1 month)

My role encompasses strategic planning, team leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional departments to drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and revenue growth.

Strategic Planning Team Leadership Brand Awareness Customer Engagement Revenue Cross Functional Collaboration Marketing Strategy Communication Project Management

Current

Vice-Chairperson

Current

Green Point Salesian Football Club

Mar 2014 - Present (11 years 3 months)

As vice-chairperson, I engage on a strategic level, managing personnel and supervising projects that contribute to the club's success and growth. Seen club finds increase to an admirable turnover per year (200% YoY) and membership growth by 400%.

Leadership Team Management Community Engagement Communication Problem Solving Event Planning

Current

Mental Performance Consultant

Current

Self Employed

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)

I design and implement mental performance plans to boost resilience, confidence, and consistency. Collaborating with individuals and teams, I conduct workshops on mental toughness, goal setting, and visualisation, while using assessment tools to evaluate effectiveness.

Performance Client Relationship Management Strategic Planning Assessments Communication Problem Solving Team Collaboration Resilience

Volunteer Lay Counsellor

LifeLine Western Cape

Jan 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years 7 months)

As a lay counsellor, I provide support through telephone and text, while also contributing to the strategic development of a text-based counselling platform.

Counselling Communication Strategic Development Empathy Problem Solving Community Engagement Confidentiality

Lay Counsellor & Mental Health Educator

Mind Matters NPO

Jan 2022 - Feb 2022 (1 month)

I provided mental health education and counselling services, regularly seeing clients and enhancing my skills in mental health management.

Mental Health Counselling Client Management Communication Empathy Problem Solving Confidentiality

Business Development Consultant

Freelance

Sep 2016 - Apr 2018 (1 year 7 months)

I identified growth opportunities, cultivated strategic partnerships, and drove revenue expansion for clients across various industries through market analysis and relationship building.

Business Development Market Analysis Strategic Partnerships Revenue Client Relationship Management Communication Negotiation Strategy Development Networking

Co-Founder & Owner

The Bar Academy

Feb 2007 - Nov 2011 (4 years 9 months)

I successfully established and managed a mobile bar business, overseeing operations from concept development to service delivery, ensuring exceptional experiences for clients.

Business Management Operations Management Customer Service Event Planning Marketing Financial Management Team Leadership

Strategic Planner

Derrick Integrated Communications

Jul 2014 - Aug 2016 (2 years 1 month)

I was responsible for driving the development and execution of comprehensive marketing strategies that align with our client's business objectives through data analysis and market research.

Marketing Strategy Data Analysis Market Research Strategic Thinking Campaign Development Communication Project Management

Strategic Planner

Lowe & Partners

Jun 2013 - Mar 2014 (9 months)

I contributed to the development and execution of innovative marketing strategies that drive brand visibility, engagement, and business growth for our clients.

Marketing Strategy Engagement Business Growth Research Analysis Creative Thinking Campaign Development Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Nelson Mandela University

Master of Arts, Psychology

2021 - 2023

Studied Research Psychology in Mental Health Resilience, focusing on the psychological aspects of resilience and mental health strategies.

University of South Africa

Bachelor of Arts Honours, Psychology

2021 - 2022

Grade: Cum Laude

Completed Honours in Psychology for Professional Contexts, graduating Cum Laude, which involved advanced studies in psychological principles and practices.