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Quinton Arendse

@quintonarendse

Project Management enthusiast, skilled at various PM methodologies and comms techniques

South Africa

What I'm looking for

Project Management
Operations support
Quality Assurance
Website Testing

With 26 years across hospitality, customer service, marketing, operations, and project management, I bring versatile skills and adaptability to diverse industries. My leadership experience spans management consulting, broadcasting, and retail advertising, where I’ve successfully managed projects, streamlined processes, and led teams. I combine analytical thinking with creative problem-solving, ensuring efficient systems and workflows. Assertive, reliable, and diligent, I thrive in both team-based and independent roles, consistently delivering results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Struto logoST
Current

Digital Project Manager / Scrum Master

Struto

Aug 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Scrum Master:
• Guide the Scrum team in implementing Agile methodology and Scrum practices
• Facilitate self-organization within the development/delivery teams
• Eliminate obstacles and mentor the Scrum team to prevent future issues
• Mediate team conflicts and support any staffing challenges that arise
• Help the Scrum teams enhance their levels of Scrum maturity

Fireworkx logoFI

Digital Project Manager

Fireworkx

Sep 2021 - Jul 2022 (10 months)

Plan and oversee all projects and their respective updates.
Develop project plans utilizing both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Construct Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
Draft briefs and Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS).
Allocate resources appropriately to meet project needs.
Monitor team resource capacity effectively.
Provide accurate cost estimates for projects.

LRMG logoLR

Digital Project Manager

LRMG

Jan 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 8 months)

Build and sustain strategic working relationships with internal teams and clients through ongoing, multi-level interactions
Define project scope, and deliverables in alignment with business objectives, collaborating closely with senior management and stakeholders
Communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders clearly and effectively, ensuring timely dissemination of information

Woolworths logoWO

Through the Line Traffic Manager

Woolworths

May 2019 - Oct 2019 (5 months)

Oversee the allocation of resources within the creative team to ensure the timely and budget-conscious delivery of creative work
Collaborate with the Creative and Production Manager to effectively plan and schedule resources for the Artwork and Production team, ensuring the punctual delivery of final products
Maintain an overview of all projects, keeping key agency stakeholders informed

Clicks Group logoCG

Digital Traffic Manager

Clicks Group

Mar 2018 - Apr 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Played a pivotal role in the establishment of a new digital studio within Clicks Group's advertising department, effectively managing the workflow from initiation to completion across various brands.
Oversaw multiple projects, ensuring efficient management of workloads, timely delivery of outputs, and the submission of comprehensive production reports within an Omni Channel.

PixelFaerie logoPI

Senior Traffic Manager

PixelFaerie

Oct 2011 - Mar 2016 (4 years 5 months)

Develop comprehensive briefs to enhance understanding of brand compliance.
Monitor work processes to ensure thoroughness, accuracy, and adherence to established standards and specifications.
Ensure deadlines are met and that projects remain within budgetary constraints.
Review documentation, including production schedules and staffing availability, to effectively prioritize project requirements.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Shaw Academy logoSA

Shaw Academy

Diploma, Digital Marketing

2018 - 2018

Syllabus consisted of exploring trends and best practices in the use of online channels to support marketing strategies, understanding of web content planning and structure, various strategies.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology logoCT

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Certified Project Management, Project Management

2017 - 2017

Certification obtained for change management and the management of projects in all sectors.
Syllabus focused on developing detailed project plans, which includes defining project goals and objectives, specifying tasks or how goals will be achieved, what resources are needed, and associating budgets and timelines for completion.

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