Monique Buys

My background has given me the hands-on experience that would contribute to any organisation’s goals and objectives.  My organisational and planning skills are excellent and include the aptitude to re-appraise priorities quickly.  I am able to handle a number of tasks simultaneously in a calm and effective manner. I have developed my capacity in evaluating situations and identifying appropriate courses of action, I have the ability to remain composed and polite and to diffuse situations, when required. I am competent to follow directives and work in an unsupervised capacity, in which instance I have learned to rely on my logic as well as my intuition to guide me in my choices for appropriate action.  I am a confident, enthusiastic, and hardworking individual who has a passion for delivering quality service.  As a passionate, determined, goal – driven and dynamic person, I continually try to inspire others to achieve optimal results.  I have gained invaluable experience at various levels and believe that I can achieve anything I set my mind to.  With excellent communication, networking, and well-developed interpersonal skills, I integrate well within organisations and have the ability to form trusted relationships with subordinates, clients as well as superiors. Whilst focusing on the job, I am able to keep my eye on the horizon, growing and adapting organically to the environment that I am placed in.  My proven track record of responsibility, integrity and commitment to company objectives has allowed me to be innovative in unlocking my growth.  It is my strong belief that the detail lies in the execution, focus and timing.  My leadership style is based on managing through mutual respect, honest communication, and trust, whilst keeping an eye on the bottom line.  I maintain a strong work ethic and governance and have a healthy competitive attitude and thrive under pressure.  I feel certain that the skills I have gained throughout my career will be of value to you and your organization.  I am an energetic, vibrant, diligent, and dynamic professional with a proven track record of excellence driven performance, an individual who is passionate about my career and self-improvement.  I am an analytical individual with complete business acumen to be an excellent contributor, I have a great sense of time urgency accompanied by attention to detail and developed interpersonal skills at various organizational levels.  I possess the ability to plan thus resulting in resources and time being used effectively. I strive for perfection in my career and would be well suited in an organization where there is an opportunity for growth. I am a firm believer that a positive outlook will always benefit me as well as my employer to achieve greater heights in my private as well as all business sectors.  I look forward to having the opportunity to make a positive impact within your organisation. 

Please do not hesitate to contact me so we can arrange an interview to discuss my CV and application in greater depth, thank you for your time and consideration.

Working in the Media Industry for the past 11 years has provided me with a vast list of experience within the advertising space.

• Sales support function for all Media related jobs
•  Create and distribute sales contracts for Agencies as well as client direct.
•  Manage and update sales forecasts.
•  Manage and update sales inventory.
•  Manage and liaise with creative agency for artwork – Production.
•  Manage and liaise with various print houses – Production.
•  Manage flighting crews for application – Production.
•  Manage, collate, and compile Proof of flighting reports on a monthly /weekly basis.
•  Create and distribute production orders.
•  Follow up on Media instructions and Purchase orders from clients as well as suppliers.
•  Compile and create costing spreadsheets and media schedules.
•  Managing sales for 3rd party sites
• Transit Ads and Golf Ads – Sales Support function for both divisions of Provantage 
• Field general telephone enquiries and tend to briefs.  Dealing with advertising agencies and client direct. 
• General support to sales team and Account Executives.  Managing sales targets vs contracts in hand.   
• Prepare presentations and costing schedules for sales pitches.  Support to 5 Account Executives. 
• Responsible for accurate monitoring of campaign delivery and post campaign analysis. 
• Ensure implementation of agreed standards and timeframes.  Creating and preparing Contracts on NAV. 
• Foster good working relationship with relevant agency personnel. 
• Undertake projects and other ad hoc duties as required.  Scheduling and attending client appointments. 
• Identifying new business to target – and who relevant contact persons are. 
• Reporting monthly and weekly sales results to the sales team. 

Completed Grade 12 (Matric) in 2006

Mathematics, English, Afrikaans, Biology, Computer Science, Geography