Thabang Monnakgotla

Born and bred in Pretoria, I am a versatile LGBQI photographer specialising in events and corporate.

Magiktouch Photography (Freelance Photographer)              Jan 2013 - Current

Maintain good client relations, Enhancing images digitally, Carrying out research in preparation for a shoot, Liaising with other professionals, Using extensive range of technical equipment, Scheduling work, invoicing, basic accounting, administration, Arranging props, backdrops, scenes, products, objects for shoots

Bluemoon Corporate Communications (Freelance Production Assistant)        Jan 2014 – Dec 2015

Provide support to crew in operation, Management of art and wardrobe for set, Administrative responsibility, Delegating scripts and paperwork, Driving crew members, Project administration

JD Koena Construction and Projects (Member)                       Jan 2014 – June 2014

Source client base, Integrate resources and labour into Operation, Build Strategy and position of organization, Responsible for leadership, Relationship building amongst suppliers and vendors, Plan marketing activities of organisation, Project management, Labour hire and contract negotiation, Mitigating risks at enterprise level

Freeroll Chemical & Cleaning Services (Marketing Assistant)  Oct 2013 – Dec 2013

Source client base, Integrate resources and labour into Operation, Build Strategy and position of organization, Responsible for leadership

McCain Foods (Brand Marketing Specialist)                           Aug 2013 – Sept 2013

Natural leadership ability, Able to complete tasks and meet deadlines, Willing to multi-task, jump in and help any campaign, Outstanding COMMUNICATION skills both verbal & written, PRIORITIZE and work independently with minimal supervision, Motivate and SUPERVISE others to achieve maximum performance, Detail-oriented and the ability to follow up on tasks.

180 degrees Logistics & Constructions (Member)                    May 2013 – July 2013

Source client base, Integrate resources and labour into Operation, Build Strategy and position of organization, Responsible for leadership, Managing the day to day tasks of individuals

Momentum Wealth/RMB Asset Management (Financial Administrator)          Jun 2008 – Dec 2012

Processing of buy and sell instructions, Filing of instructions, Resolving Internal and External queries
Sending out Monthly Liability statements, Generate audit reports/certificates as per request, Regulation 28 drafting, Preparation of new policy document, SARB reporting document preparation, RFT tax returns, Calculate returns, Produce Investment Statement by monitoring price, Distribute RFT certificate, Process Terminations, Process an EFT, Calculate client fees using basis points

Momentum FundsAtWork (Service Consultant)                        Mar 2007 – May 2008

Multimedia interaction with intermediaries & branches (telephone, e-mail, faxes, correspondence) 
Interpersonal skills in dealing with intermediaries & branches, Follow processes and procedures, working according to the set quality standards and keeping to agreed turn around times, on a daily basis

Momentum Investo (Service Consultant)                                 Jul 2006 – Feb 2007

Multimedia interaction with intermediaries & branches (telephone, e-mail, faxes, correspondence), Interpersonal skills in dealing with intermediaries & branches, Liaising with intermediaries and handling enquiries in respect of existing business, Developing sound working relationships with intermediaries & branches, Liaising with various product supplies as required, Follow processes and procedures, working according to the set quality standards and keeping to agreed turn around times, on a daily basis, Dealing with financial transactions such as Investment switches, premium increase/decrease, financial history of policies, alterations on policies, cancellations

Momentum FundsAtWork (Service Consultant Support)          Mar 2005 – May 2006

Maintaining a relationship between suppliers and company, in terms of delivery and procurement, Maintaining office supplies for service consultants, Creating workflow and queries for service consultants, Maintaining the faxes for the department, Assisting with the call centre where the is an influx of calls, Responsible for all outgoing and incoming mail to the department

Vega School of Branding                                                        2015

Certificate in Photography

University of Johannesburg                                                      2013

Certificate in Financial Management Basics

SAP Africa                                                                                2013

SAP Certified Application Associate – Financial Accounting with SAP ERP 6.0 EHP5 (C_TFIN52_65)

Momentum Godiswa Certificate                                              2006

Investments and Insurance Administration Certificate