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Hi, I’m Jason Antao. With over a decade of experience in graphic design, digital marketing, and social media management, I have developed a passion for creating engaging digital content that drives business growth. I enjoy working in dynamic environments where creativity and strategy come together to build strong brand presences and effective marketing campaigns.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to lead marketing teams, manage online platforms, and design visually appealing websites and graphic materials. I’m always eager to learn new trends in digital marketing and technology to bring innovative solutions to the table. I look forward to connecting and contributing to the success of forward-thinking organizations.
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Work Experience
Director of Operations and Marketing at The Dealers Digital Edge
August 1, 2018 - April 30, 2023Led the organization, developed and implemented social media marketing strategies, managed multiple platforms ensuring brand consistency, created engaging content, analyzed social media metrics, and implemented advertising campaigns. Managed client relationships, performed competitor analysis, oversaw daily operations, mentored a team of six, and prepared detailed reports on marketing performance.
Group Online Marketing Manager at Alpine Motors Group Durban
January 1, 2015 - August 31, 2018Built the company's digital marketing from the ground up, increasing monthly leads substantially and automating lead generation systems. Managed marketing campaigns, formulated social media plans, conducted market research, maintained the website, and provided support to dealerships. Managed budgets, training, CRM operations, and handled customer complaints effectively.
Leadmaster at CHM Toyota Umhlanga Durban
October 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Implemented distribution strategies, designed advertisements, verified vehicle stock, executed social media strategies, and managed vehicle image uploads. Streamlined stock feeds with automation tools and synchronized vehicle listings across multiple platforms to expand market reach.
Webmaster Consultant at IX Online Motoring
July 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014Maintained advertising inventories, conducted weekly website updates, managed stock, provided lead marketing analysis and technical support, created advertisements, and advised on social media strategy implementation.
Senior Stock Analyst at IX Online Motoring Durban
October 1, 2011 - July 31, 2014Managed CRM platforms, optimized vehicle lead management, verified stock information, trained staff, managed stock feeds, contributed to new CRM modules development, acted as Account Manager for top clients, and conducted website analysis and testing.
Web Designer/ Network Administrator at Stealth Performance Products
July 1, 2007 - August 31, 2011Executed web design projects, maintained websites, managed hosting and email accounts, coordinated online orders, performed network maintenance, and assisted in graphic design and advert concept development.
Web Designer/ Support Technician at Cybertek Durban
October 1, 2005 - August 31, 2007Contract skilled position responsible for web design, hosting server maintenance, email registration, website maintenance, and basic telephonic technical support.
Tutor/Lecturer at Creative Minds Durban
August 1, 2002 - September 30, 2005Provided tutoring and lecturing services, designed promotional materials, served as career counselor, managed notes, offered graphic and web design expertise, and provided basic technical support while helping students find employment.
Temporary Desktop Assistant at Mr Price Group Durban
June 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000Assisted desktop designers with layout and advert construction within the technology sector at Mr Price headquarters.
Director of Operations and Marketing at The Dealers Digital Edge
August 1, 2018 - April 30, 2023Led and developed social media marketing strategies that enhanced brand awareness and engagement. Managed multiple social media platforms and coordinated content creation. Oversaw client relationships, campaign performance, team leadership, and daily operations of the digital agency, fostering a high-performing environment and strong client partnerships.
Group Online Marketing Manager at Alpine Motors Group Durban
January 1, 2015 - August 31, 2018Built and grew the group's social media presence, increasing monthly leads significantly. Managed marketing campaigns, implemented automated lead generation and stock management systems, maintained website and brand strategy, and led the marketing team while delivering training and ensuring alignment with corporate identity.
Leadmaster at CHM Toyota Umhlanga Durban
October 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Implemented distribution strategies and designed advertisements for vehicle sales. Managed stock verification, social media strategies, stock feeds automation, and vehicle image management to optimize sales team productivity and enhance brand visibility.
Webmaster Consultant at IX Online Motoring
July 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014Maintained advertising inventories, provided dealership consulting, managed website updates and stock, performed lead marketing analysis, provided technical support, designed advertisements, and advised on social media strategy implementation.
Senior Stock Analyst at Ix Online Motoring Durban
October 1, 2011 - July 31, 2014Managed CRM platforms and vehicle lead distribution, conducted stock verification, provided training, maintained stock information across portals, participated in CRM module development, handled client account management, and performed website analysis and testing.
Web Designer/ Network Administrator at Stealth Performance Products
July 1, 2007 - August 31, 2011Executed web design projects, maintained websites and hosting, managed email accounts, coordinated online orders, conducted network maintenance, and assisted in graphic design and advert concept development.
Web Designer/ Support Technician at Cybertek Durban
October 1, 2005 - August 31, 2007Designed and maintained websites, managed host servers, registered email accounts, maintained websites, and provided basic telephonic technical support.
Tutor/Lecturer at Creative Minds Durban
August 1, 2002 - September 30, 2005Tutored and lectured students in design and promotions, served as a career counselor, managed notes, worked as a graphic and web designer, provided basic technical support, and helped students find employment.
Temporary Desktop Assistant at Mr Price Group Durban
June 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000Assisted desktop designers, helped with floor layouts and advert construction.
Director of Operations and Marketing at The Dealers Digital Edge
August 1, 2018 - April 30, 2023Led the organization for two months to establish a product portfolio, business foundation, and brand awareness, growing the company from a sole proprietorship to a private limited company with six employees and 20 clients. Developed and implemented social media marketing strategies, managed multiple social media platforms, created engaging content, monitored campaign metrics, and executed advertising campaigns. Oversaw daily agency operations, team leadership, client relationships, and provided strategic recommendations to align marketing efforts with business objectives.
Group Online Marketing Manager at Alpine Motors Group Durban
January 1, 2015 - August 1, 2018Set up a social media department and built the company's digital marketing from the ground up, increasing leads from 20 to over 500 per month, with 30% of vehicle sales via social media. Managed marketing campaigns for seven dealerships, formulated social media marketing plans, monitored and optimized campaign outcomes, conducted market research, managed the website,forecasted budgets, created content, provided staff training, managed CRM operations, and supported HR recruitment. Led the marketing team, introduced innovative social campaigns, handled online customer complaints, and performed competitor analysis.
Leadmaster at CHM Toyota Umhlanga Durban
October 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Implemented effective distribution strategies to optimize sales team productivity, designed captivating advertisements, verified stock regularly, executed social media updates and creative strategies, streamlined stock feeds via automation, and managed vehicle images across multiple platforms. Enhanced brand visibility and lead quality through visually appealing marketing initiatives and automation tools for market reach expansion.
Webmaster Consultant at IX Online Motoring
July 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014Maintained advertising inventories, provided dealership consulting, handled weekly website updates and stock management, oversaw feed management, performed lead marketing analysis, offered technical support, and created Photoshop advertisements. Advised on social media strategy and enhanced brand engagement for top Durban dealerships through meticulous inventory and marketing management.
Senior Stock Analyst at IX Online Motoring Durban
October 1, 2011 - July 1, 2014Managed CRM platforms across multiple dealerships, administered vehicle lead distribution, conducted stock verification and updates, provided staff training, ensured stock accuracy across portals, set up stock feeds, helped specify new CRM modules, managed key client accounts, and performed website analysis and testing to optimize brand consistency and user experience.
Web Designer/ Network Administrator at Stealth Performance Products
July 1, 2007 - August 31, 2011Executed web design projects creating user-friendly websites, maintained and updated websites, managed hosting services and email accounts, coordinated online orders, provided network maintenance including issue resolution and security, and supported graphic design and advert concept development to enhance marketing collateral.
Web Designer/ Support Technician at Cybertek Durban
October 1, 2005 - August 31, 2007Performed web design, host server maintenance, email account registration, website upkeep, and provided basic telephonic technical support.
Tutor/ Lecturer at Creative Minds Durban
August 1, 2002 - September 30, 2005Taught and lectured in IT, provided design and promotional assistance, career counseling, notes administration, graphic and web design, and basic technical support, aiding students in finding employment.
Temporary Desktop Assistant at Mr Price Group Durban
June 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000Assisted three main desktop designers, supported desktop operations at branches, helped with floor layouts, and contributed to advert construction.
Director of Operations and Marketing at The Dealers Digital Edge
August 1, 2018 - April 30, 2023Led the organization from a sole proprietorship with four clients to a private limited company with a team of six and over 20 client accounts. Developed and implemented social media marketing strategies, managed multiple platforms, created engaging content, monitored campaign metrics, and optimized ad campaigns for maximum ROI. Oversaw daily operations, resource allocation, team leadership, client relationship management, and reporting.
Group Online Marketing Manager at Alpine Motors Group Durban
January 1, 2015 - August 1, 2018Built the digital marketing department from the ground up, boosting monthly leads for seven dealerships from 20 to over 500, with 30% of vehicle sales directly from social media. Developed marketing campaigns, managed online presence, performed SEO research, managed budgets, trained staff, managed CRM and leads, and handled online customer complaints to improve customer satisfaction and brand visibility.
Leadmaster at CHM Toyota Umhlanga Durban
October 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Implemented vehicle lead distribution strategies, designed adverts, conducted stock verification, developed social media strategies, managed stock feeds and vehicle images, and optimized brand visibility and lead generation through creative marketing initiatives.
Webmaster Consultant at IX Online Motoring
July 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014Maintained advertising inventories, provided dealership consulting, updated websites weekly, managed stock feeds and lead marketing analysis, supported social media strategies, created advertisements with Photoshop, and offered technical assistance to top Durban dealerships.
Senior Stock Analyst at Ix Online Motoring Durban
October 1, 2011 - July 1, 2014Managed CRM platforms and vehicle leads, conducted stock verification, provided CRM training, managed stock feeds, served as Account Manager for top clients, and analyzed/developed dealership websites to optimize functionality and marketing alignment.
Web Designer/ Network Administrator at Stealth Performance Products
July 1, 2007 - August 1, 2011Executed web design projects, maintained and updated websites, managed hosting and email accounts, coordinated online orders, conducted network maintenance, and contributed to graphic design and advert concepts for marketing materials.
Web Designer/ Support Technician at Cybertek Durban
October 1, 2005 - August 1, 2007Contract skilled level position performing web design, maintaining hosts and websites, managing email accounts, and providing telephonic basic technical support.
Tutor/ Lecturer at Creative Minds Durban
August 1, 2002 - September 1, 2005Provided tutoring and lecturing in IT, graphic design, web design, and basic technical support. Assisted with promotions and career counseling, helping students find employment opportunities.
Temporary Desktop Assistant at Mr Price Group Durban
June 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000Assisted desktop designers and branches, supported advert construction and floor layouts in the technology sector.
Education
Diploma Graphic Design at Hirt and Carter
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Matriculated at George Campbell Technical High School
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997Diploma Graphic Design at Hirt and Carter
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Matriculated at George Campbell Technical High School
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997Diploma Graphic Design at Hirt and Carter
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Matriculated at George Campbell technical high school
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997Diploma Graphic Design at Hirt and Carter
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Matriculated at George Campbell Technical High School
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997Qualifications
Certificate in Social Media Marketing
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Certificate in Web and Graphic Design
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Certificate in Social Media Marketing
January 1, 2008 - June 19, 2025Certificate in Web and Graphic Design
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Certificate in Social Media Marketing
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Certificate in Web and Graphic Design
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Certificate in Social Media Marketing
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Certificate in Web and Graphic Design
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods, Education
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