Melissa Robertson

Owner at Mel Robertson Photography

Photographer and studio owner providing commercial, corporate and portrait photography; freelance trade license obtained; manages branding, portfolios and client relations.

Owner (Member) at Chameleon Studios cc

Full-time photographic studio owner; marketing online presence; corporate brand campaigns; events photography; school portraits; editing/retouching; teaching photography concepts and creating manuals; website and social media management.

Fundraising Co-ordinator at Orange Babies SA

Short-term contract to plan and run fundraising events for AIDS orphan charity; managing client contacts, sourcing auction items, RSVP coordination, catering, post-event gifts and prize design.

Owner at Kiddi-Sportz

Gymnastic and ball skill programme for 3-7 year olds; ran classes at schools and from home; marketing; franchising and head office sale; brand development and advertising materials.

Owner at Beez-Neez Events cc

Events management company; marketing to directors; expo stand design; full function coordination of weddings, corporate launches, conferences and client events; RSVP and logistics management.

Public Affairs Officer at Citibank

Internal/external communications; advertising; press releases; quarterly results presentations; MC of internal and external functions; NGO sponsorship proposals and planning; staff events chair.

Credit Analyst at Citibank

Writing annual/initial reviews for financial institutions facilities; industry reports; client visits; role progressed towards PR/events to support NGO engagement.

Insurance Analyst at Fitch Ibca

Rating insurance companies; short sector reports; annual risk assessment; industry write-ups.

Risk Manager at Credit Underwriting Agency

Managed portfolio of 86 policies in the textile industry; credit policy quotes; debtors reviews and recommendations; premium audits; client visits.

Senior Legal Administrator at Credit Underwriting Agency

Supervising collections and legal staff; evaluating offers of compromise; liaising with attorneys.

Debt Collections Administrator at Credit Underwriting Agency

Debt collection using in-house system; client liaison; negotiations on settlements; claims handling for bad debt policies.

Photographer / Owner at Mel Robertson Photography

Owner and lead photographer; provides commercial, corporate, and portrait photography; manages branding, portfolios, and client relations; established freelance trade license in Dubai.

Owner (Member) at Chameleon Studios cc

Full-time photographic studio; marketing online presence; meetings with corporates and small businesses to roll out brand campaigns; photography during events, school functions and weddings; editing/retouching; teaching photography concepts and creating manuals; website and social media design and maintenance.

Fundraising Co-ordinator at Orange Babies SA

Short-term contract to run fundraising events for an AIDS orphan charity; client management, auction item sourcing, RSVP coordination, catering, VIP follow-up, prize printing and framing.

Owner at Kiddi-Sportz

Gymnastic and ball skill programme for 3-7 year olds; ran classes at schools and from home; marketed to schools and private clients; franchising activities and branding.

Owner at Beez-Neez Events cc

Events management; weddings, corporate launches, conferences; client liaison, vendor coordination, invitations, RSVPs, day-of coordination, and team-building arrangements.

Public Affairs Officer at Citibank

Internal/external communications; press releases; quarterly results presentations; MC at events; media monitoring; NGO screening and proposals; staff event coordination.

Credit Analyst at Citibank

Written annual and initial reviews for Financial Institutions facilities; industry reports; travel for client visits; involvement in NGO-related proposals via Citiclub.

Insurance Analyst at Fitch IBCA

Rating reports for insurance companies; sector reviews and statistics; contributed to insurance market analyses.

Risk Manager at Credit Underwriting Agency

Preparing policy quotes; evaluating turnover and bad debt history; managing portfolio; policy reviews and client visits; premium audits.

Senior Legal Administrator at Credit Underwriting Agency

Supervising collections and staff; evaluating offers of compromise; liaising with attorneys.

Debt Collections Administrator at Credit Underwriting Agency

Debt collection on in-house system; client liaison; negotiations with debtors; claims administration for bad debt insurance.

Owner at Mel Robertson Photography at Mel Robertson Photography

Founder and owner providing photography services and photo editing for commercial, corporate, and private clients in Dubai; oversees client relations and project delivery.

Owner (Member) at Chameleon Studios Photography

Co-owner of a photography studio; managed photography projects and operations in Johannesburg, SA.

Owner at Beez-Neez Events

Founder and owner of an events management company providing event planning and coordination.

Public relations officer, risk analyst at Citibank SA

Held multiple roles including public relations and risk analysis; supported corporate communications and risk assessment.

Insurance Analyst at Fitch Ibca

Worked as an insurance analyst.