Julie Potgieter

Julie Potgieter

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Senior Executive Recruiter & Client Partner at The Leaders Lab
Western Cape, South Africa

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  • The Leaders Lab
    Senior Executive Recruiter
    The Leaders Lab
    Mar 2023 - Current (3 years 5 months)
    As a Senior Executive Recruiter, I build and maintain strong talent pipelines and client relationships through strategic sourcing and personalized engagement. I interview, evaluate, and present high-quality candidates to hiring managers, ensuring a seamless interview process by managing stakeholder communication, scheduling, and feedback. Additionally, I leverage tools such as Airtable, DocuSign, and Notion to enhance our recruitment processes at The Leaders Lab, facilitating better organization and collaboration within the team. My expertise in talent acquisition, customer relationship management, and process improvement allows me to drive effective engagement with candidates and clients alike, ensuring a high standard of service and succe
  • Crayon
    Senior Talent Partner (Tech)
    Crayon
    Mar 2020 - Mar 2023 (3 years 1 month)
    As a Senior Talent Partner (Tech), I excelled in client handling, talent acquisition, and relationship management, effectively sourcing and onboarding top-tier candidates across various sectors, including Tech, Data, Sales, HR, Operations, and Finance. I managed the end-to-end recruitment process, which involved compiling job specifications, posting vacancies, and conducting thorough sourcing, screening, and interviewing of candidates. I facilitated the employer's interview process, ensuring efficient feedback loops and guiding offer negotiations to secure the best talent. Leading a team of up to five recruiters, I oversaw site testing, operations, and internal training, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritized process improve
  • Crayon
    Client Crayon & Talent Partner
    Crayon
    Jun 2018 - Sep 2022 (4 years 4 months)
    As a Client Crayon & Talent Partner, I was responsible for fostering strong client relationships and managing the entire talent acquisition process, from sourcing candidates to onboarding new hires. My role involved utilizing various CRM tools to enhance customer engagement and ensure a seamless recruitment experience. I effectively managed budgets and tracked performance metrics to optimize our sales strategy and improve operational processes. Additionally, I leveraged tools such as Gmail, DocuSign, and Slack to facilitate communication and streamline administrative tasks, ensuring that all stakeholders were informed and engaged throughout the recruitment cycle. My commitment to process improvement and customer success was evident in my ab
  • freelance
    Project Manager
    freelance
    Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 (1 year 11 months)
    As a Project Manager, I resigned from New Media Publishing in February 2016 to pursue various projects, including specific initiatives for Eat Out until the end of 2016. My responsibilities included managing marketing and administrative tasks for a Cape Town-based restaurant and launching CryptoCafe in Woodstock, creating a collaborative environment for the crypto community. I provided ad-hoc event assistance, overseeing concept development, logistics, and on-site management. In my role as Production Manager at Lucidstate Post Production, I successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating workflows from inception to completion. I cultivated strong relationships with agencies such as M&C Saatchi Abel, BBDO, 99cents, Saatch
  • New Media
    Senior Account Executive: Eat Out and Golf Digest
    New Media
    Jan 2014 - Jul 2016 (2 years 7 months)
    As a Senior Account Executive at Eat Out and Golf Digest, I was responsible for managing client relationships and ensuring exceptional customer service, which led to increased client satisfaction and retention. My role involved budget management and the development of commercial proposals, allowing me to effectively align client needs with our service offerings. I utilized CRM tools to enhance account management and customer engagement, ensuring a seamless client onboarding process. Additionally, I coordinated events that fostered client relationships and supported sales operations through cold calling and sales support. While Dropbox was used for file sharing and collaboration, my primary focus remained on process improvement and performan
  • New Media
    Event Coordinator
    New Media
    Mar 2012 - Jan 2014 (1 year 11 months)
    As an Event Coordinator, I was responsible for planning and executing a variety of events, ensuring that every detail was meticulously managed to meet client expectations. My role involved client relationship management (CRM) to foster strong connections and enhance customer engagement throughout the event lifecycle. I effectively managed budgets and utilized financial management skills to ensure events were delivered within financial constraints. Additionally, I implemented process improvements to streamline operations and enhance overall efficiency. While Dropbox was utilized for file sharing and collaboration, my proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Excel played a crucial role in organizing event logistics and tracking project p
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    Marketing & Events Coordinator
    media
    Jan 2010 - Feb 2012 (2 years 2 months)
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  • University of Cape Town
    Certificate, Marketing
    University of Cape Town
    Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (1 year)
    Short course
  • Stellenbosch UniversityUniversiteit Stellenbosch
    Certificate, Project Management
    Stellenbosch UniversityUniversiteit Stellenbosch
    Jan 2010 - Dec 2010 (1 year)
    Short course
  • Cape Peninsula University of Technology
    National diploma, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
    Cape Peninsula University of Technology
    Jan 2008 - Dec 2010 (3 years)
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