1. REBECCA
GILLON
BA IN BRAND BUILDING and management
6 MONTHS WORK EXPERIENCE AT
INTERNATIONAL TREND Institute
objective: find the best ideas and
ultimate solutions through
considered understanding and insight.
E-MAIL: Rebeccagillon@gmail.com
SKYPE: beccagillon
Cell: 082 669 2781

2. EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Assistant Project Manager
INTERNATIONAL TREND INSTITUTE - JAN 2011- NOW
PFK Electronics
Served as liaison between our client, suppliers and ITI’s design team,
practicing grace in investigating, persuading, reverting, and informing-
all in a constructive way. My role was to define client requirements and
project parameters and guide designers in the development and delivery
of objectives and strategy whilst adhering to budgets and overseeing
account billings.
Miladys
Served as the assistant liaison between Miladys, various suppliers, and
The Dream Room’s design team. I had the experience of working on
projects that articulated and designed Miladys’ Brand DNA, Naming,
Segmentation, Brand Positioning, Brand Architecture, Logo Development,
Packaging Development and Design and Communication/Campaign
Conceptual Development. I assisted with the coordination, planning and
catering for photo shoots.. I had the opportunity to work on the strategy
development behind Miladys Brand Architecture structure, to be
presented as a workshop to client team.
Internship
INTERNATIONAL TREND INSTITUTE - OCT - NOV 2011 (6 WEEKS)
Acted as PA to Jodi Robertson (Project Director). Assisted with the
production and coordination of Jet photo shoots.
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3. BA in Brand Building and Management
VEGA SCHOOL OF BRAND LEADERSHIP - 2009-2011
CREATIVE
DEVELOPMENT
CRITICAL LOGISTICS
STUDIES
INNOVATION
BRAND ECONOMICS & BUSINESS
STRATEGY MANAGEMENT
DIGITAL
& NEW CSR
MEDIA
FINANCE IN
BRAND
BUILDING
SKILLS
Basics SKILLED
MICROSOFT WORD
MICROSOFT EXCEL
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS5
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CS5
ADOBE INDESIGN CS5
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4. Competencies
design presentation innovative communication
thinking skills skills
Creative strategic goal
Thinking adaptable analysis oriented
PERSONAL ABILITIES
This graph represents my abilities in these four core areas (structuring information,
designing and arranging, dealing with risks and uncertainties and tangible design),
determined by my behaviour and responses, driven by my natural instincts.
The graph also shows the percentage of time and energy I spend making efforts in
each mode when I am most productive, according to my Kolbe Analysis Result..
15%
35%
20%
30%
Kolbe Analysis Result
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5. Specify
The way i structure information
Research in depth and establish specific priorities
Define objectives and assess probabilities
Define terms with exactness and provide historical evidence
Create analogies and develop complex strategies
Sustain
The way i design and arrange
Package things together that fit
Adapt procedures, realign objectives and coordinate schedules
Draft guidelines and coordinate with others
Provide transitions seamlessly and identify inconsistencies
Review lists and record information
Innovate
The way i deal with risks and uncertainty
Respond to challenges, make necessary adjustments and try out new ideas
Handle last-minute changes and seek alternatives to overcome the odds
Interject spontaneously. Mediate between the vision and the given
Adjust deadlines and reduce risks
Imagine
The way i HANDLE TANGIBLE DESIGN
Conceptualize solutions and capture the essence
Symbolically portray, by finding intangible methods
Deal with abstractions and concoct out of thin air
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6. Work and travels
interests Surfing
History
Travel
Art and Music
early years
Durban: Born and bred.
Singapore and AUSTRALIA: My first big family adventure to Singapore, Brisbane and
The Great Barrier Reef.
Bahrain: The first time I flew solo was to visit my life-long friend whose family had
relocated.
Malawi: A trip to the warm heart of Africa, and one of the poorest countries in the
world, was a heartwarming and eye-opening experience which left me with a new
awareness of the world. I stayed with my Aunt and got exposure to her work at SOS
Children’s Villages, Tobacco farming and the beautiful Lake.
Mozambique: More adventure.
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7. After school
California: After waitressing throughout High School at John Dory’s, I managed to
save enough money to take a gap year. This was a year of growth and learning.
I began my trip in California, where I moved in with a family close to Laguna Beach,
in San Clemente. I worked at the John’s family Surf Shop, Laguna Surf and Sport. In
the evenings and on weekends I Au Paired for friends of the John’s. Any spare time
I had was spent in Los Angeles with friends I had made, or taking trips along the
coast, from San Diego to San Fransisco.
Europe: After four months, I has saved enough money to buy a ticket to London,
where I met up with a friend and backpacked through Spain, Italy, France,
Amsterdam and Scotland. After exploring I found a new adventure and worked for
five more months at Villa Saint Exupery in Nice, South of France, as a receptionist
and house keeper(amongst other odd jobs). My life-changing trip came to an end
and I headed home fulfilled to an unforgettable family reunion holiday to celebrate
my Gran’s 80th birthday.
during studies
Thailand: After a year of studying at Vega, I moved into a flat, closer to my studies
and worked as a waitress at Hemmingways Bistro and 9th Avenue Bistro, as well as
a Brand Ambassador for Lillets for the final 2 years of my studies. After my first year
I had managed to support myself and save up for a month long holiday to explore
Thailand and it’s exquisite Islands.
Europe: At the end of my second year I was able to backpack around Europe, to
Spain, France and Italy with a friend.
post studies
MAURITIUS: My family jetted off to Mauritius to enjoy my sisters wedding in celebration
of her new life in a not-too far-off country
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