Visual Graphics

GROWTH IN GAUTENG

May 2008

We have experienced excellent sales growth in our Johannesburg office, through the appointment of our new regional manager, Bruce Johnson who has in turn appointed an exceptional and experienced sales team. Bruce brings a wealth of sales and general management experience gained in the office automation and telecommunications fields to Clarion.

Over the past 15 years he has held several senior positions including sales director for Panasonic and corporate sales manager for MTN. He is a trustworthy and hard-working individual and is currently finalising his Master of Business Administration (MBA) through the University of the Witwatersrand.

MEET THE CLARION SALES TEAM

JOHANNESBURG SALES TEAM

Bruce Johnson - Branch Manager JHB
Bruce brings a wealth of sales and general management experience gained in the office automation and telecommunications fields to Clarion. Over the past 15 years he has held several senior positions including sales director for Panasonic and corporate sales manager for MTN. He is a hard-working individual and is currently finalising his Master of Business Administration (MBA) through the University of the Witwatersrand.

Lizelda Ungerer - Sales Representative
Since completing her B-Com Communications degree at RAU Lizelda has gained a wealth of experience in the litho printing industry. Over 11 years she has worked her way up from reception to sales supervisor. Her incredible work ethic makes her stand head and shoulders above her competitors. She excels in a team environment as well as in her individual capacity and always maintains excellent relationships with her clients.

Andre Smith - Sales Representative
Andre is a graphic designer, with 10 years experience in the printing industry. He brings a vast knowledge of design and IT to Clarion. Andre has worked his way up the ladder over the years and his roles have included: sales consultant and project manager. He is currently completing a B-Com Business Management degree.

Michelle Jacobs - Sales Co-Ordinator to JHB office
Michelle has 19 years litho print experience and has worked in many facets of a print environment from finance and procurement to production assistant. She brings maturity and a solid understanding of production to the team. Michelle acts as the sales liaison between JHB and Cape Town and ensures that all the JHB jobs are trafficked into the system timeously and delivered to perfection.

CAPE TOWN SALES TEAM

Blake Currie - Managing Director
Blake's excellent ability to pitch for new business and his client-service skills see him involved in managing key Clarion accounts such as British American Tobacco, Caltex, Albany and the Parmalat Fleet. This is over and above his role of managing director of the Cape Town and Gauteng offices. Blake commutes between Cape Town and Gauteng on a weekly basis and makes a point of attending as many meetings as possible with the sales team to ensure Clarion maintains its credo of "Quality, Reliability and Service". Blake's hands on approach to Clarion's jobs in production adds enormous value to our business.

Caroline Currie - Visual Sales Manager
Caroline has been at Clarion for over 2 years and brings advertising and marketing experience to the company. After a successful career in Advertising, Caroline moved on to the events Industry where she was worked as events director heading up the events division at an international sponsorship and events company. She was privileged to have managed many prestigious top South African events. Her marketing and co-coordinating skills as well as her organizational and leaderships abilities have added huge value to Clarion and will continue to do so in the future.

Stacey Rautenbach - Personal Assistant to Managing Director
Stacey is one of Clarion's new recruits and has already proven herself as a major asset to the sales force. Stacey, originally from Durban, she has worked locally and internationally as an executive personal assistant. Stacey's approach to business is both professional and highly efficient and her assistance to Blake and his clients' needs is of huge value to the company.

Elvicia Fortuin - Sales Representative
Elvicia has been with Clarion for 7 years and having spent many years on the production floor she has extensive technical experience. Elvicia's ability to understand and meet our clients' needs and her excellent efficiency levels found her a seat in the sales office and the rest, as they say, is history. Elvicia's willing personality, attention to detail and commitment to her sales role has impressed many of Clarion's clients.

Monica Havemann - Sales Representative
Monica is the newest addition to the Clarion family. With a strong sales background in both a manufacturing and recruitment environment, she brings a wealth of sales experience and ability to seek out new business within the multi national blue chip companies. Monica has excellent inter personal and communication skills and we can't wait to see the results of her huge sales effort. Originally from Kwa Zulu Natal, her only downside is that she's a Sharks supporter!

Brigette Jardine - Sales Co-ordinator
Brigette has seen many changes in her 27 years at Clarion. Her loyalty and dedication to the company and her job over the years has seen her transform from working in stores to reception to customer services. Aside from looking after some key house accounts, she acts as sales co-ordinator to the sales team. This role requires huge attention to detail, 24/7 commitment to every single process involved in the print of each job, massive energy and a large dollop of humour.

Amron van Niekerk - Marking Systems Sales Manager
Amron has 22 years experience in the printing industry. Her career started with Rotary, Carousel and Flatbed where she dealt with chain stores and clothing manufacturing companies. Amron has been with Clarion for the past 6 years and heads the Marking Systems Division.

Manie Adams - Sales Representative
Manie's wealth of knowledge comes from his years of experience within a factory environment. His technical knowledge of printing processes and techniques enable him to enlighten his clients and steer then into sensible alternative solutions.