Copy Lead & Min Pin Mummy
Sarah started out with a BA from the University of Stellenbosch (with majors in Political Science, Sociology and Psychology) and a post grad at AAA. She then entered the real world as the Marketing Manager for a school, until she realised that there were teenagers involved and she quickly moved on to the semi-grown ups at Quirk.
Sarah's duties at Quirk are quite specialised - amongst other things, she brings "anal retentiveness and pink" to the party. That said, book smarts don't stop her desk and personal belongings being strategically wrapped in newspaper from time to time.
As our Head of Copy, Sarah takes efficiency to a whole new level and has been known to write three interesting WebPR articles, put out a newsletter, proof an entire website, write some quick SEO copy and send out a terse email about the state of the kitchen - all in one day. And in between she might pop out quickly to share her Online Copywriting knowledge with the cuties at UCT, Red and Yellow or AAA.
When the weekend comes around, Sarah actually does get some sleep and likes to read, drink tea and hang out with her Min Pin, Weed and her cats, Posh and Becks. Oh, and occasionally her rugger bugger fiance, Dave :). She also really wants a Ferret, but unfortunately, no matter how many times she Googles it - the South African government just won't change the rules.
Heavy Metal:
- 2011 Winner: The Bookmarks Awards: Best Copywriter / Content Writer
- 2011 Winner - Best in Show: The Bookmarks Awards: Capitec Bank Infographic
- 2011 Winner - Gold: The Bookmarks Awards: Email Marketing - Capitec Bank Infographic
- 2011 Winner - Bronze: The Bookmarks Awards: Community & PR, Social Media Platforms - Savanna Lemon Lovin’
- 2011 Finalists: The Bookmarks Awards: Organic Search - Capitec Bank, Applications & Tools - Savanna Marry for a Million
- 2011 Winner - Gold: The Davey Awards: Online Advertising and Marketing, Viral Marketing - Woolworths Living Wall
- 2011 Winner - Gold: The Davey Awards: Online Advertising and Marketing, Viral Marketing - Savanna Lemon Lovin'
- 2011 Winner - Silver: The Davey Awards: Websites, Food & Beverage - Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky
- 2011 Winner - Silver: The Davey Awards: Online Advertising and Marketing, Microsite - Savanna, Marry for a Million
- 2011 Winner - Silver: The Davey Awards: Online Advertising and Marketing, Game or Application - Capitec Bank Budgetanator
- 2011 Finalists: The Loerie Awards: Email Marketing - Capitec Bank Newsletter, Website - The Capitec Bank Website, Viral & Community - Savanna Lemon Lovin’, Viral & Community - Woolworths Living Wall and Microsite - Savanna Marry for a Million
- 2011 Winner - Silver: The John Caples International Awards: Best Use of Technology: Warner Bros. Hogwarts Wizarding Class.
- 2011 Finalist: The John Caples International Awards: Social Media - MWEB Free The Web.
- 2010 Winner - Silver: The Loerie Awards: Digital, Microsite: Warner Bros. Hogwarts Wizarding Class.
- 2009 Winner - Silver: The Bookmark Awards: Digital Marketing, Social Media: Warner Bros. Hogwarts Wizarding Class.
- 2009 Site of the Day: Warner Bros. Hogwarts Wizarding Class.
"You know what I do when I feel sad? I stop feeling sad, and start feeling Awesome." - Barney Stinson
Sarah has passed the GAIQ (Google Analytics Individual Qualification)
