Merle Bennett

Merle Bennett has extensive work experience in the advertising industry, spanning over 20 years. Merle has held various roles throughout their career, primarily focused on producing and managing the production process for print, TV, radio, and digital content.

From 2003 to 2022, Merle worked at Ogilvy, where they were initially appointed as a Senior Integrated Producer/Head of Art Buying before transitioning to the role of Senior Integrated Producer. In these positions, they successfully coordinated and managed the production of local and international advertising campaigns, collaborating with diverse talent such as photographers, directors, videographers, illustrators, and designers. Merle's responsibilities encompassed briefing, overseeing the shoot production process, and coordinating post-production activities. Merle also received recognition for their work, including being awarded Silver Art Buyer of the year in 2013 for a campaign in Abu Dhabi.

Prior to their tenure at Ogilvy, Merle briefly worked at The Jupiter Drawing Room - Johannesburg as an Art Buyer/Print Producer/Styling and Sourcing specialist in early 2003.

Before that, between 2000 and 2002, they were employed as a Senior Art Buyer at Publicis Groupe NL.

Merle's most recent role is as the Head of Projects at AMAKA Studio, where they commenced in 2022. Additional details about their current position are not provided.

Merle Bennett's education history begins with their attendance at Immaculata Girls High, where they obtained their Matric degree. The specific start and end years for this education are not provided.

In addition to their formal education, Merle Bennett has also obtained various certifications. In 1994, they received a Diploma in Marketing and Sales Management from Cape Technikon Cape Town. More recently, in 2019 and 2020, they acquired several certifications, including "Employee to Entrepreneur" from LinkedIn, "Storytelling" from 42COURSES.COM LIMITED, "How to Be Promotable" from LinkedIn, and "Creativity for Business Growth" from 42COURSES.COM LIMITED. The months and years of obtaining these certifications are also specified.