Aphelele Mkhangwana
Johannesburg
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in policy research and community engagement, notably at Amandla.mobi. Excelled in campaign strategy development and fostering partnerships, enhancing community involvement. Skilled in digital tools and teamwork, adept at translating complex issues into actionable campaigns. Demonstrated continuous growth by leading impactful social justice initiatives and improving organizational processes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Campaign Fellow
Amandla.mobi
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Researched policy issues and conceptualized campaigns to advance social justice.
- Coordinated logistics for 2 online campaigns, ensuring smooth delivery of campaign demands.
- Built strong relationships with community leaders, fostering support for the campaign.
- Enhanced community member engagement by organizing and hosting community events.
- Engaged with and petitioned local government officials to implement campaign demands
- Attended workshops and conferences for continuous learning in civic engagement best practices.
Student Assistant
University of Johannesburg
02.2018 - 11.2022
- Supported academic staff with data entry tasks, ensuring accuracy in record-keeping systems.
- Enhanced office efficiency by organizing and maintaining files, records, and resources.
- Streamlined document retrieval, meticulously filing documents both physically and electronically.
- Managed over 100 student files per week
- Performed clerical tasks such as photocopying, scanning documents efficiently while maintaining confidentiality when necessary.
- Implemented digital filing system for documents, improving accessibility and organization.
- Completed special projects assigned by supervisors within specified deadlines while balancing regular duties effectively.
- Managed inventory supplies to prevent shortages, ordering necessary items before depletion.
First Aid Instructor
University of Johannesburg
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Taught basic first aid principles and techniques for adults and children following ABCs of first aid and treatment techniques for burns, bleeding and fractures.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in accommodating diverse learner needs through tailored instructional approaches.
- Increased class participation by creating interactive and engaging first aid demonstrations, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated retention of essential first aid skills through regular skills practice and reinforcement activities during classes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Care
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South AfricaSkills
- Community engagement
- Email campaigns
- Policy research
- Campaign strategy development
- Survey design
- Political messaging
- Issue advocacy
- Schedule management
- Press releases
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Microsoft office
Accomplishments
- Built grassroots campaign that brought infrastructure maintenance to the forefront.
Camping and hiking, Film and Television
I started camping and hiking in 2021 to cope with burnout and anxiety. Since then i have enjoyed the tranquility of the outdoors to help me refocus and reorient myself when new challenges and opportunities arise.
Film and television have become one of my favorite art media because they allow the viewer to become emersed in art in ways that may less intimidating than reading, going to theaters or galleries. Film and television combines storytelling and technology to tell stories that inspire, comfort and entertain in ways that are epic or understated.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
isixhosa
Advanced (C1)
isizulu
Advanced (C1)
afrikaans
Upper intermediate (B2)
Korean
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Campaign Fellow
Amandla.mobi
08.2024 - 11.2024
First Aid Instructor
University of Johannesburg
06.2022 - 07.2022
Student Assistant
University of Johannesburg
02.2018 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Care
University of Johannesburg
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