Ayanda Mbadlanyana
Cape Town
Summary
Communications professional with expertise in content creation, branding, social media management, and media relations. Proven ability to collaborate effectively and adapt in dynamic environments. Committed to developing impactful communication strategies that enhance brand visibility.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
COMMUNICATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA ADMINISTRATOR
TB HIV CARE
02.2020 - 11.2019
- Overseeing the sourcing of quotations, ordering and distribution of information, education and communication (IEC) material, promotional and branding material.
- Keep detailed records of the ordering, storage and distribution of IEC material, promotional and branding items.
- Provide logistical support for events organized by the Communications Unit.
- Managing and maintaining the TB HIV Care website.
- Social Media Management - Creating content calendar and managing platforms.
- Social Media Analytics - Providing a report and stats on social media performance monthly.
- TB HIV is an NPO that serves communities providing services primarily focusing on: access to TB management, TB and HIV diagnosis, care and treatment and community-based adherence support.
- Reason for Leaving: Role concluded due to the completion of project funding.
- Contact: 072-521-1804
- Email address: ayandambadlanyana1@gmail.com
MARKETING INTERN
CAPE TOWN OPERA
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Updating the Cape Town Opera Website.
- Social Media Management / Content Creation and Management.
- Media Liaison/ Relations (Pitching to Journalists and getting events published in newspapers).
- Assisting with company photoshoots (Annual photoshoot of the CTO Ensemble and Staff).
- Event coordination & assistance.
- Administration and Filing.
- Invoicing and Supplier Management.
- Cape Town Opera is one of Africa's most prestigious opera houses, with touring productions both locally and internationally.
- Reason for Leaving: The position was temporary.
ONLINE RESEARCHER
TOPCO MODELS
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Selection of potential countries and markets for Topco to enter into.
- Researching the culture and demographics of potential markets.
- Identifying the key role players and leaders in companies and providing their details.
- Adding new information - research on current clients.
- Compiling lists and Reports related to findings.
- Updating the International Scouting Team on any new developments.
- Providing recommendations on findings to the team.
- Updating of CRM (Customer Relationship Management).
- Reason for Leaving: The position was seasonal.
Education
Introduction to Social Media Management -
Red and Yellow Creative School of Business
01.2026
B-TECH - Public Relations Management
CPUT
01.2012
DIPLOMA - Marketing Management
CPUT
01.2008
MATRIC -
Rosebank Damelin House College
01.2002
Skills
- Social Media
- Hootsuite
- Word Press
- Basic SEO
- Copywriting
- Campaigns
- Photoshop
- Microsoft Office
- SharePoint
- Digital literacy
- Fraxion
- Advertising knowledge
Accomplishments
- Finalist of Co-operative Learning 'Student of the Year' award.
- Managed a small team - 3 designers, in previous employment.
- Awards at TB HIV Care - Professionalism and Team Player.
Timeline
COMMUNICATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA ADMINISTRATOR
TB HIV CARE
02.2020 - 11.2019
MARKETING INTERN
CAPE TOWN OPERA
05.2019 - 09.2019
ONLINE RESEARCHER
TOPCO MODELS
11.2018 - 03.2019
Introduction to Social Media Management -
Red and Yellow Creative School of Business
B-TECH - Public Relations Management
CPUT
DIPLOMA - Marketing Management
CPUT
MATRIC -
Rosebank Damelin House College