Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hi, I’m
Cathy Mahada
Marketing Coordinator
Johannesburg
Summary
Overview
2
years of professional experience
10
years of post-secondary education
4
Languages
Work History
Optimi Workplace
Marketing Coordinator
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Assist marketing manager to implement marketing plans that include print, broadcast and online content.
- Assist marketing manager with developing branded advertising campaigns.
- Liaise with creative team to keep marketing assets updated.
- Develop monthly social media content plans.
- Manage social media community, responding to potential clients and users.
- Assist marketing manager in tracking marketing campaigns and online activities.
- Conduct market research to identify marketing opportunities.
- Negotiate media coverage with media suppliers.
- Develop and manage internal communication systems.
- Assist marketing manager to create, maintain and strengthen the
organization’s overall brand through marketing strategy. - Make suggestions to improve marketing performance.
- Identify conferences and exhibitions of interest.
- Develop event database for potential collaborations.
- Assist marketing manager to plan and execute strategic events.
- Ensure that relevant marketing collateral is updated and available for events.
- Manage internal communications relating to marketing.
- Liaise with and manage all marketing suppliers.
- Send media releases to relevant media outlets for press office updates.
- Ensure brand message is maintained in all communications.
- Assist with managing the division's website content, updates, new copy, planning, and development.
- Oversee division's social media pages to ensure brand consistency.
- Liaise with communications and digital departments to oversee copy and layout (artwork, design). Check content for accuracy and errors.
- Capture all social media, marketing, and external supplier invoices into relevant PRs.
- Submit PRs in a timely manner to finance department.
- Keep live marketing folder on SharePoint updated.
- Compile monthly social media reports.
- Assist internal teams with locating marketing resources.
- Track marketing merchandise.
- Assist marketing manager with administrative tasks.
- Assist marketing manager with time-sensitive tasks.
- Assist internal teams with marketing related enquires.
- And other admin duties relating to marketing.
Optimi Workplace
Marketing Intern
01.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Tracked and reported on marketing campaign responses.
- Composed daily posts for social media and helped build corporate presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Answered general marketing department inquiries by email, phone, and mail.
- Managed internal communications related to marketing.
- Liaised with and managed all marketing suppliers.
- Send media releases to relevant media outlets for press office updates.
- Assisted in planning and executing strategic events.
- Captured supplier's invoices into purchase requisitions for payments.
- Maintained brand communication.
- Developed monthly social media content plans.
Cotton-On Group
Casual Team Member
11.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Greeted and directed customers in the store.
- Provided accurate information to customers (e.g., product features, pricing, and after-sales services).
- Answered customers' questions about specific products.
- Conducted price and feature comparisons to facilitate purchasing.
- Ensured racks are fully stocked.
- Managed returns of merchandise.
- Informed customers about discounts and special offers.
- Provided customer feedback to the Store Manager.
- Stayed up to date with new stocks.
Education
Vaal University of TechnologyVanderbijlpark, South Africa
National Diploma in Marketing: Marketing
01.2019 - 12.2021
University Overview
Pretoria Central Adult Education CentrePretoria, South Africa
High School Diploma
01.2018 - 12.2018
University Overview
Holy Trinity Secondary SchoolWinterveld, Northwest
High School Diploma
01.2012 - 12.2017
University Overview
Skills
Communication
CollaborationContent Creation
Creativity
Problem Solving
Solid Computer Skills
Copy Writing
Email Marketing
Evaluating Market Trends
Business administration
Time management
Trade shows and events
References
References
- Phemelo Segoe, Marketing Manager, Optimi Workplace (Pty) Ltd, 011 209 0900, Phemelo.Segoe@optimi.co.za
Timeline
Marketing Coordinator
Optimi Workplace
01.2023 - Current
Marketing Intern
Optimi Workplace
01.2022 - 12.2022
Casual Team Member
Cotton-On Group
11.2021 - 12.2021
Vaal University of Technology
National Diploma in Marketing: Marketing
01.2019 - 12.2021
Pretoria Central Adult Education Centre
High School Diploma
01.2018 - 12.2018
Holy Trinity Secondary School
High School Diploma
01.2012 - 12.2017