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Cathy Mahada

Marketing Coordinator
Johannesburg
Cathy Mahada

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

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 Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

National Diploma in Marketing: Marketing
01.2019 - 12.2021

University Overview

Pretoria Central Adult Education Centre
Pretoria, South Africa

High School Diploma
01.2018 - 12.2018

University Overview

Holy Trinity Secondary School
Winterveld, Northwest

High School Diploma
01.2012 - 12.2017

University Overview

Skills

Communication

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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
Cathy MahadaMarketing Coordinator