CHARLES LEKGAU
Curriculum Vitae
SOWETO
Summary
A results-driven professional with more than 2 years of experience in Media and creatives industry, delivering high-quality results and driving success through strategic planning, effective communication, and collaborative teamwork. A dynamic and innovative professional with a passion for Media and Creatives industry, offering a unique blend of creativity, technical expertise, and business acumen to drive growth and improvement. A collaborative professional with more than 2 years of experience in Media and Creatives industry, exceling in team-based environments, building strong relationships, and driving collective success through open communication, active listening, and empathetic understanding
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Projects and Permits Intern
Gauteng Film Commission
09.2023 - Current
- Produced professional reports, documents and presentations for project needs.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively while delivering consistent results under tight deadlines throughout the internship period.
- Utilized data analysis skills to identify areas of improvement in current projects, leading to better results.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of expectations and objectives.
- Monitoring project progress, maintaining up-to-date documentation and reports.
- Handled administrative duties, filing, and errands.
- Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
- Social Media Content Creation
Freelance Student Journalist
SecNews
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Network with other professionals to get interviews and find stories, research topics through a credible website, and maintain a portfolio of sample content that's ready to publish at any time
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation
- Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current events and industry trends
- Formulating texts in accordance with prescribed editorial and formatting guidelines
- Submitting completed works through the requisite channels
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
University of Limpopo
Polokwane 01.2019 - 12.2022
Matric -
Sekate Senior Secondary
Polokwane 01.2016 - 12.2016
Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication: Ability to craft compelling press releases, media advisories, and other communication materials
Timeline
Projects and Permits Intern
Gauteng Film Commission
09.2023 - Current
Freelance Student Journalist
SecNews
06.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
University of Limpopo
01.2019 - 12.2022
Matric -
Sekate Senior Secondary
01.2016 - 12.2016
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