DIMAKATSO SONGOANE

Experienced Creative Business Development and Marketing Manager with a proven ability to drive sales growth and expand customer base. Skilled in innovative program management, strategic planning, and effective team leadership. Recognized for success in building high-performing teams and exceptional communication skills. Comprehensive background in public relations and stakeholder management, ensuring strong relationships with key stakeholders.

• Event & Stakeholder Coordinator, Grounded Media, 08/01/19, 11/30/20, End-to-end event planning for clients JDA & HST across two provinces, Stakeholder management, Team coordination, Development of branding plan, Budgeting and full event audit, Project coordination
• Public Relations and Communications Officer, Heartlines, The Centre for Values Promotion, 07/01/17, 07/31/19, Database communications management, Content creation & social media management, Event coordination, Events and event coverage, Media relations, Story sourcing and interviews - Heartlines projects, Projects admin, Content Planning / Creation
• Media Assistant, Heartlines, 05/01/15, 07/31/17, Researching ways to grow the brand, Sourcing content and managing social media platforms, Newsletter content, Photo capturing and interviews at various events, Publicity for Heartlines projects and events, Assisting with marketing and communications strategies, Planning and executing events, Admin support- What's Your Story? Website, Sourcing stories for WYS website
• Intern: Media department & Community mobilisation, Heartlines, 05/01/14, 05/31/15, Researching ways to grow the brand, Sourcing content and managing social media platforms, Newsletter content, Photo capturing and interviews at various events, Publicity for Heartlines projects and events, Assisting with marketing and communications strategies, Planning and executing events, Admin support- What's Your Story? Website, Sourcing stories for WYS website

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