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Effiel Gumbochuma

Effiel Gumbochuma

Senior Communications Specialist & Copywriter
Johannesburg

Summary

Professional Communications Specialist and Copywriter skilled in crafting compelling and persuasive multi-channel content. Strong background in creating engaging copy for diverse platforms, driving audience engagement, enhancing brand voice, maintaining positive sentiment and reputation, as well as selling products and services. Team-oriented, adaptable, and focused on delivering high-impact results. Proficient in SEO, content strategy, AI and creative storytelling.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Copywriter

DraftLine T/A ABInBev
02.2021 - Current

Worked on Stella Artois, Corona, Castle Double Malt, Carling Black Label, Castle Lite, MXD, BEES app, South African Breweries Corporate Brand & ABInBev Africa.


My work included creating through-the-line concepts and copy for multiple global, regional, and local beer brands with a digital bias. As well as Corporate and Internal Communications for SAB, ABInBev and DraftLine respectively. Provided SEO and editorial guidance to facilitate delivery of top-quality content.

Confirmed compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines prior to publication.

Digital Campaign Copywriter

Cheil T/A Samsung
09.2019 - 07.2020
  • Researched industry trends and customer preferences to inform copy.
  • Wrote copy for website pages, push notifications, web banners, programmatic banners, and apps adhering to Samsung's overarching brand identity and it's product and service offerings including Mobile, Household, Samsung Pay, and Samsung Members.
  • Transformed technical information into easily digestible pieces tailored for specific audience segments using plain language principles.
  • Reviewed and edited final copy for accuracy and legal adherence.

Digital Copywriter

Telesure Investment Holdings
06.2018 - 08.2019

Brands: TIH, Dialdirect, Budget Insurance and Auto & General Insurance and the Namola Safety App.


Writing cross channel copy for multiple brands for direct marketing, social media, generic media, digital, customer engagement and PR pieces. Worked closely with design team to create visually appealing infographics accompanied by captivating captions for digital advertising campaigns. Contributed ideas during brainstorming sessions with marketing team members, fostering a collaborative environment.

Built social media presence through the development of shareable blog posts, increasing followers across platforms. Assisted in the creation of visually appealing infographics by providing well-researched data points and concise copywriting.

Creative Copywriter

Wunderman
09.2017 - 06.2018

Brands: Telkom, Openserve, BCX, Yellow Pages, WeThinkCode


Influenced creative development for multi-channel campaigns across Telkom subsidiaries. Collaborated with strategy and digital teams to deliver content that drove engagement and conversions.

Wrote for radio, email, robots, event collateral, broadsheets, infographics, Out of home etc

Implemented A/B testing methods to continually improve the effectiveness of digital marketing content over time.

Developed captivating headlines and taglines that captured consumer attention and drove 'Big Deal' sales for retail.

Education

Certificate - Digital Analytics

Google Digital Skills For Africa
04.2001 -

Certificate - Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

Google Digital Skills For Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - English And Communication

Midlands State University
04.2001 -

Skills

Social media content

Photography

Guerilla Photography is a passion of mine, and i love to capture action shots that are not curated, but more natural - capturing moments of human connection, nature, and cityscapes.

Timeline

Senior Copywriter

DraftLine T/A ABInBev
02.2021 - Current

Digital Campaign Copywriter

Cheil T/A Samsung
09.2019 - 07.2020

Digital Copywriter

Telesure Investment Holdings
06.2018 - 08.2019

Creative Copywriter

Wunderman
09.2017 - 06.2018

Certificate - Digital Analytics

Google Digital Skills For Africa
04.2001 -

Certificate - Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

Google Digital Skills For Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - English And Communication

Midlands State University
04.2001 -
Effiel GumbochumaSenior Communications Specialist & Copywriter