Evelyn Morris
Copywriter
Durban
Summary
Formerly a full-time multi-media news journalist and photographer at a leading community newspaper house, Evelyn also spent years as a commercial writer, creating advertising copy, advertorial or feature content as required for both the print edition and the online website.
Most recently, Evelyn has been working as a temp in order to generate an expanded knowledge of industries.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Temp Receptionist
UPL - South Africa
Durban, KZN
02.2022 - Current
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly using MS Teams
- Provided callers with address, directions, company website and related information
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors a positive first impression
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information
- Managed courier items both incoming and outgoing
- Created purchase orders on iValua and GRNs on SAP
Journalist
Caxton Local Media
Durban
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation
- Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media to create engaging and attention-grabbing multimedia stories
- Established and maintained relationships with credible sources
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting
- Queensburgh News' social media numbers rose from under 400 users to over 2000
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain a high standard of journalistic integrity
Features Journalist and Photographer
Caxton Local Media
Durban
01.2014 - 06.2018
- Wrote all content for weekly, monthly and any other features, working closely with advertising sales team to ensure content complemented their sales strategy
- Wrote advertorials for a magazine in the media house which needed to be similar in style to other stories in the publication
- Drove all editorial content for special project publications such as an Education supplement and the Comrades Marathon publication which was distributed at events prior to race day
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication
Retail Sales Representative and DTP Operator
Photofreedom
Durban
10.2001 - 03.2008
- Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance
- Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns
- Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction
- Worked with loss prevention in monitoring shopper behavior
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons
- Worked with customers to provide general help and information on store merchandise
- Designed templates for posters of advertising near the point of sale for both Photo Freedom and Broadway Pharmacy
- Photographed products for adverting in media and in-store
- Operated high-volume copiers, laminators and binding and finishing machines to complete dozens of projects per week
- Established project archive management system, enabling staff to locate resources directly and with ease
- Checked preliminary and final proofs for errors and made necessary corrections
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
- Converted various types of files for printing or for the Internet using computer software
Education
National Diploma: Journalism - Journalism
Technikon Natal (Now DUT)
Durban 01.1993 - 12.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Durban, KZN 01.1992 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
Estcourt High School
Estcourt, KZN 01.1988 - 01.1991
Skills
Media operations knowledge
Timeline
Temp Receptionist
UPL - South Africa
02.2022 - Current
Journalist
Caxton Local Media
07.2018 - 04.2021
Features Journalist and Photographer
Caxton Local Media
01.2014 - 06.2018
Retail Sales Representative and DTP Operator
Photofreedom
10.2001 - 03.2008
National Diploma: Journalism - Journalism
Technikon Natal (Now DUT)
01.1993 - 12.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
University of South Africa (UNISA)
01.1992 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
Estcourt High School
01.1988 - 01.1991
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