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Itumeleng Nicoline Modise

Itumeleng Nicoline Modise

Creative Administrator
Johannesburg

Summary

Highly efficient, emotionally intelligent Executive Assistant with over 10 years of experience across administration, executive support, sales operations, content creation, and digital strategy. Known for being a fast learner, problem-solver, and discreet support partner to leadership. Proven ability to manage complex responsibilities, meet deadlines under pressure, and coordinate across diverse teams and priorities. Passionate about building a secure, stable future for my son through professional excellence and continuous growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Social Media Manager (Consultant)

Hallyu (Pty)Ltd
03.2025 - Current
  • Lead digital content strategy and execution for a Korean skincare hub targeting a South African audience
  • Plan and manage monthly content calendars across Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, aligning with seasonal campaigns
  • Create and schedule engaging content including product features, educational reels, influencer collaborations, and campaign copy
  • Coordinate and brief graphic designers and photographers to ensure brand consistency and quality aesthetics
  • Monitor analytics and platform insights to track engagement, identify top-performing content, and adjust strategy for growth
  • Respond to customer queries via DMs and comments, ensuring a responsive and informative digital customer experience
  • Research global K-beauty trends to inform local marketing campaigns and ensure cultural relevance
  • Collaborate with internal teams on product launches, pop-up events, and promotional strategies
  • Advise on visual direction, product messaging, and influencer engagement
  • Part-Time
  • Manage multiple social media platforms, ensuring a consistent brand voice and message.
  • Boost engagement rates with the creation of compelling and visually appealing content.
  • Increased follower engagement with interactive content and timely responses to comments

Sales Administration

Petal Privee (Pty) Ltd
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Provide dedicated administrative and operational support to executives
  • Manage documentation for supplier onboarding, compliance (FNB, CIPC, CSD), and tender registration processes
  • Coordinate end-to-end sales operations including quotation preparation, order tracking, invoicing, and payment follow-ups
  • Liaise with clients, vendors, and third-party stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and service delivery
  • Maintain and update internal tracking systems for tenders, client interactions, and procurement opportunities
  • Assist executives with strategic proposals, partnership documentation, and service presentation decks
  • Organise virtual meetings, compile minutes, and follow up on action items to ensure team accountability
  • Support logistical arrangements for events, pop-ups, and seasonal product campaigns
  • Help shape brand identity and presentation when pitching to new clients or applying for corporate vendor status

Co-Founder/Creative Director

Black Artistry (Creative Agency)
10.2017 - 12.2020
  • Spearheaded innovative creative concepts across diverse mediums, encompassing digital marketing campaigns, fine art prints, and literary publications.
  • Steered the creative direction, ensuring the integrity and excellence of design concepts and visual elements for all projects.
  • Crafted compelling digital social media content for brands such as Mr Price Apparel, Woolworths, Dove, Johnson's, Markham, and Aveeno.

Freelance Writer

Think Creative Africa Agency
05.2018 - 10.2018
  • Researched and wrote detailed website content and blog articles following a provided brief for brand (MPL Hair).
  • Edited and proofread website content and blog articles for accuracy and clarity, ensuring all content met brand standards.
  • Wrote digital marketing copy to engage target audiences and drive website traffic

English Teacher ESL

Education First
12.2012 - 11.2014
  • Enhanced student fluency in accuracy, expression, and clarity through daily topic discussions across all proficiency levels (Beginner to Advanced).
  • Provided meticulous grammar and spelling corrections on written assignments for students at Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.
  • Designed and executed tailored lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives, catering to individual student requirements.
  • Delivered constructive feedback to students, fostering language skill improvement and confidence.
  • Fostered a dynamic and positive classroom atmosphere conducive to active participation, critical thinking, and creative expression.
  • Employed diverse teaching methodologies, resources, and technological tools to captivate student interest and reinforce learning outcomes.

Junior Copywriter (Intern)

Metropolitan Republic Advertising Agency
04.2012 - 11.2012
  • Wrote original copy for the brand team based on briefs received from different areas of the business, with brands such as MTN, MTN Retail and FNB.
  • Responsible for writing, preparing slogans, scripts, web/online or any other content in order to promote the brand.
  • Developed slogans, tag lines and product names for new products or re-launching an old product in a unique and new manner.
  • Liaised with the brand team to understand requirements pertaining to the brand.
  • Proofread the ad copy thoroughly so that there is no room for error.
  • Modified the copy until the brand team is satisfied. The biggest ad campaign that I was a part of was for MTN. It was titled Thula Thula and was about the best things in life being for free. I worked very closely with the Copywriter Ntokozo Tshabalala adsoftheworld.com/media/tv/mtn_thula_thula

Senior English Teacher ESL

Education First
02.2010 - 03.2011
  • Assisted Operations manager with daily operations; making sure that teachers have logged into their classes on time.
  • Made sure that teachers are aware of their classes and have checked the schedules in due time.
  • Assigning of classes onto teachers' schedules for group lessons and private lessons.
  • Sending out weekly emails about available classes that teachers can claim.
  • Keeping the teaching quality high; making sure that teachers maintain high scores and having one-on-on meetings with them to discuss any shortcomings or problems that they are experiencing to inform Operations Manager.
  • Setting up observations for teachers to observe other teachers in the centre, to help them improve their score.
  • Ensuring high morale within our centre and creating/implementing unique and innovative ways of motivating the teachers.
  • Overlooking team leaders in the centre that have been appointed to be responsible for a group of teachers.
  • Assisting with the training of Private lesson teachers.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Incomplete

University of Johannesburg
Auckland Park, South Africa
01.2008

Senior Certificate - National Senior Certificate

Alberton High School
Alberton, South Africa
01.2007

Skills

  • Executive Support & Diary Management Experienced
  • Administrative Operations Experienced
  • Fast Learner with Growth Mindset Experienced
  • Communication & Problem-Solving Experienced
  • Valid Drivers Licence Expert

References

Itumeleng, Sekwakwa, imsekwakwa@gmail.com, 076 176 0619, Petal Privee (PTY) LTD

Timeline

Social Media Manager (Consultant)

Hallyu (Pty)Ltd
03.2025 - Current

Sales Administration

Petal Privee (Pty) Ltd
06.2024 - 06.2025

Freelance Writer

Think Creative Africa Agency
05.2018 - 10.2018

Co-Founder/Creative Director

Black Artistry (Creative Agency)
10.2017 - 12.2020

English Teacher ESL

Education First
12.2012 - 11.2014

Junior Copywriter (Intern)

Metropolitan Republic Advertising Agency
04.2012 - 11.2012

Senior English Teacher ESL

Education First
02.2010 - 03.2011

Bachelor of Commerce - Incomplete

University of Johannesburg

Senior Certificate - National Senior Certificate

Alberton High School
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