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Lakiwe Blekiwe

Charity Relationships Manager
Cape Town
Lakiwe Blekiwe

Summary

I am a highly skilled professional with a diverse background in journalism, marketing consulting, charity relationships management, campaigns process management, and vetting. With strong communication, research, and project management skills, I have delivered impactful results throughout my career.

My objective is to contribute my expertise, adaptability, and innovative mindset to further propel the crowdfunding landscape, administration for big organizations, and embrace the opportunities and challenges presented by the digital age. I am committed to shaping the future of these fields and driving success in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

BackaBuddy NPC
Cape Town

Charity Relationships Manager
06.2023 - Current

Job overview


-Organize meetings and presentations to discuss crowdfunding initiatives for charitable organizations.

-Develop and maintain enduring partnerships with charitable organizations.

-Engage prominent charitable organizations to participate in crowdfunding campaigns.

-Devise tactics to foster donor loyalty and maintain their support.

-Devise tactics to enhance client satisfaction, attract more charitable organizations, and expand the usage of our crowdfunding platform.

BackaBuddy NPC
Cape Town

Verification Officer
09.2022 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Verification Officer
  • Make calls to offer assistance for vetting crowdfunding campaigns, answer questions, and direct calls to various departments
  • Look at vetting documents for crowdfunding campaigns.


BackaBuddy NPC

Campaigns Process Manager
03.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Acted as a team leader in a new process, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Completed reports for the development team, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

BackaBuddy NPC
Cape Town

Charity Campaigns Manager
09.2019 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with various charity organisations, including donors, and campaign creators and fundraising specialists.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through education charity organizations on crowdfunding.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

O'Keeffe and Swartz

Call center agent
04.2018 - 02.2019

Job overview

  • Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Addressed customer account discrepancies and concerns.

Sunday Times

Reporter
03.2017 - 03.2018

Job overview

  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
  • Utilized social media to promote stories and build audience.
  • Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
  • Researched and produced daily news reports.

Jeppe College

Marketing consultant
01.2015 - 11.2016

Job overview

  • Developed technical and non-technical marketing presentations, public relations campaigns, articles, and newsletters.
  • Consulted with clients on business issues and developed innovative proposals.
  • Assisted new and returning students with applications and registration.

Education

Jeppe College of Media And Journalism
Johannesburg

National Diploma from Journalism
02.2014 - 04.2016

University Overview

Skills

Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint Acess, Outlook, Teams) 2 Time management, Leadership and supervision

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Interests

Content creation,Radio broadcasting, Business administration

Additional Information

Additional Information

Driver's License: CODE 8

References will be provided on request

Timeline

Charity Relationships Manager
BackaBuddy NPC
06.2023 - Current
Verification Officer
BackaBuddy NPC
09.2022 - 06.2023
Campaigns Process Manager
BackaBuddy NPC
03.2021 - 12.2021
Charity Campaigns Manager
BackaBuddy NPC
09.2019 - 11.2021
Call center agent
O'Keeffe and Swartz
04.2018 - 02.2019
Reporter
Sunday Times
03.2017 - 03.2018
Marketing consultant
Jeppe College
01.2015 - 11.2016
Jeppe College of Media And Journalism
National Diploma from Journalism
02.2014 - 04.2016
Lakiwe BlekiweCharity Relationships Manager