LUNGELO THABISO NXELE
Student
Durban,GP
Summary
Marketing Management student at Durban University of Technology with practical experience in entrepreneurship, website development, website management and e-commerce. Experienced in using AI-powered tools, including Lovable, Figma, Claude and ChatGPT, to develop and maintain a live business website while communicating directly with a business owner to understand requirements and implement updates. Co-founded and operated a Shopify clothing store, gaining experience in product research, e-commerce and digital marketing. Also developed research, planning and problem-solving skills through academic projects. Seeking an entry-level marketing opportunity, marketing internship, digital marketing role, marketing assistant position or vacation work.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Website Developer & Website Manager
Nompat Clothing Bespoke Designs
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
2026.05 - Current
- Designed and developed a professional business website using AI-assisted tools including Lovable, Figma, Claude and ChatGPT.
- Communicate directly with the business owner to understand requirements and translate them into website content and functionality.
- Implement ongoing website updates and improvements based on the business's changing requirements.
- Maintain the live website to support the business's digital presence.
- Developed practical experience in client communication, website management and AI-assisted digital development.
- Collaborated with designers to implement user-friendly navigation features.
Co-Founder Shopify Online Clothing Store
E-commerce Venture
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
2026.03 - 2026.05
- Co-founded and operated an online Shopify clothing store with a business partner.
- Conducted product research to identify clothing products suitable for the target market.
- Contributed to the store's marketing and digital promotional activities.
- Participated in managing the online store and successfully secured the business's first customer order.
- Evaluated the venture's performance and contributed to the decision to discontinue the store after approximately three months.
Education
Diploma - Marketing Management
Durban University of Technology (DUT)
2028-01
Skills
Website Development
Website Management
E-commerce / Shopify
Figma
Lovable
Claude
ChatGPT
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Communication
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Customer Orientation
Timeline
Website Developer & Website Manager
Nompat Clothing Bespoke Designs
2026.05 - Current
Co-Founder Shopify Online Clothing Store
E-commerce Venture
2026.03 - 2026.05
Diploma - Marketing Management
Durban University of Technology (DUT)