MBALENHLE MTHEMBU
Actor, Director, Scriptwriter
Johannesburg
Summary
Mbalenhle Mthembu is a UKZN Bachelor of Arts graduate who is passionate about the arts. She is a natural storyteller. From performing arts at church to creating magic in theatre, to directing stories in schools. The thrill and excitement just never goes away...
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Creative Arts Chairperson (across 5 Branches)
THE THRESHING FLOOR BIBLE CHURCH
Durban
02.2014 - 08.2022
- Evaluate monthly reports from Chairpersons
- Co-ordinate events
- Venue bookings
- Liaison with relevant stakeholders
- Maintain good relationship with stakeholders and clients
- Prepare venues for event
- Produce content for projects/Performances
- Manage projects
- Write Scripts and Perform
- Production Director
- Develop Marketing Strategies Market and advertise upcoming Project / Performances Send monthly reports to the Head Of Department Flight Accommodation Compile Training material for training Conduct Training
- Compile work plans for projects
- Contribute to wide-team communication and knowledge management
- Present on the day of delivery to ensure the final is of high standard
•Director, •Scriptwriter, •Actor, •Production Mana
BLACK AND WHITE
Pietermaitzburg
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Prop and set designer
- Venue bookings
- Ensure payments made on time
- Maintain good relationship with clients and relevant stakeholders
- Ensure all stakeholders meet deadlines
- Administration
- Manage Projects
- Marketing and Advertising of projects
- Direct Performances to be rendered on the day on the event
- CAREER OBJECTIVES:
- Corporate administration
- Organising and communication is one of my strengths
- Organisation where my talents will be natured and where personal growth is possible
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
Communication Manager
MAGIC MEDIA
Durban
03.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided administrative support to senior team members.
- Gathered information on customer opinions and adjusted plans to capitalize on current trends.
- Prepared social media posts and videos with eye for viral content strategies.
- Proofread and edited materials prepared by all staff to check and correct spelling, grammar, and style.
- Wrote press releases for routine use and crisis management.
- Wrote and distributed press releases and social media content for clients and company.
- Secured media coverage for clients, company, and specific campaigns.
- Addressed customer complaints and bad publicity promptly to preserve company integrity and image.
- Answered client queries and complaints to provide strong customer service.
- Managed internal company correspondence by delivering documents, memos and newsletters to appropriate personnel.
- Coordinated with creative and design teams to produce high-quality visuals for marketing materials.
- Copyedited, proofread and revised company advertisements, print materials and press releases before dispersal.
- Created social media content across multiple platforms according to content calendars and promotion schedules.
- Facilitated media training for executive staff and spokespeople.
Creative Director
LEBU DISCOVERY PRODUCTIONS
Durban
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Responsible for the creative direction of the entire production
- Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
- Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
- Designed innovative creative strategies to raise brand awareness and engagement for organization.
Linux Administrator
COMPUTASSIST
Durban
03.2013 - 01.2014
- Answering calls Assisting clients with queries
- Logging into clients system to configure remotely
- Follow up on clients Data Capturing Keep record of all incidents and do follow ups as required
- Process and deliver external and internal mail Provide logistical support to meetings held in the Board Room Maintaining good relationships with stakeholders and clients Archiving monthly, quarterly and annual sales
- Monthly Salary:
- Reason for leaving:
- Installed system-wide hardware components, confirming interoperation and compatibility with Linux-based software distros.
- Coordinated cross-site installation of networked systems, confirming post-install connectivity.
- Interacted directly with users to diagnose and correct major system issues and address concerns.
- Resolved trouble tickets to reduce backlog from Number to Number.
- Identified and resolved network congestion issues and bottlenecks.
- Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
Call centre
TALKING SHOP, VIRGIN MOBILE
Durban
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Agent
- Outbound Customer calling Attending to customer queries Data Capturing
- Follow up on clients Making sales
- Monthly Salary:
- Reason for Leaving:
- N/A
- Company closed down
- Coordinated outside service calls with specific vendors.
- Entered phone calls, emails or hard copy information into computerized maintenance management system.
- Dispatched technicians to perform reactive maintenance work.
Education
Brettonwood High School - Drama
Brettonwood High School
Durban 01.2001 - 11.2005
(Certificate) - IT Engineering
Cti
Durban 01.2011 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Arts Degree - undefined
UKZN (Howard College)
01.2009 - 04.2012
Skills
Agile
Stand-in experience
Issues resolution
Can-do attitude
Cast and crew supervision
Exceptional communicator
Production support
Script review and revision
Verbal and written communication
Acting
Accepts direction and coaching graciously
Additional Information
- Black Marital Status: Single Number of Dependants: 0
- Good Smoking: No
Timeline
•Director, •Scriptwriter, •Actor, •Production Mana
BLACK AND WHITE
08.2018 - 10.2021
Creative Director
LEBU DISCOVERY PRODUCTIONS
06.2017 - 02.2018
Communication Manager
MAGIC MEDIA
03.2017 - 12.2018
Creative Arts Chairperson (across 5 Branches)
THE THRESHING FLOOR BIBLE CHURCH
02.2014 - 08.2022
Linux Administrator
COMPUTASSIST
03.2013 - 01.2014
(Certificate) - IT Engineering
Cti
01.2011 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Arts Degree - undefined
UKZN (Howard College)
01.2009 - 04.2012
Call centre
TALKING SHOP, VIRGIN MOBILE
01.2007 - 01.2009
Brettonwood High School - Drama
Brettonwood High School
01.2001 - 11.2005