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Meesha Kambira

Meesha Kambira

Strategic Marketing And Operations Officer
Johannesburg

Summary

Results-driven marketing and operations professional with 4+ years of experience driving brand growth, operational excellence, and revenue generation. Proven ability to merge creative marketing strategies with technical expertise (AWS Cloud, Java, AI tools) to deliver measurable business impact. Successfully managed R5M+ monthly operations and led award-winning campaigns raising R150K+. Passionate self-learner with certifications in AWS Cloud and advanced business management.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Lwendo Industries
04.2024 - 04.2025
  • Orchestrate end-to-end operations for R5M/month steel manufacturing site, optimizing workflows to reduce lead times by 15%
  • Manage cross-functional teams of 10+ employees, improving interdepartmental communication and productivity
  • Implement cost-saving procurement strategies, negotiating vendor contracts that reduced operational expenses by 18%
  • Streamline financial processes using Sage/SAP Ariba, decreasing invoicing errors by 25% and improving cash flow
  • Serve as primary client liaison for major accounts (Gibela, Anglo, Alstom), maintaining 95% client retention rate
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
  • Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.


Communications & Marketing Officer

Penreach
01.2022 - 09.2023
  • Designed and executed 12+ marketing campaigns, increasing social media engagement by 40% and followers by 25%
  • Spearheaded AI-powered fundraising campaign that secured R150,000 in donations through innovative digital strategies
  • Developed brand guidelines and marketing collateral, enhancing organizational visibility across 5 provinces
  • Authored 2 industry-recognized digital guides on AI-Powered Fundraising and Non-Profit Online Strategies
  • Increased brand awareness by implementing targeted marketing campaigns and strategies.
  • Built strong relationships with industry influencers, securing positive coverage in relevant publications.
  • Organized events and trade shows to showcase company products and services, generating valuable leads.
  • Monitored competitor activities, identifying potential threats or opportunities for strategic advantage.
  • Managed social media channels to boost online presence and engagement with consumers.
  • Assisted in budget management for the marketing department, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources.
  • Planned and executed marketing campaigns to target groups, areas and wider community.

Communications & Marketing Intern

Penreach |
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Built social media presence from ground up, growing platform engagement by 100% in first 6 months
  • Created high-impact marketing materials (newsletters, brochures) distributed to 1,000+ stakeholders
  • Coordinated 5+ successful corporate events with 100+ attendees each
  • Supported social media management, including drafting content, scheduling posts, and responding to inquiries.
  • Supported media-related activities, including drafting press releases and preparing briefing materials for media engagements.


Education

Certificate - AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Udemy (2023)
04.2001 -

Certificate - Matric

Waterstone College
04.2001 -

Skills

Operations management

Accomplishments

  • Generated R150K through innovative fundraising campaign strategy
  • Won National AVBOB Competition, securing a trolley library.
  • Authored 2 digital guides: Combined my knowledge of AI and Fundraising & Communications to write two Digital Guides based on AI-Powered fundraising and Non-profit online fundraising.

Technical Skills

Software: Sage, SAP Ariba, Basware, Microsoft Office Suite
Design: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
Programming: Java
Cloud: AWS

Timeline

Operations Manager

Lwendo Industries
04.2024 - 04.2025

Communications & Marketing Officer

Penreach
01.2022 - 09.2023

Communications & Marketing Intern

Penreach |
01.2021 - 01.2022

Certificate - AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Udemy (2023)
04.2001 -

Certificate - Matric

Waterstone College
04.2001 -

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