Mhleli Sisanda Mkhize
Johannesburg
Summary
Focused experienced in overseeing social media marketing for growing organizations. Accomplished in improving lead prospecting, customer acquisition and brand awareness. Offers top skills in planning and project management. Tech-savvy Designer & Photographer with more than10 years in integrated marketing, testing, search engine optimization, Pay-Per-Click and social media marketing.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Marketing Manager
Indabuko Design
01.2024 - Current
- Created compelling case studies and testimonials to demonstrate the value of products and services to prospective customers.
- Reduced overall marketing costs by identifying areas of inefficiency and reallocating resources towards higher-impact initiatives.
- Optimized content strategy across multiple channels to support search engine rankings, brand recognition, and user engagement goals.
- Maximized email marketing effectiveness by segmenting lists, personalizing content, and monitoring key performance indicators.
Senior Graphic Designer
Indabuko Design
11.2022 - Current
- Study design briefs and determine requirements
- Submitted design ideas to plan projects with customers and managers.
- Schedule projects and define budget constraints
- Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
- Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
- Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand
- Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphic
- Work with copywriters and creative director to produce final design
- Test graphics across various media
- Amend designs after feedback
- Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand
- Utilised extensive knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create high-quality images.
Forklift Driver
TIGER BRANDS
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Improved warehouse efficiency by expertly operating forklifts to move, stack, and organize materials.
- Trained new employees on proper forklift operation, contributing to a safer work environment.
- Safely transported valuable goods while adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Ensured exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries regarding delivery status or product availability.
- Reduced loading times with efficient packing strategies that maximized available truck space.
Photographer
Ezasembo Photography PTY LTD
02.2011 - 12.2019
- Enhanced client satisfaction through exceptional editing skills, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Implemented effective marketing strategies such as social media promotions which resulted in a significant increase in client bookings.
- Continuously improved technical skills by staying updated on industry trends and new equipment.
- Contributed to marketing materials with compelling visual content to increase brand awareness.
- Conducted pre-shoot consultations to discuss clients'' needs and preferences for optimal results.
- Streamlined photo selection process for clients using online galleries and proofing systems.
Junior Journalist
Tabloid Newspaper
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Assessing leads and pitching captivating story ideas to editors.
- Ensuring that you meet all regular and recurring deadlines.
- Reviewing and editing work for editorial approval.
- Using all your findings to prepare clean, concise, and factual articles.
- Adhering to the ethical code of the profession.
- Keeping records of all notes, interviews, and audio files.
- Creating trustworthy relationships with contacts and sources for use in future research.
- Keeping up-to-date on the latest news developments by attending events, studying different papers, opinion pieces, and social media.
- Collecting, verifying, and deciphering data.
Education
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE -
NDENGETHO HIGH SCHOOL
NATIONAL DIPLOMA - JOURNALISM & COMMUNICATIONS
DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Durban, KZN2016
Skills
- Market Analysis
- Audience Engagement
- Marketing Strategies
- Production Layouts
- Illustration
- Visual design
- Logo design
- Production Standards
- Adobe Photoshop
- Strong exposure techniques
- Image Archiving
- Digital design
- Retouching and color correction
- Digital enhancements
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Sestwana
Advanced
C1
Xhosa
Upper Intermediate
B2
isiZulu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Digital Marketing Manager
Indabuko Design
01.2024 - Current
Senior Graphic Designer
Indabuko Design
11.2022 - Current
Forklift Driver
TIGER BRANDS
11.2020 - 08.2022
Junior Journalist
Tabloid Newspaper
03.2018 - 01.2019
Photographer
Ezasembo Photography PTY LTD
02.2011 - 12.2019
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE -
NDENGETHO HIGH SCHOOL
NATIONAL DIPLOMA - JOURNALISM & COMMUNICATIONS
DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
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