Mihle Bolana
Aspiring Business Strategist
Summary
I'm a passionate aspiring professional with a keen interest in the intersection of technology and business strategy. Committed to delivering high-quality work, I bring a strong foundation in self-education and a proactive approach to challenges. I thrive both independently and as part of a collaborative team, valuing diverse perspectives and fostering an environment of open dialogue. My current focus is learning new skills and exploring their applications across business functions, eventually refining my role and expertise.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
43
43
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Brand Management Intern
Procter & Gamble
Sandton
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Developed and executed brand campaigns to restore brand equity and extend the brand visibility to larger audiences.
- Analysed competitors' commercial performance to identify opportunities to refine the branding and sales approach.
- Implemented data-driven tactics to optimize digital marketing efforts across multiple channels.
Deputy Chairperson
Hult Prize: UCT OnCampus
09.2024 - Current
Strategy & Operations Consultant
Amnova
09.2023 - Current
- Leveraged data-driven insights to inform decisions regarding product development
- Collaborated with senior leadership on the development of long-term strategic goals for improved operational performance.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and inform business strategy development efforts.
Brand Ambassador Program Manager
Smartprep
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with ambassador team to develop and refine promotional strategy.
- Served as a liaison between ambassadors and tutors to ensure smooth coordination of all workshops and marketing.
- Maximized brand exposure with creative partnerships between complementary organizations to create co-branded campaigns or cross promotions.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by managing a team of ambassadors and optimizing internal operational processes
Candidate Fellow
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
02.2021 - Current
- Fellowship recipients, known as Candidate Allan Gray Fellows, receive funding for university, in addition, to access to support and development to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset
- Personal leadership and academic excellence also forms a core part of the Fellowship Programme.
Vac Intro Program
Deloitte
01.2022 - 01.2022
Brand Manager
WorkSmart ZA
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement.
- Improved website visibility through development and implementation of SEO strategies.
- Streamlined brand messaging by creating and maintaining a consistent visual identity across all platforms.
- Assisted the founder in business development and establishing relationships to build company network.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Management Studies
University of Cape Town
Cape Town 04.2001 - 2025
Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional
Coursera
04.2001 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Selborne College Boys' High School
04.2001 - 12.2020
Skills
Strategic Leadership
Cross-functional Collaboration & Communication
Critical & Strategic Thinking
Creative Problem Solving
Analytical and Organisational Skills
Certification
Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel - Microsoft
Extra Curriculars
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Peer Mentor
UCT Investsoc
UCT Consulting Club
ABSIP
Timeline
Brand Management Intern
Procter & Gamble
01.2025 - 02.2025
Deputy Chairperson
Hult Prize: UCT OnCampus
09.2024 - Current
Brand Ambassador Program Manager
Smartprep
04.2024 - Current
BCG - Strategy Consulting Job Simulation - Forage
04-2024
Think-cell Certified Professional - think-cell Software
04-2024
Harnessing the Power of Data with Power BI - Microsoft
03-2024
Preparing Data for Analysis with Microsoft Excel - Microsoft
02-2024
Strategy & Operations Consultant
Amnova
09.2023 - Current
Introduction to Python - Datacamp
05-2022
Vac Intro Program
Deloitte
01.2022 - 01.2022
Candidate Fellow
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
02.2021 - Current
Brand Manager
WorkSmart ZA
11.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Management Studies
University of Cape Town
04.2001 - 2025
Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional
Coursera
04.2001 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Selborne College Boys' High School
04.2001 - 12.2020
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