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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

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

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

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.
  • Developed written documents and reports related to programs and operations.
  • Conducted market research to identify trends and inform business strategy development efforts.

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 - Managament Studies

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional

Coursera
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Selborne College Boys' High School
East London, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Leadership

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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 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 - Managament Studies

University of Cape Town
04.2001 -

Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional

Coursera
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Selborne College Boys' High School
04.2001 -
Mihle BolanaAspiring Business Strategist