Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Social interests
Computer Literacy
Leadership
Executive Roles
References
Career Strengths
Personal and career interests
Timeline
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Mziyanda Bloro

Mziyanda Bloro

Brand Specialist
33 Erens Court, Gridgemeade, Gqeberha

Summary

Results-driven Brand Specialist that develops and implements successful marketing plans and brand strategies. Utilizes customer insights to develop creative strategies that drive customer loyalty and brand recognition. Proficient in developing creative marketing collateral for diverse projects. Establishes clear standards and enforces protocols for consistent, high-quality results.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Brand Specialist

SABC
Gqeberha
03.2021 - Current
  • Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales, and brand promotion.
  • Developed and executed branding campaigns to educate target audiences on product features, benefits and values.
  • Incorporated product changes into marketing messages to drive customer engagement and maximize profits.
  • Spearheaded strategic brand plans for multiple product lines to increase market share and brand awareness.
  • Researched market trends to identify customer needs and preferences for strategic planning.
  • Created and managed budgets to maximize brand reach and engagement.
  • Monitored and evaluated marketing and advertising campaigns to support brand consistency and engagement.
  • Researched and identified new opportunities for product and brand development.
  • Planned, implemented, and tracked sales and marketing strategies to promote brand products.
  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, vendors and industry influencers to create positive brand experiences.
  • Managed and oversaw creative projects to drive quality, accuracy and deadline management.
  • Tracked key performance indicators to measure success of campaigns.
  • Generated reports to support development and implementation of marketing plans.
  • Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
  • Managed campaigns for various clients that consistently exceeded sales goals.
  • Established and managed relationships with external data providers and research vendors.

Acting Marketing Manager

SABC
Gqeberha
09.2015 - 02.2022
  • Human Resource Management,
    Marketing and Public Relations Management
    Stakeholder Engagement
    Financial & Asset Management
    Direct, manage, motivate & develop station marketing team
    Implement strategic marketing & brand plans
    Crisis management
  • Assist with co-ordination of the regional marketing objectives
    Identify marketing opportunities
  • Executing SABC radio stations on air competitions
    Improve programme marketability
    Manage station digital platforms
    Manage, maintain & expand customer relationships

Marketing Assistant

SABC
Gqeberha
01.2015 - 03.2021
  • Created engaging content for digital platforms
  • Compiled product, market, and customer data to generate informed sales and profit projections.
  • Contributed to weekly team meetings, brainstorming sessions and staff appraisals.
  • Updated spreadsheets with statistical, financial and non-financial information.
  • Tracked marketing efforts to monitor results in real-time.
  • Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
  • Maximized advertising efforts by developing content for media relations, corporate communications, and social media posts.
  • Generated reports to support development and implementation of marketing plans.
  • Implement internal control measures to ensure good governance
  • Compiling post campaign reports and budget reconciliations to improve future events
  • Ensure financial and administration management
  • Facilitate Broadcast logistics to ensure effective execution

Conference and Events Coordinator

Rhodes University
Grahamstown
06.2013 - 12.2014
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Managing: Student Assistants, Technicians, Caterers, Cleaners,
    Transport Coordinators, Security Conferences & events management, Wardens
  • Exhibition & venue management
  • Involved in mentorship

Bay Stars Awards Coordinator

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
Gqeberha
11.2012 - 05.2013

· Marketing & Public Relations

· Events coordination

· Media relations & Public speaking

· Master of Ceremonies

· Presentations

· CSI

· Graphic design

· Customer relations & handling enquiries

· Editing & conducting short interviews

· Arranging speeches & briefs

· Database mmanagement

· Arranging abroad trip for the 2011 Ultimate Bay Star recipient

· Stakeholder engagement: internal & external

· Discussing Bay Stars Awards tender document

· Sourcing sponsorship

Alumni Relations Assistant

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Gqeberha
01.2011 - 11.2012
  • Created and executed targeted PR campaigns to raise awareness of organization and initiatives.
  • Marketing & Events
  • Responsible for rsvp & enquiries email addresses
  • Venue set up & branding
  • Sourcing suppliers & venues: local & national
  • Database management
  • Administration & Customer Relations Management
  • Photography
  • Correspondence with alumni & the pubic
  • Information management & ITS
  • Mentoring an intern & student assistants
  • Training & supervising student assistants
  • Alumni venue bookings
  • Assist with Alumni benefit programmes
  • General office operation
  • Crisis management

Project Assistant

Intengu Publishing
East London and Gqeberha
09.2010 - 10.2012
  • Worked with senior leadership to complete complex projects on time and under-budget.
  • Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.
  • Performed work according to project schedules and established quality standards.
  • Handled administrative duties, filing, and errands.
  • Researched and analyzed data to support project-related decisions.
  • Provided assistance with preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts and presentations
  • Provided technical support to project stakeholders to help meet project objectives.
  • Monitored and reported on project risks and proposed solutions.

Intern

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Gqeberha
02.2010 - 12.2010
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Marketing & Events Support
  • Administration & database
  • Presentations

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Enterprise Management - Business Studies

Rhodes University Business School
Grahamstown
01.2019 - 12.2019

BTech Degree in Public Relations Management - Public Relations

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Gqeberha
07.2015 - 12.2016

National Diploma in Public Relations Management - Public Relations

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Gqeberha
01.2005 - 12.2012

Certificate in Customer Relationship Management - Business

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Business Sc
Gqeberha
06.2011 - 07.2011

Matric - Matric

Lungiso High School
Humansdorp
01.1999 - 12.2003

Skills

    Communications management

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Social interests

I enjoy working the garden, reading books that inspire and provide guidance, listening to radio programming that tackles relevant issues and spend time with family

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Computer Literacy

Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint. ITS, Creating & managing files, internet-
researching. NMMU Alumni Database- Kidz.  Rhodes University venue booking system, Rhodes
University Protea booking: booking accommodation & meals, Rhodes University finger print
activation & Rhodes University internet access (WI-FI). SABC SAP & netlog programmes, typing (35
words per minute),

Leadership

2019  Prefect: Rhodes University Business School, Postgraduate Diploma in Enterprise Management Programme
2009  Head of Marketing: NMMU Student Alumni Society

Executive Roles

1. Organization    PRISA
Industry       Public Relations
Duration      July 2016 – March 2017  
Position      Additional member  
Duties  
  Marketing & event coordination
  Networking, recruitment & handling
enquiries
  Liaising with tertiary institutions  
  Presenting at a conference
2. Organization    NMMU Alumni PE Chapter Executive Member: Port Elizabeth
 Eastern Cape  
Industry      Higher Education
Position      Secretary
Duration      February 2012-November 2012
Duties        
  Coordinating the meeting
  Minute Secretary & coordinating the meeting procedure
  Involvement in all Chapter activities

References

The following references have agreed to be in my CV references list:

1. Mr. Paul Geswindt

Director: NMU Alumni Relations

Tel: 041 504 3935

Cell: 082 826 3246

Email: paul.geswindt@mandela.ac.za

2. Mr. Babalo Nyhonyha

Director: Operations at PELONNGWE Wellness

Cell: 078 501 1464/ 082 945 0675

Email: bnnyhonyha@gmail.com

3. Mrs. Celia Theart

Director: Intengu Publishing

Cell: 083 538 1856

Email: celiafrancina@gmail.com

Career Strengths

I am an enthusiastic brand specialist that is flexible to work in various environments, with diverse groups. I can also work independently and excel within a team as well.

Personal and career interests

Social: Master of ceremonies, event planning and fundraising

Volunteer work:   I enjoy mentoring interns, presenting modules as a guest lecture Public Relations and Media Students, evaluating Public Relations final year students media launch, evaluating SABC Port Elizabeth Interns progress presentations and judging 2019 Youth Radio Awards.

Timeline

Brand Specialist

SABC
03.2021 - Current

Postgraduate Diploma in Enterprise Management - Business Studies

Rhodes University Business School
01.2019 - 12.2019

Acting Marketing Manager

SABC
09.2015 - 02.2022

BTech Degree in Public Relations Management - Public Relations

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
07.2015 - 12.2016

Marketing Assistant

SABC
01.2015 - 03.2021

Conference and Events Coordinator

Rhodes University
06.2013 - 12.2014

Bay Stars Awards Coordinator

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
11.2012 - 05.2013

Certificate in Customer Relationship Management - Business

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Business Sc
06.2011 - 07.2011

Alumni Relations Assistant

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
01.2011 - 11.2012

Project Assistant

Intengu Publishing
09.2010 - 10.2012

Intern

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
02.2010 - 12.2010

National Diploma in Public Relations Management - Public Relations

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
01.2005 - 12.2012

Matric - Matric

Lungiso High School
01.1999 - 12.2003
Mziyanda BloroBrand Specialist