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