Reading
Ofentse Manchidi
Marketing
Johannesburg ,GP
Summary
Driven marketing student looking to gain real-world experience and contribute in team environments. Excited to learn from high-performing and successful team. Possess excellent communication, problem solving and teamwork abilities. Excellent analytical, organizational and decision-making abilities.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Marketing Intern
Last Mile for Bop
Cape Town , South Africa
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Executed consistent online messaging across various social media verticals.
- Tasked with editorial calendar maintenance to keep content timely, relevant and engaging.
- Tracked social media trends and adapted to attract target follower demographic.
- Prepared weekly updates and reports to track growth and success rates of marketing campaigns.
- Assisted in managing corporate social media channels including Facebook and LinkedIn.
- Collaborated with team members to help expand marketing channels.
- Assisted with capturing and analyzing social media metrics.
- Designed and presented social media campaign ideas.
Sales Volunteer
Success Resources
Johannesburg , South Africa
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Merchandised attractive shelf displays with client offerings to drive event sales.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
Community Outreach Assistant
Ripple Reading
Johannesburg , South Africa
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Detailed program operations and participant activities with comprehensive recordkeeping.
- Collaborated on program operations with COO, including offering feedback from participants and improvement recommendations.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing & Insurance
02.2017 - Current
- Elected to deputy chairperson for The Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals in 2019
- Elected to deputy chairperson for Young Corporate Leaders in 2019
- Majored in Marketing and Insurance
- Minored in Economics and Finance
- Member of Faculty of Best Advisory
- Professional development completed in Strategic Foresight
High School Diploma -
01.2012 - 11.2016
- Member of South African Mathematics Olympiad
- Member of Kutlwanong Center for Maths, Science and Technology
Skills
Social media expertise
Business correspondence
Performance Optimization
Campaign development
Strategic Planning
Relationship development
MS Office
Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of Goal Social Media Campaign.
Certification
Strategic Foresight
Interests
Music
Entrepreneurship
Timeline
Hubspot Content Marketing
10-2020
Google Digital Marketing Course
10-2020
Digital Marketing Intern - Last Mile for Bop
08.2020 - 11.2020
Y Combinator Startup School Graduate
09-2019
Community Outreach Assistant - Ripple Reading
04.2019 - 01.2020
Strategic Foresight
11-2018
Sales Volunteer - Success Resources
09.2018 - 08.2020
Wits University - Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing & Insurance
02.2017 - Current
Matshumane Secondary School - High School Diploma,
01.2012 - 11.2016