Hi, I’m
Pamella Duerinck
Akhona
Cape Town,WC
Summary
Dynamic writer and project coordinator with a proven track record at Narrative Muse, excelling in creative writing and content creation. Adept at producing engaging scripts and managing complex projects, I leverage strong editing skills and time management to deliver compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Narrative Muse Auckland
Writer / Content Reviewer
11.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Delivered over 40 publish ready reviews per month, increasing user engagement and repeat referrals by 35%.
- Wrote compelling, succinct, clear scripts under tight deadlines.
- Adapted tone and wording choice to connect with different target audiences successfully
Johannesburg Art GalleryJohannesburg
Project Coordinator
01.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Produced publications via performances, exhibitions and text in collaboration with the gallery head curator.
- Conducted research using the gallery library and archive as anchors to drive public interest and participation
University of Cape Town Works of Arts CollectionCape Town
Curator / Writer
01.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Assisted in planning, implementation and oversight of numerous restoration projects.
- Procured talented individuals, performing artists, and musicians to participate in site specific exhibitions.
- Worked closely with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects that combined art, history, science, or social studies themes into cohesive exhibitions.
- Liaised with the board and selection committee to curate public programming reflecting the University's diverse art collection and collection practice.
Market Photo WorkshopJohannesburg
Publication & Exhibitions Coordinator
01.2019 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Selected themes and designs of each exhibition to match the creative vision of participating artists.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, Mentored Incubator Program students in the production of a monograph (editing, proofing, image selection & font) ensuring that milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Mentored students through the Louis Vuitton Photography Prize application & collated, designed and submitted the final selection for adjudication.
A4 Arts FoundationCape Town
Editorial Team Member
01.2016 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Participated in hiring processes, identifying talented artists who contributed significantly to the growth of the foundation's reputation as an industry leader.
- Worked with artists to understand their requirements and preferences and proposed ideas to improve the success of each exhibition or residency.
- Conceptualized and realized exhibitions, residencies and public programming for the Foundation.
- Selected photographs, drawings, sketches, to complement the text for publication and commissioned suitable writers for each project.
Visual Arts Network of South AfricaCape Town
Western Cape Regional Coordinator
01.2015 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Initiated ‘To Let', a project challenging new curators to use shopfronts as single-month galleries in partnership with the University of Cape Town's Honors in Curatorship department.
- Fostered a partnership between Chimurenga and the AVA & curated ‘puff & pass' a stoep residency which invited artists to have their performances seen by the public as they live streamed via Chimurenga.
- Managed production budgets, deadlines and art handling for each project.
Chimurenga MagazineCape Town
Writer / Researcher
01.2013 - 12.2014
Job overview
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for the publication.
- Planned small and large events with unique budgets and schedules for publication launches
- Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
- Oversaw editorial calendar for major online magazine, balancing evergreen content with timely news pieces to maintain dynamic and relevant publication.
Centre for Creative Arts (UKZN)Durban
Festival Copy Writer / Panel Discussion Curator
02.2014 - 09.2014
Job overview
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for festival publications.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Wrote pithy, informative festival copy for publication on all festivals ahead of time.
- Managed communications between invited artists, writers and University staff in preparation for festivals.
- Worked alone and collaboratively to develop festival panel discussion topics for invited artists and writers.
Greatmore Art Studios Cape Town
Administrator / Programs Manager
01.2010 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Drafted and published all artist residency open calls, exhibition openings and walkabouts.
- Managed Artist Residency Programme, arranging per diems, travel, material, studio access, media interviews, exhibition requirements and artist talks.
- Prepared funding reports to all funders and board members, and reported directly to the Director.
- Coordinated and executed organisation-wide events, driving seamless logistics and budget adherence.
The Africa Centre Cape Town
Platform Curator – Badilisha Poetry Exchange
01.2010 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Scheduled Badilisha Poetry social media account activity across platforms and engaged with the public.
- Booked, edited and published complete recorded poetry on the Badilisha site.
- Compiled catchy biographies of contributing poets and archived all material.
The Pan African Space StationCape Town
Resident Writer / In-Studio Curator
01.2010 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Liaised with record labels and artist agents for promotional material gathering & editing.
- Curated daily in-studio performances for the 30-day music festival & updated PASS blog.
- Scheduled the ‘midnight DJ' for online listeners when the Cape Town live station was off air.
Bard University / Chinua Achebe CentreCape Town
Coordinator
01.2009 - 09.2010
Job overview
- Coordinated travel, accommodation, guides & experts, and host organization partnerships for writers travelling to 10 African countries during the FIFA World Cup
- Updated Pilgrimages blog and facilitated writer interviews in the various host countries (Anglophone, Lusophone & Francophone).
- Identified talented writers for the project blog and social media teams.
Spirit Sister Productions Cape Town
Researcher / Scriptwriter
01.2008 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Compiled research used to script a 45-minute TV Lifestyle show with inserts and in-depth interviews.
- Sourced b-roll and archival material and wrote interview questions for presenters.
- Secured rights and permissions to film in public and private properties.
Iliso Films Cape Town
Producer / Scriptwriter
01.2006 - 02.2007
Job overview
- Wrote pithy, catchy yet informative scripts for each show.
- Supervised onboarding of production & post-production crews.
- Researched documentary material for each production, identifying and securing interviews with ‘talking heads' as well as location scouting and booking.
Ukhamba ProductionsJohannesburg
Producer / Scriptwriter
04.2004 - 12.2005
Job overview
- Researched for and wrote presenter scripts for two highly rated SABC music shows (Imizwilili - 2.5 million Nguni & 1.3 Sotho/Pedi viewers per week and Roots - over 5 million black viewers weekly).
- Secured location shoot permits and scripted b-roll script for location crew members.
- Drafted shooting scripts for in-studio crew, presenters and musicians.
Education
Durban Girls' Secondary School Durban, South Africa
High School Diploma
04.2001
Skills
Creative writing
Publications
COPY - TRANSLATION - TRANSCRIPTION - CAPTIONING WORK
Copy Editor - Nest Project, Prof Bhekizizwe Peterson, (2021), Wits University
Copy Editor - CKR Listening Room, Nkule Mabaso, (2019), University of Cape Town Galleries
Copy Editor - Welcome to Frontier Country, Simon Gush, (2019), Stevenson Gallery
Copy Editor - 9 More Weeks..., Sinazo Chiya, (2018) Stevenson Gallery
Copy Editor - Autonomy?, Kabelo Malatsie, (2018), Wits University Master’s Thesis
Copy Editor - Whose Heritage is it?, Black Mark Collective, (2018) Johannesburg Art Gallery
Copy Editor - Matsatsi Aa..., Kabelo Malatsie, (2017), Emile Stipp Collection Catalogue
Copy Editor - 10 Cities, Rangoato Hlasane, (2017), Goethe Institute
Copy Editor / Interviewer - Simunye Summit, Bogosi Sekhukhuni Catalogue, (2017), Stevenson Gallery
Copy Editor - Both, And, Exhibition Catalogue, (2017), Stevenson Gallery
Copy Editor - The Quiet Violence, Exhibition Catalogue, (2016), Stevenson Gallery
Copy Editor - Sepia Rain, Samson Kambalu Catalogue, (2014), Stevenson Gallery
Copy Editor - A Sculptural Premise, Exhibition Catalogue, (2014), Stevenson Gallery
Copy Editor - Just Paper and Glue, Peter Clarke Catalogue, (2013), Stevenson Gallery
EDITORIAL WORK
Dlungwana, P, Ed. Malcomess, B. (2017). ‘free flying lessons’. Adjective Magazine. Cape Town. South Africa
Dlungwana, P, Ed. Kholief, O. (2016). “Side A, Side B, Not of a record”. Fear Eats the Soul. Manchester. Home Gallery
Dlungwana, P, Ed. Prabhala, A. (2016). “Jabu Goes to Joburg”. The Chronic. Cape Town.
Chimurenga Magazine
Dlungwana, P, Ed. Komissar, R. (2015). “Muholi and Love in No Man’s Land”. Zanele Muholi: The Art of Activism. Oslo. Fritt Ord, Arts Council Norway
Dlungwana, P, Ed. Corbet, D. (2014). “Moonwalking: The Works of Zanele Muholi and Hussain and Hassan Essop”. South/South. Sydney. Hazlehurst Gallery
Editors, Perryer, Sophie and Pamella Dlungwana. (2014). “Zanele Muholi: Faces & Phases”. Berlin. Steidl
Dlungwana, P, Ed. Ekine, S. (2014). “The Portrait”. The Queer African Reader. Nairobi. Fahamu Books
Dlungwana, P, Ed. Moila, M. (2014). “Kwa-Gagashe”. Corner Love. Johannesburg. Goethe Institute.
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Timeline
Project Coordinator
Johannesburg Art Gallery
01.2022 - 01.2023
Curator / Writer
University of Cape Town Works of Arts Collection
01.2021 - 12.2021
Writer / Content Reviewer
Narrative Muse
11.2019 - Current
Publication & Exhibitions Coordinator
Market Photo Workshop
01.2019 - 03.2019
Editorial Team Member
A4 Arts Foundation
01.2016 - 06.2018
Western Cape Regional Coordinator
Visual Arts Network of South Africa
01.2015 - 01.2016
Festival Copy Writer / Panel Discussion Curator
Centre for Creative Arts (UKZN)
02.2014 - 09.2014
Writer / Researcher
Chimurenga Magazine
01.2013 - 12.2014
Administrator / Programs Manager
Greatmore Art Studios
01.2010 - 01.2014
Platform Curator – Badilisha Poetry Exchange
The Africa Centre
01.2010 - 01.2011
Resident Writer / In-Studio Curator
The Pan African Space Station
01.2010 - 01.2011
Coordinator
Bard University / Chinua Achebe Centre
01.2009 - 09.2010
Researcher / Scriptwriter
Spirit Sister Productions
01.2008 - 01.2010
Producer / Scriptwriter
Iliso Films
01.2006 - 02.2007
Producer / Scriptwriter
Ukhamba Productions
04.2004 - 12.2005
Durban Girls' Secondary School
High School Diploma
04.2001
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