Pieter Booysen
Digital Marketeer
Bloemfontein,Free State
Summary
Creative Digital Marketing professional experienced in coordinating and implementing online promotion strategies. Expertise in marketing campaign development, email marketing strategy and social media engagement. Proven history of stellar industry performance, including writing sales copy, developing landing pages and improving user experience.
Competent IT Support Specialist, well-versed in assisting users with diverse computer system, mobile device and peripheral equipment problems. Familiar with security standards and usability optimization. Effectively operates autonomously to troubleshoot and fix concerns.
Freelance Music Teacher, passionate about exposing kids to diverse musical styles and expressions.
Talented Radio Personality known for hosting two-hour shows. Offering articulate communication skills and engaging personality. Proven ability to build and grow loyal audience.
Overview
3
3
Languages
11
11
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Digital Marketer
Self-employed
Bloemfontein, Free State
04.2020 - Current
- Measure and report performance of all digital marketing campaigns, and assessed against ROI and KPIs.
- Monitor and optimise advertising campaigns using Facebook and Instagram.
- Increase customer acquisition and ROI through continuous optimisation, testing and experimenting with ad creative work, bid strategies, audience targeting and placements.
- Manage marketing campaigns to cultivate brand awareness and drive website traffic.
- Track and report on marketing campaign performance monthly to help with optimising current and future plans.
- Oversee numerous social media campaigns, including creating and deploying content, engaging with target audiences and boosting reach with strategic ad placements.
- Work effectively under constant pressure of simultaneous project milestones and deliverable deadlines.
Senior School Educator
Saint Andrew's School Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein, Free State
01.2016 - Current
- Teach Technology according to the CAPS syllabus to Grade 7 - 9 boys.
- Teach Computer Applications Technology according to the CAPS syllabus to Grade 10 to 12 boys.
- Invigilator for the Intervention Programme (IP) for boys who failed to present completed homework.
- I led the Sound and Lighting team from Jan to July 2016.
- I initiated and lead the school's first Bridge Building team in all years except 2019.
- I'm involved in the admin, editing, digital storage, liaison and management of the Saint's Photography Club.
- Assist at squash events with Mrs.
- Margo Morgan.
- Assist at soccer events with Mrs.
- Kerry Gower.
- Backup Technician, assist various staff members with IT related problems.
- As a form class teacher I had to report on learner's overall progress, demeanor, extramural activities, academics and manners.
IT Technician
Fourking Computers
Bloemfontein, Free State
05.2007 - 03.2016
- Assist clients with all computer related problems.
- Quote, procure, sell and install computers, software, LAN, WAN, WLAN and CCTV equipment.
- Develop complex Excel worksheets.
- Develop websites.
- Evaluate and report on equipment for insurance claims.
- Drive to clients and assist them in their homes while maintaining utmost professionalism.
- Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices.
- Investigated and corrected problems with printers, copiers and other peripheral devices.
- Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
- Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems.
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
IT Support Technician
University Of The Free State
Bloemfontein, Free State
05.2007 - 12.2015
- Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Requested quotes and facilitated procurement of all IT related equipment or services for the Faculty.
- Initiated and provided technical support for video conferencing (We had a dedicated venues with Dual ISDN connection VC Units with desk mics, projector/TV, etc).
- Traveled with various departments for audiovisual and technical support at off-campus events.
- Collaborated with technicians at satellite campuses for purchases, video conferences, tenders or any IT related problem solving.
- Assessed system hardware and software and suggested modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed.
- Managed customers' expectations of support and technology functionality in order to provide positive user experience.
- I was also an administrator of a backup server for the faculty.
IT Educator
Anesti Accademy
Bloemfontein, Free State
02.2015 - 12.2015
- Taught Information Technology according to the CAPS syllabus to one Grade 10 learner.
- Assisted with procurement, software installations and maintenance of computers and copiers.
- Invigilated and provided technical support during exams.
CAT Extra Class Educator
EduJoy
Bloemfontein, Free State
11.2014 - 07.2015
- Developed fundamental computer skills to high-school learners with limited or no computer background.
- Delivered basic network admin tasks such as setting up proxy and filtering internet traffic, preventing changes to sensitive settings on the computers in the lab and setting up network printing.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
IT/Electrical Technician
Medsoft / Power Unlimited
Bloemfontein, Free State
10.2006 - 05.2007
- Belinda and Luther Norval owned a joined business.
- Belinda ran the Medical Practice Software side called "Medsoft" and Luther the UPS, Network and Computers side named "Power Unlimited".
- I worked for the couple as a technician in their various fields.
- Diagnose, repair, build, replace, format computers.
- Deliver stationary orders.
- Go out to our Doctor client's practices and install/re-install, backup, update or sell the medical practice software.
- Install wireless access points or cabled network points.
- Install, maintain, repair or scrap UPS systems.
- Give telephone support for all of the above.
- Often drive lengthy distances to distant clients.
- Maintain company vehicle.
General Workshop Assistant
Gerhard Ryksen
Bloemfontein, Free State
07.2006 - 10.2006
- I assisted with anything around the workshop.
- I had taken electricity related subjects at school, so I was mostly busy with the auto-electrics.
- Made a lot of coffee.
- Occasional reception duty.
- Drop off and collect clients or their vehicles.
- See to all electrically related faults on clients' and the owner's cars.
- Assist the mechanics with anything they need.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Worked on Beetles, Kombi's and other air-cooled VW vehicles to repair electrical systems.
Radio Show Host
Setsotho FM
Ficksburg, Free State
01.2003 - 06.2004
- Engaged with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on musical selections, political happenings and other items of interest.
- Informed audience about Ficksburg's events, music titles and artists.
Volunteer Assistant Computer Technician
The Taskbar
Ficksburg
02.2001 - 11.2001
- Learn from and work close by the senior technicians.
- Assist with internet cafe clients.
- Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components.
- Tested and installed motherboards, processors and graphics cards on desktops and laptops.
Education
Apple Certification - Apple Certified Support Professional 10.8
DigiCape
Johannesburg 08.2013 - 08.2013
National Senior Certificate -
Ficksburg Technical High School
Ficksburg 01.2001 - 12.2005
PC Service Technician - Modules: A+ Core, A+ OS, Network+, Business Commu
Damelin
Bloemfontein 01.2006 - 08.2006
National Senior Certificate - High School
Ficksburg Technical High School
Ficksburg 01.2001 - 01.2005
Microsoft Certified Professional - Windows Server 2012
Qualitas
Bloemfontein 01.2014 - 11.2014
Professional Diploma - Digital Marketing
Shaw Academy
Dublin, Ireland 02.2020 - 10.2020
Professional Diploma - Web Design
Shaw Academy
Dublin, Ireland 06.2020 - Current
Skills
Photography
undefinedWork Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
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saturday
sunday
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Quote
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.
George Bernard Shaw
Timeline
Professional Diploma - Web Design
Shaw Academy
06.2020 - Current
Freelance Digital Marketer
Self-employed
04.2020 - Current
Professional Diploma - Digital Marketing
Shaw Academy
02.2020 - 10.2020
Senior School Educator
Saint Andrew's School Bloemfontein
01.2016 - Current
IT Educator
Anesti Accademy
02.2015 - 12.2015
CAT Extra Class Educator
EduJoy
11.2014 - 07.2015
Microsoft Certified Professional - Windows Server 2012
Qualitas
01.2014 - 11.2014
Apple Certification - Apple Certified Support Professional 10.8
DigiCape
08.2013 - 08.2013
IT Support Technician
University Of The Free State
05.2007 - 12.2015
IT Technician
Fourking Computers
05.2007 - 03.2016
IT/Electrical Technician
Medsoft / Power Unlimited
10.2006 - 05.2007
General Workshop Assistant
Gerhard Ryksen
07.2006 - 10.2006
PC Service Technician - Modules: A+ Core, A+ OS, Network+, Business Commu
Damelin
01.2006 - 08.2006
Radio Show Host
Setsotho FM
01.2003 - 06.2004
Volunteer Assistant Computer Technician
The Taskbar
02.2001 - 11.2001
National Senior Certificate -
Ficksburg Technical High School
01.2001 - 12.2005
National Senior Certificate - High School
Ficksburg Technical High School
01.2001 - 01.2005
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