Thakgatso Phasha
Communications Studies
Polokwane
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Events Management,marketing and PR LEARNERSHIP
SHYNEBRIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
Polokwane , South Africa
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Spearheaded partnership initiatives with complementary brands, expanding audience reach exponentially.
- Optimized website content using SEO best practices, improving search engine rankings significantly.
- Implemented effective CRM strategies to nurture leads throughout the sales funnel proactively.
- Managed budget allocation efficiently across various marketing channels for maximum ROI.
Student Assistant in Marketing and Journalism
University Of Limpopo
Polokwane, South Africa
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Increased department productivity through effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for faculty members attending conferences or events outside campus grounds.
- Managed student appointments for academic advising, streamlining scheduling processes and reducing wait times.
- Maintained accurate inventory of office supplies, ensuring availability of necessary materials for daily operations.
- Collaborated with team members on event planning and execution, resulting in successful campus events and activities.
- Contributed to the creation of engaging social media content to promote upcoming events and campus initiatives.
- Assisted with event planning and coordination to keep events successful and provide positive experiences for attendees.
Editor of Student Magazine
University Of Limpopo
Polokwane, South Africa
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Evaluated article submissions for relevance, quality, and adherence to submission guidelines before acceptance or rejection.
- Implemented analytics tools to track readership metrics, using data insights to inform future editorial decisions.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to produce high-quality print and digital publications within tight deadlines.
- Contributed original articles on various topics, showcasing versatility as a writer and editor.
- Increased reader retention through engaging headlines and compelling story leads.
- Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Organized regular team meetings for brainstorming ideas, discussing progress updates, addressing challenges faced during projects.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of Limpopo
Mankweng Turfloop, Polokwane 04.2001 -
Skills
Brand Awareness
Media Relations
Customer Engagement
Effective communicator
Adaptability
Creative Thinking
Public Speaking
Problem-solving abilities
Analytical Thinking
Timeline
Events Management,marketing and PR LEARNERSHIP
SHYNEBRIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
06.2023 - 12.2023
Student Assistant in Marketing and Journalism
University Of Limpopo
02.2022 - 11.2023
Editor of Student Magazine
University Of Limpopo
02.2022 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of Limpopo
04.2001 -