Thapelo Maringa
Johannesburg
Summary
I am a recent graduate of BCom Marketing from the University of Johannesburg and Currently I am pursuing my Honours at the same institution, focusing on Marketing Research, Strategic Brand Management, Strategic Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Services Marketing, and Practical Marketing. Alongside my studies,I have gained valuable experience as a strategic media intern at Dentsu. I have a passion for consumer behavior and brand management, and have goals to build a career in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry and actively seeking Marketing Internships, or graduate marketing programs within this dynamic sector.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Media Volunteer
Tedx University Of Johannesburg
06.2023 - Current
I am an active volunteer at TEDx University of Johannesburg, a seasonal event hosted by the University of Johannesburg library. I develop and post pre-event content across TEDx social media platforms, assist with website operations, and conduct PCA reports.
Acting Intern
Heineken Beverages
03.2024 - 04.2024
I generated campaign insights reports and presented them to the client, Windhoek.
Strategic Media Intern
Dentsu
12.2023 - 04.2024
After job shadowing at Dentsu in December 2023, I was offered a three-month internship contract, which allowed me to gain extensive knowledge about marketing as a whole.
Job Shadow
Publicis Groupe
11.2022 - 02.2023
As part of my job shadowing experience I participated in meetings and assisted in social media reviewing for Publicis Groupe client Nestle Cerevita breakfast cereal and Maggi 2 Minutes noodles. Additionally, I gained exposure to live studio creative production for Starbucks and FNB. Moreover, I underwent cross-functional theoretical training with the Strategic Team, Digital and Social Media Team, and Account Management Team, where I was assigned various tasks to complete as part of the training.
Education
Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom Honours in Marketing Management
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg Auckland Park And Hybrid Bachelor Of Commerce - Marketing Management And Research
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg Auckland Park 2023
Matric - Science Stream
Ivory Park Secondary School
Tembisa 16322020
Skills
- Soft Skills
- Marketing
- Marketing Management
- Time Management
- Attention to detail
- Writing
- Online Marketing
- Market research
- Communication
- Digital Marketing
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Social media Marketing
- Hard Skills
- Excel
- Word
- Advertising
- Microsoft suite
- Adobe Premier Pro
- Presentation
- Web developer
- Social Media Management
Certification
1)Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
2)Hubspot Certification Social Media l
3)Hubspot Certification Social Media ll
4) Google4 analytics
Additional Information
Reference 1
Name : Nosipho
Surname : Msayi
Title : Account executive
Company : Publicis Groupe
Contact : +27 71 498 8111
Reference 2
Name : Khanyisile
Surname : Dube
Title : Intergrated Account Manager
Company : Publicis Groupe
Contact :+27 76 279 3185
Reference 3
Name : Palesa
Surname : Tlatsi
Title : Library Social media Manager and Tedx Coordinator
Company : University of Johannesburg
Contact :+27 73 670 1769
Timeline
Acting Intern
Heineken Beverages
03.2024 - 04.2024
Strategic Media Intern
Dentsu
12.2023 - 04.2024
Social Media Volunteer
Tedx University Of Johannesburg
06.2023 - Current
Job Shadow
Publicis Groupe
11.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom Honours in Marketing Management
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor Of Commerce - Marketing Management And Research
University of Johannesburg
Matric - Science Stream
Ivory Park Secondary School
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