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Thato Somo

Gauteng

Summary

Thato is a highly resourceful, adaptable, and innovative professional with extensive knowledge in Public Relations, the Financial Industry, Administrative functions, and Office management. She has a proven talent for building and maintaining brand reputation through effective Public Relations strategies. Highly motivated to shape public opinion and enhance brand awareness, Thato is a quick learner who readily absorbs new ideas and excels in planning, coordinating, and organizing a wide range of activities within corporate environments, both in-office and on-site. Well-organized and a strong team player, she demonstrates the ability to work proactively and efficiently in complex and fast-paced settings. Thato is now seeking a career advancement opportunity within a dynamic organization that values growth and will enable her to further develop her skills and potential.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Assistant and Bank Consultant

Discovery (DFP - Lekhatlo Advisory Services)
11.2023 - Current
  • Risk Management and Compliance
  • Schedule meetings and manage calendars
  • Answer phone calls and emails and take messages
  • Take accurate and comprehensive notes at meetings
  • Help with daily time management
  • Run errands as requested
  • Plan travel, including flights, accommodation and ground transportation
  • Coordinate events and speaking engagements
  • Draft correspondence such as emails and letters
  • Customer service
  • Developing and attaining sales goals
  • Marketing & Administration
  • Opening of bank accounts

Branch Manager

HelloPaisa
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Customer service
  • Oversee branch operations
  • Developing and attaining sales goals
  • Managing resources
  • Marketing & Administration
  • Oversee the day-to-day workflow
  • Opening of bank account
  • Training

Public Relations and Communications

African Ambition Consulting
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Sales
  • Internal and External Communication
  • Drawing up of client proposals
  • Client liaison
  • Social media engagement
  • Administration
  • Delivered clear, concise press and interview briefings, heightening media engagement with marketing activity.
  • Devised bespoke social media campaigns to target and engage emerging audiences, effectively growing brand reach.
  • Collaborated with graphic design and marketing teams to put together effective branding strategies.
  • Used creative copywriting skills to develop appealing online content, press releases and brand publications.
  • Created and distributed innovative, snappy press releases, engaging regional and national outlets in current campaign activity.
  • Tracked data on company image and adjusted strategies to improve results.
  • Attended industry conferences to network and boost thought leadership capabilities.
  • Educated key stakeholders on use of persuasive techniques to influence public opinion.
  • Implemented successful PR strategies to maintain and build awareness.

Teacher's Assistant

Wendywood High School
02.2021 - 07.2021
  • Serve a primary point of direct Data Capturing and Administration COVID Regulations protocol.
  • Preparing documentation/ communication timeously Co-ordinate effective procedures and workflows Debt Collection: Calling clients | Allocation of funds, PASTEL Accounting.
  • Receptionist & Switch- board Control.
  • Coordinated exam invigilation for up to [200]+ students in a sitting.
  • Contributed to safeguarding policy and implementation.
  • Provided administrative support, including organising learning resources and assisting with report writing.
  • Provided 1:1 support and supervised small group work tasks.
  • Developed positive relationships with all students using a student-centred approach to practice.

Property Auditor - Data Capturer

Kuhle Solutions and Developmental Services- Johannesburg Social Housing Company
11.2018 - 12.2019
  • Prepared property audit reports to highlight issues, liaising with managerial staff and presenting findings to resolve any gap/issue.
  • Conducted property audits of government housing, verifying activities complied with procedures and policies.
  • Collated and analyse occupants spreadsheet data, maintaining high level of accuracy throughout.
  • Provided summaries of non-conformity, recording objective evidence, providing records, investigating root causes and recording corrective actions taken.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Management

Stadio Education
05-2026

Diploma - Public Relations ( Cum Laude)

IIE: Rosebank College
01.2019

High School -

Afrikaanse Hoerskool Germiston
01.2016

Skills

  • Corporate-communications
  • Marketing-communications
  • Media networking
  • Charity PR
  • Press relations
  • Reputation management Information gathering and analysis Strategic corporate guidance Professional Business writing
  • Programme development
  • Banking
  • Finance

Languages

English fluent, Afrikaans Proficient, SeSotho fluent

References

  • Sizwe, Msimango, 073 919 5137, Discovery (DFP - Lekhatlo Advisory Services)
  • Asgar, Dawood, 064 500 3778, HelloPaisa, Contact Person
  • Ayanda, Adams, 079 721 2213, African Ambition Consulting
  • Vusi, Simango, 078 368 2309, 011 802 4160, Wendywood Highschool
  • Mala, Ramanna, 082 944 0122, Kuhle Solutions and Development Services

Timeline

Professional Assistant and Bank Consultant

Discovery (DFP - Lekhatlo Advisory Services)
11.2023 - Current

Branch Manager

HelloPaisa
08.2023 - 11.2023

Public Relations and Communications

African Ambition Consulting
07.2022 - 12.2022

Teacher's Assistant

Wendywood High School
02.2021 - 07.2021

Property Auditor - Data Capturer

Kuhle Solutions and Developmental Services- Johannesburg Social Housing Company
11.2018 - 12.2019

Advanced Diploma - Management

Stadio Education

Diploma - Public Relations ( Cum Laude)

IIE: Rosebank College

High School -

Afrikaanse Hoerskool Germiston

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