Thomas Phillips
Copy Writer
Cape Town,Western Cape
Summary
Talented Copywriter leveraging market-savvy acumen in business or consumer trends monitoring and analysis to create new or re-define existing brand strategies. Expert project manager adept at collaborating and coordinating efforts to consistently produce marketing and advertising collateral that drives awareness and profitability for clients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Graphic Design / Illustration
Fiver/Upwork Home
02.2021 - Current
- Planned various Graphic design projects and illustrations.
- Designed numerous posters, templates, and forms Devised new and efficient ways to improve workflow.
- Formed a team to increase productivity and collaborate on a project.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving technical issues.
Preply Home Teacher
Preply
08.2020 - Current
- Orchestrated lessons involving teaching students of various countries languages and backgrounds
- Planned numerous activities to improve student knowledge and performance
- Developed new and engaging ways to learn
- Oversaw student testing and activities.
Teacher
Preply Home
08.2020 - Current
- Created multiple projects, lessons and test Organising student files Implemented and created schedules for each student.
Language Consultant / Copywriter
Helyptic Design
Cape Town, Germany
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Headed company’s written language marketing Reduced errors in Web copy and media copy Boosted sales by correcting and creating copy to appeal to customers.
- Decreased company workload by creating Privacy Policy for website.
Head Receptionist and Admin
Malachite Centre Cnr Heerrngracht & Walter Sisulu
Capetown
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Oversaw on-site IT engineer dispatch plans, creating pre-defined response scenarios for common malfunctions and service call types, producing smoother work flow.
- Evaluated business requirements, leveraging information to forecast costs relating to hardware, software and consulting.
- Interfaced with high-level client personnel, collecting performance feedback and integrating positive and negative evaluations into future IT policies.
- Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Coordinated with management teams to plan, develop, align and execute strategies that would meet client's vision, mission and purpose.
Sales Consultant
Planet fitness Plattekloof
Capetown
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Amplified company sales by doing lead generation, presenting to clients and closing sales Delivered new members and increased gym income Formulated new ways to increase closing percentages and suggesting them to a team in morning meetings.
- Built new relationships and networks through negotiation.
Education
J.D. - Copy Writing
Udemy
01.2021 - 07.2021
Diploma - Teaching English, a Foreign Language
I-to-i
U.K 04.2020 - 03.2021
Skills
Illustration
Logo creation
Image manipulation
Visual design
Digital design
Graphic design
Logo design
Editing and review
Marketing communications expertise
Brand messaging
Social Media Content
Storytelling
Email Marketing
Illustration
I enjoy creating different illustrations and finding new ways to include art in today's modern world.
Timeline
Graphic Design / Illustration
Fiver/Upwork Home
02.2021 - Current
J.D. - Copy Writing
Udemy
01.2021 - 07.2021
Preply Home Teacher
Preply
08.2020 - Current
Teacher
Preply Home
08.2020 - Current
Head Receptionist and Admin
Malachite Centre Cnr Heerrngracht & Walter Sisulu
05.2020 - 08.2020
Diploma - Teaching English, a Foreign Language
I-to-i
04.2020 - 03.2021
Language Consultant / Copywriter
Helyptic Design
02.2020 - 05.2021
Sales Consultant
Planet fitness Plattekloof
08.2019 - 01.2020