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Timonette Hammond

Timonette Hammond

Content Marketer | Copywriter
Cape Town

Summary

PERSONAL PROFILE

Experienced Marketing Professional with a solid background in B2B Copywriting and Content Marketing. Have experience creating multi-channel copy in the SaaS, Tech, and eCommerce space. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, organized, adaptable, creative and target-driven.

Portfolio: https://copyfol.io/edit/rc8zt6cr

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Copywriter | Content Marketer

Freelance
Cape Town/Remote
12.2022 - Current
  • Identify industry related topics through market research
  • Create B2B marketing collateral for brands
  • Cross-functional collaboration to create relevant ROI-driven messaging
  • B2B Copywriting/Content Creation in line with brand identity
  • Write long form copy (blog posts, guides, case studies, eBooks)
  • Write short form copy (multi-channel lead gen copy)
  • Apply SEO best practices across content
  • Compile Google Analytic reports
  • Website Management (WordPress)
  • CRM management
  • Social Media management (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn)
  • Project Management - from inception to launch phase
  • Plan and implement paid online campaigns aimed at lead nurturing and demand gen

Marketing Manager

Whistle
Cape Town, Remote
10.2020 - 11.2022
  • Responsible for the development of the company's marketing and brand awareness strategy
  • Developed B2B content plans and reports for CEO
  • Created high volume email campaigns for SaaS and Tech startups
  • Aligned with sales team to create B2B marketing copy, blog posts, written and visual assets, email campaigns, and other collateral that aligned with growth goals
  • Reported on analytics across various digital platforms
  • Assisted in SEO strategy
  • Created and managed B2B inbound campaigns aimed at demand generation and lead nurturing
  • Conducted market analysis and research to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Led, mentored and coached the marketing team to understand the brand and develop their skills

Sub-Editor

Eventus International Online Magazine
Cape Town
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
  • Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
  • Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
  • Collaborated with writers and graphic designers to develop content schedules and plan workflows.
  • Collaborated with graphics department to develop and implement visual elements.
  • Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
  • Developed and maintained pool of expert field sources.
  • Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
  • Supported publication by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production teams.
  • Pitched content strategies and managed asset acquisition.
  • Utilized SEO techniques to optimize content for search engine rankings.

Content Writer

Eventus International
Cape Town/Remote
05.2019 - 08.2020

• Identified industry related topics through market research
• Compiled commercially viable conference agendas
• Speaker acquisition - Identified and liaised with high-level industry experts
• Wrote event related copy
• Cross-team collaboration to deliver high
quality marketing collateral
• Proofread and edited all company internal
and external communication and collateral
• Monitored social media and online sources for
industry trends
• Project Management - from inception to
launch phase

Digital Content Manager

New Media Publishing
Cape Town
11.2014 - 03.2018
  • Project managed the rebuilt and launch of two television network websites
  • Managed communication between client and target audience/subscribers
  • Collaborated with design teams to develop and plan site content, layout and style
  • Public Relations: Attended events/launches for members of the press and forged relationships within the media industry
  • Revamped email marketing strategies to increase open and click-through rates
  • Managed content distribution to online channels to increase web traffic
  • Utilised analytics and site metrics to determine areas of improvement
  • Collaborated with media to encourage product coverage
  • Content creation (Press Releases, Interviews, Newsletters)
  • Grew and maintained database.

Project Manager

Media24 Digital
Cape Town
07.2012 - 10.2014
  • Market research, implementation and leading of projects
  • Utilised analytics and site metrics to determine areas of improvement
  • Liaised with and coordinated communication between stakeholders
  • Created and managed content for an eCommerce platform with a focus on lead conversion
  • Managed all Social Media platforms
  • Created regular Google Analytic reports
  • Evaluated market trends to understand competitive environments and assess current strategies
  • Applied problem-solving skills to assess and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement
  • Documented business workflows for stakeholder review

Executive Assistant | Sales Assistant

CRG Consultant Group Eastern Cape
Port Elizabeth
07.2010 - 02.2012
  • Organised company functions, including associated travel for attendees, facilities and support services
  • Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation
  • Managed administrative functions, including complex calendar management with afocus on theproper allocation of executive availability
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes

Executive Assistant | Project Assistant

UTi Logistics
Port Elizabeth
03.2006 - 03.2009
  • Manage all aspects of the CEO’s calendar across internal meetings and external engagements
  • CEO to-do-list management, facilitating introductions within/outside of the CEO’s network
  • Attend key meetings and track follow-ups and deliverables in partnership with the CEO
  • Organize internal and external meetings (staff meetings, team building events, Company All-Hands, offsite, travel, etc)
  • Coordinate all domestic and international travel and accommodation
  • Coordinated import of automotive units.
  • Managed warehousing of imported units.
  • Coordinated distribution of automotive units to wholesalers.
  • Managed stock accuracy.
  • Scheduled stock-taking and managed process.
  • Liaised with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Responsible for team training on WMS.

Education

B.Juris LLB - Law

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Port Elizabeth

Business Management Skills Course - Business Management

Dyna Training
Port Elizabeth

High School Diploma -

Nico Malan High School
Port Elizabeth - Humansdorp

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Networking and Relationship building
  • Market Research
  • Business Management
  • Public Relations
  • Copywriting
  • Data Analysis
  • Digital Marketing/Paid campaigns
  • Online Marketing Strategies
  • Email Marketing
  • Web Content Management
  • HubSpot
  • SalesLoft
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • WordPress
  • MS Office
  • Asana

LinkedIn Profile

https://www.linkedin.com/in/timonette-hammond-a6873682/

Timeline

Marketing Copywriter | Content Marketer

Freelance
12.2022 - Current

Marketing Manager

Whistle
10.2020 - 11.2022

Sub-Editor

Eventus International Online Magazine
01.2020 - 08.2020

Content Writer

Eventus International
05.2019 - 08.2020

Digital Content Manager

New Media Publishing
11.2014 - 03.2018

Project Manager

Media24 Digital
07.2012 - 10.2014

Executive Assistant | Sales Assistant

CRG Consultant Group Eastern Cape
07.2010 - 02.2012

Executive Assistant | Project Assistant

UTi Logistics
03.2006 - 03.2009

B.Juris LLB - Law

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Business Management Skills Course - Business Management

Dyna Training

High School Diploma -

Nico Malan High School
Timonette HammondContent Marketer | Copywriter