Vuyo Mzangwa
Marketing And Events Coordinator
Summary
Dependable Coordinator provides excellent office management and administrative support. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Creative problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Marketing and events coordinator at Chocolate Tribe
Chocolate Tribe
03.2023 - Current
- Develop and execute the event plan and strategy
- Plan and execute roadshow events to generate excitement
- Oversee venue selection, equipment setup, and timelines
- Implement safety measures and collaborate with security
- Secure and manage event suppliers and vendors
- Ensure consistent branding across all materials
- Collaborate on marketing strategies and promotions
- Organize engaging activities and workshops to accommodate the 3,031 attendees
- Coordinate food vendors and exhibitors
- Manage the event budget effectively
- Assess event success and identify areas for improvement
- Lead and manage event staff, volunteers, and contractors
- As the AVIJOZI Event Coordinator, the role was crucial for planning, executing, and ensuring the success of the event, which attracted 3,031 attendees.
National Marketing and Communications assistant
Fidelity Security Group
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Administrative and logistic support to the head of the department and the Marketing and Communications team
- Assist with marketing and communications tactical activities
- Assist in implementing marketing plans that include print, broadcast, and online content
- Assist in the creation of branded advertising campaigns, and support the marketing and Communications team by coordinating and collating content
- Conduct market research to identify marketing opportunities and the competitive landscape
- Assist with internal communications and events
- Assist in managing suppliers
- Preparation of reports and presentations
- Provide administrative support.
Product/A&R Manager
David Gresham Record Company
03.2022 - 08.2022
- In-person servicing of online, broadcast and off-line media with company products
- Developing & implementing marketing and promotional campaigns from concept to completion
- Developing ideas to maximize exposure for each artist through performances, special appearances, promotions, grassroots marketing, sponsorships and online tools
- Managing the day to day matters between the artists/labels and the company
- Artist and repertoire management
- Digital asset management including distribution of assets
- Keeping up to date with marketing and social trends
- Sharing trend information with the marketing team on a weekly basis
- Scouting & signing of new artists
- New proposed acquisitions to be presented to the A&R team on a weekly basis
- Regular communication & reporting with third parties and international partners.
Account executive at Playmakers
Playmakers
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Responsible for assisting in the implementation of activation programs around assets in their respective portfolio
- Attend client meetings, workshops, information gathering and brainstorming sessions
- Adhere to agreed stock control and storage policies
- Maintaining and producing branding elements
- Management of national couriering of branding & promotional merchandise
- Checking that all contractual elements are delivered for each asset
- Manage and maintain a calendar of assets in their respective portfolio
- Event travel and accommodation logistics
- Manage sponsorship proposals and opportunities process
- Project management and logistics
- Budgeting and acquiring costs- Creating invoices, PO's and quotes.
Junior Promotions manager for Smirnoff Raga Bolo
Smirnoff
- Setting up promotion material such as banners, flags and ensuring teams are organised pre-game
- Getting data for the Smirnoff Raga bolo campaign (The team reached their target of customers during my supervision)
Marketing intern
Mysurfer
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Developed a social media strategy to increase the following of the company website
- Spearheaded a viral campaign for one of the company's products
- Coordinating first video ad.
Social media mentor
Campuskey Bloemfontein
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Connect like-minded students who enjoy social media, photography or video
- Attend all the events held by Campuskey and capture the experience
- Share the CampusKey story on the Facebook group which has 554 students
- Keep the social media ball rolling.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Marketing And Communication
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa 04.2016 - 04.2019
The fundamentals of digital marketing - GOOGLE DIGITAL SKILLS OF AFRICA
Google Digital Skills of Africa
Onlinr 01.2019 -
Certificate in Data science - Data Science
Explore AI Academy
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2023 - 04.2024
Skills
Creative and imaginative
Team player
Excellent communication
Excellent at public speaking
Problem solving
Adaptability and positive
Microsoft suite
Brand promotion
Strategic development
Project management
Budgeting
Stock management
Budget Administration
Websites
Accomplishments
Playmaker of the month.
Managing director and Account directors present a monthly award to an individual award for outstanding work for that particular month.
References
References are available upon request, as I need to obtain permission from individuals in accordance with the POPI ACT before disclosing their information.
Timeline
Marketing and events coordinator at Chocolate Tribe
Chocolate Tribe
03.2023 - Current
Certificate in Data science - Data Science
Explore AI Academy
01.2023 - 04.2024
National Marketing and Communications assistant
Fidelity Security Group
09.2022 - 03.2023
Product/A&R Manager
David Gresham Record Company
03.2022 - 08.2022
Account executive at Playmakers
Playmakers
07.2019 - 03.2022
The fundamentals of digital marketing - GOOGLE DIGITAL SKILLS OF AFRICA
Google Digital Skills of Africa
01.2019 -
Marketing intern
Mysurfer
01.2018 - 12.2018
Social media mentor
Campuskey Bloemfontein
01.2018 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Marketing And Communication
University of The Free State
04.2016 - 04.2019
Junior Promotions manager for Smirnoff Raga Bolo
Smirnoff
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