ZOLISWA MANZI
Pretoria,Gauteng
Summary
As a Multimedia Designer, I bring a wealth of experience and skills to the table, with a particular focus on video production and social media content creation. I consider myself not just a designer, but a storyteller, adept at conceptualising, storyboarding, shooting, and editing video content. My passion lies in crafting narratives that engage, change minds, and educate. I believe that effective storytelling is a powerful tool, and I leverage my creativity and technical expertise to bring stories to life.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Multimedia Designer
GCIS
05.2015 - Current
- Created engaging and interactive content in the form of info-graphics, animation, and motion graphics, delivering visually appealing and informative content to various clients
- Produced short form adverts displayed which on local broadcasting stations (SABC,DSTV and ETV) utilising skills in animation, graphics, and storytelling to effectively convey messages to target audiences
- Conceptualised and designed content briefs from the initial planning and strategic stage to final completion, ensuring that content aligned with the ideology and goals of each project
- Utilised skills in sketching, rig animation, motion graphics, story boarding, planning, infographics, and graphic design to bring creative concepts to life, delivering high-quality content that met project objectives
- Incorporated mixed media, including video with graphics, typography, photography, audio, and script writing, to create compelling multimedia content that captured the attention of viewers and conveyed key messages effectively
- Produced graphic design products, including brochures and marketing materials, posters and and end-boards to support various clients and initiatives, ensuring that visual branding was consistent and aligned with organisational standards
- Collaborated with stakeholders, and team members to gather requirements, provide creative input, and deliver content that met the needs of diverse audiences and achieved project goals
Assistant Director-Camera Operator
GCIS
11.2017 - 09.2024
- Documented the work and tasks of the President of the Republic of South Africa and his Deputy President, capturing their service delivery actions and events, and creating comprehensive records for historical and archival purposes
- Shot, edited, and live-streamed videos to inform the country about the activities and work done by the President and his entire cabinet, both locally and internationally, ensuring accurate and timely coverage of events
- Managed live streaming of international physical and virtual meetings and breaking news concerning international cabinet conferences, coordinating with global media outlets and sharing footage for wider dissemination
- Travelled across the country to uncover stories about South African culture, way of living, and promoted the different narratives of the country through it's people and land, creating engaging and informative content for various media platforms
- Created and edited long and short form content for Youtube, Twitter, Facebook and Tiktok
- Utilised SEO marketing techniques for social media and online advertising campaigns, optimising content for higher visibility and engagement, resulting in increased brand exposure and reach
- Implemented digital marketing strategies, creating strategic messaging for different platforms to grow the following and engagement with the target audience, resulting in improved brand awareness and customer engagement
- Utilised analytics as research to gain insights into the target market, using data-driven decision-making to create an effective brand tone and messaging that resonated with the audience
Education
Advanced Diploma Brand Innovation.(Marketing NQF7) - Marketing Principles and Strategic Thinking, Marketing Research, Brand creation and sustenance, Context planning and channel innovation, SEO Marketing and Social media
VEGA
Pretoria06.2020
National Diploma Multimedia Design (NQF6) - Videography - Shooting and Editing, Animation 2D and Motion graphics and info-graphics, Photography / Typography, User experience design and Web design, Design principles
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg12.2012
Skills
- Video production
- Video editing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- Final Cut Pro
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Canva
- Storyboarding
- Social media content creation
- Brand strategy
- Social media marketing
- Live video streaming
- Scriptwriting
- Copy writing
- Audio recording
- Audio editing
- Teamwork
- Ability to work under pressure
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Multitasking
- Communication skills
- Creative thinking
- Visual storytelling
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Assistant Director-Camera Operator
GCIS
11.2017 - 09.2024
Multimedia Designer
GCIS
05.2015 - Current
Advanced Diploma Brand Innovation.(Marketing NQF7) - Marketing Principles and Strategic Thinking, Marketing Research, Brand creation and sustenance, Context planning and channel innovation, SEO Marketing and Social media
VEGA
National Diploma Multimedia Design (NQF6) - Videography - Shooting and Editing, Animation 2D and Motion graphics and info-graphics, Photography / Typography, User experience design and Web design, Design principles
University of Johannesburg
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