I am a driven and versatile creative, currently in the final year of my undergraduate degree in media, communications and culture. With an innate passion for- and ever-growing skills in writing (copy, script and journalism), cultural research, creative direction and production, as well as a background in politics, I aspire to work in advocacy/public service and political advertising to use my talents for a purpose beyond profit.
Tutor and Marking Assistant (Second-Year Creative Communications in Advertising Module) · Nelson Mandela University
✦ Hosting tutoring sessions for a cohort of second-year Media, Communications and Culture students, utilising various industry skills, as well as skills in leadership, organisation, time management and communication ✦ Evaluating and grading students’ work, including written assignments and presentations, making use of administrative, analytical, and technical skills ✦ Acting as a liaison between students, fellow tutors and lecturer, showing skills of a collaborative nature
Head of Public Relations · Madibaz Youth Parliament
✦ Managing and creating content for the organisation’s social media pages on Instagram and Facebook, utilising content creation and social media skills ✦ Facilitating communication on the organisation’s WhatsApp group chat and community ✦ Writing and editing media and press releases on behalf of the organisation, making use of writing and editing skills
News Editor and Occasional Journalist · MadibazNews Student Newspaper
✦ Leading a team of journalists writing for the publication and blog's News section, showing leadership and organisational skills ✦ Editing the works of said journalists, utilising writing, editing, and organisational skills ✦ Writing articles for the publication when needed, making use of writing and editing skills
Senior Prefect and Co-Head of Communications · Senior Prefect Body at Riebeek College Girls' High School
✦ Demonstrated leadership qualities by leading confidently with integrity and accountability to set an example for Junior Prefects and other learners alike ✦ Acted as a liaison between teachers and students, as well as other schools, utilizing active listening and communication skills ✦ Created an email account and letterheads, as well as educational content in the form of a video displaying school rules, as Co-Head of Communications ✦ Planned and executed various events for students and fundraising initiatives for underprivileged learners (intra- and inter-school) ✦ Utilized problem-solving and negotiation skills to act accordingly in the event of emergencies and in resolving learner-to-learner and learner-to-teacher disputes, empathetically and ethically ✦ Worked alongside teachers and fellow Senior and Junior Prefects in duties and events, utilizing team work and decision-making skills
Deputy Head and Committee Member · Media Club and Committee at Riebeek College Girls' High School
✦ Captured various social, cultural and sports events at school through taking photos, creating highlight reels and writing articles for the school’s Instagram and Facebook pages, website and end-of-year magazine ✦ Managed the school’s website and social media pages (Instagram and Facebook) ✦ Created content for marketing purposes such as promotional posters for various events and edited the written content of other members for publishing, utilizing content creation and writing skills ✦ Researched particular topics within the industry, as well as planning, organizing and presenting workshops for fellow learners, utilizing organizational and leadership skills ✦ Served in a supervisory role leading those working in sound and lighting backstage at prestigious school events and assemblies ✦ Liaised with guest speakers from the industry for workshops and other learners or staff organizing inter-committee events
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