*Communications Specialist and Digital Media Production * CV and Personal Branding Expert* Creative Entrepreneur - Art Workshop Host, Retreats and Commissioned Art

Freelance work for various organisations>> Social Media Editor for SA Decor & Design - The Buyer's Guide and Marcia Loves It! Blog. >> Contributing Writer at Togetherhood - an international parenting forum>> Managing Editor at The Christian Lifestyle Magazine >> Copywriter for Selfmed Medical Aid Scheme>> Writing marketing and related editorial for small businesses, including website and promotional content in the form of company profiles, advertising pamphlets, SMS campaigns and newsletters.

Daily content creation for iaward-winning industry blog at Marcia Loves It.

Writing monthly feature articles for online parenting forum. Research and writing of articles pertaining to quirky kids.

Managing content for tri-annual publication, overseeing team of writers and preparing publication for print. Conducting interviews and writing key feature articles as well as managing the social media platforms daily.

Duties included:*Providing a specialist writing and proofreading service as well as liaising with media on behalf of the NSFAS Communications Department;*Monitoring, identifying and rolling out proactive media topics, advertorials and press releases; *Assisting with production and writing of advertising material including material for newsletters, websites and related campaigns; *Providing support for internal communications; *Assisting with the administration of communications events and programmes such as a national Road Show; *Media monitoring and implementing a plan of action for web marketing strategies including the use of social media.

>> Overseeing monthly magazine including: Setting production dates for magazine and planning editorial and flat plan Editing and proofreading articles and monthly columns Writing features, cover stories, news, current events and more Overseeing production and print readiness of publication Attending media events and representing the brand at functions>> Overseeing design and artistic elements including: Managing website and social media including Facebook Writing weekly blog and monthly newsletter and updating blog content daily Assisting with the construction of ad campaigns for radio, SMS and print Assisting in orchestrating events such as a political debates; women’s breakfasts, business breakfasts etc Writing marketing material for website and competitions