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    Roo0885

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    About

    Over my 30-year career I have crafted my leadership skills while working in agency and corporate positions. I have an extensive background in media, communications and design, and have a track record of driving organisational success. I have conceptualised and overseen many innovative communications, brand and marketing campaigns that have significantly increased brand awareness and contributed to bottom lines. My clients are drawn from diverse sectors and I have worked with B2C and B2B companies in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Sweden and USA.

    Proficient in

    Communications StrategiesMedia WritingCopy WritingLanguage ServicesSocial Media StrategiesContent CreationWebsite DevelopmentDesignLayout & Print Production
    International

    Yes

    Availability

    Part-time or Full-time

    Experience

    30 years

    Previous Roles

    3

    Work History

    Agency Owner
    Group Communications Director
    PR Agency Work Freelancer

    Key Responsibilities in Most Recent Role

    Job Title: Group Communications Director

    30 years
    • This was a corporate communications role where I was brought in to set up a new internal marketing and communications department for this listed horticultural group in Zimbabwe, with eight stand-alone divisions each with their own brand and audience.
    • This was a challenging yet exciting role and at a time when the country was in political and economic turmoil, requiring an agile approach to business development and stakeholder communications.
    • I excel in aligning the communications, PR and marketing efforts with the overall business strategy, ensuring the seamless execution of relevant tactics and deliverables, including:
    • Communications strategies
    • Media writing
    • Copy writing
    • Language services
    • Social media strategies
    • Content creation
    • Website development
    • Design, layout & print producon

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