Resume
Experience
Available for Work
SocialFoo
Digital Creative
SocialFoo is my creative agency that looks after start-ups and small business needs. I offer writing servers for PR and marketing as well as in-depth case studies and interviews. I also shoot and produce video interviews or any other content you'd like to put on the web. For companies that need a web presence, I build WordPress/WooCommerce websites and can take care of your product photography needs.
2020
TBIT
Video Creator
TBIT [The Best in Tech] is another project that launched at the end of 2020 and will allow me to create tech videos to educate and entertain users. You can check out TBIT at www.TBIT.co.za
2020
Battle Room Brawls
Gamer/Content Creator
After PUBGM Africa pulled out of the country, I took over my Battle Room Brawls project and now run regular game events for casual gamers. I also host the very popular 'Get the bird' games and give-away exclusive merchandise on the channel. Check out www.battleroombrawls.com
2019-2020
Tencent/PUBG Mobile
Creative and Content Lead
In 2019 I landed a bucket-list contract to help Tencent Africa launch the PUBG Mobile servers in Africa. I created all the local design assets needed, including some exclusive in-game items that were made available to gamers. I also launched the Battle Room Brawls during my time there. Sadly, PUBG Mobile pulled out of the country early in 2020 due to the global pandemic.
2018-2019
uKheshe
Digital and Creative Consultant
I joined uKheshe to help them with the launch of their fintech product to help people get paid by way of QR code payments and Whatsapp. I built the company websites, handled all aspects of design and social media, and produced video and photo ads for the company.
2015 - 2018
NavWorld
Head of Content and Marketing
I joined NavWorld to build their online presence, web store and social media strategies. This turned into a full creative and digital role. Over the 4 years, I raised a formidable brand with a fantastic online look and feel. I designed all creative including social media and print ads, e-commerce store and the content-driven website. I also built a strong media presence for the brand and garnered a massive social media following.
2014 - 2018
TechCentral
Journalist and Podcaster
I started in-house at TechCentral as Senior Journalist and wrote opinion pieces, breaking news stories, and insightful tech news. Later I moved on to co-host the weekly TechCentral podcast.
2013 - 2014
Internet Solutions
PR and Communications
After my part-time digital role, I further assisted IS with the development of its PR strategy. I also managed all media communications and executed PR initiatives.
2012 - 2013
Internet Solutions
Digital Manager
I stepped in part-time to maintain all digital and social media platforms at IS. I created and distributed all internal communications and facilitated with graphic design for the marketing team.
2010 - 2012
HTC South Africa
Head of PR and Communications
When HTC first launched in South Africa, they asked me to develop its communication, PR and digital strategy. I went on to manage all of its social media platforms and developed a brand blog. I also developed all of the content required by the business for the Southern Africa and African markets.
2009 - 2010
PiX MagazineEditor
At PiX Magazine I managed all its editorial content and photography, delivered a complete magazine redesign, launched new magazine website and shot a ‘world first’ cover using a smartphone.
2007 - 2013
FreelancerFreelance Writer
As a freelancer, I offered writing services for thought leadership and opinion-piece editorial. My clients included Waggener Edstrom, LRSSA, Deloitte, TVR Computers, Global Micro and Motillion.
2001 - 2009
SA Computer MagazineEditor
SACM was the first big love in my life. I managed the full scope of editorial content, developed the publisher’s digital strategy and piloted numerous ‘firsts.’ This included a tech podcast and digital magazine before these things were cool.