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4. Employment history

01 October 2014 to date
Senior Project Officer/Researcher, Nkuzi Development Association (Land Rights and Human Rights NGO), Pretoria and Limpopo Province

3 Oct 2008 to 31 Sept 2014
Senior Communication Officer, Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, Mpumalanga and Pretoria (National Office)

March 2002 to June 2006
Public Relations Officer, University of South Africa (College of Agriculture and Rural Development, Pretoria, Gauteng Province

1 June1999 to March 2002
Public Relations Assistant , Universal Service Access Agency of South Africa, Johannesburg, Gauteng Province

Search and scan of all press clippings/features (print plus online) from all domestic publications and include in weekly press report
Search and clip all VIP coverage (including celebrity, influencer, blogger, etc.) and include in weekly press report
Create and maintain media contact lists for all publications and other platforms
Assist with planning and preparation for press previews and brand events
Work directly with marketing manager and team to create relevant pitches and press collateral pertaining to seasonal campaigns, promotions and store openings.
Establish and cultivate strong relationships with market editors, bloggers and stylists
Manage sample trafficking for requested briefs and keep a meticulous log of all sample inventory
Research and investigate opportunities for sponsorship
Create and manage all content for the social media pages
Perform general administrative duties including but not limited to archiving, scanning and packaging
Responsible for maintaining all aspects of website

6. Seminars and Conferences attended in the last five years

• Public Relations Conference in South Africa, 20 - 22 September 2010, Johannesburg
• PR and Events Management Workshop , 2007, Cape Town
• Brand Workshop Conference, 2007, Cape Town
• Design Indaba, 2005, Cape Town