Claudia Emanuel

Experience

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  Claudia Emanuel Photography

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2017

  Freelance Photographer

  - Professional photographer in Cape Town specializing in weddings, portraiture, and events.- Exhibited fine-art photography during the Cape Town Month of Photography at The Little Cape Photocentre, alongside 11 other renowned photographers- Ongoing fine-art photography exhibitions at State of the Art Gallery.

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  Varsity Newspaper (UCT)

  Jan 2014 - Nov 2014

  Features Staff Writer

  Frequent contributor of environmentally based feature articles for Varsity (student newspaper)

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  Leave UR Mark

  Nov 2014 - Dec 2014

  Animal Rights and Conservation/Environmental Internship

  - Promoting organic food with Greenpath- Assisting with the rehabilitation of rescued animals at People for Animals, Bangalore

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  Galleria Gibello

  Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

  Gallery Assistant

  - Handling sales and other administrative tasks- Assisting with the overall maintenance of the gallery

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  Nomad Africa Adventure Tours

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

  Online Marketing Intern

  - Assisting with the development and implementation of marketing, business development, and public relations plans- Developing marketing channels, creating content, and maintaining the website and SEO

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  Juice Film

  Dec 2016 - Mar 2017

  Administrative Assistant and Film Production Assistant

  - Working alongside the office manager to handle administrative tasks- Assisting production teams, running errands, and being on set as needed for various jobs

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  University of Cape Town

  Mar 2017 - May 2017

  Guest Lecturer - Designing Interactions (Online Media)

  - Preparing slides, lessons, and project outlines- Conducting lectures- Marking assignments- Monitoring students' progress

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  Etna Productions

  May 2017 - Nov 2023

  Film Production Assistant & Admin Assistant

  - Working closely with the executive producer on administrative tasks- Handling website maintenance- Managing social media- Assisting in co-producing shoots with international teams in Sicily, Italy

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  Giant Films Cape Town

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2018

  - Assisting with treatment layouts and creative research- Offering overall support to producers and directors for pitches and marketing trips- Handling the company's content management system, website, social media accounts, and other marketing platforms- In the service division; conducting location database searches, liaising with location scouts, and managing documents to be sent to clients and agencies - Working closely with the executive producers and directors on research, administrative tasks, website maintenance, and social media management- Ensuring the efficient operation of a busy production company

  • Research and Marketing

    Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

  • Producer & Research Assistant

    Sept 2017 - Jun 2018
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  Claudia Emanuel Creative

  May 2018 - Oct 2019

  Virtual Assistant

  - Managing medium-sized blogs related to lifestyle and business coaching- Performing publishing and editing tasks per blog post as required- Organizing content calendar for future articles and maintaining documentation of published posts in a project management tool- Administering up to 13 social media accounts at once for various clients, including Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, and Instagram- Sales funnel strategy and detailed launch plan- Landing page and thank you page creation- Sales page creation- Banner opt-in form creation on other website pages- Email sequence set-up- Integrating landing pages and sales page with your email platform- Copywriting for sales/landing pages and accompanying emails- PDF and graphic creations within Canva, such as a freebie file and promotional graphics- Email newsletter set-up- Tripwire set up- Website updates and improvements- Full website creation Show less

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  Ciao Bella Media

  Oct 2019 - now

  Online Business Specialist

  - Managing and monitoring Pinterest accounts for clients in the UK, US, and Canada- Setting up and managing Pinterest ad campaigns- Providing monthly detailed Pinterest analytics reports- Guiding clients in developing their digital marketing strategy- Utilizing best practices for Pinterest SEO to boost visibility and organic growth- Offering virtual content marketing intensive strategy sessions- Providing data measurement services

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  Sicily Horse Tours

  Aug 2020 - Nov 2021

  Horse Trekking Guide

  I worked for two summer seasons as a horse trekking guide in remote parts of Sicily. My responsibilities included guiding visiting equestrians through technical trails, some of which extended up to 250-300 km over five days. I was responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable horseback riding experience for every person on our rides, regardless of the weather conditions. The job demanded a deep understanding of the trails, horses, safety and emergency procedures, as well as the ability to interact effectively with guests and coworkers. Show less

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  Emotional Sicily

  Apr 2023 - now

  Sicily Travel Design Specialist

  - Assisting with travel design and planning unique, bespoke travel experiences in Sicily- Collaborating closely with clients, actively engaging in conversations to understand their unique desires and offering valuable guidance to curate the best experience- Managing the digital landscape of the company, continuously staying updated on the digital travel industry trends- Building systems to streamline internal operations and enhance collaboration- Assisting in crafting marketing material- Tending to customer inquiries through email support Show less

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  Fernwayer

  Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

  Content Manager & SEO Lead

  - Working with editor, overseeing the creation and editing of high-quality online articles- Designing interactive travel content for mobile and web to support larger content pieces and ensuring consistent storytelling- Aligning content initiatives with marketing, product, and development goals- Implementing SEO best practices to improve search visibility and traffic- Monitoring SEO performance and SEO trends