Wendile Chipo Laba

Experience

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  Plexus Films

  Oct 2007 - Jul 2008

  Production Assistant/Trainee Director

  Office based activites as advised by producers and production managerResearching and setting up field shoots for Headwrap 3 and other productions Production logistics support, such as tape management, logging and digitizing of material. Post production procedures such as logging, transfers, digitising, transcriptsAssisting with shoots in the field and on location from production support to technical support on camera and sound. Delivery of master tapes and FCC sheets to SABC Managing and setting up in the field for other directors on Headwrap 3 and other productions. Directing and assisting to direct episodes for Headwrap 3 and other productions Show less

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  STEPS Southern Africa

  Aug 2008 - Feb 2009

  Director

  Directing production crew on location Managing and setting up in the fieldPost production procedures such as translating, edit with editor and final mi

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  Storyline Media

  Aug 2009 - Aug 2010

  Screenwriter

  Underwent training and workshop for screen writing for Botswana Television (BTV) commissioned 30 min drama series. Research – qualitative and quantitative research for character development, HIV and AIDS, Entrepreneurship, Tourism, Healthcare, Co-ordination of material, people and information. Script development and character development with writing team.Three outlines and final drafts.Three or more completed screenplays

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  Duma Fm

  Jun 2012 - Apr 2013

  News Reporter

  Produced and managed two prime-time radio shows, conducting comprehensive pre-show research and interviews, ensuring high-quality and engaging content.Edited news clips and packaged vox pops to create polished daily news segments.Co-hosted a weekly segment and provided voice-over services for advertisements and other in-house content.

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  IPRO Botswana Pty Ltd

  May 2013 - May 2023

  Generated 60+ new business leads, delivered presentations to target institutions, Boards of Trustees and high net worth individuals contributing to 20x increase in iPro Botswana assets under management. Orchestrated the design, compilation, and submission of tender documents, securing over BWP 1 billion in assets under management from major pension funds.Spearheaded iPro Botswana's branding, marketing, and PR efforts, including content creation for various platforms, resulting in a 25% increase in social media following in 2023. Show less

  • Business Development Officer - Institutions

    Jul 2017 - May 2023

  • Marketing & Client Service Executive -Institutions

    Oct 2014 - Oct 2017

  • Assistant Sales Executive

    May 2013 - Oct 2014
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  Chips Creative Solutions

  Jun 2023 - now

  Marketing, Sales and Business Development Specialist

  Provide customized solutions for clients in areas such as marketing, business development, sales, corporate gifting, promotional merchandise with an emphasis on superior quality in all supplied services and materials.