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Arike Smith

Arike Smith

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  • About me

    Search Engine Optimization Specialist & Content Writer | Diploma of Education in Digital Marketing

  • Education

    • LinkedIn Learning

      2021 - 2021
      Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design B

      Becoming an SEO Expert

    • Brainline

      2001 - 2007
      High School Degree High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

      Grade 8 to 12

    • Regent Business School

      2025 - 2025
      Higher Certificate Marketing/Marketing Management, General NQF Level 5

    • University of Cape Town

      2021 - 2021
      Diploma of Education Digital Marketing

      Web Design and DevelopmentWeb AnalyticsSEOOnline CopywritingSocial Media and web PREmail and Mobile MarketingDigital Marketing Strategy

  • Experience

    • Wetherlys

      Aug 2008 - Jan 2009
      Receptionist

      Managing Cash FlowCashieringWelcoming Clients

    • BiteforByte

      Jan 2009 - Sept 2012
      Co-Owner

      Administrating of financesDoing general office adminIT Desktop Support & PC Repairs

    • AJ Finance

      Aug 2012 - Feb 2014
      Senior Loan Officer

      In charge of giving credit, credit & debit, financial department

    • Simulated Training Solutions

      Oct 2014 - May 2017

      Keeping track of managers' schedules. Liaising between managers and clients. Keeping financial records on all business expenses. Purchasing off all office supplies. Asset control(transfer and removal of assets) - including asset register updating. Asset register and insurance recons liaise with insurers to update the items insured are correct. Phoning and following up on regard to outstanding debtors and updating Quadrem/Ariba. Filing-Trusted company documents in files and on the computer. Assist with updating letterheads and logos and other documents of all companies. Assist directors/managers as requested. Assist with invoices/proformas etc. to clients. Show less

      • Office Manager

        Dec 2016 - May 2017

      • Translations Administrator Assistant

        Oct 2014 - May 2017

    • Fives CC

      Jan 2018 - Mar 2019
      Administrative Manager

      Managing the administrative department. Capturing daily data. Pulling reports for managers on sales and calls made. Creating ways to better filing systems as well as capturing data.

    • Freelance

      Jan 2019 - Jun 2021
      Digital Marketing Specialist

      Web Design and DevelopmentOnline CopywritingWeb PRMobile MarketingDigital Marketing StrategyAd ServingDigital MarketingSocial Media MarketingSearch Engine Optimization (SEO)Online MarketingGoogle AnalyticsGoogle AdsEmail MarketingWeb AnalyticsOnline AdvertisingAnalyticsWordPressPay Per Click (PPC)Lead GenerationCommunication

    • Polar Bear

      Jul 2021 - Mar 2023

      Blog article writing for different client types, such as real estate agencies and others.

      • SEO Analyst and Content Writer

        Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

      • Search Engine Optimization Analyst

        Jul 2021 - Mar 2023

    • Kadima Digital Marketing Agency

      Mar 2023 - Mar 2025
      Search Engine Optimization Specialist / Content Writer

    • Western Cloud

      Apr 2025 - now
      Search Engine Optimization Specialist

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Secretary

      Issued by Ward Committee on Apr 2011
      Ward CommitteeAssociated with Arike Smith