Vincent Solomon Maake

Experience

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  The Public Rlations Institute of Southern Africa

  Feb 2013 - Jul 2013

  Public Relations Intern

  Writing Press releases, servicing PRISA members, cold calling for workshops, organising venues and setting up for workshops, presenting to student members, write articles on workshops, administrative duties,coming up with strategy to attract student members, media relations and event management for PRISA's annual conference.

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  Extrupet Pty LTD

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2014

  Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator

  Website writing Media relationsArticle Writing Social MediaResearch Brand Building

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  Duduza Primary school

  Feb 2015 - Mar 2016

  ESSP General supervisor

  I managed the extra school support personnel that incude cleaners,office administrators,homework assistants,sports coordinators and deal with student cases of misconduct.Write reports to the department of education on monthly basis.Initiating new projectswork with social workers

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  LWBC

  Mar 2016 - Jul 2018

  Senior Account Executive-Corporate Clients (Lionswing Brand Communications)

  Client relationship management-Managing and initiating day to day contact with clients.Minute and note taking during meetings,Compiling of status reports,contact reports,account reviews,media coverage reports and attending client meetings.Writing and developing Press Releases and thought leadership piecesMedia relationship managementDeveloping & Scheduling social media contentSpecialised Campaign reports and research

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  Playmakers

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2019

  Public Relations Manager

  Public Relations Manager Working on the following projects COPA Coca-Cola U15 Schools Football tournament<br>Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Cricket tournament<br>Powerade Performance Acadamy<br>Powerade Fitnightout<br>KFC T20 internationals <br>Absa Premieship<br><br>Responsibilities included:<br>Compiling and Editing Press Releases.<br>Compile PR plans.<br>Event Management.<br>Internal Communications<br>Media Relations.<br>Strategy Development.<br>Client Liaison.<br>Account Management. Show less

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  Rain Communications ZA

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

  Public Relations and Communications Account Manager

  I am a PR&Communications Account Manager, managing The Beast Foundation and MICT SETA Accounts.<br><br>My position entails a lot of Communications Strategy Development, Content creation for clients, Media Relations, Client Service, Social Media Management and Digital Marketing.<br><br>I oversee both accounts and understand the needs of each based on the demands of their industries and device tailor made solutions to assist my clients with growing their brands.<br><br><br><br> Show less

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  Eclipse Communications

  Apr 2022 - Jul 2023

  Public Relations Account Manager

  Responsible for:<br>Managing production and distribution of Brand Strategy & plans for the Nando's account, develop media & story angles, develop public relations tactical plans for each campaign under the Nando's brand, brief writers, facilitate the distribution media releases, check monthly reports & PCA's report, manage client service, prepare status documents, contact sheets and lobby for media opportunities, source trade exchange opportunities, manage influencer campaigns, events/project management, provide input/feedback on status meetings and planning sessions, submit weekly and monthly reports. Show less

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  Ground Work Collective

  Aug 2024 - now

  Communication Specialist

  My role as a Communications Specialist at Ground Work Collectives is to shape the organization's public image, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders, and amplifying the impact of the organization's work.My responsibilities within the organization include:- Developing Communication strategies- Managing campaigns- Developing content for both Social and traditional media- Media Relations - Community engagement- Event Planning and Coordination- Developing Communication toolkits and crisis management plans.Beyond that, my role is to ensure that GWC's message is clear, consistent, and resonates with our audience, therefore enhancing the organizations ability to achieve its mission of catalysing changemakers in communities to bring about change. Show less