
Vincent Solomon Maake
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About me
Communications Specialist at Ground Work Collective
Education

MOM Seboni High
2004 - 2008MatricActivities and Societies: Participated in debate and then a water purification project that earned me and my team second place at the Impala expo for young scientists I entered the Impala National Science Competition with my school mates and we obtained a second position for our water purification system.

University of Johannesburg
2011 - 2013National Diploma in Public relations and Communication Public relations and CommunicationActivities and Societies: Student Marshal leader during open day and national science week and also occasionally working as an usher during public lectures. I was a Marshall Leader for the 2012 UJ open day.I also worked as a Student Marshall at the annual National Science Week then also on the Heritage day concert.
Experience

The Public Rlations Institute of Southern Africa
Feb 2013 - Jul 2013Public Relations InternWriting 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.

Extrupet Pty LTD
Jul 2013 - Aug 2014Public Relations and Marketing CoordinatorWebsite writing Media relationsArticle Writing Social MediaResearch Brand Building

Duduza Primary school
Feb 2015 - Mar 2016ESSP General supervisorI 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

LWBC
Mar 2016 - Jul 2018Senior 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

Playmakers
Aug 2018 - Nov 2019Public Relations ManagerPublic 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

Rain Communications ZA
Jul 2020 - Jul 2022Public Relations and Communications Account ManagerI 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

Eclipse Communications
Apr 2022 - Jul 2023Public Relations Account ManagerResponsible 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

Ground Work Collective
Aug 2024 - nowCommunication SpecialistMy 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
Licenses & Certifications

Creative Writing for the Media
SETAJun 2013
Effective Public Relations Planning
SETAJun 2013
Customer Relationship Management
SETAMay 2013
Fundraising certificate
SETAMay 2013
Government Communication
SETAApr 2013
Strategies to promote Public relations in your company
SETAApr 2013
Volunteer Experience
Exhibitor
Issued by University of Johannesburg on Jun 2012
Associated with Vincent Solomon Maake
Languages
- zuZulu
- enEnglish
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