Hi, I’m Amanda, a dynamic social media manager and content creator with over four years of experience in the digital space. My expertise lies in crafting compelling narratives and engaging audiences across various platforms. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am committed to helping brands tell their stories effectively.

Amanda Halam

Hi, I’m Amanda, a dynamic social media manager and content creator with over four years of experience in the digital space. My expertise lies in crafting compelling narratives and engaging audiences across various platforms. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am committed to helping brands tell their stories effectively.

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Hi, I’m Amanda, a dynamic social media manager and content creator with over four years of experience in the digital space. My expertise lies in crafting compelling narratives and engaging audiences across various platforms. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am committed to helping brands tell their stories effectively.

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Work Experience

Consumer Service at Consumer Help
July 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Worked in consumer service delivering support and assistance.
Inservice Training (Financial Management) at Consumer Help
July 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Completed inservice training focused on financial management.
Content Creator at AYI Training Centre
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Collaborated with SEO specialists to optimize content for search engines. Produced engaging digital content and promoted company offerings. Assisted with visual design of promotional materials.
Debt Review at Clicks Group
May 1, 2022 - August 27, 2025
Performed debt review services at Clicks Group.
Social Media Manager at Independent Media
March 1, 2021 - October 31, 2025
Developed and executed social media strategies across multiple platforms. Monitored and engaged with followers’ comments, messages, and mentions. Collaborated with marketing and content teams to ensure brand consistency. Analyzed performance metrics and adapted strategies for optimal engagement.
Multimedia Journalist at Daily Voice
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Researched, gathered, and created news stories for multimedia projects. Conducted interviews and supplied videos, text, and image captions. Edited footage into cohesive narratives.
Creditor Consulting at Creditor Consulting
March 1, 2019 - August 27, 2025
Worked as a Creditor Consultant helping manage creditor roles and responsibilities.
Social Media Manager at Reviewed and copyedited texts
January 1, 2018 - Present
Reviewed and copyedited texts to ensure accuracy and style consistency, edited and proofread social media and blog posts, managed email newsletters, oversaw layout design and coordinated with production teams, ensured graphics conformed to client-specific standards, uploaded and archived digital images. Researched topics, conducted interviews to obtain information for stories, and worked with producers, photographers, and editors on multimedia projects. Operated cameras and audio equipment during shoots, edited video footage into cohesive narratives, and reported news stories for publication or broadcast with comprehensive detail.
Social Media Manager at IndependentMedia, Cape Town
January 1, 2018 - Present
Managed social media accounts and created editorial reels, audio and text, developed and executed social media strategies across platforms, promoted new outlets, and collaborated with team members to ensure brand consistency. Planned and scheduled social media content, coordinated with marketing managers to shape messaging and concepts, developed content calendars for both daily and long-term efforts, maintained brand identity and seasonal trends, and created engaging copy for social media platforms.

Education

Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies at Dameline College
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Senior Secondary School at Ntsonkotha Senior Secondary School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies at Damelin College
January 1, 2016 - August 27, 2025
Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies at Damelin College
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies at Damelin College
January 1, 2013 - November 1, 2016
Matric at Ntsonkotha Senior Secondary School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Google Certificate – Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
March 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Financial Services, Retail, Software & Internet