Caroline Anne Olive

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Strategist and Content Creator at Prevention Lab
October 1, 2025 - Present
Strategised, planned and created content for social media; copywriting, editing and ghostwriting; implemented, scheduled (Later) and monitored Instagram; adapted content for Facebook; managed paid promotions on Instagram and through Facebook Ads Manager; project management for content delivery; organized all materials in Google Drive (Sheets, Docs, Slides); reviewed analytics.
Social Media Strategist, Content Creator and Community Manager at Natroceutics
December 1, 2021 - Present
Built and grew the brand’s global social media presence, setting up Instagram and Facebook channels; managed content calendars, copy and community interactions; grew Instagram followers from 0 to 18k; collaborated with educators and health professionals for partnerships.
Social Media Strategist, Content Creator and Community Manager at VDA Nutrition
February 1, 2019 - Present
Strategised, planned and created annual and monthly social media content; copywriting and editing; research for blog content and website loading; implemented and monitored Instagram; built online collaborative partnerships; led monthly analytics reviews and reporting.
Social Media Content Creator and Community Manager at Coyne Healthcare
February 1, 2019 - October 1, 2021
Research and write in-depth social media content; implement, schedule and monitor Instagram; build and manage Instagram and Facebook communities; lead paid promotions and influencer campaigns; coordinate Instagram LIVE interviews with health experts; liaise with PR and media teams; influencer sourcing.
Digital Media Manager at Kudu Ridge Game Lodge
May 1, 2016 - March 1, 2020
Managed three social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram); implemented paid promotions via Ads Manager; created newsletters and blogs; performed monthly remote reporting; connected with tour operators for lead generation.
Digital Content Manager: Social Media and E-commerce at Fig Distribution (Pty) Ltd
June 1, 2014 - September 1, 2019
Annual and monthly social media planning; content creation, scheduling, monitoring, growth and paid promotions; bi-monthly blog writing and newsletters; website updates (WooCommerce then Shopify); monthly reporting; liaised with web designers and graphic designers; project management for new website launches.
Social Media and Community Manager at The Zimbabwean Independent
June 1, 2013 - February 1, 2015
Wrote and executed daily posts on Facebook and Twitter; monitored and engaged with the community; reported to editors; liaised with journalists and designers.
Production Manager at Strika Industrial Communications
November 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
Managed a team of designers and writers; set up in-house production plans; managed monthly production cycles; liaised with printers, sponsors and distributors; client communication; campaign and project management.
Accounts and Business Communications Manager at Strika Industrial Communications
January 1, 2005 - May 1, 2006
Managed accounts and business communications; liaised with printers, sponsors and distributors; oversaw communications workflows and client relations.
Project Manager at Vardus Web Development
January 1, 1999 - June 1, 2002
Entry-level project management; liaised with clients and development team to deliver websites.

Education

BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Stellenbosch University
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994
Higher Diploma in Education at University of Cape Town
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995
BA Degree (Bachelor of Arts) at Stellenbosch University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
HDE (Higher Diploma in Education) at University of Cape Town
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995

Qualifications

Bacher of Arts
January 15, 1990 - December 1, 1995
Plus an HDE - Higher Diploma in Education

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Professional Services