I empower regional businesses to succeed in the digital economy. My focus is on delivering concrete growth—not just vanity metrics. As an experienced Social Media Manager and SEO Strategist, I offer the high-end capability of a city agency with the cost-efficiency of a remote professional. My deliverables: Optimized local SEO (Google My Business / Maps) Consistent, engaging content strategy (focus on Facebook/Instagram) Data-driven reporting on lead generation. Let's move beyond posting and start converting.

David Francois Rabie

I empower regional businesses to succeed in the digital economy. My focus is on delivering concrete growth—not just vanity metrics. As an experienced Social Media Manager and SEO Strategist, I offer the high-end capability of a city agency with the cost-efficiency of a remote professional. My deliverables: Optimized local SEO (Google My Business / Maps) Consistent, engaging content strategy (focus on Facebook/Instagram) Data-driven reporting on lead generation. Let's move beyond posting and start converting.

Available to hire

I empower regional businesses to succeed in the digital economy. My focus is on delivering concrete growth—not just vanity metrics. As an experienced Social Media Manager and SEO Strategist, I offer the high-end capability of a city agency with the cost-efficiency of a remote professional.

My deliverables:

Optimized local SEO (Google My Business / Maps)

Consistent, engaging content strategy (focus on Facebook/Instagram)

Data-driven reporting on lead generation.

Let’s move beyond posting and start converting.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Two Fishes Design
August 31, 2013 - October 3, 2025
Managed client portfolios from small to medium-sized businesses and high-profile clients (e.g., Western Province Rugby Team). Created a wide range of graphic design artworks including logos, print materials, billboards, and website visuals. Collaborated with clients to understand objectives and target audiences, delivering visually compelling designs aligned with brand strategy and advertising goals.
Web Designer & Graphic Designer at Plus Plus Minus
December 31, 2014 - October 3, 2025
Headhunted into the role of Assistant Web Designer and Graphic Designer. Coordinated with the technical team to design and implement user-centered websites. Built online brand presence for multiple clients and contributed to digital marketing strategies, including UX design and branding. High-profile clients included the Western Cape Government Organization and the DA.
Founder, Marketing Manager at Brand Me Famous
January 1, 2015 - Present
Founded a freelance company delivering marketing, online brand presence, website development, and brand design services. Developed lead generation and social media advertising strategies, executed email campaigns, and supported e-commerce ventures (Takealot platform). Achieved over R1 million in sales in a short period and provided tailored consulting for growth using advertising and digital marketing tactics.
Licensed Real Estate Agent at Lew Geffen Sotheby’s
December 31, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Joined international real estate company to sell East London properties. Achieved notable results including runner-up in 2017 for Most Properties Sold in the Eastern Cape and Most Properties Sold in 2018. Used advertising campaigns, social media, and video production to market listings. Created an online platform to sell East London properties with over R30 million in sales.
Digital Marketing Specialist at SKG Properties
September 30, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Managed multiple social media portfolios, produced video campaigns for marketing, designed and developed websites, and ran advertising campaigns to promote residential developments. Created digital and print media graphics, maintained photography portfolio, and led strategy and marketing campaigns for several SKG Properties projects.
Digital Marketing Specialist at Freelance
July 1, 2025 - Present
Independent digital marketing practitioner providing website design/development, video production for private clients, and related marketing services. Engaged with clients such as Port Macquarie Art Walk 2025 and Ray White Real Estate.
Graphic Designer at Two Fishes Design
August 31, 2013 - October 3, 2025
Managed multiple client portfolios from small to mid-sized businesses and high-profile clients, delivering a wide range of graphic design artworks including logos, print design, billboards, and web design. Collaborated with clients to understand objectives and target audiences to create visually engaging designs.
Web Designer & Graphic Designer at Plus Plus Minus
December 31, 2014 - October 3, 2025
Hired as Assistant Web Designer and Graphic Designer; coordinated with the technical team to design several websites with user-centered approaches. Worked with clients to build online brand presence and campaigns for growth, including high-profile government and political clients.
Founder, Marketing Manager at Brand Me Famous
January 1, 2015 - Present
Founder of a freelance company helping small to medium businesses manage marketing, online brand presence, website development, and brand design. Implemented lead generation strategies, social media advertising, email marketing campaigns, and e-commerce initiatives with notable sales impact.
Licensed Real Estate Agent at Lew Geffen Sotheby’s
December 31, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Joined an international real estate company to assist in selling East London properties. Runner-up in 2017 for most properties sold in the Eastern Cape and top performer in 2018. Used advertising campaigns and video production to market listings; created online platforms to showcase East London properties, achieving over R30 million in sales.
Digital Marketing Specialist at SKG Properties
September 30, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Managed over seven social media portfolios, produced marketing videos, designed websites, and ran advertising campaigns to promote residential developments. Integrated strategy and creative for campaigns.
Digital Marketing Specialist at Freelance
July 1, 2025 - Present
Provided website design/development, video production, and digital marketing services for private clients; involved in Port Macquarie Art Walk 2025 and real estate marketing efforts.
Graphic Designer at Two Fishes Design
August 1, 2013 - October 3, 2025
Managed several client portfolios from small to medium-sized businesses to high-profile clients such as the Western Province Rugby Team. Created a wide range of graphic design artwork including logo design, print design, billboards and web design. Collaborated with clients to understand objectives and target audiences, resulting in effective and visually appealing designs that met their needs.
Web Designer at Plus Plus Minus
February 1, 2014 - October 3, 2025
Web Designer and Graphic Designer. Coordinated with the technical team to focus and design several websites and implement user-centred design. Worked with several clients on building their online brand presence and helping grow their business with strategic design.
Founder, Marketing Manager at Brand Me Famous
January 1, 2015 - Present
Designed a freelance company that helped small to medium businesses with online brand presence, website development, and brand design. Developed lead generation strategies to increase traffic by 20-40%. Implemented social media advertising strategies to acquire new customers. Developed and executed email marketing campaigns.
Licensed Real Estate Agent at Lew Geffen Sothebys
September 1, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Assisted in selling real estate portfolios in East London; Runner-up for Most Properties Sold in 2017 and 2018; Used advertising campaigns on social media and video production; Created online platform to showcase East London properties; Over R30 million in sales.
Digital Marketing Specialist at SKG Properties
September 1, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Managing over 7 social media portfolios; Video productions for marketing campaigns; Website design and development; Advertising campaigns to sell residential developments via Google Ads; Graphic design campaigns in digital and print media; Photography portfolio; Strategy & marketing campaigns for several businesses within SKG Properties.
Digital Marketing Specialist at Freelance
July 1, 2025 - Present
Moved to Australia and established a freelance digital marketing practice, providing online brand presence, website development, and branding services to private clients.
Graphic Designer at Two Fishes Design
August 31, 2013 - October 3, 2025
Managed client portfolios and produced a wide range of graphic design artwork including logos, print design, billboards and web design. Collaborated with clients to understand objectives and target audiences, delivering visually appealing designs that meet their needs.
Founder, Marketing Manager at Brand Me Famous
January 1, 2015 - Present
Founded a freelance marketing company helping small to medium businesses with online brand presence, website development and brand design. Developed lead generation strategies, implemented social media advertising, email marketing campaigns and grew clients' online presence.
Licensed Real Estate Agent at Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty
December 31, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Joined an international real estate company to assist in selling property portfolios in East London. Achieved recognition as a top seller (Runner up 2017; Most Properties Sold in the Eastern Cape).
Digital Marketing Specialist at SKG Properties
September 30, 2024 - October 3, 2025
Managed over seven social media portfolios for multiple businesses, produced video productions, designed and developed websites, and ran advertising campaigns to sell residential developments; generated substantial sales.
Digital Marketing Specialist at Freelance
July 1, 2025 - Present
Moved to Australia and started a freelance practice helping small to medium businesses with marketing—online brand presence, website development, brand design; led lead generation, social media marketing and email campaigns; imported physical products and retailed via online stores with notable sales.

Education

BA Degree in Visual Creative Brand Communications and Marketing at AAA School of Advertising, Cape Town
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Matric at Paul Roos Gymnasium, Stellenbosch
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Creative Brand Communications and Marketing at AAA School of Advertising, Cape Town
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Matriculation at Paul Roos Gymnasium, Stellenbosch
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
BA Degree in Visual Creative Brand Communications and Marketing at AAA School of Advertising
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Matric at Paul Roos Gymnasium
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
BA Degree in Visual Creative Brand Communications and Marketing at AAA School of Advertising
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Matriculation at Paul Roos Gymnasium
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008

Qualifications

BA Degree in Visual Creative Brand Communications and Marketing
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Matric
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet