I’m Tyra-Lee (Forest), a Social Media Manager, Graphic Designer, and Digital Product Creator focused on helping brands stand out and grow online. I don’t just create content — I build strong, consistent brand identities. From social media management and short-form video editing to menu design and branded visuals, I combine creativity, strategy, and attention to detail to deliver content that connects and performs. I’ve worked with brands like Emperor Lodge and Maroon, where I designed menus, created visual content, and helped improve their overall online presence. I’ve also taken on the role of Marketing Manager, running social media pages, planning content, and coming up with new ideas to keep brands fresh and engaging. In addition, I run my own digital product brand, where I design and create products, giving me hands-on experience in branding, marketing, and understanding what attracts customers. My skills include content strategy & creation, branding and visual identity, graphic design, video editing (CapCut), social media management, caption writing, trend awareness, and creative direction. I’m creative, reliable, and always focused on delivering work that not only looks good — but makes an impact. Let’s build something that stands out.

Tyra-lee Ernsten

I’m Tyra-Lee (Forest), a Social Media Manager, Graphic Designer, and Digital Product Creator focused on helping brands stand out and grow online. I don’t just create content — I build strong, consistent brand identities. From social media management and short-form video editing to menu design and branded visuals, I combine creativity, strategy, and attention to detail to deliver content that connects and performs. I’ve worked with brands like Emperor Lodge and Maroon, where I designed menus, created visual content, and helped improve their overall online presence. I’ve also taken on the role of Marketing Manager, running social media pages, planning content, and coming up with new ideas to keep brands fresh and engaging. In addition, I run my own digital product brand, where I design and create products, giving me hands-on experience in branding, marketing, and understanding what attracts customers. My skills include content strategy & creation, branding and visual identity, graphic design, video editing (CapCut), social media management, caption writing, trend awareness, and creative direction. I’m creative, reliable, and always focused on delivering work that not only looks good — but makes an impact. Let’s build something that stands out.

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I’m Tyra-Lee (Forest), a Social Media Manager, Graphic Designer, and Digital Product Creator focused on helping brands stand out and grow online.

I don’t just create content — I build strong, consistent brand identities. From social media management and short-form video editing to menu design and branded visuals, I combine creativity, strategy, and attention to detail to deliver content that connects and performs.

I’ve worked with brands like Emperor Lodge and Maroon, where I designed menus, created visual content, and helped improve their overall online presence. I’ve also taken on the role of Marketing Manager, running social media pages, planning content, and coming up with new ideas to keep brands fresh and engaging.

In addition, I run my own digital product brand, where I design and create products, giving me hands-on experience in branding, marketing, and understanding what attracts customers.

My skills include content strategy & creation, branding and visual identity, graphic design, video editing (CapCut), social media management, caption writing, trend awareness, and creative direction.

I’m creative, reliable, and always focused on delivering work that not only looks good — but makes an impact.

Let’s build something that stands out.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Beginner
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Technical Customer Support Agent at Amazon Development Centre
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Provided solutions and best practices regarding Amazon digital and device environments; troubleshooted Amazon devices and digital services; assisted customers with guidance and problem resolution; collaborated with internal teams to improve customer experience.
Floor & Marketing Manager at Movie Lounge
May 1, 2023 - July 2, 2024
Led floor operations and supported marketing efforts; assisted in planning and executing promotions; managed staff and daily operations; coordinated with vendors and printers; supported event planning and logistics.
Marketing Manager / Lounge Manager at Buddah Lounge
August 1, 2024 - Present
Handled customer interactions and support; managed social media accounts, scheduling posts, and engagement; led fault logging and issue resolution; oversaw inventory and vendor relations; supported planning and execution of events; currently employed.

Education

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Qualifications

National Senior Certificate
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
TEFL Certificate
January 1, 2022 - April 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Other
    paper Menu Design & Branded Content for Restaurant & Lounge

    Project Overview

    For Maroon, I created menu designs and branded social media content aligned with the business aesthetic.

    What I Did

    • Designed menus for restaurant & lounge
    • Created consistent branded visuals
    • Focused on aesthetic and customer appeal

    Results

    • Stronger visual identity
    • More polished and attractive brand presence

    Skills & Tools

    #GraphicDesign #MenuDesign #Branding #RestaurantBranding #ContentCreation #VisualDesign

    uniE608 Social Media & Menu Design for Hospitality Brand
    Overview : I worked on social media content and graphic design for Emperor Lodge, focusing on creating a clean and professional brand presence. What I Did : Designed menus for the restaurant & lounge Created branded visuals for social media Managed content to improve consistency Result : Improved overall brand appearance More engaging and professional content Skills & Tools : SocialMediaManagement GraphicDesign MenuDesign Branding ContentCreation Videoediting
    paper Short-Form Content Creation & Page Growth

    Overview :
    I built and managed a content page from scratch, focused on engaging short-form videos.

    What I Did :

    • Created and edited videos using Canva & CapCut
    • Posted consistent, audience-focused content
    • Developed engaging and relatable concepts

    Result :

    • Improved audience engagement
    • Consistent and growing content presence

    Skills & Tools :
    #ContentCreation #VideoEditing #ShortFormContent #SocialMediaGrowth #CanvaDesign #CapCutEditing