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I am a creative communicator and marketing strategist with experience across digital content creation, copywriting and academic research. I translate complex ideas into engaging narratives and I enjoy developing storytelling-led campaigns that work across multi-platform channels. I thrive in collaborative environments, coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering measurable results for brands and cultural institutions. I am passionate about education and media, and I aim to tell human-centered stories through thoughtful content, partnerships and digital design.…I am a creative communicator and marketing strategist with experience across digital content creation, copywriting and academic research. I translate complex ideas into engaging narratives and I enjoy developing storytelling-led campaigns that work across multi-platform channels. I thrive in collaborative environments, coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering measurable results for brands and cultural institutions. I am passionate about education and media, and I aim to tell human-centered stories through thoughtful content, partnerships and digital design.

Julian Yeates

Social Media Manager, Content Producer, Media Coordinator, +4

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I am a creative communicator and marketing strategist with experience across digital content creation, copywriting and academic research. I translate complex ideas into engaging narratives and I enjoy developing storytelling-led campaigns that work across multi-platform channels. I thrive in collaborative environments, coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering measurable results for brands and cultural institutions. I am passionate about education and media, and I aim to tell human-centered stories through thoughtful content, partnerships and digital design.…I am a creative communicator and marketing strategist with experience across digital content creation, copywriting and academic research. I translate complex ideas into engaging narratives and I enjoy developing storytelling-led campaigns that work across multi-platform channels. I thrive in collaborative environments, coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering measurable results for brands and cultural institutions. I am passionate about education and media, and I aim to tell human-centered stories through thoughtful content, partnerships and digital design.

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I am a creative communicator and marketing strategist with experience across digital content creation, copywriting and academic research. I translate complex ideas into engaging narratives and I enjoy developing storytelling-led campaigns that work across multi-platform channels.

I thrive in collaborative environments, coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering measurable results for brands and cultural institutions. I am passionate about education and media, and I aim to tell human-centered stories through thoughtful content, partnerships and digital design.

Skills

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Expert

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Language

English

Fluent

Afrikaans

Beginner

Work Experience

Lead and House Manager at Rhodes University

December 31, 2020 - August 26, 2025

Managed residence administration serving as liaison between students and management, ensuring student safety, comfort, and discipline. Planned and executed house and hall events, acted as a role model and mentor to new students.

Tutor: JMS & Philosophy at Rhodes University

November 30, 2021 - August 26, 2025

Facilitated the learning and understanding of first-year courses, marked tutorials and essays, and generated a fun and safe learning environment.

Tutor: English Olympiad at Rhodes University

March 31, 2024 - August 26, 2025

Trained students from CBC for the Olympiad exam, facilitated discussions around the anthology, compiled notes, and provided guidance and example questions.

Intern at PEN South Africa

September 30, 2022 - August 26, 2025

Handled social media management including poster and audiogram design, archival and newsletter writing, and worked on The Empty Chair podcast.

Intern at Electric Book Works

February 28, 2023 - August 26, 2025

Digitized publications into websites and online PDFs, created Adobe Illustrator artwork, and performed basic coding including HTML, CSS, and Markdown.

Tutor: Media & Writing at University of Cape Town

June 30, 2024 - August 26, 2025

Facilitated learning for second-year courses, liaison between students and lecturers, marked assignments, and managed admin and consultations.

Intern at Irma Stern Museum

January 31, 2024 - August 26, 2025

Managed social media and strategy including content creation for reels, posts, stories; media campaign strategist; event hosting and management.

Marketing Co-ordinator at VUKA Group

October 1, 2024 - Present

Managed social media, content creation and strategy for LinkedIn and Facebook. Created, wrote, and edited mailers on HubSpot. Coordinated and hosted webinars on Streamyard. Mediated between event partners and sponsors to meet deadlines. Managed event marketing and website using WordPress and Squarespace. Directed creative strategy and marketing campaign management.

Leader and House Manager at Rhodes University

December 31, 2020 - August 26, 2025

Administered residence as liaison between students and management, ensuring student safety, comfort, and discipline. Planned and executed house and hall events; acted as role model and mentor for new students.

Tutor: JMS & Philosophy at Rhodes University

November 30, 2021 - August 26, 2025

Facilitated learning and understanding for first-year courses, marked tutorials and essays, and generated a fun and safe learning environment.

Tutor: English Olympiad at Constantia Beneficial College (CBC)

March 31, 2024 - August 26, 2025

Trained students for the English Olympiad exam, facilitated discussions on anthology content, compiled notes, and provided guidance and exam question examples.

Internship - PENS South Africa at PENS South Africa

September 30, 2022 - August 26, 2025

Managed social media, designed posters and audiograms, wrote newsletters, and contributed to The Empty Chair podcast.

Internship - Electric Book Works at Electric Book Works

February 28, 2023 - August 26, 2025

Digitised publications for websites and online PDFs, created Adobe Illustrator artwork, and worked with basic coding including HTML, CSS, and Markdown.

Tutor: Media & Writing at University of Cape Town

June 30, 2024 - August 26, 2025

Facilitated learning for second-year courses, managed liaison between students and lecturers, marked assignments, and handled administrative tasks and consultations.

Internship - Irma Stern Museum at Irma Stern Museum

January 31, 2024 - August 26, 2025

Managed social media and strategy; created content including reels, posts, and stories; strategised media campaigns; hosted and managed events.

Marketing Co-ordinator at VUKA Group

October 1, 2024 - Present

Managed social media, content creation, and strategy for LinkedIn and Facebook; created and edited mailers using HubSpot; coordinated webinars and hosted events on Streamyard; liaised between internal departments; managed event marketing and websites using WordPress and Squarespace; led creative strategy and marketing campaign management.

Marketing Specialist at VUKA Group

October 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Developed and executed digital marketing strategies across platforms; wrote and edited copy for emails, websites and event promotions via HubSpot; coordinated webinars and managed sponsor communications; led creative strategy and website updates (WordPress, Squarespace) with analytics tracking (Google, LinkedIn, Meta). Supported three flagship events in 2025 including Africa’s Green Economy Summit, Enlit Africa, and Carbon Markets Africa Summit.

Head Tutor: Media & Writing at University of Cape Town (UCT)

February 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024

Facilitated learning for second-year courses, liaised between students and lecturers, marked assignments and managed admin and consultations to support student success.

Social Media Manager at Irma Stern Museum

August 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024

Created and implemented a social media growth strategy, increasing engagement and reach. Produced multimedia content for events and exhibitions and coordinated partnerships and on-site event communications.

Production Intern at Electric Book Works

September 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023

Digitised publications into online formats and web-ready PDFs; created Adobe Illustrator artwork and assisted with basic coding (HTML, CSS, Markdown).

Production Intern at PEN South Africa

April 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022

Managed social media and designed promotional content (posters, audio-grams); wrote newsletters and archival materials for PEN South Africa projects.

Junior Performance Marketer at R17 Ventures

January 1, 2026 - Present

Managed a diverse client base across B2B and B2C; implemented paid and organic marketing strategies across Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn and email; produced visual adverts and videos using Canva, CapCut and AI tools; optimized website landing pages.