I'm Masila Khe Sokutu, a creative all-rounder with practical experience in marketing, customer service, and content creation. I blend creativity with technical ability—drawing and crafting visually appealing designs, editing and processing video materials, and managing social media accounts—while engaging with customers professionally and compassionately. I strive to be creative, diligent, and to communicate effectively in building a brand, solving problems, and producing engaging content. I excel in fast-paced, people-oriented environments and consistently deliver thoughtful, on-brand, and impactful work. I'm passionate about collaborating across disciplines to build a collaborative culture and to help brands grow. I mentor junior students in photography and editing, design public art projects, and collaborate with local brands to maintain an authentic digital presence. My experience spans marketing, design, and digital media, and I enjoy applying my skills to new challenges and community-focused projects.

Masila Khe Sokutu

I'm Masila Khe Sokutu, a creative all-rounder with practical experience in marketing, customer service, and content creation. I blend creativity with technical ability—drawing and crafting visually appealing designs, editing and processing video materials, and managing social media accounts—while engaging with customers professionally and compassionately. I strive to be creative, diligent, and to communicate effectively in building a brand, solving problems, and producing engaging content. I excel in fast-paced, people-oriented environments and consistently deliver thoughtful, on-brand, and impactful work. I'm passionate about collaborating across disciplines to build a collaborative culture and to help brands grow. I mentor junior students in photography and editing, design public art projects, and collaborate with local brands to maintain an authentic digital presence. My experience spans marketing, design, and digital media, and I enjoy applying my skills to new challenges and community-focused projects.

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I’m Masila Khe Sokutu, a creative all-rounder with practical experience in marketing, customer service, and content creation. I blend creativity with technical ability—drawing and crafting visually appealing designs, editing and processing video materials, and managing social media accounts—while engaging with customers professionally and compassionately. I strive to be creative, diligent, and to communicate effectively in building a brand, solving problems, and producing engaging content. I excel in fast-paced, people-oriented environments and consistently deliver thoughtful, on-brand, and impactful work.

I’m passionate about collaborating across disciplines to build a collaborative culture and to help brands grow. I mentor junior students in photography and editing, design public art projects, and collaborate with local brands to maintain an authentic digital presence. My experience spans marketing, design, and digital media, and I enjoy applying my skills to new challenges and community-focused projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
Xhosa
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Resume Designer / Content Creator at Freelance Client
January 1, 2024 - Present
Create professional resumes, CVs, and cover letters tailored to clients' career goals.
Marketing Coordinator at VASA (Visual Arts Student Association), Stellenbosch University
January 1, 2025 - Present
Manage the visual identity and promotional campaigns; design and distribute posters and digital graphics; promote exhibitions and student talks; oversee social media on Instagram and TikTok.
Content Creator at Instagram (Self-initiated)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Create visual and written content across fashion, skincare, and lifestyle niches; capture, edit, and post content to engage followers; collaborate with local brands and maintain an authentic digital presence.
Deputy Chair at Photography Club, High School
December 31, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Capture school events and lead photo projects; mentor junior students in photography and editing; coordinate shoot schedules and club activities.
Art Project Designer at Public Sculpture Installation
January 1, 2024 - Present
Design a public art project grounded in justice and community; integrate artworks and poems as the conceptual basis; collaborate across disciplines to create an engaging sculpture.
Marketing Fine Artist at Remote / Self-Employed
January 1, 2024 - Present
Collaborate with local brands and maintain an authentic digital presence across art, design, and marketing efforts.
Freelance Content Creator & Resume Designer at Freelance Client (Remote)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Create professional resumes, CVs, and tailored cover letters; design personal branding materials and digital portfolios for artists, freelancers, and students.
Mentor – Photography & Editing at High School
January 1, 2023 - Present
Mentored junior students in photography and editing; coordinated shoot schedules and club activities.
Freelance Content Creator & Digital Marketing Specialist at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Create professional resumes, CVs, and cover letters tailored to clients' career goals; design industry-specific digital portfolios for artists, freelancers, and students; provide guidance on personal branding, layout, and content strategy for job applications.
Marketing Coordinator at Visual Arts Student Association (VASA), Stellenbosch University
January 1, 2025 - Present
Manage the visual identity and promotional campaigns of the student association; design and distribute posters, digital graphics, and event announcements; promote exhibitions and student-led initiatives on social platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
Content Creator – Instagram at Remote / Private
January 1, 2024 - Present
Create visual and written content across fashion, skincare, and lifestyle niches; capture, edit, and post content; collaborate with local brands to maintain an authentic digital presence.
Deputy Chair – Photography Club at High School
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Capture school events and lead photo projects; mentor junior students in photography and editing; coordinate shoots, schedules and club activities.
Art Project Designer – Public Sculpture Installation at Public Sculpture Installation Project
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed a public art project grounded in themes of justice and community; used artworks and poems as the conceptual basis; collaborated across disciplines to engage passers-by.
Deputy Chair – Photography Club at Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Captured school events and led photography projects; mentored junior students in photography and editing.
Creative / Content Creator (Freelance) at Self-Employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created visual content, edited video materials, managed social media accounts, and supported branding and marketing efforts for local brands.

Education

BA in Fine Art at Stellenbosch University
February 1, 2024 - December 15, 2027
National Senior Certificate (Matriculated 2023) at Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Stellenbosch University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2027
National Senior Certificate at Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
National Senior Certificate (Matriculated 2023) at Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Stellenbosch University
January 1, 2025 - January 6, 2026

Qualifications

National Senior Certificate (Matriculated 2023)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
BA in Fine Art
January 11, 2024 - December 15, 2027
National Senior Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Leadership Academy for Girls – Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
National Senior Certificate
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Other