Thando Blaauw

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I am a Marketing and Communications professional with 7+ years of experience spanning digital marketing, on-the-ground activations, research, and national campaign coordination.

About

I am a Marketing and Communications professional with 7+ years of experience spanning digital marketing, on-the-ground activations, research, and national campaign coordination. I have a track record delivering integrated marketing initiatives, including roadshows, in-store activations, conferences, and digital campaigns across multiple provinces in South Africa. I excel at stakeholder engagement, budget coordination, media relations, and project delivery. I blend strategic thinking with hands-on execution to raise brand visibility and reach target audiences, while fostering collaborative relationships with partners and teams.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Languages

  • XhosaIntermediate
  • EnglishFluent
  • AfrikaansAdvanced
  • TswanaIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Financial Services
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Retail

Work experience· 4 roles

Offshore Servicing Admin Specialist (Client Account Support) · Lendbuzz / MPlusSep 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Manage loan servicing operations for customer accounts, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely processing of account updates. Process payment deferrals, refunds, invoices, and campaign-related tasks. Resolve client queries while ensuring compliance and service excellence. Act as a key point of contact for client queries, providing prompt support via phone and email while maintaining high service standards. Monitor account activity and assist with resolving account issues by collaborating with internal teams. Build and maintain positive relationships with clients by providing ongoing support and clear communication.

Career BreakJan 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

Actively pursued new professional opportunities while focusing on personal and professional development.

Virtual Customer Service Associate · AmazonJun 2022 – Jan 2023 · 8 mos

Resolved complex customer queries across multiple digital channels including live chat, email, and phone while maintaining a high standard of customer satisfaction. Managed high volumes of customer interactions in a fast-paced, global support environment while consistently meeting internal performance targets and service level agreements. Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by identifying root causes of issues and providing timely, customer-focused solutions. Contributed to positive customer experiences by communicating clearly and professionally across digital platforms.

Promotions & Activations Specialist · Real Promotions | The Creative Counsel | ALFA PublicJan 2016 – Jan 2019 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Education

BA Degree in Strategic Communication (Marketing Communication) · University of Johannesburg2030 – 2016

Certifications and awards

120-hour TEFL Course – Lead Academy2030 – 2026
Introduction to Digital Marketing – Great Learning Academy2030 – 2026
Introduction to Project Management – National School of Government2030 – 2026
Introduction to SEO – Simplilearn2030 – 2026

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