I am a highly organized, pro-active marketing professional with a strong foundation in strategy, branding and digital communication. I excel at turning complex briefs into clear, compelling campaigns across social media, influencer collaborations and paid media, while keeping brand voice consistent across all touchpoints. My work spans brand positioning, content creation, design collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships to drive growth. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and am motivated by growth, innovation and meaningful contribution to brands with purpose. I combine analytical thinking with creative problem-solving to deliver practical solutions that resonate with audiences and stakeholders alike.

Lauren Shepstone

I am a highly organized, pro-active marketing professional with a strong foundation in strategy, branding and digital communication. I excel at turning complex briefs into clear, compelling campaigns across social media, influencer collaborations and paid media, while keeping brand voice consistent across all touchpoints. My work spans brand positioning, content creation, design collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships to drive growth. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and am motivated by growth, innovation and meaningful contribution to brands with purpose. I combine analytical thinking with creative problem-solving to deliver practical solutions that resonate with audiences and stakeholders alike.

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I am a highly organized, pro-active marketing professional with a strong foundation in strategy, branding and digital communication. I excel at turning complex briefs into clear, compelling campaigns across social media, influencer collaborations and paid media, while keeping brand voice consistent across all touchpoints. My work spans brand positioning, content creation, design collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships to drive growth.

I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and am motivated by growth, innovation and meaningful contribution to brands with purpose. I combine analytical thinking with creative problem-solving to deliver practical solutions that resonate with audiences and stakeholders alike.

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Work Experience

Brand and Marketing Strategist at Matthew Bell Enterprises
November 1, 2025 - Present
Brand positioning, strategy development, social media management, content creation, influencer marketing, paid media, collaborations and day-to-day business development for all brands under Matthew Bell Enterprises.
Personal Assistant at Matthew Bell Art
February 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Supported daily operations including administration, sales, supplier relations and graphic design; managed social media marketing, paid media, and day-to-day tasks; gained experience in communications and administration during tertiary studies.

Education

Marketing and Advertising Communications at Red & Yellow Creative School of Business
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Advanced Graphic Design at Digital School of Marketing
January 11, 2030 - February 22, 2026
Bachelor of Consumer Science in Clothing Retail Management at University of Pretoria
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Matriculation at St Mary's DSG, Kloof
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Matriculation at Lauren Shepstone
January 11, 2030 - February 22, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services
    paper Save The Date

    I was tasked to design a minimalistic save the date for a wedding. I used a combination of illustration and graphic design skills for this project.