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Social media and digital marketing professional with hands-on experience creating engaging content, growing online communities, and strengthening brand presence across digital platforms. Proven success launching and growing a TikTok account from 0 to 2,200 followers in three months, including multiple viral videos over one million views. Combines creative skills in graphic design, photography, and video production with years of customer-facing leadership experience. Brings strong communication, organization, and collaboration to every project.…Social media and digital marketing professional with hands-on experience creating engaging content, growing online communities, and strengthening brand presence across digital platforms. Proven success launching and growing a TikTok account from 0 to 2,200 followers in three months, including multiple viral videos over one million views. Combines creative skills in graphic design, photography, and video production with years of customer-facing leadership experience. Brings strong communication, organization, and collaboration to every project.

Nicol Marais

Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Social Media Manager, +7

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Social media and digital marketing professional with hands-on experience creating engaging content, growing online communities, and strengthening brand presence across digital platforms. Proven success launching and growing a TikTok account from 0 to 2,200 followers in three months, including multiple viral videos over one million views. Combines creative skills in graphic design, photography, and video production with years of customer-facing leadership experience. Brings strong communication, organization, and collaboration to every project.…Social media and digital marketing professional with hands-on experience creating engaging content, growing online communities, and strengthening brand presence across digital platforms. Proven success launching and growing a TikTok account from 0 to 2,200 followers in three months, including multiple viral videos over one million views. Combines creative skills in graphic design, photography, and video production with years of customer-facing leadership experience. Brings strong communication, organization, and collaboration to every project.

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Social media and digital marketing professional with hands-on experience creating engaging content, growing online communities, and strengthening brand presence across digital platforms. Proven success launching and growing a TikTok account from 0 to 2,200 followers in three months, including multiple viral videos over one million views.

Combines creative skills in graphic design, photography, and video production with years of customer-facing leadership experience. Brings strong communication, organization, and collaboration to every project.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Afrikaans

Fluent

French

Fluent

Work Experience

Administrative Assistant & Graphic Designer (Summer Coop Position) at MFPE Engineering

June 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025

Assisted with web design and creation of branded marketing materials including business cards. Captured and edited employee headshots in Photoshop. Coordinated multiple client projects while staying current with data entry and meeting deadlines.

Summer Coop Position - Administrative Assistant & Graphic Designer at MFP Engineering

June 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025

Assisted with web design and created branded marketing materials including business cards. Captured and edited employee headshots in Photoshop. Coordinated multiple client projects while maintaining up-to-date data entry and meeting deadlines.

Production Assistant & Talent Coordinator at Beyond Capture Studios

September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023

Created casting calls and recruited talent for a motion capture project. Managed talent communications and coordinated scheduling throughout production. Prepared NDAs and talent contracts while maintaining accurate documentation. Supported daily office administration and project coordination. Assisted with creating edited content for social media platforms and prepared talent for motion capture sessions to ensure smooth production.

Server / Manager / Social Media Specialist at Havan a (Vancouver)

June 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023

Launched the restaurant’s TikTok account, growing it from 0 to 2,200 followers in three months while creating four viral videos; two exceeded one million views. Promoted from server to floor manager. Managed front-of-house operations including staff coordination and communications between kitchen and bar. Delivered high-quality customer service, resolved staff and customer concerns professionally, and completed administrative tasks including sales reporting, labour tracking, and performance documentation.

Server/Manager/Social Media Specialist at Haven a Vancouver

June 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023

Launched the restaurant’s TikTok account, growing from 0 to 2,200 followers in three months and producing four viral videos, with two exceeding one million views. Promoted from server to floor manager for strong leadership and performance. Managed front-of-house operations, coordinating staff and communications between kitchen and bar. Provided high-quality customer service while resolving staff and customer concerns professionally. Completed administrative tasks including sales reporting, labour tracking, and performance documentation.

Medical Office Assistant at The Workshop Performance Clinic

September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021

Managed daily office operations to support an efficient workflow for all staff. Processed insurance claims and patient billing with attention to detail. Coordinated patient appointments and maintained practitioners’ schedules. Managed product ordering, inventory, and administrative support.