I am a marketing professional with 3 years’ experience delivering marketing campaigns, directing TV shows, and generating business leads for my employers. My confidence, ambition and willingness to learn keep me at the forefront of executing exciting projects in marketing and content. I strive to do my utmost best in everything I pursue, and I believe perseverance is essential to succeed in any workplace. I welcome challenges and healthy competition because they help me grow both personally and professionally, and I believe self-education is the key to success. I am eager to join or lead a team of highly driven and creative individuals, whom I can assist or lead toward great successes in marketing and content. In 2026 I will begin my first year of a BCom in Marketing & Brand Management, with the goal of earning an MBA to start or grow a company focused on brand growth and visibility.

Reece Poole

I am a marketing professional with 3 years’ experience delivering marketing campaigns, directing TV shows, and generating business leads for my employers. My confidence, ambition and willingness to learn keep me at the forefront of executing exciting projects in marketing and content. I strive to do my utmost best in everything I pursue, and I believe perseverance is essential to succeed in any workplace. I welcome challenges and healthy competition because they help me grow both personally and professionally, and I believe self-education is the key to success. I am eager to join or lead a team of highly driven and creative individuals, whom I can assist or lead toward great successes in marketing and content. In 2026 I will begin my first year of a BCom in Marketing & Brand Management, with the goal of earning an MBA to start or grow a company focused on brand growth and visibility.

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I am a marketing professional with 3 years’ experience delivering marketing campaigns, directing TV shows, and generating business leads for my employers. My confidence, ambition and willingness to learn keep me at the forefront of executing exciting projects in marketing and content.

I strive to do my utmost best in everything I pursue, and I believe perseverance is essential to succeed in any workplace. I welcome challenges and healthy competition because they help me grow both personally and professionally, and I believe self-education is the key to success. I am eager to join or lead a team of highly driven and creative individuals, whom I can assist or lead toward great successes in marketing and content. In 2026 I will begin my first year of a BCom in Marketing & Brand Management, with the goal of earning an MBA to start or grow a company focused on brand growth and visibility.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing Assistant at UNVAELD
June 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Liaised with stakeholders across Legal, Finance, HR, Sales, Marketing and IT. Led business development for the 'stories' function. Responsible for video content creation of platform users. Assisted in devising social media and other content marketing strategies using KPIs. Wrote blogs and engaging pieces spanning workplace topics across social media platforms. Implemented lead-generation methods including social media marketing, SEO, and cold & warm email outreach.
Head Content Director at OVERKLANK
January 1, 2022 - Present
Promoted to Head Content Director within four months. Oversaw and directed Elif, the most popular show on ETV; auditioned, cast and booked artists. Achieved a 10% increase in viewers within five months of taking over Elif. Ensured quality control of all content; conducted regular data analysis of audience interests to guide strategy. Liaised with stakeholders to ensure efficiency, quality control and high show ratings. Worked 1:1 with artists to ensure high content quality.
Staff Manager at Bakenhof Winelands Venue
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Liaised with top and middle management to implement strategies on the ground. Booking staff. Leading the staff team on event days. Cash handling and stock taking. Assisting with event planning and organization.
Tutor and Transcriptionist at Stellenbosch University
June 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021
Tutored Advanced English, Psychology and Theatre Studies; helped students achieve the highest grades.
CRM Seasonal Sales Assistant at Bargain Books
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2020
CRM; Sales systems management; Stock taking; Sales negotiation; Backend inventory management; Product research; Upselling; Exceeded sales targets.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Double Major – Performing Arts and English Studies at Stellenbosch University
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
BCom Marketing & Brand Management at Red Yellow School of Creative Business
February 1, 2026 - December 21, 2025

Qualifications

Goodby & Silverstein Advertising & Creativity Course
May 1, 2022 - December 21, 2025
LinkedIn Master Digital Marketing Certification
November 1, 2022 - December 21, 2025
LinkedIn SEO for Beginners
July 1, 2022 - December 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail