Gomotsegang Motswatswe

CURRICULUM VITAE GOMOTSEGANG MOTSWATSWE 302 Greatermans Building, 220 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg- SUMMARY Skilled Public Relations & Communications professional with over four years’ experience in stakeholder and media relations – with work experience gained from the public and private sector. I hold a BA degree in Social Sciences (Wits) and have post-graduate training in Project Management. I possess good interpersonal and communication skills. Emanating from a conflict resolution & mediation background, I am diplomatic and have strong problem solving skills. WORK HISTORY Communications Consultant – Burson-Marsteller 01 October 2017 –Present Responsibilities          Provide superior Communication services in adherence to client culture and needs. Estimate client requirements and collaborate with team members to achieve client goals. Suggest strategies to achieve client goals while not exceeding project budget. Provide consultation on client communication projects within given deadlines. Ensure optimum use of resources and realization of timelines in prioritizing and authorizing projects. Establish communication ties with clients regarding services and concerns. Contribute ideas and expertise in planning and implementing solutions for clients. Collaborate with teams to assimilate novel communication opportunities and educational trends. Devise and implement strategies for business development and expansion. 1 Client Service Executive –Glasshouse Communication Management 01 May 2014- 30 September 2017 Responsibilities             Lead creative and integrated communication strategies for all new business proposals & existing clients Oversight, planning and presentation of agency workshops at institutions of higher learning Training & development of junior staff and interns Develop plans for clients’ media engagements and specific campaigns Handle all aspects of internal and client events Research and draft media releases and motivations to the media Manage client, media and public enquiries and ensure quick turn-around time on resolution of all queries. Proactive PR through the sourcing of speaking and networking opportunities, as well as identifying key current topics in line with clients’ agenda/messaging. Creating social media strategies for clients and internal, as well as updating website content. Sourcing of corporate gifts and promotional material Conceptualising and writing of corporate reports and coffee table books Creating and managing budgets Key Achievements    Working Smart: Being the only recipient of a bonus even though it wasn’t standard company policy to award employees bonuses following good client feedback and profits gained by the company through our work. Outside the box: Being regarded as the media relations “go-to” person because of the level of research and negotiation I put into securing opportunities for clients. Influencer: During a video shoot for a client (NHFC), the CEO thanked me personally for the advice I gave him on making an emotive & impactful statement to the beneficiaries of the fund in a manner that allowed him to connect and appear genuine. Skills  Verbal & Writing: With experience in online publishing gained from blogging, as well as doing a lot of social commentary on print media, I am adept at producing quality writing and engaging effectively with individuals on all levels.  Communication Skills: I am an effective communicator, able to convey and fully capture the desired message through drafting reports, presentations and facilitating discussions.  Events Management: I have gained on the job training in handling all aspects of corporate events, internal stakeholder events and community outreach programmes.  Research & Data Analysis: Reporting on media coverage and creating media evaluations that provide the client with an AVE standard of measurement is part and parcel of my role and crucial to giving clients an idea on their return on investment.  Strategic Planning: With the exceptional ability to think laterally in developing high level plans, I am responsible for oversight and counsel on all company strategies. Results Driven: I took on a client that was behind on payment & was not being serviced well  2 by a colleague; within 24 hours four media interviews had been arranged for the client. The client was so pleased with the proactivity that he made payments backdated to November immediately. Client Portfolio B2B clients in the following sectors:  Enterprise Development (Mineworkers Development Agency)  CSI (Mineworkers Investment Trust, JB Marks Education Trust Fund) & Parkview Charity Christmas Market  Leisure (Camelot San Lameer Spa)  Retail (East Rand Mall revamp)  Technology (GCIP-SA/UNIDO, Green Talents & ePower)  Legal (Ramsay Webber Attorneys)  Advertising (One Lady & A Tribe, Promise Group)  Research (Sam Tambani Research Institute)  Finance (National Housing Finance Corporation)  Business (International Public Relations Association – IPRA, Gestalt Transformation Specialists)  Manufacturing (3M South Africa)  Events (The Squad) Intern Project Co-ordinator – Department of Rural Development & Land Reform 01 May 2012 – 30 April 2013 (Internship Contract) Responsibilities            Managing the implementation of the Communal Property Association Act, No 28 of 1996. Providing support to the project officers. Ensuring compliance of all draft constitutions received from provinces against the requirements as provided in the CPA Act. Coordinating information for submission to internal and external stakeholders. Visiting projects and assisting Project Coordinator with drafting reports for presentation to the unit manager. Researching, gathering and organizing information for publication. Providing administrative support to the directorate in organizing community and internal meetings. Creating a comprehensive database of CPIs. Hosting interactive fact-finding department workshops for CPIs. Administrative tasks. Filing T&S claims and other documentation. Key Achievements   I had the rare opportunity to sit in Senior Management meetings based on my good reporting skills and was thus allowed to report to the Chief Director on a regular basis. I was regarded as a good team player, always willing to learn and fighting for management to provide more hands-on training opportunities to interns. 3 ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Bachelor of Arts: Wits– [2005 – 2009] Majors: Political Studies & International Relations Modular Courses: Economics, Media Studies, Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology Senior Certificate: Motswedi High School – [2002 – 2004] REFERENCES Miss Khanyisile Madlala (Former Senior Client Service Manager) ZoePR Communication-/--Bridget von Holdt (Business Director – Burson-Marsteller--Tshepiso Seopa (Former Senior Client Service Manager: Glasshouse Communication Management- Mr Matlhatsi Seloane Department of Agriculture, Forestries & Fisheries-- Mr Casting Magoda Department of Rural Development & Land Reform-- 4