Kirsten Dinnie

Kirsten Dinnie PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Studies Achieved in 2016 • Witwatersrand University Degree Bachelor of Arts Triple Major in Law, French and English. PERSONAL INFO 31:03:1995 South African Home language: English Second Language: French Third Language: Afrikaans-- Melrose North, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2196 Divers Licence: yes • Diploma for a four week French language and French culture program in Chambéry, France with the Institut Savoisien d’Etudes Françaises pour Etrangers (ISEFE). Studies Achieved in 2015 Bachelor of Arts University of Witwatersrand French (Third year major) English (Second year) LLB University of Witwatersrand Family Law Constitutional Law Constitutional Law: Bill of Rights Awarded for the overall best academic achievement in third year French at University of Witwatersrand. Achieved a DELF Diploma for level B1 French. Golden Key Society member Studies Achieved in 2014 Bachelor of Arts University of Witwatersrand French (Second year) English (First year) African Literature (First year) LLB University of Witwatersrand Introduction to Law Law of Persons Kirsten Dinnie CAREER HISTORY 2019- Marketing Assistant for Sacred Heart College. 3 Month Contract (February-April). Open Day Campaign and PR INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Communication Client Development Strategic Partnerships Relationship Building Conflict Resolution Negotiation Phone Etiquette Employee Morale Building Leadership Marketing the school's Open Day: Social Media content creation: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Introduced marketing collaboration with Exclusive Books, Rosebank Sunday Market, Norwood Mall, Spur, Panarottis. Promotional items sourcing and distributing. Media relationship building: interviews and articles etc. E.g. EWN Online and Mix FM. Organising and executing collaboration with feeder schools to host Game Design Workshops. Data collection and report analysis. General Marketing, Branding and PR Social Media strategies, content scheduling and creation. 'Champions' Campaign. Creating a network of influencers to endorse the school. E.g. alumni. Follow up with potential new parents and students after campaigns (CRM). Handling PR issues. Explore new marketing strategies and ideas. Kirsten Dinnie CAREER HISTORY 2018- Senior Events and Marketing Coordinator at the South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind (April 2018-October 2018) ONLINE SKILLS Microsoft Office: Publisher, Outlook, Word, Excel, Social Media Manager Responsible for content on all social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) PowerPoint Designing and creating posts that promote Google Sheets the work and image of the company Google Docs Ensure timeous and accurate posts Slack Responsible for quality control of content Mailchimp Create interesting and engaging content Survey Monkey Maintain the company's social media image Canva -Handling confrontational comments and messages from the public Designing online marketing materials -Competitions -Promotional content Events and Marketing: Head up event projects Delegation of individual duties Responsible for event projects from inception to execution Create event and marketing ideas to match and develop company image Kirsten Dinnie CAREER HISTORY INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE Interactive Advertising Marketing Strategy Marketing research and planning Campaign execution Writing and conducting proposals Event Planning Event Management Event Production 2018- Senior Events and Marketing Coordinator at the South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind (April 2018-October 2018) Events and Marketing (Continued) Strategise event operations, manage budgets and marketing materials Responsible for general marketing of company Build partnerships with corporations Find creative/innovative ways to market 2018- Co-Founder of Lemon Leaf Events (September 2017-November 2018) Social Media Measurement Social Media Marketing Responsible for business image to be Digital Marketing properly sustained and promoted Strategically choose NPOs and NGOs to support via our events Head up event projects Choose event ideas to implement Example: "Brunch for Breasts" was a brunch organised for the benefit of PinkDrive. Held at Killarney Country Club. Organised sponsorships and product collaborations. Kirsten Dinnie CAREER HISTORY 2017-Digital Content Manager at Natmed Financ (March 2017-May 2017) Managed digital content for Natmed Financial COMMUNITY SERVICE H.A Jack Primary School community service Parktown North Methodist Responsible for outstanding quality of online content Ensured that the professional image of the company was promoted at all times Church community service Designed creative, interesting and modern Orange Farm house building content community service (Rich Ranch) Socialised with clients to nourish current Headway community service relationships WITS Hospice community Assisted with building partnerships with large service in the finance corporations (such as Discovery) department- Johannesburg Holocaust and Genocide Centre volunteer 2016- Variety Worked as a student assistant in the Study in Europe Fair February 2016 Vacation employment at Natmed Financial: Administration A published journalist for Rosebank Killarney Gazette Newspaper. Part-time October 2016. Community events. Kirsten Dinnie CAREER HISTORY 2015- Language consultant for TutorABC on a three month contract Teaching online English to clients in Taiwan ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS The Performing Arts and China ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Ballroom dancing (a member of Arthur Murray 2016) St Teresa's High School, 2013 Matriculant First aid course Level 1 Matriculation results: 5 Distinctions Community service Winner of the “Best Speaker” competition Travel 2009 Baking and cooking (completed Biology Regional Expo bronze achievement cake icing course) 2009 Completed a training course for Adventure Boot Camp for Women 2014 Completed the Jeep Warrior Race 2014 Completed a course in Information Technology High School level 01 2009 Winner of the 2nd prize in the “Best Speaker” competition 2010 Completed a course in Information Technology High School level 02 2010 Two silver awards for English Olympiad, 2011, 2012 Biology Regional Expo silver achievement 2011 Completed a course in Information Technology High School level-st place winner of the Life Science Award for Expo project at St Teresa’s 2011 Kirsten Dinnie ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS (CONTINUED) St Teresa's High School, 2013 Matriculant Overall winner of the annual school talent show REFERENCES 2011 Steven Kellerman: Group CEO Achieved an evaluation of the grade ‘A’ in the and Founder of Natmed Impromptu Speech Team 2012 Financial - National Science Olympiad participant 2012 TutorABC: Noleen Robertson- Participant of the annual St David’s and Teresa’s -079 294 Production- 6823 Winner of the dance category of the annual school Study Abroad Fair: Martine talent show 2013 Mwa-Mwembie martine.mwa- Prefect and leader of the Student’s -ISEFE French University: Alcina Camilo--Rosebank Killarney Gazette : Thandi Ntobela-S A Guide-Dogs Association Representative Council Achieved academic, cultural and leadership honours Winner of the Bower Trophy for obtaining a first class pass throughout high school Winner of the Lawler Trophy for the student who Nadia Sands- speaks the best English at all times (HOD of Marketing) Tertiary Education: Witwatersrand University Sacred Heart College: Colin Degree Bachelor of Arts Triple Major in Law, Northmore- ( Head French and English. of College) B1 DELF Dilpoma for French Language