Roseline Soso

 DIEKETSENG ROSELINE SOSO Profile A dedicated marketing and communications professional with 8 years experience in the field from both private and public sector. I have worked on big projects where I was thrown in the deep end and managed to deliver beyond expectations. Looking to grow further into a highly skilled and sought - after marketing genius. Contact PHONE:- EMAIL:- SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Project Management Campaign development and management Marketing strategy development and implementation Stakeholder Relations Brand promotion Community outreach and engagement Social media management Event coordination and management Team Player People management Integrity and professionalism Communications skills Supply Chain Management LANGUAGES Speak, read, write English Sesotho Zulu CERTIFICATIONS Supply Chain Management for Public Service National School of Government Awaiting Certificate Introduction to Financial Management and Budgeting National School of Government Certificate of Completion [2020] Ethics for Public Service National School of Government Certificate of Completion [2020] q WORK EXPERIENCE City of Johannesburg: Group Forensic and Investigation Services (GFIS) Marketing and Communications Officer September 2018 – Current Execute the developed stakeholder management strategy for the Department Project managed the 2018 Johannesburg International Fraud Awareness Week conference alongside ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners) Project managed the 2019 City-wide fraud awareness campaign to increase fraud and corruption awareness within the City and drive the anti-fraud and corruption hotline to encourage reporting of fraud and corruption Coordinated participation at exhibitions i.e MTN Walk-the-Talk waterpoint, ACFE Conference, Randshow, Kleena Joburg Reloaded launch Promote Brand GFIS amongst its stakeholders Develop relationships and collaborations with various City Departments and Entities Manage and monitor the Department’s social media pages to promote the work that the Department does and build confidence amongst the City of Johannesburg residents. Conceptualize, plan and deliver a fraud and corruption awareness campaigns Monitor queries on the social media platforms Media monitoring Oversee the process of developing, designing, printing and distribution of anti-fraud and corruption pamphlets and posters. Oversee the process of content development to be utilized in various platforms i.e publications, pamphlets, radio adverts, tv screens. Work closely with the City’s Group Communications and Marketing Department Masututsa Consulting Engineers Marketing Assistant/Project Administrator February 2014 – August 2018 Implementation of the developed marketing strategy. Organize and develop information for proposals. Format and layout proposals, sales documents and presentations. Develop marketing collateral materials (brochures, handouts, etc.). Manage and organize conferences, sponsorships, marketing meetings, and other marketing-related events. Conduct research and distribute marketing information. Support marketing financial report preparation and distribution. Maintain the marketing database, including gathering data from technical experts, entering data to ensure quality and consistency. Perform other duties as needed. Lexmark International Product Marketing Trainee January 2013 – January 2014 Launched, rolled-out, developed & delivered training to distributors & re-sellers nationwide; Conducted market research Drove product information; Worked closely with Business Unit Managers & Project Managers; Reported on sales & performance; Monitored competitor behaviours; Developed & drove communication/promotion of activities nationally to leverage opportunities & boost growth; Marketing and Brand-awareness; Communicated: Pricelists - New Products - EOL product; Communication & Relationship management between Supply Chain, Finance & Distributors; Vaal University of Technology Public Relations Intern January 2013 – January 2014 Media Relations: Radio and print media; Social media management; Copywriting: Newsletters, website content, social media pages, press releases; Coordinating events such as conferences, seminars; Liaising with the Student Representative Counsel; Making travel arrangements; Booking accommodation, car hire, etc; Diary Management; Assuming reception duties and Office administration duties; Liaising with suppliers and processing invoices. Planned and coordinated the 2012 NASDEV conference which was attended by over 150 delegates from Educational Institutions across the country. EDUCATION Vaal University of Technology National Diploma Public Relations Management (Completed) Public Relations 1,2 &3; Communications Science 1 & 2; Media Studies 1 & 2, Marketing, Business Management, Law for Public Relations. Thuto-Tiro Comprehensive School Senior Certificate (Matric) Admission to bachelor’s degree REFERENCES