Tinashe Zvakasikwa

Tinashe Zvakasikwa

$12/hr
Search Engine Optimization Specialist | Social Media | Content
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Age:
33 years old
Location:
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Experience:
8 years
TINASHE ZVAKASIKWA-| - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tinashezvakasikwa/ Portfolio: clearvoice.com/cv/TinasheZvakasikwa As a Digital Marketing Manager, I create engaging social media content to captivate audiences and foster community engagement. I manage content scheduling and posting, leveraging social media tools such as Hootsuite, Agora Pulse, Zoho Marketing and Buffer to streamline the process. I also contribute to the strategic direction and execution of multimedia campaigns, enhancing brand loyalty and client recognition. I have a strong SEO and content creation background, with over 8 years of experience in various industries. I have a BA (Dual) Honors Degree in English and Media Studies from Great Zimbabwe University, and multiple certifications from Google and Reuters in digital marketing and journalism. I have driven remarkable results for international clients, doubling their website traffic, increasing their conversion rates by 80%, and utilizing advanced SEO techniques and data-driven strategies. I am proficient in SEO tools and analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Majestic, AI Tools). I am passionate about delivering outstanding results and enhancing online presence, and I am always eager to learn new skills and tools to optimize my performance. EDUCATION: BA (DUAL) HONORS DEGREE IN ENGLISH AND MEDIA STUDIES Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe | Feb 2012 - Dec 2014 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Google Ads Search Certification (2023) Google Analytics Certification (2023) HubSpot Academy SEO Certification (2023) Reuters Journalism Certificate (2021) LinkedIn Learning: SEO for Website (2020) LinkedIn Learning: SEO for Social Media (2020) Google Digital Marketing Certificate (2019) Google Advanced Google Analytics (2019) Accenture Digital Skills in Digital Marketing (2017) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER + SEO SPECIALIST Outsourcery, Remote, UK | 04/2021 - Present Managed and grew social media presence for UK business accounts across various industries including Legal, HR, and Travel, leading to significant engagement and brand awareness. Spearheaded multi-national client campaigns, achieving a 120% increase in website traffic and an 80% boost in conversion rates across the UK, USA, Australia, and Egypt markets. Led the design and execution of data-driven campaigns, directly resulting in a twofold increase in clients' website traffic and an 80% uplift in conversion rates. Collaboratively orchestrated multimedia campaigns with creative teams, significantly enhancing brand recognition and customer engagement metrics. Applied advanced SEO techniques, including keyword optimization and backlink strategies, leading to a 60% improvement in organic search traffic and top-ranking keyword positions. Increased website visibility by implementing targeted SEO strategies, resulting in an 80-90% surge in organic traffic and an 85% increase in lead generation. Employed data analytics to strategically refine campaign approaches, leading to a notable enhancement in marketing effectiveness. Devised and executed comprehensive communication strategies, which escalated media exposure and brand familiarity by 70%. Directed successful product launches, contributing to a 30% growth in sales within the first quarter. Tinashe Zvakasikwa |-| - DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER + CONTENT Jetweb Pvt Ltd | 02/2016 - 03/2021 Functioned as a Social Media Copywriter for all agency clients in South Africa and the USA, enhancing client engagement and brand messaging. Pioneered innovative social media strategies, resulting in an 85% increase in audience engagement and a 100% growth in follower count. Established a robust SEO content creation system, focusing on effective meta descriptions, image alt texts, and onsite technical SEO, substantially improving content ranking. Expertly managed content across WordPress and Contentful, enhancing content delivery and audience engagement. Positioned the company as a market thought leader through strategic content planning and execution. Conducted comprehensive SEO content audits and communication evaluations, leading to significant improvements in content effectiveness. Supervised cross-platform marketing and communication content, effectively elevating brand awareness in targeted markets. CONFERENCE CONTENT PRODUCER ASM Communications | 01/2015 - 02/2016 Orchestrated the complete lifecycle of conference production, surpassing attendance goals and achieving high satisfaction ratings. Innovatively crafted engaging content to attract potential attendees, focusing on trending topics and market-specific interests. Conducted extensive research on industry trends and hot topics to develop highly relevant and appealing conference themes and content. Collaboratively worked with marketing teams to develop targeted promotional materials, resulting in higher event visibility and increased registrations. Engaged with industry experts and thought leaders to curate content that resonated with the target audience, driving significant interest and attendance. Leveraged digital marketing channels to disseminate persuasive and compelling content, substantially increasing online engagement and interest in upcoming events. TECHNICAL SOFTWARE: Google Analytics, Google Ads, HubSpot, Mailchimp, SEMrush, Hootsuite, Buffer, Ahrefs, Moz, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, WordPress, AI tools, Trello, Sprout Social, Salesforce, Google Data Studio, Hotjar, Facebook Ads Manager. SKILLS: Keyword research, content optimisation, technical SEO, backlink analysis, Google Analytics, SERP analysis, on-page SEO strategies, off-page SEO techniques, understanding of HTML/CSS, user experience optimisation, mobile SEO, local SEO strategies, competitor analysis, SEO auditing, content marketing strategies, Google Search Console proficiency, conversion rate optimisation, voice search optimisation, understanding of search engine algorithms, social media integration for SEO, accessibility compliance, video SEO, strategic planning and forecasting, data analysis and reporting, crisis management for SEO penalties, social media platform expertise, audience analysis, brand voice consistency, social media analytics, content scheduling and planning, engagement strategies, influencer collaboration, social media ad management, crisis communication on social media, multimedia content creation, storytelling techniques, editorial calendar management, SEO writing, creative writing, research and fact-checking, adaptability to different content platforms, headline crafting, proofreading and editing, visual content coordination, call-to-action strategies, content repurposing, email marketing content creation, blog post writing, whitepaper and e-book creation, press release writing, webinar and video scriptwriting. 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