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Suwilanji C.M. Nalondwa

Lusaka

Summary

I am a Meta-Certified Digital Marketing Associate and I help organizations and brands like yours maintain a profitable presence online.

I’m looking forward to helping you create compelling content that converts and also maintaining a profitable presence online.

I’ve worked with various brands, companies and organizations in the last 7 years in different industries from government instituitions to for-profit and non profit companies.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Online Content Coordinator

BBC Media Action
04.2023 - Current
  • Managed a short term, pilot condom demand creation project
  • Donor liaison and reporting
  • Created communication framework, project social media brief and communication plans to guide partner implementing organisations
  • Mentored partner teams in social media management and ensured we met the goals of the project
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
  • Organized trainings for partner organisations teams to meet gaps in the project
  • Created and edited video content to help meet project objectives, also created shorter TikTok style videos for reels.
  • Working with media houses to publicise events related to the project
  • Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
  • Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contractors such as animators and influencers related to project deliverables.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Conducted online research to obtain relevant information and materials.
  • Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.

Strategist and Content Creator

Young & Rubicam Lusaka
02.2022 - 06.2023

UNICEF ZambiaStrategist May 2022— June 2023

  • Created advertising strategies for project launches: Tikonde Bana and Playful Parenting.

Pioneer SeedContent Manager May 2022—June 2023

  • Managed content and the Facebook page.
  • Generated and monitored monthly reports.

UNICEF Zambia — Playful Parenting Campaign August 2022—June 2023

  • Created content and managed the associated Facebook page.
  • Generated and monitored monthly reports.

Zambia National Public Health InstituteSocial Media Marketer May 2022—June 2023

  • Developed content and managed the Facebook page.
  • Generated and monitored monthly reports.

Corteva AgriscienceCreative Strategist May 2022—June 2023

  • Developed advertising strategies and managed the "Limani Muwine" digital campaign.
  • Collaborated with a team on digital and traditional advertising.

Stanbic Bank ZambiaCreative Strategist and Social Media Manager May 2022—June 2023

  • Created advertising strategies for product launches, notably Instant Money.
  • Managed multiple social media platforms and devised marketing strategies.
  • Created content for radio, social media, and email campaigns.

DSTV ZambiaStrategist and Copywriter May 2022—June 2023

  • Crafted and implemented strategies to increase search visibility and website traffic.
  • Developed advertising strategies for new products and localized campaigns for the Zambian audience.
  • Wrote radio advertisements and collaborated on updating advertising strategies.

Social Media Consultant

Centre For Trade Policy And Development
09.2022 - 09.2022

• Managed pre, during and post event advertising for the Annual Continental conference of African Parliamentary Network on Illicit Financial Flows and Taxation 2022 and Pan African Conference on Illicit Financial Flows Facebook , Twitter and LinkedIn.
• Created and sent out emails via MailChimp to conference attendees.
• Worked with influencers and social media managers from partnering organizations.
• Twitter Page grew from 9999 followers to 11,700 followers in two days
• Generated 100+ unique posts over the course of four days
• Event hashtags trended on Twitter and Facebook

Content Manager

Arctic Webs Media
12.2020 - 02.2022

NOR, Iceland — Website and Ads Manager
January 2021—Present

  • Manages website and executes paid background Ads on Facebook and Google Ads, resulting in increased website visits and sales for clients.

Granny’s Bakery, ZambiaSocial Media Manager
2021

  • Created and managed content for Facebook and Instagram.
  • Achieved significant growth after gaining permission to align content with the local market, leading to notable increases in sales and brand advocacy.

Blackstone Labs, USA and IcelandSocial Media and Website Manager
2020—February 2021

  • Managed social media accounts and created website copy, resulting in increased website traffic, sales, and brand advocacy.

Titanium Motors, ZambiaFacebook Manager
2020—February 2022

  • Managed Facebook content under strict Volvo brand guidelines, leading to increased customer queries, walk-ins, and service sales.

Glofaxi, IcelandSocial Media & Website Auditor
2021

  • Conducted a comprehensive social media and website audit.

Southgate Investments, ZambiaSocial Media Manager
2020—February 2022

  • Managed Facebook and Instagram content, resulting in increased queries, walk-ins, and sales.

Gourmet Restaurant, ZambiaSocial Media Manager
2020—February 2022

  • Managed Facebook and Instagram accounts, contributing to improved social media metrics and increased sales.

Balcony Restaurant, ZambiaFacebook Manager
2020—Present

  • Manages Facebook and Instagram accounts, leading to increased social media metrics and sales.

Fallsway Events, ZambiaFacebook Manager
2020—2021

  • Managed Facebook content, resulting in increased social media metrics and sales.

Fallsway ApartmentsFacebook Manager and Customer Support
2021

  • Managed Facebook content, responded to customer queries, and executed background ads and post boosting.

Ibanera BankSocial Media and Website Manager
2021

  • Managed social media content across platforms, responded to queries, executed background ads, boosted posts, and updated website copy, leading to increased signups and subscriptions.

Digital Marketing Strategist

Shodol Cosmetics
08.2020 - 12.2020

• Managed all online marketing channels (Online Store, Social Media Marketing channels
• Monitored social media and internet to study communication trends and
prospective clients
• Handled prospective clients and emails and messages
• Handled affiliation/Influencer registration program
• Prepared monthly digital marketing plan, budget and reports for both the
online store and the traditional stores.
• Aided in traditional marketing planning and implementation
• Increase in sales on online store and traditional stores by 40%

Marketing Officer

Zebra Publishing
07.2018 - 08.2020

• Worked remotely taking care of Integrated Marketing communications of
the company (i.e. Advertising, public relations, marketing, personal selling,
and digital communications.)
• Monitored social media and internet to study communication trends and
prospective clients
• Handled prospective clients emails
• Negotiated and conducted sales and deliveries of books

Micro-Influencer

Women's Museum
10.2019 - 10.2019

• Worked as a Social Media Influencer with Manic Creatives Ltd for Women’s Museum Zambia Leading Ladies Project which ran for 10 weeks in 2019

Committee Member

UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION
01.2018 - 12.2018

• Served as committee member and content creator in the association this included flyers, social media posts on their Facebook page.
• Led the Justice for Vespers communication campaign where I designed and uploaded the Justice for Vespers Facebook frame that was used to unite all who stood for Justice for Vespers around the country.

Content Creator and Customer Support Intern

Manic Creatives
02.2018 - 04.2018

Internal Responsibilities:

  • Created compelling and engaging content for the company's website, enhancing its online presence.
  • Managed and effectively addressed customer inquiries through the company website's chatbot, ensuring prompt and satisfactory responses.

External Project with Jewel of Africa:

  • Orchestrated and executed a highly successful Twitter Storm campaign showcasing Zambian Emeralds for Jewel of Africa. Achieved outstanding results within a limited budget and a tight timeframe, contributing to enhanced brand visibility and engagement.

Journalist Intern

ZANIS
11.2015 - 02.2016

• Wrote news stories for all platforms that is Print and broadcast +
• Edited News Packages (Audio and Video.)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media And Communication Studies

University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
04.2020

Skills

  • Community Engagement
  • Project Management
  • Podcast Production
  • Legal Compliance
  • Creative Direction
  • Influencer Outreach
  • Content Strategy Development
  • Google Analytics
  • Web Analytics
  • Digital Advertising
  • SEO Optimization
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Event Coordination
  • Budget Management
  • Email Marketing
  • Internal Communications
  • Social Media Management
  • Content Creation
  • Data Analysis
  • Paid Social Campaigns
  • Report Writing

Certification

  • Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate - Meta

Timeline

Online Content Coordinator

BBC Media Action
04.2023 - Current

Social Media Consultant

Centre For Trade Policy And Development
09.2022 - 09.2022

Strategist and Content Creator

Young & Rubicam Lusaka
02.2022 - 06.2023

Content Manager

Arctic Webs Media
12.2020 - 02.2022

Digital Marketing Strategist

Shodol Cosmetics
08.2020 - 12.2020

Micro-Influencer

Women's Museum
10.2019 - 10.2019

Marketing Officer

Zebra Publishing
07.2018 - 08.2020

Content Creator and Customer Support Intern

Manic Creatives
02.2018 - 04.2018

Committee Member

UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION
01.2018 - 12.2018

Journalist Intern

ZANIS
11.2015 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Media And Communication Studies

University of Zambia
Suwilanji C.M. Nalondwa