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Experience

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

2023 - 2026

Sessional Lecturer (Contract)

Reported to the HOD, I lectured first- and second-year sociolinguistics courses to part-time and full-time students.

CloudSmiths

2021 - 2024

Content & Learning Manager

Reported to the CPO and Marketing Manager, I created internal learning and marketing materials, including short-form slide decks, emails, blogs, and long-form content such as white papers and case studies. I managed strategic partnerships for staff skilling and evangelising cloud certifications. I accepted a voluntary separation package because the company could no longer afford a full-time content manager, and I could focus on my PhD.

DotModus (now known as CloudSmiths)

2020 - 2021

Copywriter & Community Manager

Reported to the Marketing Manager, I performed all in-house copywriting activities and managed the company's social media accounts.

Prostaff (now known as TalentSphere)

2019 - 2020

Editor

Reported to the Financial Manager, I edited and proofread CVs. I left to gain experience as a Copywriter.

Education

2026

University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)

PhD in Linguistics

Research on language, urban space, and play in Johannesburg's semiotic landscape.

2019

University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)

MA in Applied Linguistics (with distinction)

2017

University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)

BA (Hons) in Linguistics (with distinction)

2016

University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)

BA in Linguistics and Sociology (with distinction)

Core skills

Content strategyCopywritingSEO writingBrand voice developmentEditorial planningAcademic writingEthnographic researchSociolinguistics

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Angelique Tzanakakis

Every word is a choice. Every sentence, a small act of craft.
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Content marketer · Copywriter · Academic