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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
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