Curriculum Vitae
WIAAN GIBBONS
Current Address: Langenhoven Park /Bloemfontein SA ID Number: 970**********
Contact Details: +27 (0-797****** Gender: Male
Email: adnyq6@r.postjobfree.com DOB: 16 June 1997
Languages: English (fluent) & Afrikaans (fluent) Nationality: South African
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiaan-gibbons-4265551b1/
Driver’s License: Yes (Code B)
Professional & Personal Profile
I am an honest, hardworking and friendly individual. I enjoy working with people and influencing people in a positive way. I am an outgoing person and I thoroughly enjoy any challenge in life. Even if I don’t know how to execute a certain task or action, I will always find a way to carry out an action or plan that is expected from me.
I am good in placing myself in the potential client or consumer’s perspective to realize what the client or consumer’s needs in a product or service.
Seeing that I just finished my studies, I am keen to start my professional career in the Sales, Marketing and Corporate industry. I am very teachable and I am more than willing to start from the bottom and prove myself. I am up to date with the newest marketing strategies and I am more than able to apply these techniques in the industry.
Educational Qualifications
Completed degree in BA Marketing
BA Integrated Organizational Communication Degree (BA Marketing)
Faculty of The Humanities
University of the Free State
2018-2020
Grade 12 (Matriculated 2015)
Jim Fouché High School
2011-2015
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Word: Good
Microsoft Excel: Basic
Microsoft Power Point: Good
Marketing Skills:
I am skilled in advertising a specific campaign to the allocated target market, for the relevant product.
I am skilled in the design stage and execution stage of the specific product and service.
I am proficient in designing and creating advertising videos and advertising posters.
I am skilled in the planning process of unique advertisement designs which stands out.
Social Skills:
I know how to persuade an individual to consider the benefits of a product or service.
I am an authentic person and it reflects in my product or service, which will attract potential clients.
Professional Work experience
University of the Free state
Marketing Officer (6-month contract position)
3 May 2021 – Present
Duties:
I am responsible in the assistance of acquiring quotations from graphic designers and other suppliers.
I am responsible in the assistance of the branding approval workflow via e-mails.
I assist with the management of the departmental marketing material (banner bank)
I am part of the assistance for the updating of the UFS CI projects on the various official UFS communication channels.
I assist with the writing and distribution of various communication regarding the UFS branding e.g., letters and newsletters.
I assist with the maintenance and updates of the UFS Brand Guidelines website.
I assist with the liaison of photographers and graphic designers to create marketing material and advertisements for the UFS merchandise store – Kovsie Gear.
I assist with the maintenance and updating of the Kovsie Gear webpage on the UFS website.
Sport Achievements
u/16 A Free State Rugby
1st Team JF Rugby
Hobbies / Interests
Fitness Training
Outdoor activities such as hiking and running