Bongiwe Mkhonta
@bongiwemkhonta
Creative media intern with strong IT and communication skills.
EswatiniWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a background in media and communications, complemented by foundational IT sales skills. My experience as a Media and Communications intern at the Eswatini National Cancer Control Unit allowed me to hone my public health relations abilities, particularly through managing social media platforms like Facebook to raise cancer awareness.
In addition to my media experience, I have a solid educational foundation with an Associate Degree in Creative Multimedia Skills from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology. I am proficient in content creation and graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite, which I applied during my internship. My role involved conducting cancer surveys and assessments, showcasing my ability to work with raw data and contribute to meaningful health initiatives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Clerk Entry
WITS and NCCU
Mar 2024 - Apr 2024 (1 month)
Worked on a cervical cancer linkages study, focusing on data entry and ensuring accurate data collection for research purposes.
Data Clerk Entry
WHO, The Ministry of Health
Jan 2024 - Feb 2024 (1 month)
Involved in the National STEPS survey on the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Eswatini, focusing on data entry and management.
Media and Communications Intern
Eswatini National Cancer Control Unit
Oct 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 2 months)
Responsible for public health relations and media management, particularly on Facebook for cancer awareness. Involved in cancer surveys and assessments to support the Unit's initiatives.
Sales Assistant
Sheet Street
Oct 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 3 months)
Provided product recommendations and assisted in organizing store displays to enhance sales performance. Demonstrated excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail while working with raw data in a target-driven environment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
WHO, The Ministry of Health
Data Clerk Entry, Data Management
2024 - 2024
Data Clerk Entry for the National STEPS survey on the burden of NCDs in Eswatini, focusing on data entry and management.
WITS and NCCU
Data Clerk Entry, Data Management
2024 - 2024
Data Clerk Entry for a cervical cancer linkages study, focusing on data entry and teamwork.
Eswatini National Cancer Control Unit
Intern/Volunteer, Media and Communications
2021 - 2023
Responsible for the Unit's public health relations and media, especially Facebook, used for cancer awareness in Eswatini. Involved in cancer surveys and assessments.
LTLimkokwing University of Creative Technology
Associate Degree, Creative Multimedia Skills
2017 - 2020
Studied Creative Multimedia Skills, focusing on media relations, content creation, and graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
EswatiniAuthorized to work in
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