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Nhlanhla Makenna

@nhlanhlamakenna

I help small businesses improve Shopify stores, workflows, and digital operating systems.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to help founder-led brands, product businesses, and small teams improve Shopify stores, workflows, and digital tools with practical, clear systems that avoid overcomplicated agency processes.

I help small business founders clean up the digital systems they rely on to sell, operate, and grow.

At Dreamer Republik Digital, I founded and managed a digital consultancy, building digital foundations and scalable marketing systems. I engineered and maintained client operating systems in ClickUp, Google Workspace, and Notion to improve collaboration, visibility, and delivery timelines.

I also execute digital marketing campaigns across Google Ads, Meta Business Suite, and email platforms, and have managed programmatic campaigns for clients including Tsogo Sun and Famous Brands. My work includes performance analysis, A/B testing, and strategic budget allocation across DSP platforms.

Through my Shopify Store Fix-Up Sprint, I support live and nearly-live stores with customer journey, homepage clarity, product pages, payment and shipping setup, trust signals, and practical improvements. I’m especially interested in founder-led brands and small teams that need clear, usable systems without overcomplicated agency processes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Digital management manager

Dreamer Republik Digital

May 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Worked as Digital management manager at Dreamer Republik Digital.

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Current

System Manager

Dreamer Republik Digital

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 10 months)

Founded and managed a digital consultancy, building strong digital foundations and scalable marketing systems.
Engineered and maintained client operating systems in ClickUp, Google Workspace, and Notion, significantly improving collaboration, visibility, and delivery timelines.
Oversaw and executed full-spectrum digital marketing campaigns across Google Ads, Meta Business Suite, and email platform

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Current

Graphic Operator

Alston Elliot (Sports Broadcast Production)

Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 10 months)

Operated live on-air graphics for SuperSport broadcasts, ensuring real-time accuracy during major sporting events.

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Digital Marketer

Dreamer Republik

Mar 2017 - Jun 2023 (6 years 3 months)

Worked as Digital Marketer at Dreamer Republik.

CA

Online Marketer

Cadreon

Feb 2017 - Aug 2017 (6 months)

Worked as Online Marketer at Cadreon.

AA

Graphics operator

Alston Elliot - aegraphics.tv

Mar 2015 - Nov 2015 (8 months)

Worked as Graphics operator at Alston Elliot - aegraphics.tv.

VA

Video Production Coordinator

Velocity Africa

Mar 2013 - Aug 2013 (5 months)

Worked as Video Production Coordinator at Velocity Africa.

WW

Candidate Attorney

Webber Wentzel

Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years)

Worked as Candidate Attorney at Webber Wentzel.

WA

Candidate Attorney

Webber Wentzel Attorneys

Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years)

Drafted legal agreements, conducted research, and managed case documentation for corporate clients.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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ClickUp

ClickUp Advanced AI Certificate of Completion

Issued Jan 2025

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ClickUp

Build Your First Workflow (Intermediate) Certificate

Issued Feb 2025

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ClickUp

ClickUp Expert Certificate

Issued Apr 2023

University of the Witwatersrand logoUW

University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Laws

2007 - 2010

Invited to the Golden Key Honour Society

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