Phunyezwa Mbhele
@phunyezwambhele
Marketing and PR specialist with sales, Excel, and event promotion experience.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a marketing and public relations specialist with hands-on experience in sales, customer service, Excel-based freelancing, and event promotion. I've driven branding and PR strategies, managed media inquiries, and planned promotional events while maintaining strong communication and client-focused service.
My background includes call centre work, direct sales, freelance Excel and administrative support, and shaping positive client images for events. I deliver results under pressure, work independently or in teams, and bring practical leadership, problem-solving, and design sensibilities to every role.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Marketing & PR Specialist
Island Marble Events
Aug 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 6 months)
Developed branding and public relations strategies, managed media inquiries, planned and promoted events, and maintained positive client image through targeted communication goals.
Freelance Excel Specialist
Ever Virtual
Aug 2022 - Jun 2023 (10 months)
Delivered spreadsheet creation and client page management services, handled email correspondence, and provided virtual support to clients on data and administrative tasks.
Sales Representative
Real Promotions
Mar 2019 - Apr 2020 (1 year 1 month)
Sold products and grew accounts by planning daily visits, securing orders, reporting activity and results, monitoring competitors, and resolving customer complaints to sustain sales performance.
Call Centre Agent
Italk
May 2018 - Oct 2018 (5 months)
Handled inbound client calls, verified and recorded customer information, determined eligibility against requirements, and maintained service quality by adhering to procedures and recommending improvements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
TAThe TEFL Academy
Level 3 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Teaching English as a Foreign Language
2024 - 2024
Completed Level 3 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) in 2024.
Lavela Secondary School
Grade 12 (Matric), Secondary Education
Completed Grade 12 with subjects including IsiZulu, English, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, Life Orientation, and Mathematics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
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