Reneilwe Mgida
@reneilwemgida
Event coordinator and marketing strategist driving engagement and operational excellence.
What I'm looking for
I'm a dynamic event coordinator and marketing strategist with broad experience in event planning, social media management, and customer-facing roles. I co-founded and serve as COO of My Desk Buddy, overseeing operations, product development, supplier partnerships, logistics, and customer experience.
I lead end-to-end event delivery at Five6seven8 Dance Studio, managing logistics, vendor relations, scheduling, and cross-functional communication to create high-impact, community-focused events. Previously I worked as a marketing strategist, production assistant, robotics coach, and receptionist, consistently improving processes and engagement.
My strengths include campaign development, content creation, audience development, and client relationship management, backed by formal training in brand content, copywriting, data processing, and TEFL. I'm passionate about solving problems and delivering excellence across roles and industries.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Co-Founder & COO
My Desk Buddy
Jun 2025 - Present (5 months)
Oversee daily operations, product development, supplier partnerships, logistics, and customer experience to scale the business and deliver high-quality desk setups.
Event Coordinator
Five6seven8 Dance Studio
Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Lead end-to-end event planning and execution, manage logistics, vendors, scheduling, and on-site coordination to drive community engagement and brand consistency.
Marketing Strategist
COPPA Restuarant
Jun 2023 - Dec 2023 (6 months)
Developed and executed marketing strategies and supported operations as a personal assistant to improve customer outreach and campaign performance over a 7-month engagement.
Marketing Strategist
JEFA Education (Pty) Ltd
Jan 2023 - Jun 2023 (5 months)
Developed and implemented marketing plans, managed social media, created and distributed content, and analyzed performance to support STEAM and robotics education outreach.
Production Assistant
JEFA Education (Pty) Ltd
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Prepped and maintained equipment, assisted with kit packing and administrative tasks, and created systems to simplify production flow for educational programs.
Robotics Coach
JEFA Education (Pty) Ltd
Aug 2021 - Dec 2021 (4 months)
Taught robotics and STEM concepts, designed lesson plans and hands-on activities, supervised student projects, and evaluated progress to improve learning outcomes.
Audience Development Marketer
Terrapinn
Sep 2020 - Nov 2020 (2 months)
Researched target audiences, developed marketing strategies, created content, performed cold calling and client outreach to grow and engage event audiences.
Receptionist
Planet Fitness
Mar 2019 - Jun 2019 (3 months)
Acted as first point of contact, managed diaries and appointments, welcomed members, and maintained security procedures while providing customer support.
Sales & Marketing Representative
La Granson International
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)
Sold Pick n Pay Smart Shopper credit, performed cost-benefit analyses, maintained client relationships, and increased sales through upselling and promotional campaigns.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Digital School of Marketing
Higher National Diploma, Digital Marketing / Content
Completed courses in Copywriting, Brand Content, and Data Processing focused on digital marketing skills and content creation.
International Open Academy
TEFL, Teaching English as a Foreign Language
2022 - 2022
Completed a TEFL course to gain teaching skills and certification for English language instruction.
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