
Ashlyn Pillay
Junior Marketer
I am a top performing individual who is able to operate in a dynamic, often rapidly changing environment and one who is driven to deliver. I have over 3 years of experience in Marketing. I am ambitious, goal driven, and I have a work ethic that is exemplary. Professional, sophisticated, aspirational are some of the words used to describe me.
I obtained my Diploma in marketing and sales in 2018. I have set myself a 5-year plan to achieve my goals of becoming a marketing manager. I will achieve this goal within my 5-year plan with persistency and dedication
My current function is multifaceted as it requires daily and monthly execution of the core marketing requirements for several businesses in different spaces.
Career Highlights:
I have designed and created my own website on WordPress which I showcase my content and designing ability
Successfully rebranded my current company brand image by creating a new logo and slogan
Developed and executed new strategies at my previous company to up sales by 15%
I have successfully managed social media pages for a car dealership called Founad Auto and sold over 9 cars during the peak of covid when sales margin dropped with competitors
Personal
Information:
§ Date of Birth: 3 April 1998
§ Gender: Male
§ Marital Status: Single
§ Dependents: None
§ Drivers Licence: Code B
§ Languages: English, Afrikaans
§ Nationality: South African
§ Criminal Offences: None
§ Health: Excellent
Education:
2015 – Grade 12 (Bachelors Pass with Distinction), Newhaven Secondary School
§ English, Afrikaans, Mathematics Literacy, History, Business Studies, Life Orientation, Computer Application Technology
2016 to 2018 – Marketing and Sales/Durban University of Technology
§ Diploma in Marketing and Sales Qualification obtained
Professional Experience:
Marketing And Content Creator at Peter Hall Fire – January 2021 to Current
Duties included:
§ Online customer support
§ Designing of booklets, pamphlets, signage, and digital content
§ Event organizing within a budget
§ Updating and creating content on the company website and social media pages
§ Liaising with clients
§ Handling Multiple client accounts
§ Evaluating and Quoting
§ Administration duties such as filing and data capturing client’s information
§ Emailing marketing
§ Power point presentations illustrating new products
§ Interacting with clients and updating them via zoom on production
§ Decision making and thinking outside the box to come up with fresh ideas
§ Managing a small team and delegating orders
§ Creating brand and product awareness
§ Coordinating marketing initiatives
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Social Media Marketer at Founad Auto- January 2020- December 2020
§ Managed all Social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok
§ Updated and maintained company website
§ Created promotional material like brochures and flyers
§ Communicated and organized dates for clients to view vehicles
Marketing Assistant at Classique Quilters -January 2019 to December 2019
§ Assisting the marketing manager with event coordination
§ Researching trends and data analytics
§ Assisting the marketing department in content marketing and social media marketing
§ Administration duties such as filing, invoicing and data capturing
Achievements:
§ Achievement Award: Successfully launching new product line within budget
(Peter Hall fire- 2021)
§ Achievement Award: Successfully achieving the optimum GP (Founad Auto – 2019)
§ Mentorship Award: Mentorship award (Classique Quilter – 2018)
References:
§ Loana Hall 082 499 3628 (Director at Peter Hall Fire)
§ Lionel Munsamy 078 652 2838 (HR at Classic Quilters)
Education
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01/12 /2016 - 11/18/2018
Marketing and sales at Durban University of technology