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Itseng Lynette Rowland

Gaborone

Summary

Skilled professional specializing in journalistic writing and proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud. Strong organizational abilities and effective communication skills enhance team collaboration and deadline management. Demonstrated computer literacy and adaptability to technology drive project efficiency and impactful results.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Voiceover Artist

Kebo Holdings
11.2016 - 11.2016
  • Designed radio jingle for Kebo Holdings, overseeing production and serving as voice-over artist.

Social Media Liaison

Webframe
Gaborone, Botswana
12.2021 - 09.2024
  • Developed effective strategies and social media campaigns for clients.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Maintained interactive communication to enhance account engagement.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Public Relations & Communications Intern

National AIDS & Health Promotion Agency
Gaborone
11.2020 - 05.2021
  • Managed communications for Faith Communities Initiative Project, ensuring effective outreach.
  • Supported Public Relations officer in executing strategic communication plans.
  • Supported event organisation efforts, ensured smooth execution of promotional activities.

Digital Marketer

Events Support Group
12.2018 - 05.2020
  • Promote company’s product and services in the digital space
  • Develop and manage digital marketing campaigns
  • Optimize content for its social networking channels

Journalist Intern

Sunday Standard/The Telegraph
07.2017 - 01.2018
  • Covered and published lifestyle and sports news

Promotions Personnel

Wildflower Promotional Agency
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Promotional and marketing services for companies’ products/services and managing their events to achieve the desired perception for the companies’ brands
  • Social media management
  • Ushering VIPs at events
  • The companies/events where I served at include: the 2017 Desert Race at Jwaneng for VIPs section, Jameson Connect Botswana and Avani Hotels’ various events to list a few.

Public Relations Intern

Department of Public Affairs, University of Botswana
Gaborone
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Facilitated internal and external communications to enhance stakeholder engagement.
  • Served as media liaison to promote university initiatives effectively.
  • Authored and edited articles for university newsletter and publications.
  • Coordinated marketing efforts and events to boost community involvement.

Education

Masters of Arts Degree - Politics and International Relations

University of Botswana
Gaborone
08.2019 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Media Studies - General

University of Botswana
Gaborone
08.2014 - 05.2018

Skills

  • Journalistic writing
  • Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Deadline management
  • Computer literacy and tech adaptability

Certification

The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing from the Google Digital Garage, 2021-01-28

PERSONAL DETAILS

English
Proficient (C2)

References

  • Ms. U., Busang, Manager, Media and Communications, 3552285, University of Botswana, Gaborone
  • Mr. L., Dingalo, Faculty Administrator, 3554211, University of Botswana, Gaborone
  • Mr. J., Segwabe, Managing Director, 73141141, Events Support Group, Gaborone

Training

  • June-July 2016 at the University of Botswana
  • I covered several workshops/conferences/events within the University of Botswana Faculties and Departments including: University of Botswana and the Botswana International University of Science & Technology (BIUST)’s Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Festival in June 2016. The STEM festival concept which is championed by BIUST is informed by the characterization and inclination of BIUST towards societal focus, among others. Through organizing and hosting the STEM festival BIUST aimed to contribute towards; creating public awareness of science and appreciation of science and technology; and making science and technology work for people’s development. STEM festival comprised Exhibitions/Displays, Seminars/Talk shows/Symposia, Demonstrations/Shows. I also covered the Luncheon Ceremony in honour of the University Chancellor’s 91st Birthday in July (the late Sir Ketumile Masire), University Culture Day, official Opening of the University of Botswana Indoor Sports Facility etc.

Timeline

Social Media Liaison

Webframe
12.2021 - 09.2024

Public Relations & Communications Intern

National AIDS & Health Promotion Agency
11.2020 - 05.2021

Masters of Arts Degree - Politics and International Relations

University of Botswana
08.2019 - 05.2025

Digital Marketer

Events Support Group
12.2018 - 05.2020

Journalist Intern

Sunday Standard/The Telegraph
07.2017 - 01.2018

Promotions Personnel

Wildflower Promotional Agency
01.2017 - 12.2017

Voiceover Artist

Kebo Holdings
11.2016 - 11.2016

Public Relations Intern

Department of Public Affairs, University of Botswana
06.2016 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Media Studies - General

University of Botswana
08.2014 - 05.2018
Itseng Lynette Rowland