THATO YAONE RADIJENG
Gaborone
Summary
Accomplished media professional with extensive experience at MAKGABANENG, excelling in concept development and project management. Successfully led TV and radio productions, enhancing creative collaboration and technical direction. Spearheaded multiple high-profile projects, showcasing exceptional project execution and leadership skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of TV and Radio Productions
MAKGABANENG
01.2015 - Current
- Producer-Mareledi TV Drama
- Director-Mareledi Season 4 to Season 8
- From Concept Development to the delivery.
Festival Coordinator
Makgabaneng International Creative Arts Festival
01.2022 - 01.2024
Producer and Director
DSTV channel 289 (BTV)
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Sentlhaga the Nest TV Drama Broadcasted
Project Coordinator
SMC Rola Kepese Roadshow- Ministry of Health
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Production Manager-Shuga Roadshows UNICEF BOTSWANA
Production Manager and Set Design
DSTV channel 289 (BTV)
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Lefatshe Letlotlo, Season 1 Broadcasted on
Producer
Breaking Borders Women TV Production (Team Botswana)
03.2015 - 11.2016
- Head of Technical Team Botswana from concept development to delivery
Facilities Coordinator and In-house Producer
01.2008 - 01.2010
Documentary Producer
eBotswana television
01.2006 - 01.2007
- The Desired City (Gaborone Documentary) 25 years Celebration-2012 Concept development, script
Shaya Ma Get down TV Show Producer
Flave Production
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Broadcasted on DSTV channel 289
- Make up artist Beauty comedy season 1 Co Producer
- Head of Art Department
Image Consultant and Documentation Documentary Producer
Flave Production
01.2005 - 01.2006
- For Miss Botswana 2005 Ms Lerato Tebogo to Miss World Competition.
Production Manager
Flave Productions
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Beauty Comedy Season @BTV Broadcast
Art Department Coordinator
DSTV Broadcast
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Flat 101 TV Drama@ Movie Magic
Producer and Director
DSTV channel 290 and NOW TV
09.2019
- From above short film Producer and Director Broadcasted on
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Filmmaking And Storytelling Training Program
New York Film School
USA01-2025
Diploma - Psychosocial Counselling
Masam College of Health And Research, Zambia
Zambia11-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Project Management
Polytechnic West
Australia04-2015
Associate of Arts and sciences in Color, Style and Design - Colour, Style And Design
Aesthetics And Cosmetics International College
South Africa11-2003
Skills
- Project management
- Concept development
- Production coordination
- Scriptwriting
- Technical direction
- Creative collaboration
References
- Tony, Buru, 3910699, 71523889, Makgabaneng
- Dave, Coles, GM, Ebotswana
- Afentse, Lekolwane, 73002151, Flave Productions
Accomplishments
- Award winner, Botswana International Film Festival 2024-Best Film Jury’s Choice
- Nominated for the Silicon Valley African Film Festival 2023- Lenna Short film
Affiliations
2009-2015, LOCO Committee member under BOCRA HRDC Creative Sector Committee, representing the TV and film sector
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCIES
- Celtx
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Internet and Intranet
Certification
- SPSS Certified
Timeline
Festival Coordinator
Makgabaneng International Creative Arts Festival
01.2022 - 01.2024
Producer and Director
DSTV channel 289 (BTV)
08.2020 - 01.2021
Producer and Director
DSTV channel 290 and NOW TV
09.2019
Project Coordinator
SMC Rola Kepese Roadshow- Ministry of Health
01.2019 - 01.2020
Production Manager and Set Design
DSTV channel 289 (BTV)
01.2017 - 01.2018
Producer
Breaking Borders Women TV Production (Team Botswana)
03.2015 - 11.2016
Head of TV and Radio Productions
MAKGABANENG
01.2015 - Current
Facilities Coordinator and In-house Producer
01.2008 - 01.2010
Documentary Producer
eBotswana television
01.2006 - 01.2007
Shaya Ma Get down TV Show Producer
Flave Production
01.2006 - 01.2007
Image Consultant and Documentation Documentary Producer
Flave Production
01.2005 - 01.2006
Production Manager
Flave Productions
01.2003 - 01.2004
Art Department Coordinator
DSTV Broadcast
01.2002 - 01.2003
Some College (No Degree) - Filmmaking And Storytelling Training Program
New York Film School
Diploma - Psychosocial Counselling
Masam College of Health And Research, Zambia
Some College (No Degree) - Project Management
Polytechnic West
Associate of Arts and sciences in Color, Style and Design - Colour, Style And Design
Aesthetics And Cosmetics International College
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