Zoe Neocosmos
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Zoe Neocosmos

Strategic Communication | Researcher | Media | AdvocacyJohannesburg, South Africa
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Zoe Neocosmos
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Zoe Neocosmos

Strategic Communication | Researcher | Media | AdvocacyJohannesburg, South Africa
About me
I believe that the distribution of knowledge between communications and social impact in Johannesburg, and the technology sector in London, is a recipe for boundless transformation.
Work history
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    Freelance Copywritermyself
    Johannesburg, South AfricaFreelance
    -Leveraged SEO best practices to increase organic search engine traffic by 15%, through keyword research and website content writing & editing. -Collaborated with marketing & partnership teams to improve processes, while upholding business tone & marketing needs in content pieces. -Utilized expertise in analytics, writing, copy-editing, proofreading, reference checking, and SEO research.
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    Executive CoordinatorFrayintermedia
     - Johannesburg, South AfricaFull Time
    -Spearheaded press interviews for survivors of gender-based violence, reaching a combined audience of over 2 million people daily. -Developed executive summary on current media landscape, drafted speaker briefs and newsletter for Bloomberg Africa Business Media Innovators (ABMI) Conversations 2021. Hosted journal writing group for Aspen New Voices leadership fellowship. -Lead the creative concepts, proposals and budgets for Level 1 B-BBEE-contributor public relations and communications firm.
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Skills
  • Project Management
  • Content Creatiion
  • Training
  • Social Campaign
  • Event Management
  • Education
  • Academic Research
  • Networking
  • Budget Proposals
  • Problem Solving
Education
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    Masters of ArtsThe University of the Witwatersrand
     - Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Joined the Golden Key International Honour Society, top 15% in field of study • Specialised in queer studies, critical race theory and ocean studies in literature
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    Honours degree Bachelor of ArtsThe University of the Witwatersrand
     - Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Joined the Golden Key International Honour Society, top 15% in field of study. • The study of African literature includes an exploration of aspects of the history, politics, intellectual traditions and cultural heritage of the diverse societies within which the literature is produced. • Coursework included: "Memory, Violence and Representation in Africa" and "Narratives of the Indian Ocean".
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Awards
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    BursaryThe Mahon Foundation
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    Master's ScholarshipThe Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
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