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Constance Rudo Makoni Thodhlana

Corporate Communications Manager at Cottco
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Constance Rudo Makoni-thodhlana is a seasoned communications professional with 7+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, and journalism, holding a Master's degree in Marketing Strategy and proficiency in multiple languages.
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Location
Harare, Zimbabwe, ZW
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
Skills
  • Journalism
  • Media Production
  • Radio
  • Camera
  • Video Editing
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Constance Rudo Makoni-thodhlana is a seasoned communications expert with a proven track record of driving corporate communications and public relations strategies for top organizations in Zimbabwe. As Corporate Communications Manager at Cottco, she oversees media relations, crisis communications, and internal communications, leveraging her expertise in journalism, media production, and public relations to foster strong stakeholder engagement. Throughout her career, Constance has honed her skills in media production, video editing, and online journalism, with a strong background in current affairs and marketing. Her experience as Public Relations and Communications Specialist at the National Social Security Authority of Zimbabwe and Senior News Reporter at the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation has equipped her with a deep understanding of the media landscape and the ability to craft compelling narratives. Constance holds a Master of Commerce in Marketing Strategy from Midlands State University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management from the Institute of Marketing and Management.

Experience

  • Cottco
    • Harare, Zimbabwe
    • Corporate Communications Manager
      • Jan 2023 - Present
      • Harare, Zimbabwe

  • Zimbabwe Investment & Development Agency - ZIDA
    • Harare, Zimbabwe
    • Corporate Affairs Manager
      • Apr 2021 - Jan 2022
      • Harare, Zimbabwe

  • National Social Security Authority of Zimbabwe (“NSSA”)
    • Harare
    • Public Relations and Communications Specialist
      • Apr 2017 - Mar 2021
      • Harare

  • Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare
    • 9th Floor, Kaguvi Building, Harare, Zimbabwe
    • Deputy Director Public Affairs
      • Apr 2016 - Mar 2017
      • 9th Floor, Kaguvi Building, Harare, Zimbabwe

      ▫Monitoring Public opinion regarding the Ministry▫Coming up with the Ministry's communication strategy and communication action plans.▫Advising the Minister and Senior management on matters relating to the media and communication.▫Organising media workshops for Ministry officials.▫Liasing with the media and promoting the Ministry's programmes.▫Defending the Ministry's position to the media and relevant stakeholders.▫Managing the Ministry's website and social media platforms.▫Organising events, function, open days, exhibitions.▫Overseeing production of documentaries.

  • Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation
    • Senior News Reporter
      • Feb 2009 - Mar 2016

      • Generating ideas for news stories, features and documentaries;• Following leads from news sources and researching, verifying and collating evidence and information to support a story using relevant information sources;• Developing scripts for bulletins, headlines and reports and using video cameras and other equipment to record material and appropriate editing software to produce news stories;• Identifying potential interviewees, briefing them, preparing interview questions and conducting both live and recorded interviews.• Managing the news production process from filming to editing-Producing two news stories everyday-filing stories for radio news, radio actualities and reporting on location-Producing well researched documentaries.

Education

  • 2018 - 2019
    Midlands State University
    Master of Commerce in Marketing Strategy, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 2017 - 2019
    Institute Of Marketing and Management
    Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 2011 - 2014
    Zimbabwe Open University
    Bachelor of arts in media studies, Communication and Media Studies
  • 2006 - 2007
    Christian College of Southern Africa (CCOSA)
    Diploma, COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
  • 2000 - 2003
    Daramombe High School
    Ordinary level

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