Samukele Simelane
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English Professional working proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Sotho Full professional proficiency
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Xhosa Professional working proficiency
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Bio
Experience
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BERRADO PICTURES
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South Africa
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO
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Jan 2015 - Present
• Developing a skill set of communication skills with masses on all social media platform, with an estimated total following of 13.8k on all social media platforms without any paid promotions. • Built International film network with the Girls Impact The World Film Festival held annually in Texas, United States of America. • Developing a skill set of communication skills with masses on all social media platform, with an estimated total following of 13.8k on all social media platforms without any paid promotions. • Built International film network with the Girls Impact The World Film Festival held annually in Texas, United States of America.
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PanSALB
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Camera Operator
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Jun 2022 - Jan 2023
I was camera operating for a live event awards, covering the interviews with board members, nominees and the guests at the event. I managed to shoot and edit a 45 minute documenting the 23rd ALASA conference held in Cape Town, Stellenbosch. The whole event was organized by the University of the Western Cape along stakeholders and ALASA. I was camera operating for a live event awards, covering the interviews with board members, nominees and the guests at the event. I managed to shoot and edit a 45 minute documenting the 23rd ALASA conference held in Cape Town, Stellenbosch. The whole event was organized by the University of the Western Cape along stakeholders and ALASA.
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ETV
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South Africa
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Live TV Studio Camera Operator & Video Editor
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Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
I was camera operating on a live show called The Morning Show #TMS. I am also tasked to shoot ENG, covering stories externally, operating news camera and operating jib. We also shot cut aways, studio RX and shooting promos. collaboratively directed client shoots like Morvite, FNB, Nedbank, Cooking With The Fakirs and many more. I was camera operating on a live show called The Morning Show #TMS. I am also tasked to shoot ENG, covering stories externally, operating news camera and operating jib. We also shot cut aways, studio RX and shooting promos. collaboratively directed client shoots like Morvite, FNB, Nedbank, Cooking With The Fakirs and many more.
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Mercerdes-Benz
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City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Freelance Videographer
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Jun 2022 - Nov 2022
• Targeted and executed Instagram demographics, resulting in a 60% traffic increase in a period of 3 months. • Targeted and executed Instagram demographics, resulting in a 60% traffic increase in a period of 3 months.
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67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day
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South Africa
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Non-profit Organizations
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Drone Operator
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Jul 2022 - Oct 2022
• Successfully delivered high levels of drone shots to be viewed for the first time by more than 15 000 people in the live event with 100% positive feedback to the organization applauding the reveal drone shot. • Successfully delivered high levels of drone shots to be viewed for the first time by more than 15 000 people in the live event with 100% positive feedback to the organization applauding the reveal drone shot.
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Cell C
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South Africa
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Videographer
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Jun 2022 - Jun 2022
The Cell C Inanda Africa Cup is a knockout polo championship that offers an action-packed day with a display of exceptional horsemanship amongst competing teams from all over the African continent. The polo season continues to bring together a premium audience, with a taste for fashion, delectable dining experiences and an action packed game of polo with teams competing for the opportunity to be crowned the winners. The tournament took place on Sunday 26 June 2022, returning to the picturesque Inanda Club, situated in the heart of Sandton, I was tasked to shoot and edit Instagram reels highlighting the event. Show less
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Production Coordinator & Video Editor
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Jul 2021 - Apr 2022
• By producing a 20 minutes documentary I was able to empower the wider audience globally by up 90% compared to the previous production work in the organization's history demographics.
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Senior Video Editor
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Jun 2021 - Feb 2022
• Developed a global network for the organization targeting self-driven women across the globe with an estimation of 200 000 people watched the documentary online in the company's website.
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Sibizi Magazine
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South Africa
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Online Media
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Magazine Photographer
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Sep 2020 - Jan 2022
Sibizi is a full Media agency that leads to leadership and growth with strategy, communications & goals. I helped the organization increase in website traffic by 40%. This was achieved through targeted social media marketing campaigns and a focus on improving the online magazine market in South Africa. Sibizi is a full Media agency that leads to leadership and growth with strategy, communications & goals. I helped the organization increase in website traffic by 40%. This was achieved through targeted social media marketing campaigns and a focus on improving the online magazine market in South Africa.
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Ditshego Media
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South Africa
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cinematographer & Video Editor
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Oct 2021 - Dec 2021
With over 10 years experience in the PR and communications industry sector, Ditshego Media has built up a reputation of being the best at everything they do. My job is to strategise creative content, editing, and making sure the clients get the best visually according to their expertise. Managed to shoot and edit numerous compelling content for clients posted on the organization's website and social media platforms within a year. With over 10 years experience in the PR and communications industry sector, Ditshego Media has built up a reputation of being the best at everything they do. My job is to strategise creative content, editing, and making sure the clients get the best visually according to their expertise. Managed to shoot and edit numerous compelling content for clients posted on the organization's website and social media platforms within a year.
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Hard Rock Cafe
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Freelance Videographer
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Nov 2020 - Nov 2020
The brand plants the roots of its global soul in every place we live, Hard Rock's philosophy has always been based on strong values, including the importance of being authentic and independent and a shared service for preserving their wildlife and protecting out planet. I worked as a freelance videographer in Sandton, capturing moments from the day into night of the event taking place. The brand plants the roots of its global soul in every place we live, Hard Rock's philosophy has always been based on strong values, including the importance of being authentic and independent and a shared service for preserving their wildlife and protecting out planet. I worked as a freelance videographer in Sandton, capturing moments from the day into night of the event taking place.
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City Awards Management
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Entertainment Providers
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Online Content Producer
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May 2020 - May 2020
South Africa's largest chain of award shows, celebrating the achievements of individuals in the entertainment industry. I worked as a content producer during the 011 Awards nomination process. I've created content that appeals and talks more to the youth. South Africa's largest chain of award shows, celebrating the achievements of individuals in the entertainment industry. I worked as a content producer during the 011 Awards nomination process. I've created content that appeals and talks more to the youth.
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Boston Media House
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South Africa
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Videographer
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Jan 2018 - Jan 2020
Boston Media House’s vision is to provide the best quality media and design education and training in a teaching and learning environment that is exciting. It strives to enhance, uplift and continuously improve the quality of media & design education and training in Southern Africa. Managed and developed digital content for the organization's in house radio station BMH Radio to post on their social media platforms. Boston Media House’s vision is to provide the best quality media and design education and training in a teaching and learning environment that is exciting. It strives to enhance, uplift and continuously improve the quality of media & design education and training in Southern Africa. Managed and developed digital content for the organization's in house radio station BMH Radio to post on their social media platforms.
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Loba Creations
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South Africa
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Videographer & Video Editor
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Mar 2017 - Jan 2019
• Developed a new business proposition project with an additional revenue potential of R45 600 per year. • Planned and executed multiple episodes for the Nebank campaign in 2019 hitting a record of PR coverage in the company's history (157+ mentions). • Developed a new business proposition project with an additional revenue potential of R45 600 per year. • Planned and executed multiple episodes for the Nebank campaign in 2019 hitting a record of PR coverage in the company's history (157+ mentions).
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Education
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Boston Media House
Diploma, Television & Media -
Lincoln Heights Secondary
Matric, 12