Ilani Havenga

Writing is more than just putting words on paper; it's a form of art and magic that has captivated my heart from a young age. My journey as a wordsmith began with childlike novels, and now, I stand before you, ready to wield my pen in the world of SEO and copywriting.

With a Bachelor's degree in Communication, I ventured into the realm of business writing, transforming castles into offices and lecture halls with the power of words. My quest for mastery led me to earn an Honours degree in Corporate Communication, where I honed my skills in strategic communication and storytelling.

During my internship at DevCom, I had the privilege of working with experienced mentors and writing mages who expanded my formal writing arsenal. Who taught me about patience, and persistence, amid difficult tasks. Who I had to collaborate with while handling quests independently. As a junior communication consultant, I crafted press releases, case studies, and reports with meticulous attention to detail. I delved into the realm of in-field research, conducting interviews and providing administrative support for focus groups and workshops. This required me to be efficient, thorough and detail oriented. This also required me to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, handling several projects at the same time.

Now, I seek a new adventure where I can explore my love for writing.

I am ready to write a new chapter in my journey, and looking for the perfect canvas for me to create and contribute my unique magic. 

DevCom junior consultant

Development Communication Solutions

Jun 2023 - present

• All of the tasks completed as a intern
• Worked on one of the agency's major accounts, helping to create written content. This included training material and uploading for approval.
• Conducting research and analysing trends during environmental scanning. This required me to think logically and critically on the trends I was finding.

DevCom intern

Development Communication Solutions

Jan 2023 to Jun 2023

• Wrote press releases and reports for a legal institute on provided topics
• Compiled information and copy for and wrote reports
• Captured data for research projects
• Acted as a admin during ABCD workshops
• Helped to write reports for ABCD workshops
• Did environmental scanning for different clients
• I conducted in-field research in the form of surveys/interviews
• I assisted with the compilation of PPT's for customer service training
• Received training on professional communication standards
• Content creation for sales (including written letters)
• Acted as project coordinator for internal sales campaign
• Assisted the copywriter with proofreading and editing documents

Volunteer (receptionist and admin)

Residentia

Nov 2022 to Jan 2023

• Took phone calls and responded to emails
• Handled enquiries from residents
• Digital content creation (PPT slides) with provided keywords and topics

Honours in Advanced Corporate Communication

Institution: North-West University

Year of Graduation: 2022

During this degree, I completed a mini dissertation on digital marketing for non-profit organisations. Where I looked into the practical application of different concepts, including SEO and blog posts.

We also completed several group projects where we had to come up with communication campaigns for actual organisations, from a restaurant to a mining company. This also included enticing social media posts and content for these organisations. For this campaigns, we also had to deliver presentations in a articulate and professional manner. Here, I got to flex my creativity and come up with innovative ideas in a group setting. Something which I expanded upon during my time at DevCom.

Bachelor of Arts in Communication

Institution: North-West University

Year of Graduation: 2021

Golden Key

Short Course - Graphic Design

Institution: North-West University - Creativity Centre

Year of Completion: 2020