Tafara Salem Muchiuro
Barre,VT
Summary
Highly motivated, detail-oriented problem solver with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised as well as part of a team and quickly mastering new skills. Experience in copywriting, and digital marketing content creation ( with excellent written and verbal skills.)
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Assistant (Contract)
Barracuda MSP
100 Apollo Drive, Chelmsford, MA
07.2023 - Current
- Handling new and existing clients' files.
- Create organized lists of prospective and existing customers.
- Input new data, updated old records, and cross-checked information to keep the marketing database up-to-date.
- Used Salesforce and Sales Navigator, to research different companies worldwide.
- Maintained documentation, detailing assignments, in-progress work, and completed project milestones.
- Gathering as much useful data and information as possible to assist the marketing/sales team in creating their marketing campaigns.
- Provided administrative support to the Director Marketing Manager daily.
- Vetted, prepared, and organized lists/documents into online folders to meet department deadlines and goals.
Customer Service/Sales Associate
Home Depot
South Merrimack, NH
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries via phone calls and emails while maintaining a friendly attitude.
- Provide fast, friendly service by actively seeking out customers to assess their needs, provide assistance, and resolve their inquiries.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Recommend and close every customer in the department and in adjacent departments.
- Work in cooperation with Department Supervisor and other associates in a specific department as well as other departments
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
Generation Digital Marketing Specialist Program
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Participated in Generation USA’s Digital Marketing Specialist program
- Researched target audience and discover current trends to meet the needs of the customer
- Spent hours creating quality content that is industry specific for use on social media and other platforms
- Currently using WordPress to develop websites
- Analyzed and interpreted data for campaign outcomes
- Optimized e-commerce campaigns through A/B testing to increase online sales.
- Put together a brand marketing strategy for the Florida based company Atomic Gator Films.
- Optimized Atomic Gator website to improve engine ranking, user experiences and conversion rates.
NATIONAL YOUTH DIRECTOR
Forward, Faith Ministries International/USA
01.2018 - Current
- Oversee the creation of engaging multimedia content for youth and young adults
- Create engaging copy, image, and video content
- Created and published Spotlight Digital magazine
- Execute youth targeted social media strategies
- Editor in chief of the youth Magazine
- Initiate, lead and assess personal development programs
Social Media Coordinator
Inspiration of The Valley
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Wrote social media content to increase engagement with customers.
- Monitored the online presence of the company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.
- Designed and implemented social media strategies to align with business goals.
- Analyzed marketing plan and social media strategies to identify strategic weaknesses and make recommendations for improvements.
Vice President of Public Relations (Volunteer)
Toastmasters International, Aspiring Leaders Club
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Social Media Content Creation
- Writing copy for social media
- Produced and distributed internal and external communications.
- Assisted with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and prospective member engagement.
- Forged strong media relationships to further public relations goals.
Television Anchor
Ezekiel TV
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Anchored live broadcasts
- Crafted well-written scripts for the Youth TV show
- Interviewed individuals from all walks of life and all cultures for current affairs updates.
- Produced and presented EZYO youth show
- Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.
Sports Journalist
Zimbabwe Papers Limited, Sunday Mail, Metro, SportsZone Online
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Reported on schools and horse racing events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
- Took publication to forefront of national sports journalism by maintaining complete coverage of niche sports at high school and professional levels.
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
- Wrote and published articles for leading newspapers and magazines.
- Utilized social media to engage readers and promote content.
TV Presenter
Mashonaland Turf Club, TV Anchor
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Anchored live horse race broadcasts
- Live pre-and post-race interviews
- Reported from field location and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
TV Anchor/Sports Journalist
Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC)
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Anchored live and prerecorded television shows
- Utilized social media to engage readers and promote content.
- Wrote and edited scripts for television production
- Reported on sports events and programs to provide interesting stories.
- Wrote sports articles for the website’s News blog.
- Delivered authoritative horseracing sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
- Covered numerous events personally, traveling to games across the country to create buzz and offer expert coverage.
Education
BBA - Marketing Management
IMM Graduate School
01.2026
Modern Journalism Certificate -
New York University
Digital Marketing Specialist -
Delgado Community College (Generation USA)
Associates Degree - Journalism and Communication
Christian College of Southern Africa
Associates Degree - Biblical Studies & Christian Leadership
Africa Multination for Christ College
Skills
- TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate (Facebook Blueprint)
- Google Analytics Individual Qualification
- Customer analysis and segmentation
- Developing digital marketing plans, objectives and KPIs
- Content creation strategy
- WordPress
- MailChimp
- On-page and off-page SEO
- SEM campaigns and Google Ads
- Google Analytics
- Google Display
- Social media foundations, Facebook and Instagram
References
FRANCIS BREVIK
Director of Marketing Operations, Barracuda MSP
(978) 873-5917
fbrevik@barracuda.com
JOSEPHINE CHANI
Manager, Inspiration Of The VAlley
(623) 696-6109
jchani@inspirationaz.com
Timeline
Marketing Assistant (Contract)
Barracuda MSP
07.2023 - Current
Customer Service/Sales Associate
Home Depot
12.2022 - 05.2023
Generation Digital Marketing Specialist Program
08.2022 - 11.2022
Social Media Coordinator
Inspiration of The Valley
07.2021 - 05.2022
Vice President of Public Relations (Volunteer)
Toastmasters International, Aspiring Leaders Club
07.2021 - 12.2021
NATIONAL YOUTH DIRECTOR
Forward, Faith Ministries International/USA
01.2018 - Current
Television Anchor
Ezekiel TV
01.2016 - 12.2018
Sports Journalist
Zimbabwe Papers Limited, Sunday Mail, Metro, SportsZone Online
09.2014 - 12.2015
TV Presenter
Mashonaland Turf Club, TV Anchor
01.2013 - 12.2015
TV Anchor/Sports Journalist
Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC)
01.2012 - 12.2015
BBA - Marketing Management
IMM Graduate School
Modern Journalism Certificate -
New York University
Digital Marketing Specialist -
Delgado Community College (Generation USA)
Associates Degree - Journalism and Communication
Christian College of Southern Africa
Associates Degree - Biblical Studies & Christian Leadership
Africa Multination for Christ College
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