Kavith Sookoo

Experienced in creating and managing content for social platforms, including short-form video, promotional content, and marketing visuals that communicate value clearly and effectively. Skilled in video editing, videography, photography, graphic design, script writing, and intermediate motion graphics, with the ability to take projects from concept development through to final delivery. Strong understanding of trends, audience psychology, and platform-specific content strategies, while maintaining consistent brand identity across all channels.

Strong communicator with hands-on experience working with clients, developing creative concepts, directing shoots, and producing engaging content that aligns with business goals. Highly adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments where consistency, creativity, and execution are key. I also maintain a highly active lifestyle, training 5–6 times per week, with a strong personal focus on health, performance, and discipline.

This has led me to develop a genuine interest in nutrition, supplementation, and biohacking, giving me practical insight into wellness products and the mindset of health-conscious audiences. Currently working in a flexible project-based role within a business environment where workload and income can be unpredictable, which has strengthened my ability to self-manage, stay disciplined, and consistently meet deadlines. I am now looking for a more stable long-term opportunity where I can continue to grow creatively while bringing value to a dedicated team.

Workshop Assistant - BNS Motor Spares

During school holidays - 2 Years

• Receiving and dispatching inventory
• Data Capturing
• Communicating with clients on a daily basis
• Assisting clients with sales
• Maintained privacy and confidentiality of clients personal information

Retail Sales Associate - Edgars

3 Month Contract

• Assisted customers in locating & purchasing merchandise
• Processed transactions using a cash register and kept the sales floor organized and well stocked
• Taking inventory and monitoring sales floor
• Resolve customer complaints, guide them and provide relevant information
• Good work efficiency, stocking merchandise and creating displays
• Informing customers about sales, promotions and policies

Tutor - Durban University of Technology

3 Month Contract

• Teaching educators from schools in rural areas how to use software from the Microsoft Office Suite
• Creating lesson plans
• Delivering lessons

Software Technician - Media Works

6 Month Contract

• Worked in maximum security environment (Westville prison)
• Ensured that all laptops and pc's as well as peripherals were in working order
• Loaded and maintained educational software on laptops and pc's
• Provided management with detailed reports on the functioning of software and hardware

Business Owner - Print On Demand

2 Years

• Managed social media account
• Managed ecommerce store
• Created and implemented advertising in forms of pictures and videos
• Built & maintained relationships with suppliers
• Acquiring clients through social media and referrals
• Created graphics for T-shirts
• Printed T-shirts using heat transfer method
• Packed and couriered clients orders successfully

Freelance Web & Graphic Designer - Freelancer

4 Years

• Professional outbound calling and customer engagement experience
• Acquiring clients through social media and referrals
• Creatively invented ideas for clients visions
• Designed and maintained client websites
• Designed business logos and advertising

Head of Media & Content Strategy - One Stop Solutions

(2022-01)

• Professional outbound calling and customer engagement experience
• Lead and manage the media department, overseeing all content creation and strategy
• Develop and execute content marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility
• Scripting, directing, filming, and editing high-quality video content for digital and social media platforms
• Manage and optimize client social media account, increasing engagement and audience growth
• Design and create visual assets, including graphics, branding materials, and marketing content

Matriculated - Diploma - Crossmoor Secondary School (2013-12)

Information Technology (Bridging Course) - Information Technology - Durban University of Technology (2014-01 - 2015-12)

N.Dip Software Development - Software Development - Durban University of Technology (2015-01 - 2017-12)