Thaps Aphiri

Versatile communications and project-focused professional with a Bachelor of Arts (Drama), TEFL certification, 15+ years of experience in television and film, 4 years of educational theatre facilitation, and recent experience leading a digital product initiative. Founder and Project Lead at Fooloomootsah Media, established in 2023, with responsibility for developing and coordinating Mafundana Phasa, a live digital driver-readiness platform that has interacted with more than 1,000 users. Brings strong written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, planning, deadline management, user-focused problem solving, and confidence working independently.

Seeking international remote opportunities in operations, project support, administration, customer success, communications, and digital coordination.

Founder & Project Lead - Fooloomootsah Media (Pty) Ltd

(2023-01)

Holding company responsible for developing and coordinating digital and creative projects, including Mafundana Phasa.

• Led the development and ongoing coordination of Mafundana Phasa, a live digital driver-readiness platform.
• Coordinated project activities across product development, content, user experience, and stakeholder engagement.
• Supported user-focused product development by considering learner needs, platform usability, and feedback.
• Conducted outreach and engagement with schools and potential partners to introduce the platform and develop adoption opportunities.
• Contributed to digital communication, content development, and project planning for the platform.
• Built practical experience managing an independent digital initiative from concept through live deployment.
• Mafundana Phasa has interacted with more than 1,000 users.

Drama Facilitator & Youth Educator - Ramotse Art Theatre

Educational theatre and youth development.

• Planned and delivered structured educational sessions aligned with learning objectives.
• Facilitated group workshops focused on communication, confidence, expressive language, and public speaking.
• Taught script analysis and reading comprehension, adapting explanations to different learner needs.
• Guided learners in pronunciation, articulation, and vocal projection through structured exercises.
• Managed group sessions, maintained engagement, and communicated instructions clearly.
• Worked with educational and community stakeholders in delivering learner-focused activities.

Television & Film Actor

Professional appearances across productions associated with Showmax, e.tv, and SABC.

• Worked collaboratively within multidisciplinary production teams under demanding schedules and deadlines.
• Interpreted scripts, briefs, and creative direction and translated them into consistent professional performance.
• Maintained professional discipline, preparation, and time management across production environments.
• Worked with directors, producers, performers, and production personnel, requiring clear communication and adaptability.
• Developed strong audience engagement, presentation, and on-camera communication skills.

Bachelor of Arts - Drama - University of Pretoria (2012-12)