Zarah Vawda

I'm Zarah Vawda, a confident, organised, and hardworking individual with strong communication skills and a creative mindset. I'm dependable, self-motivated, and able to perform well in fast-paced environments. I take initiative, learn quickly, and I'm trusted with responsibility in both professional and high-pressure settings.

Marketing Assistant - Downings Marquee Rentals (Pty) Ltd - Cape Town (Hybrid)

(2025-09)

• Assist with marketing and promotional activities for a marquee and event infrastructure company
• Design marketing assets and social media content using Canva
• Support content planning, posting, and brand consistency across platforms
• Assist with client communication and internal coordination related to marketing tasks
• Hand-picked as lead representative for an international Downings Marquee Rentals project in Antarctica, showcasing leadership, accountability, and exceptional performance in a high-pressure environment

Junior Project Manager - Black Creative Ideas (Events)

(2023-01 - 2025-09)

• Support event planning and on-site execution in a fast-paced environment
• Coordinate suppliers, schedules, and logistics to ensure smooth event delivery
• Communicate with clients via email and assist with meeting setup and follow-ups
• Assist with display setup and general event coordination

Lift Club Driver (Part-time) - Private Family

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

• Safely transported children for two families to and from school daily
• Managed lift club schedules, punctual drop-offs, and collection times
• Transported children to extra-mural activities and appointments
• Built strong trust with families through reliability, communication, and professionalism

Social Media Marketing (Remote) - Luxsoul Rentals - Remote

(2023-08 - 2023-09)

• Set up social media accounts for the business
• Managed the social media accounts and created posts
• Maintained consistent posting and basic engagement

Club V (Kids Club) / Reception & Admin Support - Virgin Active, Kenilworth

(2023-05 - 2023-08)

• Supervised children in the kids club and ensured a safe environment
• Assisted as a receptionist and handled member queries
• Supported admin tasks and sent emails to members

Sales Representative - Handbag and Luggage, Access Park

(2022-01 - 2022-11)

• Assisted customers with product selection and handled sales transactions
• Stock control, packing shelves, and stock take
• Maintained store presentation and customer service standards

BCom - Marketing - Varsity College, Newlands (2023-01)

Secondary School - Abbotts College, Rondebosch (2018-01 - 2022-12)