- Connect (Mikaela Oosthuizen knows me)
- Colleague
- Weve done business together
- Weve worked together
- Met in person
- Interacted with online
- Classmate
- Friend
- Family
- Follow
My name is Mikaela Oosthuizen and I believe that every job is a self-portrait of the person that does the work. As a Mandela Rhodes Scholar, a Cum Laude Masters scholar and a listed top African leader, I strive to autograph my work with excellence.
- Diversified
Whether it be through my work as a journalist (COSMO Magazine/ The South African News24 Newspaper), a media practitioner with over 5 years of experience (5FM /Outside the Box Marketing), a presenter (Kingfisher FM/Bay TV/Madibaz FM/Presenter Search on 3), social media enthusiast (www.mikaelao.com) or a seasoned speaker (TEDx Speaker), I have a diversified skillset to bring innovative angles to any client.
- Deep understanding of Corporate Culture
Having served as the Eastern Cape Sampling Marketing team manager for Lindt and Sprungli, I have gained an understanding of the culture of international corporations. As a research scholar (currently completing my PhD part time) my internationally published academic articles are further evidence of my strategic thinking and ability to interpret data and find deeper connections within pre-existing phenomena-which assists me in forecasting industry trends. I therefore have the know-how and ability to take initiative in positioning clients at the right place and the right time for the ideal amount of exposure.
- People
I have been described by my previous colleagues as a "networking ninja" due to my advanced interpersonal skills and ability to effortlessly build interdisciplinary networks between people of diverse backgrounds. As a USAID Young African Leadership Initiative delegate (one of 132 from the SADC region), as well as a Mandela Rhodes Scholar (top 50 African leaders for 2018), I have developed broad relations across the African continent and have a cooperative spirit and ingrained compassion that often makes me the unifying voice in a team. People fascinate me and creating programmes that speak to them and help them achieve their goals is a key passion of mine.
- Creative and Experience
My work at Outside the Box Marketing and TRACE Mobile Africa in managing key client accounts on a national scale, has further enhanced my ability to reach operational objectives, establish a digital presence, liaise with teams, enhance workflows, curate targeted messages, network with industry leaders, execute briefs within budget and negotiate favourable terms.
- Leader
Although I am able to execute instructions and take direction efficiently and effectively, I am also able to take initiative and unite and organise a team towards a common goal. I am solution-orientated and can, and will, work long hours in providing my full commitment.
With my pulse firmly on the latest news and my unique insight into youthful markets, I will proactively assist your clients to continue to not just survive, but thrive in this industry.
My name is Mikaela Oosthuizen and I believe that every job is a self-portrait of the person that does the work. As a Mandela Rhodes Scholar, a Cum Laude Masters scholar and a listed top African leader, I strive to autograph my work with excellence.
- Diversified
Whether it be through my work as a journalist (COSMO Magazine/ The South African News24 Newspaper), a media practitioner with over 5 years of experience (5FM /Outside the Box Marketing), a presenter (Kingfisher FM/Bay TV/Madibaz FM/Presenter Search on 3), social media enthusiast (www.mikaelao.com) or a seasoned speaker (TEDx Speaker), I have a diversified skillset to bring innovative angles to any client.
- Deep understanding of Corporate Culture
Having served as the Eastern Cape Sampling Marketing team manager for Lindt and Sprungli, I have gained an understanding of the culture of international corporations. As a research scholar (currently completing my PhD part time) my internationally published academic articles are further evidence of my strategic thinking and ability to interpret data and find deeper connections within pre-existing phenomena-which assists me in forecasting industry trends. I therefore have the know-how and ability to take initiative in positioning clients at the right place and the right time for the ideal amount of exposure.
- People
I have been described by my previous colleagues as a "networking ninja" due to my advanced interpersonal skills and ability to effortlessly build interdisciplinary networks between people of diverse backgrounds. As a USAID Young African Leadership Initiative delegate (one of 132 from the SADC region), as well as a Mandela Rhodes Scholar (top 50 African leaders for 2018), I have developed broad relations across the African continent and have a cooperative spirit and ingrained compassion that often makes me the unifying voice in a team. People fascinate me and creating programmes that speak to them and help them achieve their goals is a key passion of mine.
- Creative and Experience
My work at Outside the Box Marketing and TRACE Mobile Africa in managing key client accounts on a national scale, has further enhanced my ability to reach operational objectives, establish a digital presence, liaise with teams, enhance workflows, curate targeted messages, network with industry leaders, execute briefs within budget and negotiate favourable terms.
- Leader
Although I am able to execute instructions and take direction efficiently and effectively, I am also able to take initiative and unite and organise a team towards a common goal. I am solution-orientated and can, and will, work long hours in providing my full commitment.
With my pulse firmly on the latest news and my unique insight into youthful markets, I will proactively assist your clients to continue to not just survive, but thrive in this industry.