Mandizole Gushu

Brand Partnerships Specialist
West Sussex, GB.

About

Highly accomplished Brand Partnerships Specialist with a strong foundation in Fashion Management & Marketing and Design Innovation, leveraging expertise in digital marketing, talent management, PR, and social media. Proven ability to cultivate high-impact brand partnerships within luxury fashion, travel, cars, and sports, driving engagement across TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. Adept at full campaign lifecycle management, from strategic ideation to execution and performance reporting, consistently achieving growth in social media visibility and client satisfaction.

Work

Freelance
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Creative Strategist and Campaign Manager

Summary

Provided creative direction for creators and talent, fostering long-term relationships and partnership management within luxury brands to drive impactful campaigns.

Highlights

Provided creative direction for creators and talent, aligning strategies with luxury brand objectives to enhance market positioning and engagement.

Cultivated and managed long-term partnerships within the luxury sector, driving mutual growth and increased brand visibility for clients.

Developed and executed bespoke campaign strategies, ensuring high-quality creative output and timely delivery for diverse client projects.

E-Idols Agency
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Senior Sales & Talent Manager - UK Market

Monte Carlo, Monaco, France

Summary

Spearheaded strategic influencer and brand activation campaigns across the UK market, focusing on talent management, content creation, and experiential events to build and maintain long-term client relationships and deliver integrated digital, social, and real-world activations.

Highlights

Led strategic influencer and brand activation campaigns across the UK market, overseeing full campaign lifecycle from ideation to execution, including brief development and performance reporting.

Cultivated and maintained long-term client relationships, delivering integrated campaigns that spanned digital, social, and real-world activations for premium brands.

Managed high-profile brand partnerships, consistently achieving growth in social media engagement and brand visibility for clients like Bobbi Brown, American Vintage, and Rabanne Beauty.

Organised bespoke events and curated VIP experiences, applying in-depth knowledge of cultural and digital trends to amplify brand impact and engagement.

Directed creative content strategy for key projects, including establishing a long-term ambassador partnership with Rosalind Weinberg x The Diamond Store and managing influencer collaborations for Yvonne Victoria x Bobbi Brown / Rabanne Beauty.

The PAUSE Agency LTD
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Talent Manager/Influencer Marketing Manager

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Managed talent and influencer marketing initiatives, driving strategic partnerships and campaign execution for agency clients to enhance brand presence.

Highlights

Managed influencer collaborations and content rollouts, ensuring timely execution and alignment with campaign objectives to maximize reach.

Supported talent management activities, contributing to successful campaign delivery and client satisfaction through effective coordination and communication.

Facilitated strategic partnerships to enhance brand visibility and engagement within the luxury market, identifying key opportunities for growth.

The Blogger Agent LTD
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Talent Manager/Influencer Marketing Manager

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Managed talent and influencer marketing initiatives, contributing to brand visibility and engagement through strategic collaborations and content development.

Highlights

Facilitated influencer partnerships and content strategies, contributing to enhanced brand visibility and audience engagement across digital platforms.

Supported the execution of marketing campaigns, ensuring effective communication and timely delivery of content to meet client expectations.

Assisted in talent scouting and relationship management, expanding the network of brand collaborators and optimizing campaign potential.

NADI CONSULTING LTD
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Marketing & Social Media Strategist Intern

Bexhill, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Assisted in developing and executing marketing and social media strategies to support client objectives and enhance online presence.

Highlights

Contributed to the development of social media strategies, supporting content creation and scheduling across various platforms.

Assisted in market research and trend analysis, providing insights to inform marketing campaign development and strategy.

Monitored social media performance, helping to track engagement metrics and identify opportunities for optimization and growth.

African News Agency/Media 24
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International Correspondent Intern

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Summary

Supported international reporting and content creation for a leading news agency, ensuring accuracy and timely dissemination of information.

Highlights

Assisted in gathering and compiling news reports for international distribution, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of critical information.

Contributed to research and analysis of global events, providing essential context for news coverage and editorial decisions.

Supported senior correspondents in content creation and fact-checking, enhancing the credibility and reliability of published articles.

Edcon
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Assistant Visual Merchandiser

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Summary

Supported visual merchandising efforts to enhance store aesthetics and product presentation, contributing to an improved customer experience.

Highlights

Assisted in the implementation of visual merchandising displays, enhancing store aesthetics and product presentation to attract customers.

Contributed to maintaining brand visual standards across retail spaces, ensuring consistent customer experience and brand identity.

Supported inventory management and display rotations, optimizing product visibility and sales potential within the retail environment.

Education

University For The Creative Arts
Epsom, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

MA/MSc

Design Innovation & Brand Management

University For The Creative Arts
Epsom, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

BA (Hons)

Fashion Management & Marketing

Grade: 2:1

Languages

English

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign, Illustrator, Premier Pro.

Market Research

Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Industry Trends.

Marketing Analytics

Performance Data Interpretation, KPIs, ROI Focus.

Talent Management

Social Media Platforms, Digital Marketing Trends.

Consumer Relations

Relationship Building, Brand Management.

Teamwork

Collaboration.

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft 365.

Google Workspace

Google Suite.

Projects

Carmen Mundt x American Vintage Activation

Summary

Curated event guest list and content strategy for brand activation.

Because of Alice Product Campaigns

Summary

Led content strategy and production for social-first product campaigns.

Casamigos Event Execution & Influencer Content

Summary

Co-led event execution and developed influencer-led content streams.

Rosalind Weinberg x The Diamond Store Ambassador Partnership

Summary

Established and grew long-term ambassador partnership, including creative direction of branded content.

Yvonne Victoria x Bobbi Brown / Rabanne Beauty Collaborations

Summary

Managed influencer collaborations and content rollouts.

Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic Talent Management

Summary

Facilitated influencer attendance and talent management for luxury sporting event.