
Unathi -
Senior Marketing Consultant | SEO & CRO
Salary / Daily rate
Johannesburg, South Africa
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Marketing consultant with 15+ years across retail, B2B, finance & e-commerce, specializing in data-driven growth strategies. Generated 30% ROI increases, 26% CAC reduction, and 60% traffic growth through strategic campaigns and CRO. Expert in full-funnel optimization from SEO to conversion.
Work experience
Freelance Marketing Consultant
FreelanceFreelance
Apr 2024 - Present
2 years 7 months
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · Remote
I help businesses scale through strategic marketing, website optimization, and data-driven insights to attract, convert, and retain customers. - Market Research & Strategy: I analyze customer behavior, competitor strategies, and industry trends to uncover growth opportunities. - Marketing Strategy Development: I craft data-backed roadmaps for brand launches, e-commerce scaling, and customer acquisition. - Branding & Messaging: I help businesses define their unique voice, refine messaging, and stand out in a crowded market. - Website Development & Optimization: I build fast, SEO-friendly websites using WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL to drive sales. - Paid Media & Performance Marketing: I run high-ROI campaigns on Meta, Google, TikTok, and LinkedIn, bringing in quality leads and customers. - E-commerce & DTC Growth: I optimize conversion funnels and retention strategies to drive sustainable growth. - SEO & Content Marketing: I develop SEO-optimized content and technical improvements to boost organic traffic and engagement. - Email & Lifecycle Marketing: Using Klaviyo & HubSpot, I create automated workflows that nurture leads and drive retention. - Client Consultation & Reporting: I simplify complex data into clear, actionable insights with Google Analytics, Power BI, and Datorama. - Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO): I use A/B testing, UX/UI enhancements, and behavioral analysis to increase conversions and revenue. With 15+ years of experience in retail, B2B, finance, and e-commerce, I combine strategy, execution, and analytics to help brands scale smarter.
Insights and Journeys Manager
Nedbank
May 2022 - May 2024
2 years 1 month
Sandton, Johannesburg · Hybrid
I am responsible for understanding and optimizing the customer experience at Nedbank. My key responsibilities and functions include: Customer Insights Analysis: Collecting and analyzing customer data to gain insights into customer behavior, preferences, and needs This includes using data analytics tools like Adobe Experience Cloud products, AppsFyler, Datorama, and Power BI, and methods to make data-driven decisions. Customer Journey Mapping: Developing and maintaining customer journey maps that outline the various touchpoints a customer has within the business. This helps in identifying pain points and areas for improvement in the customer experience. Customer Segmentation: Segmenting the customer base into different groups based on characteristics such as demographics, behavior, or preferences. This allows for more targeted marketing and personalized customer experiences. A/B Testing and Experimentation: Running A/B tests and experiments to optimize various customer touchpoints and marketing campaigns. Data Management: Overseeing the organization and management of customer data to ensure its accuracy, security, and accessibility for analysis. Market Research: Conducting market research to stay informed about industry trends, customer expectations, and competitor strategies. Collaboration: Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including marketing, agancies, product development, and customer support, to ensure a consistent and positive customer experience. Strategy Development: Refining customer experience strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. Performance Metrics: Defining and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to the customer experience, such as Net Promoter Score (NPS), Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT), and Customer Lifetime Value (CLV). Technology Utilization: Utilize customer relationship management (CRM) systems and other technology tools to manage customer data and interactions.
Data Analyst
Right on the Line
Sep 2021 - May 2022
9 months
London, UK
• Used Google Data studio to redefine and track KPIs surrounding marketing initiatives, and supplied recommendations to boost landing page conversion rate by 12%. • Led a team of 4 campaign managers to brainstorm potential marketing and sales improvements, and implemented A/B tests to generate 10% more client leads. • Built data models to generate meaningful insights from customer data, boosting successful sales efforts by 12%.
Digital Marketing Analyst
CubicICE
Jan 2020 - Aug 2021
1 year 8 months
Johannesburg, South Africa
Designed and built multiple custom dashboards to turn millions of data points into actionable information. Developed new buyer personas, segmenting marketing analytics to track them individually and target them with new strategies, resulting in a 26% decrease in CAC within 5 months. Built email marketing campaigns with MailChimp resulting in 60%+ open rates and over 40%+ CTR.
Builders: Warehouse, Express, Trade Depot, Superstore
Sep 2016 - Dec 2019
3 years 4 months
Johannesburg, South Africa
Digital Analyst
Nov 2018 - Dec 2019
1 year 2 months
Johannesburg, South Africa
Initially joined as Digital Marketing Coordinator and transitioned into a Digital Marketing Analyst role. Managed over 100+ digital campaigns (development, control, post-campaign evaluation). Provided stakeholders facing reporting and recommendation that has led to an increased ROI by 30%in three months and decreased bounce rate by 20%by improving content. Introduced a new way of interpreting data to a team of 30 people. Increased site traffic by 60%through SEM by managing 3 Mil, Rands campaigns monthly.
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Sep 2016 - Oct 2018
2 years 2 months
Johannesburg, South Africa
Initially joined as Digital Marketing Coordinator and quickly transitioned into a Digital Marketing Analyst role. Managed over 100+ digital campaigns (development, control, post-campaign evaluation). Provided stakeholders facing reporting and recommendation that has led to an increased ROI by 30%in three months and decreased bounce rate by 20%by improving content. Introduced a new way of interpreting data to a team of 30 people. Increased site traffic by 60%through SEM by managing 3 Mil, Rands campaigns monthly.
Digital Content Administrator
Momentum Health
Jun 2013 - Aug 2016
3 years 3 months
Centurion, South Africa
Updated and maintained day to day tasks for the company websites. Developed new and innovative concepts for how we market online. Re-designed 3 websites for each stakeholder in the first 6 months. Overlooked the designed and creative banners and print promotional advertisements. Designed and sent out Email Campaigns resulting in 70%+ open rates and over 50%+ CTR.
Programmer
Nedbank
Mar 2010 - Jul 2013
3 years 5 months
Sandton, South Africa
Requirement gathering, System designing, coding, testing. Handle tasks independently, full SDLC exposure Analytical and comms skills. Build functional and easy-to-use web test across browsers, operating systems and devices Maintain, configure and troubleshoot servers Address user complaints Exposure to agile teamwork process.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Specialist
Entelligence Limited
May 2008 - Oct 2008
6 months
Cape Town, South Africa
Accessibility: - XML - Controlling for "Thin COntent" - Rel=Canonical - Nofollow "Evaporation" Issues Keywords: - Keyword Difficuly Analysis - Keyword Usage in Images - Controllong for Keywords Manipulation (footer in particular) Link Building: - Social Media Outreaches - Press/PR Tactics - Content Syndication - Badges + Widgets - Embeddable Content - Guest Blogging - Article Markerting Search Verticals: - Maps/Local - Video - Shopping - News While I was still studying my Diploma
Call Centre Agent
Trans Union ITC
Sep 2006 - Aug 2007
1 year
Cape Town, South Africa
Part-time debt collector for different clients for Trans Union ITC Updated clients account records Data Capturing Educate debtors about their debt with ITC While I was still studying my Diploma
Education
University of Johannesburg
Data-driven Innovations
2023 - 2023
6 months
Goldsmith University of London
Certificate
2017 - 2017
1 month
University of Cape Town
Certificate
2015 - 2015
1 month
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
ND: Information Technology
2005 - 2009
4 years 1 month
Maria Louw High School
Matric
1999 - 2003
4 years 1 month