Talya Beyers

Summary

I am an experienced writer, critical thinker, communicator, and solid argument maker. I am an expert at creating high quality, well-researched, convincing and easily digestible content. During my tertiary studies, my research speciality has been the relationship between language and psychology – I know what people mean when they say something, and I know how to get a message across effectively.

I am curious and creative. My various artistic hobbies, which range from creative writing to knitting to painting, are forever expanding as I eagerly learn new skills that enhance my work.

I am a fast learner with a strong work ethic. When working in a team, I always pull my weight – team members can rely on me to meet deadlines with work that is of a high standard.

Work experience

Institute of Race Relations (IRR), South Africa

Internal Stakeholder Relationship Manager, July 2023 - present

  • Writing and coordinating email communication with the Friends of the IRR

Juizi CC, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Marketer, September 2021 – June 2023

  • Creating and posting social media posts (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)

  • Website copy and optimisation (juizi.com)

  • Newsletters (MailerLite)

  • Website support (Plone)

  • Analytics (Google Analytics and social media insights)

  • Google Ads

University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Departmental Assistant, January 2020 – February 2021

  • General administrative duties

  • Office and research assistance to staff

  • Assistance with catering and organising functions

  • Data entry and recordkeeping

  • Content management (SUNLearn – learning resources)

  • Assistant editor for an academic journal (Stellenbosch Papers in Linguistics Plus)

Academic Tutor, February 2019 – November 2021

  • Facilitation of academic tutorials, both in person and online

  • Invigilation and marking of tests and assignments

Research Assistant, August 2018 – March 2021

  • Participant recruitment (including starting and managing engagement on the Instagram account @multicoglab)

  • Data collection and coding

Die Boord Pharmacy, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Retail Assistant and Cashier, November 2017 – December 2017

Education

Short course: PR Like a Pro: Writing for the Media

Stellenbosch University Language Centre, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Short course: Effective Communication in a Digital World, 2021

Stellenbosch University Language Centre, Stellenbosch, South Africa

MA (General Linguistics), 2020 – 2021, Cum Laude

University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Member of the University of Stellenbosch Wine Culture Society

Summer School: Data Science, 2020

Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands (Remote)

BHons (General Linguistics), 2019, Cum Laude

University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Member of the University of Stellenbosch Wine Culture Society

BA (Language and Culture), 2016-2018, Cum Laude

University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Majors: General Linguistics, German, Ancient Cultures

National Senior Certificate, 2011-2015, 89% aggregate

Rhenish Girls' High School, Stellenbosch, South Africa