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Peba II Alexander Sethantsho

June 10, 20250 min read

Email: [email protected]

Contact: 73 788 179

WhatsApp: 26772108738

Nationality: Motswana

Current Residence: Botswana

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About Me

18 years working experience in the design, multimedia communications and film industry. I am a strategic manager with a keen eye for detail and an up-to-date understanding of the latest trends in branding, marketing, technology and the creative communications sector. I am a profoundly eloquent speaker and can take on any challenging tasks with my sharp intellect.

Bio / CV

Educational Background
2019 – 2021: Master of Arts in Cinema & Television
Mahatma Ghandi University, Kochi, India
2003 – 2006: Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Design
Greenside Design Centre College of Design, Johannesburg, South Africa
2001 – 2002: Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education

Achievements and Certification
Aug 2024 Advanced Wildlife Documentary Training,
- Sep 2024: Wildlife Film School - Botswana Ignite, Kasane, Botswana
Jul 2024 Deputy Chairperson, Appeals Committee for Levy on Technical Devices Fund,
- Oct 2024: - Companies & Intellectual Property Authority, Gaborone, Botswana
Jul 2024: Adjudicator for UB Degree Show, Faculty of Industrial Design & Technology - --
University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
Mar 2024: Adjudicator for Gabz Service Jam, Faculty of Industrial Design & Technology - -
- University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
Oct 2023: Adjudicator for graduating year theatre and film examinations
- AWIL College, Gaborone, Botswana
Sep 2023: Diamond Foundation & Rough Diamonds Sorting Traineeship
- DeBeers Global Sightholder Sales Learning Academy, Gaborone, Botswana
Aug 2023: Associate Member
- Communications Media Management Association, Rochester, USA
Jul 2023: Adjudicator for UB Degree Show, Faculty of Industrial Design & Technology - --\\
- University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana
Aug 2022: Digital Marketing Traineeship [Online]
- Global American Business Institute, Washington DC, USA
Feb 2022 Commercial Drone Pilot (UAV) licence no: RPA (H) 550 & 911
- Aug 2025: - Civil Aviation Authority Botswana.
Aug 2018: Autodesk Maya Essentials
- The CAD Corporation, Pretoria, South Africa
Jul 2018: Quality Management Systems [ISO 9001:2015].
- éSwatini Standards Authority, Matsapha, Kingdom of éSwatini
Sep 2010 External Verifier, curriculum accreditation & development for technical colleges -
- Ministry of Education & Skills Development, Botswana

Work Experience
Aug 2024
– Dec 2024: Lecturer – Cinematography [Part Time]
Ba Isago University, Gaborone, Botswana
 Delivering lectures and workshops to students in our Film Production program, including: Preparation and execution of lesson plans and exercises
Providing feedback and constructive criticism of student work
Accurate and timely recording of attendance and grades
 Advising and advancing our project-based educational model
 Adapt to an existing curriculum to help deliver high-quality lesson plans and maintain a unified curriculum.
 Aiding the employability, achievement, and welfare of a diverse student population throughout the program
Apr 2024
– Jan 2025: Lecturer – Social Media Marketing [Part Time]
Ed-Tech Africa, Gaborone, Botswana
 Teach and administered modules within the subject area, including: Strategic Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy and Planning, Digital and Social Media, Marketing Management and Communications, The Digital Consumer.
• Also efficiently implementing approved policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures in relation to academic duties, including the maintenance of student records, course co-ordination, personal tutoring and assessment. Taking an active role in developing students’ employability
Feb 2022
– Jan 2025: Head of Design & Innovation Faculty
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Gaborone, Botswana
 A member of the middle management arm that oversees the running of the University on a day-to-day basis.
 Supervise head of departments and lecturer to ensure effective preparation, delivery and assessments of all programmes in the faculty.
 Engaged in program development through research and actively encourage staff to keep abreast of the latest industry projects and technology.
 Write requisitions for the faculty.
 Developing and creating budgets and cost centres for the faculty.
 Maintain relationships acquired via MOUs or chosen industry advisors
 Enforce discipline and working/learning ethics among staff and students to protect and maintain the learning environment.
Aug 2021
– Jan 2022: Associate Producer
GoGet Media (Pty) Ltd, Gaborone, Botswana
 Assisted in the development of program concepts & ideas, project research, coordination and supervision.
 Performing specific tasks such as writing, directing, shooting, staging and editing of television & film productions. Assignments also included technical support such as in drone photo/videography, live streaming/video conferencing and distance learning.
 Graphic Design specialist, combining graphics with animation to create multimedia content for websites, television, films, and advertisements.
 Tasked with research & development of media techniques and design technologies. Typical duties included collaborating with marketing and public relations teams to determine appropriate visual, textual and animated elements of projects.
Oct 2015
– Mar 2019: Lecturer & Multimedia Designer
Royal Science & Technology Park, Phocweni, Kingdom of éSwatini
 Organizing teaching sessions and material for delivery of Aptech International curriculum including multimedia design, web design and animation, typography, design principles, colour theory, photography, graphic design fundamentals and drawing.
 Served on the institution's academic committee and in various others. Such committees were responsible for areas related to institutional policies, departmental affairs, equipment purchases and fund allocation.
 Creative designer and publisher of all branding, advertising and marketing strategies. Also worked as the graphics designer, animator, photographer and web developer.
Jan 2015
– Jun 2015: Lecturer
Ed Hat International, Kwaluseni, Kingdom of éSwatini
 Taught all levels of diploma and degree within the BTech Multimedia Technology course. Teaching all or a significant part of the course as the course leader. Contributing more widely to the design and delivery of teaching activities across the range of courses offered by the institution.
Sep 2011
– Jan 2015: Acting Head of Design & Innovation Faculty
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Kingdom of éSwatini
 Joined the institution in 2011 as a lecturer. I was promoted to head of department in 2013 and began to act as head of faculty in 2014.
 As acting head, I was tasked with raising standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole curriculum area and monitor and support student progress.
 Accountable for student progress and development within the subject area.
 Developed and enhanced the teaching practice of others.
 Ensuring the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the faculty, in accordance with the school's aims and curricular policies.
 Was accountable for leading, managing and developing the subject/curriculum area. Managed effectively and deployed teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources within the faculty to support the designated curriculum portfolio.
 As the head of department, I supervised 10 staff members,
 Planning of academic calendar, and preparation of curriculum.
 Conduct weekly meetings with staff to review student’s performance, progress and related issues that affect the delivery of the programme.
 As a lecturer, my duties included organizing lectures, tutorials and material for a fourteen-week semester.
 Communicating syllabuses and facilitating examinations.
 Supervising up to 40 students at a time, in all general university activities.
 Assisting in planning and events management for students, as well as staff.

Jan 2011
– Oct 2011: Sales & Marketing Manager
Simultaneous_ Lifestyles (Pty) Ltd, Gaborone, Botswana
 Creative Director, Designer and Copyrighter of all branding, marketing and advertising campaign strategies.
 Handled major sales & accounting, new market research development, as well as all marketing and business proposals.
 Web administration and public relations also were performed when needed.
 My chief assignment though, was new product & technology identification for future market acquisitions. Conceptually several had already passed though the Research & Development stage, pending further project recapitalization.
Jul 2007
– Dec 2010: Programme Leader in the Faculty of Creative Multimedia
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Gaborone, Botswana
 Joined the institution in 2007 as a lecturer. I was promoted to principal lecturer in 2008 and promoted to head of department in 2009.
 Charged with the overall running of 25 staff members, planning of academic calendar, and preparation of curriculum.
 Overall, general management and development of the student body, co-lecturers and the preservation of academia’s sanctity.
 In 2008 as a Principal Lecturer: I supervised 15 members of staff
 Problem solving on a day-to-day basis, situations that arise within the institution i.e., Student/staff punctuality, discipline and general assistance.
 Coordinate staff meeting agenda and insuring the attendance of all staff members.
 In 2007 as a Lecturer: Supervised up to 40 students at a time, in lectures, tutorials and general university activities. Assisting in lecturing up to 6 different modules 24hrs throughout a week, while also planning and attending activities for students.
1997 Accountant Trainee
– 2001: SeDuah Accounting (PTY) LTD, Gaborone, Botswana
 Handled minor accounting for clients including conducting market research surveys on both private and public businesses. Also, general administration such as meeting and greeting clients, filing and data processing.
Extra Curricula Activities
 2022: Drone Operator
Forbes 30/30 Gaborone concert and Mookane Farmers.
 2022: Associate Producer for GoGet Media (Pty) Ltd
“Ditso” documentary and “Healthy Eats” animation series
 Dec 2010 Executive Member
- Dec 2011: Society of Contemporary Visual Arts.
 Jan 2008 Corporate Member
- Dec 2010: Botswana Society of the Arts.
 2006 President of Batswana Student Council
Greenside Design Centre ~ College of Design.
 Oct 2005 Vice President Student Representative Council
– April 2006: Greenside Design Centre ~ College of Design.

Summary of Skills
 Operating Systems: Literate in Linux, Macintosh & Windows operating systems, proficient in a multitude of software applications across a variety of platforms;
 Application systems: Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint.
 Graphic Design: Branding, Corporate Identity, Brochures, letterheads, newsletters and pamphlets in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
 Film and Television: Scriptwriter, Director, Cinematography & Editing in Adobe AfterEffects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro
 Multimedia: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Animate, CorelDRAW, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Lightroom,
 Sound Design: Apple Logic Pro, Adobe Audition, Audacity, Pro Tools,

References
1. Dr. Asha Achy Joseph
Dean (School of Communication) Sacred Heart College, India
[email protected]
Tel: +91 0484 2870611
Cell: +91 90489 90540
2. Ms. Khethiwe Mhlanga
Chief Executive Officer
Small Enterprises Development Co.
[email protected]
Cell: +268 7606 3754
+268 7604 2369
3. Mr. Moses Manewe
Senior Training Officer
DeBeers GSSL Academy
[email protected]
Cell: +267 7136 8636
4. Ms. Wabo Shabani
Lecturer - Department Of Media Studies
University of Botswana
[email protected]
Cell: +267 7225 2823
5. Ms. Jacqui Ikin
Principal
Botswana Wildlife Film School
Botswana Ignite
[email protected]
Cell: +27 823388809

Skills & Specializations

Skills: Cinematographer - Operator (Drone), Presenter - Voice Over, Fixer, Screenwriter – Senior, Presenter - Location, Production – Coordinator, Cinematographer – Operator (Gimbal), Director, Camera - Stills, Editor – Assistant, Driver

Drone License: RPA (H) 911

Other Skills: AfterEffects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Lightroom, Audition

Professional Qualifications

BA Multimedia Design
MA Cinema & Television
Advanced Certificate in Wildlife Documentary Film
Diamond Foundation & Rough Diamonds Sorting Certificate
Certificate in Digital Marketing
Autodesk Maya Essentials Certificate
Quality Management Systems [ISO 9001:2015]

Memberships

Associate Member - Communications Media Management Association, Rochester, USA
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