Tracey Ruff

I was responsible for marketing the app in English-speaking countries, particularly in the UK and US. I was also involved in the communication side of things where I contacted a variety of bloggers, publications, and news sites. Furthermore, I worked on projects and outreaches that involved SEO and link-building, compiled blog posts for MyTherapy’s blog, proofread and edited content, helped with content creation, and wrote press releases.

English Literature (First and Second Year) Business Communications (First Year) Introduction to Scholarship and Academic Writing

As an intern at the National Employers’ Association of South Africa (NEASA) in Pretoria, I was responsible for the marketing and social media management of the company. I also helped with the creation of press releases and often liaised with journalists to increase the company’s presence in the media.

As an intern journalist at BizNews, I was responsible for the sourcing, production, and writing of news articles, ranging from financial to light-hearted. I worked under the leadership and direction of renowned South African financial journalist, Alec Hogg.

Assistant Teacher: Physical Sciences and Mathematics (High School)

Title of Dissertation: Dismantling hegemonic conceptions of victimhood: German and peripheral narratives of wartime suffering in contemporary World War II fiction Research Area: Holocaust and World War II Literature, Postcolonialism, Multidirectional Memory

English Literature (Major) German Language and Literature (Major) French Linguistics Psychology