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Japhet Mashauri

Digital Strategist

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

ABOUT

I'm a purpose-driven Digital Strategist and Brand Storyteller passionate about using creativity, communication, and strategy to inspire positive change. With a multidisciplinary background spanning medicine, entrepreneurship, and marketing, I combine analytical thinking with creative storytelling to build meaningful connections between brands and communities. Over the past several years, I have worked with more than 20 Corporate Brands, leading campaigns that empower youth, strengthen families, and promote sustainable growth. As Brand Manager at SHUJAA and Co-founder of ProJourno Masterclass, I focus on creating experiences that merge social impact with innovation, helping organizations achieve visibility while leaving a positive footprint.

SKILLS

Branding & Creative StrategyDigital Marketing & StorytellingExperiential Event DesignContents CreationBusiness & Community DevelopmentCopywriting & Campaign MessagingAnalytics and ReportingProject ManagementStrategic Partnerships & CollaborationAdvocacy Communication & Social Impact Campaigns
Google AnalyticsGoogle AdsFacebook Ads ManagerHubSpotCanva
Communication SkillsTeamwork and CollaborationAdaptability and FlexibilityLeadership and ManagementEmotional IntelligenceAttention to Details

EXPERIENCE

Co-Founder

2024 - Present

ProJourno Masterclass • Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Established a learning platform empowering professionals, creators, and entrepreneurs through storytelling, digital marketing, and brand communication. • Established a learning platform empowering professionals, creators, and entrepreneurs through storytelling, digital marketing, and brand communication. • Organized workshops featuring journalists and industry leaders to help participants use content and AI for business and social growth. • Fostered a learning community that promotes professional development and mentorship for young creatives.

Brand Manager

2022-06 - Present

SHUJAA • Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Lead the marketing and storytelling strategy for SHUJAA, a family-oriented obstacle course brand promoting fitness, confidence, and community values. • Lead the marketing and storytelling strategy for SHUJAA, a family-oriented obstacle course brand promoting fitness, confidence, and community values. • Designed and executed campaigns connecting families, schools, and corporate teams through interactive and health-centered experiences. • Directed a creative team to produce multimedia content highlighting resilience, teamwork, and positive parenting. • Developed and executed brand strategies that enhanced market position and drove customer loyalty. • Conducted brand audits and market research to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. • Tracked brand performance metrics and adjusted strategies as needed to achieve desired outcomes.

Digital Marketing Consultant

2022 - Present

Freelance (Various Brands) • Tanzania

Planned and executed more than 20 brand projects across diverse sectors, integrating social responsibility with commercial objectives. • Planned and executed more than 20 brand projects across diverse sectors, integrating social responsibility with commercial objectives. • Designed experiential campaigns for GSM, Twenzao, and other Tanzanian brands that amplified community engagement and youth participation. • Developed communication strategies focused on awareness, inclusivity, and sustainable brand influence.

Entrepreneur

2016 - 2018

Farming & Agribusiness • Tanzania

Founded and managed a small-scale farming venture promoting local food production and rural livelihoods. • Founded and managed a small-scale farming venture promoting local food production and rural livelihoods. • Built community networks among small farmers to support knowledge-sharing and sustainable practices.

EDUCATION

Online Studies

2017 - 2020

Specialized Certification in Marketing & Business Development

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)

2013 - 2015

Doctor of Medicine in Medicine