Jodie Oliphant
About Jodie Oliphant
Jodie Oliphant is a Sales Representative at Avon and a Counselor with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group and the Tears Foundation. She has a background in psychology and public relations, along with extensive experience in mental health advocacy.
Work at Avon
Jodie Oliphant has been employed as a Sales Representative at Avon since 2015. Over the course of her nine-year tenure in Bryanston, she has developed a strong understanding of sales strategies and customer engagement. Her role involves direct interaction with clients, promoting Avon products, and contributing to the company's sales objectives.
Current Counseling Roles
Jodie Oliphant serves as a Counselor at both the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (RF) and the Tears Foundation. She has held the position at the South African Depression and Anxiety Group since 2019, focusing on mental health support. Additionally, she has been with the Tears Foundation since 2020, where she continues to provide counseling services, demonstrating her commitment to mental health advocacy in South Africa.
Education and Expertise
Jodie Oliphant has a diverse educational background. She studied at the University of the Witwatersrand, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Media Studies from 2014 to 2016. She further pursued her studies at the University of South Africa, achieving Honours in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she completed a Diploma in Event Planning at College SA from 2014 to 2017 and achieved Honours in Applied Psychology at SACAP from 2020 to 2021.
Background in Public Relations
Since 2018, Jodie Oliphant has worked at Livewired Public Relations, where she utilizes her skills in media relations and public speaking. Her role involves enhancing communication strategies and engaging with various audiences. This experience complements her sales and counseling roles, allowing her to effectively communicate and advocate for mental health initiatives.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current roles, Jodie Oliphant worked as a Sales Executive at UDM International (Pty) Ltd. for one month in 2017. She also served as a Mental Health Counselor at Headway - the brain injury association from 2020 to 2021. These positions contributed to her extensive experience in sales and mental health support.