Tharina Stols
About Tharina Stols
Tharina Stols is a Global Learning Specialist with extensive experience in marketing and communications across various sectors. She has a strong background in content strategy, technical storytelling, and corporate communications, supported by multiple degrees in relevant fields.
Current Role at Hatch
Tharina Stols serves as a Global Learning Specialist at Hatch, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing learning strategies that align with the company's global objectives. Her work involves creating tailored content and training programs that enhance employee engagement and knowledge retention. Prior to this role, she worked as a Corporate Communications Specialist at Hatch, starting in 2019, where she contributed to marketing, communications, and public relations efforts.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Communications
Tharina Stols has over 14 years of experience in marketing and communications across various sectors, including retail, corporate, and not-for-profit. She has held multiple positions that highlight her expertise in this field. Notable roles include Marketing/Sales Specialist at Clinigen Inc from 2016 to 2018, and Marketing and Promotions Coordinator at CJ Pharmaceutical Enterprises from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she worked as a Rental Contracts and Corporate Event Coordinator at The Meeting House in 2018.
Educational Background
Tharina Stols has a diverse educational background in communications and marketing. She studied at North-West University, where she earned a B.Comm degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from 2002 to 2004. She also achieved an Honours Degree in Development Communications from the same university in 2006. Furthering her education, she attended Tshwane University of Technology, where she obtained a Magister Technologiae in Engineering Communications Science from 2014 to 2015. In 2020, she completed a program in Multimedia Storytelling and Content Marketing at the University of Toronto.
Specializations and Skills
Tharina Stols specializes in designing and delivering content strategies that are focused and tailored for both B2B and B2C audiences. She possesses skills in Engineering Communication Science, training manual compilation, and curricula development. Her expertise includes meticulous campaign development with unique brand content aimed at inspiring action. Additionally, she has a well-rounded background in technical storytelling, corporate communications, and project management.
International Experience and Studies
Tharina Stols has gained international experience through her studies and work. She was an exchange student at Leipzig University, where she studied Public Relations in 2005-2006. This experience contributed to her understanding of global communication practices. Her work as an External Marker at UNISA INC from 2008 to 2014 also provided her with insights into academic communication and assessment.