Portfolio
Hi! I'm Cleo – a writer, designer and professional "make-this-sound-and-look-better" communicator.
I help businesses say it better and look good doing it. Milao Communications is my playground for turning ideas into clean, clever and beautifully crafted communication.
Step into a collection of projects developed, written and designed with care:
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Internal Communications and Employee Engagement
Strategic copy and design that inform and inspire teams.
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Recent projects:
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Massmart Internal Communications – Emailers, posters, presentations and internal brand messaging.
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Massmart NB! Magazine – Copywriting, design, proofreading and analytics for employee-facing digital magazine.
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Massmart Town Halls – Slide design and creative direction for business-wide Town Hall sessions.
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Massmart Heartbeat Digital Newsletter – Content development and design for a digital internal newsletter sharing key updates and people stories.
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Motus EVP Booklet* – 16-page employee value proposition booklet.
* in collaboration with Shop Talk Publishing
Digital and Print Design
Bringing key documents and stories to life with thoughtful layout and visual impact.
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Recent projects:​
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Motus News Digital Magazine* – Layout and design for employee updates delivered globally.
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Motus Prospectus* – 40-page sophisticated design aligning exactly to brand identity.
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EMG Billboard Campaign – Design of large-format billboards with a focus on high-impact visual communication.
* in collaboration with Shop Talk Publishing
Strategic Messaging and Narrative Development
Translating complex concepts into clear, client-ready content.
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Recent projects:​​
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Retail Engage and 2Engage Pitch Decks – Development of pitch deck narratives and presentation content translating platform functionality into clear, client-facing value.
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Webber Wentzel Carbon Footprint Presentation* – Development of a report presentation translating carbon footprint data and findings into a structured sustainability narrative.
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EWT Biodiversity Strategy Presentations* – Strategic narrative development and presentation design translating biodiversity and conservation strategy into clear, stakeholder-facing messaging.
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EWT Johannesburg Zoo Sustainability Strategy Framework* – Development of a sustainability strategy framework and supporting presentation outlining ESG priorities, focus areas and practical interventions.
* in collaboration with Regenisense
Social Media Content and Campaigns
Content crafted for visibility, engagement and brand consistency.
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Recent projects:​​
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Motus Social Media Content & Video* – Content for LinkedIn and YouTube that combines visuals with clear messaging.
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Kinney Recruiting Social Media – LinkedIn and Instagram content that articulates brand expertise and grows awareness.
* in collaboration with Shop Talk Publishing
Brand and Identity Development
Creating meaningful systems and visual languages for businesses.
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Recent projects:​​
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Regenisense Branding Package – Full brand suite (logo + kit + assets) rooted in sustainability and strategic positioning.
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Reinvent CoLab Branding – Comprehensive identity with logos, templates and email signatures.
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EMG Brand Refresh – Rewriting and redesign of EMG’s group portfolio and core brand templates.
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2Engage Brand Refresh – Design and rollout of a full brand template suite across presentations, documents and email signatures.
Website and Digital Presence
Turning strategic messaging into intuitive and beautiful online experiences.
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Recent projects:​​
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Regenisense Website – Digital presence with clear messaging and seamless UX.
I'd love to work with you!
Keen to collaborate? Let’s chat!
Send me an email: cleo@milaocommunications.co.za
