Graphic Designer / Content Writer / Video and Marketing Specialist

• Aug 2011 - Present

As the owner and lead designer at Silver Chalk, I am committed to help you to maintain a brand consistency, i.e. company colours, layout and typographical art, across disciplines like print media, signage and digital media. I have over 18 years experience in translating both local and international brand successfully. It is my mission to help you not only get a logo but also a brand that can become an intangible asset for your company. When working with traditional media like signage, outdoor branding, vehicle branding or event branding, I partner with the top industry leaders for product production and installations. This is because I understand the risks involved when working on these projects and the great financial investment from my clients side. Less than perfect is never good enough for me! I pride myself in creating effective user experience for both print and digital media. Proper research and planning ensures clear communication that is Search Engine and Social Platform optimized, ensuring sure success for my clients marketing targets. Show less

Head Of Operations / Trainer

• Jul 2015 - Apr 2021

Account Manager / Sales Consultant

• Apr 2009 - Jul 2011

REASON FOR LEAVING: Retrenched MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Part of my responsibilities include opening of new accounts, ensuring all clients have current product information and pricing, solving any problems that might be encountered and building client loyalty to our brand. I pride myself on having a strong professional relationship with all my clients and know that this is a main contributing factor to clients' repeat business and loyalty to my company. Remaining professional in any situation has also helped me win over difficult clients and keep them loyal to our brand. Show less

Graphic Designer and Client services

• Jan 2009 - Mar 2009

REASON FOR LEAVING : Company was retrenching MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: I am responsible for most of the clients design, layout and printing of various artworks. I can help bring my clients ideas to life. I also constantly work with the clients directly because of my ability to carry myself in front of corporate clients. I make sure that all the client's needs are met and that their budgets are wisely allocated to the right type of marketing strategies. I also print my own work as I quickly learned how to work the digital printers myself. I also work in the front office of the Copy centre on certain Saturdays helping the walk-in clients, working with payments, etc. I am very happy to do what I love whilst gaining such excellent Show less

Personal Financial Advisor

• Jul 2008 - Dec 2008

REASON FOR LEAVING : Financial problems MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: I am required to set up my own client base. I work with my clients financial planning, including medical aid, setting up wills, etc. I build good client relationships as it builds confidence in me and the product solutions I bring to my clients. Part of my client service is to go out of my way to assist my clients, help them feel comfortable around me and pay attention to the smallest of details like taking them thank you cards, going to their stork parties and remembering birthdays and anniversaries. Show less

Sales Executive / Marketing Manager

• Jan 2008 - Jun 2008

REASON FOR LEAVING : Company liquidated MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: I am required to set up my own client base. Part of my duties also includes signing of contracts, handling my client's outstanding payments and dropping off of magazines and invoices at my client's business premises. I have to build good client relationships as it builds confidence in our product. I was also requested to assist with the actual design of our booklet. I had to complete the designs in a very short time frame, since it was given to me close to our printing deadline. Show less

Sales Executive

• Jun 2007 - Dec 2007

REASON FOR LEAVING : Career growth MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: I am required to set up my own client base that grew substantially within a few months. Part of my duties also includes signing of contracts, following up on outstanding client payments and dropping off of magazines and invoices. I am proud to say that I met every deadline for the magazine and always kept a strong professional relationship with my clients. REASON FOR LEAVING : Career growth MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: I am required to set up my own client base that grew substantially within a few months. Part of my duties also includes signing of contracts, following up on outstanding client payments and dropping off of magazines and invoices. I am proud to say that I met every deadline for the magazine and always kept a strong professional relationship with my clients.

Graphic Designer

• Jan 2007 - May 2007

REASON FOR LEAVING : Promoted MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: REASON FOR LEAVING : Promoted MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: