Experience

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  Left Align

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Owner | Designer | Marketing Consultant

    • Jan 2013 - Present
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    I am a professionally qualified Graphic Designer and Marketing Consultant based in Cape Town, South Africa. With over 20 years of experience in the design, publishing and printing industry, I offer my clients all round service on a large variety of projects. My background in product development, planning, logistics and project management enables me to offer sound advice on both big and small projects.I pride myself on high work ethics and being meticulous about quality.

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  Bible Society of South Africa

  • Copyright Manager

    • Oct 2008 - Oct 2013

    (Part-time consultation) Managed all copyright matters within the BSSA making sure that intellectual property was properly protected as well as executing all contracts with external text owners. Responsible for permissions, licenses (including drafting all contracts), and complete royalty administration. Maintained schedules and databases as well as invoices to licensees. Monitored and responded to infringements.

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  Bible Society of South Africa

  • South Africa
  • Book and Periodical Publishing
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Product Manager

    • 2005 - 2008

    Responsibilities included management and development of the complete product range (print, audio, Braille, digital). Product management including strategy, logistics, stock management, statistics, financial implications. Product development – research, creative input, managing Design Studio, logistics and copyright staff, pricing of products. Managing various projects simultaneously. Advising Marketing Department on marketing and promotion of publications. High profile external networking and negotiating contracts. Duties also included managing the BSSA’s copyright functions.

  • Assistant Production Manager

    • Jun 2003 - Oct 2005

    Responsible for production planning to ensure sufficient stock levels. Requestingquotes, placing of orders and ensuring good quality publications. Also involvedproduction management for international clients (mostly Africa). Costing,planning, marketing initiatives and project management part of daily tasks. Alsoresponsible for print production of all promotional materials on a national level.

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  Idea Corporation

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Graphic Designer

    • Nov 2001 - May 2003
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    This highly creative position involved working independently in all areas ofdesign and managing a wide range of projects. Accounts included Engen, SAB,Parliament of SA, National Ports Authority, City of Cape Town, Brits (Isotherm).

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  Minuteman Press

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Graphic Designer

    • Feb 2000 - May 2001
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    Working closely with clients and gaining valuable pre-press and printingexperience.

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  Aldersgate Conference Center

  • New Jersey, USA

  • Summer Art Director

    • 2001 - 2001
    • New Jersey, USA

    This contract position included designing corporate and promotional materials.Procurement and budgeting tasks. Scheduling and executing photoshoots.Involved in staff evaluation, training and counseling.