Experience

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  ISC2

  • Student

    • Sep 2023 - Present

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  Cisco Networking Academy

  • Student

    • Sep 2023 - Present

    Cisco Certified Support Technician

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  Freelance

  • South Africa

  • Freelance Senior Graphic & UI Designer

    • Aug 2019 - Present
    • South Africa

    I am a graphic & UI designer based in South Africa working on branding, visual identities, and web design. I craft designs for businesses of all sizes. I have over 20 years of experience as a designer.

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  Angelcy Brand Messengers

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Senior Graphic Designer

    • Aug 2019 - Present
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

    ● Design user interface, tools, and web pages tomeet branding guidelines and web best practices.● Design wireframes and compositions for new webprojects.● Translated discussions into leading on-demand appdesign and layout.● Research current and emerging art and graphicdesign technologies.● Develop design deliverables that elevate,differentiate, and function on-brand andon-strategy.● Plan, organize, and schedule work.● Create user interface design style guide in supportof online products.

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  Yellow Pages SA

  • Bloemfontein Area, South Africa

  • Area Branch Manager

    • Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
    • Bloemfontein Area, South Africa

    ● Oversaw operations of R 20 000 000, includingbudget planning, strategy development, marketing,forecasting and new business development● Monitored customer buying trends, marketconditions and competitor actions to adjuststrategies and achieve sales goals.● Increased turnover by enhancing training, motivationand engagement strategies with all employees.● Increased digital year on year● Drove revenues and team morale by developingand deploying sales contests.● Conducted training sessions to educate employeeson digital best practices and procedures to increaseprofitability.● Wrote weekly reports to help senior leadership makeaccurate operational plans and decisions.● Directed all business functions for locations in theFree State & Northern Cape, including operationalduties, workforce planning, customer retention andcustomer service management.

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  Cuberoo

  • Bloemfontein | Johannesburg

  • Creative Director / Founder

    • Feb 2017 - Aug 2018
    • Bloemfontein | Johannesburg

    ● Supervised design and production staff developinginnovative designs for design projects whilemanaging deadlines.● Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideasand translated into actionable project plans..● Anticipated design issues and proved to beproactive in developing effective solutions.● Contributed to the creative process through originalideas and inspiration.● Tested websites and performed troubleshooting priorto deployment.● Took concepts and produced design mock-ups andprototypes to strengthen designs, enhance userexperiences and improve site interactions.● Spearheaded production of page content such asvisuals and text copy to meet project specifications.● Designed, implemented, and monitored web pagesand sites for continuous improvement.● Created eye-catching and functional digital designconcepts across various platforms to strengthenthe company brand and identity.● Researched new technologies, software packages, and hardware products for use in website projects.● Completed full redesigns of existing websites toimprove navigation, enhance visuals and strengthensearch engine rankings.

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  Tyler Durden Advertising & Marketing

  • Creative Director

    • Oct 2011 - Feb 2017

    ● Collected, defined, and translated user requirementsinto project designs and implementation plans.● Created eye-catching and functional digital designconcepts across various platforms.● Developed landing pages, mobile applications, andonline applications using Adobe XD & Sketch.● Completed full redesigns of existing websites toimprove navigation, enhance visuals and strengthensearch engine rankings.● Took concepts and produced design mockups andprototypes to strengthen designs, enhance userexperiences and improve site interactions.● Tested websites and performed troubleshooting priorto deployment.● Managed all phases of new product developments,including conceptualizing designs, managingmilestones, and incorporating customer feedback.● Created and updated trend boards, investigatedchanging conditions, and recommended strategicadoptions to capitalize on projected changes.

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  The Grafikburo

  • Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Pretoria

  • Managing Director

    • Jan 2007 - Oct 2010
    • Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Pretoria

    ● Supervised direction of overall strategic vision; shaped and guided creative paths● Managed full creative teams and multiple partners/vendors; responsible for allbudgeting and scheduling of clients● Supervised new business efforts, outreach, and implementation● Cultivated an environment of mentoring and support● Directed all creative efforts devoted to business development for the agency● Developing an effective digital strategy with an emphasis on business goals● Concept Creation● Art Direction● Campaign Development● Design and programming of websites and online media● Brand Development & Design (concept to completion)● Facilitates and promotes corporate initiatives and values throughout the function.● Developing an effective digital strategy with an emphasis on business goals● Develop and integrate communication & content marketing strategies● Developing an effective digital strategy with an emphasis on business goals● Web design and Development (HTML, Wordpress)● Client service, negotiation and problem-solving● Developing forecasts, financial objectives, and business plans● Direct all operational aspects including customer service, human resources, and sales● Assess local market conditions and identify current and prospective sales opportunities● New business development. Building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships.● Brand Development & Design (concept to completion)● Consumer journey mapping● New business development / client presentations, pitches.

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  Numata Business IT

  • Bloemfontein

  • Multimedia Designer

    • 2003 - 2006
    • Bloemfontein

    Numata is a Technology Sevice Provider. Since 2004 Numata Business IT has used our results-driven approach to help small and medium-sized businesses across South Africa get more from their technology investment. Numata is rated as one of the Top 500 IT Service Providers in the world and in the Top 5 Service providers in Africa.Role & Responsibilities● Developed website prototypes● Fully responsible for the design and development of the company's client sites using Flash,HTML, CSS.● Produced banner ads and splash pages (HTML and/or ActionScript)● Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices, and standards● Product photography and post-production.● Project management● New business development.● Client service.● Worked directly with Senior management to map out new channels for revenue.