Experience

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  Tutor with Preply

  • Online English teacher

    • Jan 2020 - Present

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  Upwork

  • Freelance Writer

    • Jan 2014 - Present

    Freelance writer of blogs, internet articles, creative writing and corporate writing

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  Carpe Diem Productions

  • Freelance Writer and Web Designer

    • Jan 2001 - Present

    Copywriting, press releases, business plans, research and freelance journalism. Web site development including mobile web (goMobi). Joomla and Wordpress. Web Hosting. IT consulting.

  • Owner / Producer / IT Consultant / Web Designer

    • Jan 1995 - Sep 2021

    Media and IT Consultancy. Media Division responsible for managing media (video/DVD) projects, writing scripts, preparing creative concepts and producing the finished product. We offer co-production and full production solutions.IT Division: Specializing in procuring specialized IT hardware and software for clients. Offer help and assistance in all areas related to technology.Web Design and Internet marketing. Social network managementWeb Hosting solutionsSearch Engine Optimization

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  Teneo Education | Teneo School

  • South Africa

  • Lead Teacher - Information Technology

    • Sep 2021 - Feb 2022
    • South Africa

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  Gomobi SA

  • Knysna Area, South Africa

  • Owner / Web Designer

    • Apr 2011 - Sep 2021
    • Knysna Area, South Africa

    Develop mobile websites for smart phones.We offer a subscription based conversion of existing web sites (if applicable) and sites are optimised for all phones on the market.

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  Lanzhou Wanhua Concord College of Sino-Canada

  • Lanzhou, Gansu, China

  • Teacher

    • Jan 2018 - Jul 2020
    • Lanzhou, Gansu, China

    I completed my contract in China and returned home to South Africa in July 2020

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  The British Academy

  • 43 Fichat Street, Knysna, South Africa

  • Computer Science Teacher

    • Mar 2016 - Jun 2017
    • 43 Fichat Street, Knysna, South Africa

    Worked as Cambridge Curriculum (CIE) school.School was closed in Knysna in June 2017 which is why my work there ended.

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  Knysna High School

  • Knysna Area, South Africa

  • IT Teacher

    • Jan 2013 - Dec 2016
    • Knysna Area, South Africa

    Taught Information Technology and programming.Languages taught are Java, Delphi and Scratch.Selected as DOE marker for matric (Grade 12) final external exams for IT.

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  Knysna Speed Festival

  • Knysna Area, South Africa

  • Media and Public Relations

    • Mar 2012 - May 2012
    • Knysna Area, South Africa

    Responsible for media relations, internet and social media marketing for the Knysna Speed Festival

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  Discovery Channel

  • Cape Town

  • Red Project - Script concepts and development

    • Dec 2008 - Apr 2009
    • Cape Town

    Developed concepts and scripts for new TV series for Animal Planet

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  Media Village Productions

  • Producer

    • Feb 2008 - Oct 2008

    I run the media production division of Media Village. I manage all aspects of production, from pre-production to post production. I also direct and produce projects.I am actively involved in the creative process and also work on script and concept development.I have responsibility to produce budgets and proposals for all work undertaken.

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  Sunrise Productions

  • Technology Director

    • Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

    Repsonsible for technology research and management of Animation Studio. Job involves many responsiblilities including research, creating and managing marketing and business plans, writing of business proposals, etc.

  • IT Consultant

    • Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

    Management of High Perfomance systems for animation film production company. Responsible for research and development of IT and infrastructure needs. Project manage implementation, installation and management of the animation studio.

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  Professional Vision Group (Pty)Ltd

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • IT and Media Consultant, Web Designer, System’s Analyst

    • Feb 2005 - Jan 2006
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    • Investigate and Analyse client needs and propose technology and media solutions.• Manage projects for clients such as Total, Pick and Pay, Woolworths, Engen. Liaise with clients, manage project meetings, update milestone reports, schedules and project change requests.• Wrote copy for presentations, press releases, technical manuals and training manuals.• Design and implement Internet based marketing and management solutions for clients.• Investigate client IT requirements and propose and implement solutions as required.• Investigate and implement Open Source alternatives.• Develop proposals for new television programs

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  European Union

  • EU Consulant to the Malawian Government

    • May 2005 - Jun 2005

    European Union, MalawiConsulting job to Malawi Government, Design a media software marketing solution for the Ministry of Trade and Development to market Trade and Investment In Malawi

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  Kwekwezi Productions

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Managing Director / Producer

    • Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    • Managed television production facility and IT multi-media projects.• Managed public relations and communications for the company.• Managed, motivated and built committed production and post-production staff.• Director, producer and script writer of inserts, training videos, commercials, documentaries.• Managed all projects from initial client meetings, actioning development, monitoring progress and ensuring that all necessary processes were in place to meet client needs. • Ran update meetings with clients and kept them updated on project schedules and project changes.• Core business: corporate, promotional and television productions.• Clients included: Pick & Pay, Rentokil International, Nedbank, Cell C, Total, Engen, Woolworths,

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  Tswelopele Productions

  • Production Manager

    • Jan 1996 - Dec 2000

    Production management of television production company. Involved management of production team, strategic planning and project managment.

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  ICL Fujitsu

  • Branch Manager - PC division

    • 1986 - 1988

    Managed and marketed ICL PC sales for the Western Cape