Experience

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  Self Employed

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Graphic Design Services

    • Oct 2012 - Present
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    - Social Media Web Content - Corporate Identity- Logo Design- Business Cards- Email Signatures- Flyers- Brochure Designs- Promotional Items- Flags & Pull Up Banners- Presentation Design- and much more...

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  Lensbunny Optical Lab

  • Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Administrative Clerk

    • Mar 2023 - May 2024
    • Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

    - Order patient prescription lenses to make up the spectacles / Follow up on Orders- Liaise with Lab / Suppliers- Assist with General enquiries, Quotes, Invoicing and sending out the Monthly Statements

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  VDM Optometrists

  • City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Optometric Assistant / Admin Clerk

    • Nov 2022 - May 2024
    • City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    Programs used: Eminance for Optometry – Healthfocus / Healthbridge - Greet and acknowledge all patients entering the front door- Book Appointments, Confirm Appointments for next day- Prep px files, Create new px files & Capture new px details on Eminance- Confirm Medical Aid Benefits - Assist px in choosing a frame, work out a quote (based on benefits) and explain breakdown- Invoice, Receive payments, Receipt Payments / Claim Remittance- Order prescription lenses from the Lab, Follow up on orders if need be- Once received, check prescription on Vert (Quality Control), Package and Dispense to patient- Submit Claims, Follow up Claims- Assist with general enquiries, quotations, answer emails, phone calls and Whatsapp- Do Daybook, Check Petty Cash, Month End, Do Backups, Recalls (Monthly)- General admin duties, Order Stock & Stationary, Stocktake, Add stock, Transfer stock out- Assist with repairs,

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  My Optometrist

  • City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Optometric Assistant / Admin Clerk

    • Aug 2022 - Oct 2022
    • City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    Programs used: Eminance for Optometry – Healthfocus / Healthbridge - Greet and acknowledge all patients entering the front door- Book Appointments, Confirm Appointments for next day- Prep px files, Create new px files & Capture new px details on Eminance- Confirm Medical Aid Benefits - Assist px in choosing a frame, work out a quote (based on benefits) and explain breakdown- Invoice, Receive payments, Receipt Payments / Claim Remittance- Order prescription lenses from the Lab, Follow up on orders if need be- Once received, check prescription on Vert (Quality Control), Package and Dispense to patient- Submit Claims, Follow up Claims- Assist with general enquiries, quotations, answer emails, phone calls and Whatsapp- Do Daybook, Check Petty Cash, Month End, Do Backups, Recalls (Monthly)- General admin duties, Order Stock & Stationary, Stocktake, Add stock, Transfer stock out- Assist with repairs,

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  ForeverStrong Transformation Studio

  • City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Administrative Specialist / Happy Client Specialist

    • Jan 2019 - Jun 2022
    • City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    - Greet and acknowledge all clients entering the front door - Manage the Front House & Assist with Daily Operations - Prep and Process New Contracts & Assessment Forms - Reply to Emails and WhatsApp- General Admin duties - Take Payments and check Petty Cash- Order Stationary & Cleaning Supplies- Oversee Cleaning Team - Answer & Transfer Incoming Calls- Do Confirmation Calls (remind clients of their appointments – AM / PM) - Book Appointments (1st Consultation / 1st Assessments / Nutrition & Final Assessments) - Ensure the clients are happy and are taken care off and assist in any way necessary

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  Lemongrass Promotions (Pty) Ltd

  • City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Graphic Designer (Flexi Hours)

    • Jan 2015 - Dec 2018
    • City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    - Promotional Branding / Concept Design- Conceptualise Product Design from start to finish- Start with Creating Cads/Storyboards of the product design- Photograph the item(s), clean up the photo and design according to brief specifications- Interact with Clients and make necessary changes if desired- After Client Approval, Create detailed PI and send to Supplier/Manufacturer- On arrival of pre-production sample, compare sample with PI specifications- Once the Client approves the pre-production sample, the Supplier/Manufacturer can go ahead with production- Re-create logos for Suppliers (Printers/Embroiderers/Engravers)- Create Artwork for Suppliers (Printers/Embroiderers/Engravers)- Oversaw and approved printing before production took place- Create Graphics for company use- Think out of the box and come up with new fresh product ideas/concepts- Promotional Product/Item sourcing- Generate Custom Quotes for clients - Manage the Facebook page

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  Gridline Solutions

  • City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Graphic Designer / Creative Manager

    • Jun 2015 - Sep 2016
    • City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    - Graphic Design: Print & Digital Media- Web Design & Development: Building Responsive Websites with Joomla (Open Source CMS platform)- Social Media Marketing: Content Design

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  Lullingstone Imports

  • Paarl

  • Senior Graphic Designer, Sales Executive Assistant & Receptionist (Flexi Hours)

    • Jun 2013 - Jan 2015
    • Paarl

    - Promotional Branding / Concept Design- Conceptualise Product Design from start to finish- Start with Creating Cads/Storyboards of the product design- Photograph the item(s), clean up the photo and design according to brief specifications- Interact with Clients and make necessary changes if desired- After Approval, Create detailed PI (Production Instruction) and send to Supplier/Manufacturer- On arrival of pre-production sample, compare sample with PI specifications- Once the Client approves the pre-production sample, the Supplier/Manufacturer can go ahead with production- Re-create logos for Suppliers (Printers/Embroiderers/Engravers)- Create Artwork for Suppliers (Printers/Embroiderers/Engravers)- Oversaw and approved printing before production took place- Create Graphics for company use- Think out of the box and come up with new fresh product ideas/concepts

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  Millady's (Mr Price Group)

  • Tyger Valley Mall

  • Sales Consultant (Casual)

    • Dec 2012 - Jun 2013
    • Tyger Valley Mall

    - Ensure that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging every customer- Liaison with Customers / General enquiries- Aid customers in locating merchandise- Communicate customer requests to management- Maintaining Solid Product Knowledge- Assist in Floor Moves / Merchandising / Display Maintenance and Housekeeping- Assisting with Personal Styling- Stock Take / Cashier duties / Customer Care

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  CRC CapeTown

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Graphic Designer / Webmaster

    • Mar 2012 - Sep 2012
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    Graphic Design: - Print Media and Digital DesignsWebmaster:- Website updates and maintenance - Domain Registrations- Creating and Setting up Email Accounts- Assisting with IT related queries- Make use of Social Media to endorse CRC Cape Town

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  Alligator Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd

  • City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Graphic Designer (Junior - Mid Level)

    • Aug 2007 - Mar 2012
    • City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    - Promotional Branding / Concept Design- Conceptualise Product Design from start to finish- Start with Creating Cads/Storyboards of the product design- Photograph the item(s), clean up the photo and design according to brief specifications- Interact with Client and make necessary changes if desired- After Client Approval, Create detailed PI and send to Supplier/Manufacturer- On arrival of pre-production sample, compare sample with PI specifications- Once the Client approves the pre-production sample, the Supplier/Manufacturer can go ahead with production- Create Artwork and Re-create logos (Printers/Embroiderers/Engravers)- Create Positives for printing purposes (In house Printing/Outsourced Printers)- Oversaw and approved printing before production took place- Create Graphics for Presentation (Power Point) to present to the client- Think out of the box and come up with new fresh product ideas/concepts- General Administration- Printing Positives, Scanning Documents, Filling Fabric Swatches