Résumé
Education
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Edgemead High School: 2004 - 2006
Abbotts College: 2007 - 2008Academic Achievements:
Grade 12 Aggregate: 83.3%
Overall Position: 3rdFirst Team Hockey: 2006 – 2008
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Prestige Academy: 2009 – 2010
Academic Achievements:
Aggregate: 92.8%
Overall Position: 1st -
Friends of Design: July - Nov 2016
UX/UI Design
HTML5/CSS3/RWD
JAVASCRIPT & JQUERY
WordPress Theme Design
Career
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Senior Graphic Designer
01 February 2022 – 31 December 2024Roles and Responsibilities:
I aim to engage Alpha’s global audience through campaign development, strong storytelling, art direction, print and digital design, motion graphics and video editing. I lead the freelance design team from concept to execution cross-platform. -
Art Director
01 July 2019 – 31 January 2022Roles and Responsibilities:
My role as an above-the-line art director for Shoprite Checkers, Africa’s largest supermarket retailer, included national campaign development and execution for print, digital, and TV media. I executed the brand development and several ATL campaigns for Checkers Sixty60, South Africa’s top grocery delivery app. -
Social Media Design Manager
& Senior Graphic Designer
01 February 2013 – 30 June 2019Roles and Responsibilities:
My role included the oversight of the social media and digital design department. I liaised with clients from various industries including wine, food, retail, and tech, to produce and execute creative strategies, resulting in growth and brand awareness for their business. I was involved in client meetings, pitches, and presentations. -
Freelance Graphic Designer
01 February 2013 - 30 April 2021Roles and Responsibilities:
My role comprised of print and digital design campaign delivery for several stores nationwide. I worked to brief and executed designs for the promotion of sales, events, and book launches. -
Graphic and Digital Design Intern
01 February 2014 - December 2015Roles and Responsibilities:
My role comprised of social media design and management. I was responsible for growing and leading the social media team. I captured photographs on sundays and at large events and produced print and digital campaigns for church departments and local conferences. -
Graphic Designer
01 February 2011 - 31 March 2012Roles and Responsibilities:
I worked on an array of projects for various clients, mainly in the shopping center and winery sectors across South Africa, which included corporate identity development, print, and digital campaigns.
Expertise
Photoshop
Illustrator
Indesign
After Effects
Figma