Who am I?

Skills at a glance

Graphic design

Digital design

User interface design

Creative direction

Photography

Team management

General marketing

Project management

Visual ideation

Typography

Multimedia

Videography

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Ability to learn

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Deadline driven

Print design

Web design

Web management

Brand management

Presenting

Software training

CI management

Conceptual thinking

Layout

Software guru

Colour theory

Basic html

Accuracy

Good communicator

Financially astute

Good listener

Big picture thinking

Flexibility

Current responsibilities

Microsoft PowerPoint (100%)

Microsoft Word (100%)

Microsoft Excel (100%)

Prezi (100%)

Corel Graphics Suite (100%)

Adobe Indesign (100%)

Adobe Illustrator (100%)

Adobe Photoshop (100%)

Adobe Muse (90%)

Adobe Premier (90%)

Adobe Livecycle Designer 100%)

Adobe Edge Animate (60%)

Adobe Edge Reflow (50%)

Adobe Dreamweaver (40%)

Adobe Flash (30%)

I am 39 years old, highly motivated, goal oriented, have an eye for detail and a constructive approach to problem solving. I have a strong creative and conceptual vision for all branding requirements and have worked on multiple brands providing a total brand service. In my many years working in the corporate environment, I have gained valuable knowledge and experience in all aspects of marketing and  branding and am able  to execute high-quality interactive communications to meet strategic business objectives.

 

I currently work for Momentum Investments, a subsidiary of one of the largest financial services giants in Africa, the MMI Group, and manage the graphic design and branding department which I started 14 years ago in July 2001.

 

I love what I do, take pride in my work and strive to excel in everything that I undertake. I am passionate about the brands that I service and enjoy the challenging projects that I am faced with on a
daily basis.

 

In my 18 years of experience, I have acquired an in-depth knowledge of numerous software programs on various platforms. I have also worked closely with the print industry, gaining valuable knowledge in all aspects of the print process, new technologies and possibilities. This has served me well in reducing costs and working smarter to achieve better results.
I have also gained considerable knowledge within the digital industry and have created and executed high-level, targeted digital campaigns.

  • Relationship management (chief executive officers, heads of marketing and marketing managers)
  • Team management (marketing, graphic design and external resource management)
  • Traffic management
  • Brand management - expertise and guidance
  • Corporate identity guidelines creation and management
  • Provide advice and support to marketing teams
  • Streamline production (provide more economic, professional and innovative solutions for marketing material needs)
  • Creative concepts (creation of themes and material for large national and international events and product launches)
  • Expectations management
  • Develop strategic creative solutions (digital through to print)
  • Research trends and technology (ensuring solutions lead the industry in innovation and technology)
  • Budget management (manage project budgets)
  • Template creation (Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel templates, Adobe Indesign)
  • Provide solutions for complex form building, maintenance and data capturing (streamlining processes resulting in capturing cost savings)
  • Highly skilled in various suites of design software (Adobe Creative Cloud and more)
  • Thorough knowledge of the litho and digital print process
  • Skilled in digital communication and social media

Software competencies

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