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Curriculum Vitae

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Professional Summary

Self-motivated and hardworking creative with versatile experience in a variety of skill sets pertaining to visual communication and brand building, along with an appetite for knowledge, and skills development. Outstanding collaborative and interpersonal skills; a dynamic team player with well-developed soft skills. Passionate and optimistic creator of innovative branding strategies, campaigns, and accustomed to working in high-pressure situations. 

Skills

 Visual Communication    Brand Building    Brand Strategy    Branding 
Leadership 
  Content Planning    Content Creation   Insight Generation   Critical Thinking   Graphic Design   Photography   Marketing   Strategy  

 Project Management   Art direction   Market Research   Research  

 Documentation   Campaign Management   User Experience Design  

 Detail Orientated   Good Communication Skills   MS Office   Innovation 

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Freelance Photographer

Extensive experience in various principles of photography, with skill sets pertaining to content creation, food-, studio-, product-, campaign-, editorial-, fine art-, portrait-, corporate-, interior-, wedding-, and event photography. Have been privileged to capture and share exceptional moments with my clients.

2020

Project Assistant at Bright Sparks

Was appointed an assistant role whilst working as a creative director's assistant for the NPO Bright Sparks, and British designer Morag Myerscough. Oversaw administrative responsibilities, whilst assisting, and documenting the project.

2020 - Present

Freelance Graphic Designer

Have undertaken a multitude of different types of graphic design commissions. Demonstrate robust and thought-provoking design skill sets, pertaining to layout-, print-, publishing-, corporate-, advertising-, campaign-, social media, and user experience design. I also have a beloved passion for packaging-, and brand identity design. Had the advantage of collaborating with brands that have pushed me out of my comfort zone.

2022

Lead Strategist and Project Manager at BP Express

Led a team of 7 dynamic creatives scattered across the globe, whilst overseeing the planning, strategy, prototyping, and analysis of all the components of the marketing campaign for BP Express during Brand Challenge 2022. 

Education

2017

National Senior Certificate

Technical High school Drostdy

2018

Higher Certificate in Photography

Stadio Multiversity

2019 - 2021

Bachelors of Arts in Visual Arts in Visual Communication Design

Stadio Multiversity

2022 - Present

Bachelors of Arts Honours in Strategic Brand Communication

IIE Vega

Interests

I have a plethora of interests and habits but if I could simplify them in a short summary, I would break them up into three different categories; proficient, lifestyle, and quirky. 

 

From a proficient point of view, I am a very inquisitive person by nature, therefore I tend to get lost in research journals and captivating documentaries. I would label art and photography as one of my more serious hobbies as I have always been drawn to a visual world.

 

Lifestyle-wise, I try my best to adopt a more sustainable approach to living and I am passionate about collaborating and volunteering with brands with shared value for sustainability and community outreach.

 

Lastly for quirky, I would say I am quite macabre, I have a total obsession with horror movies and love falling asleep to a true crime documentary running in the background, creepy… I know.

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(also I have a cat that sits like a human.)

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References

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Karen Stewart

Founder of Bright sparks

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Bisera Popovac

mANAGING DIRECTOR at NARONA

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Anel Stofberg

Marketing Assistant/Coordinator at Duram

+27 72 719 6136 

artypty@gmail.com 

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+27 71 431 6822

biseralu@icloud.com

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+27 76 858 8762

pr@ctsb.org.za

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