Excellent Senior Graphic Designer with supporting qualification and experience in Art, IT, Web Design and teaching Art at High School Level
WORK EXPERIENCE
Graphic Design: 10 years 5 months
Teaching: 4 years 3 months
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in Graphic Design - Bulawayo Polytechnic 2003 (Zimbabwe)
Diploma in Education (Chinhoyi Technical Teachers College 1996) (Zimbabwe)
National Certificate in Creative Art and Design (Zimbabwe) 1993
Certificate - Introduction to Web Design (VEGA) Nov 2013
APPLE MACINTOSH (Adobe Creative Suite)
Fluency in Adobe Photoshop CS6
Adobe Illustrator CS6
Adobe Indesign CS6
Dreamweaver
Flash MX
HTML 5
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
KNOWLEDGE OF
Fireworks
Coreldraw
Quark Xpress
Adobe Pagemaker
Freehand MX
EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Conceptualizing
Finished art
Time management
Branding/Brand development
Deadline driven
Attention to detail
Good understanding of the latest design trends
Preparing artwork for production
Graphic design/layout for publications
Creative flair, originality and a strong visual sense
Strong computer skills
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Interpreting the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose.
Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research.
Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts.
Creating designs and artwork for a range of visual communications (e.g., brochures, invitations, event programs, advertisements, newsletters, graphic identities, informational graphics, event graphics, signage, direct mail, and other digital communications).
Building vector maps, charts, graphs and other information graphics utilising Adobe Illustrator or appropriate medium and enhancing images or photographs using Adobe Photoshop.
Perfecting presentation layouts for all presentations to clients and ensuring presentation standards in terms of templates, look and feel and data are consistent and aligned to branding standards.
Excellent understanding of print production; can recommend appropriate printing methods, and has experience in developing complete specifications, reviewing proofs.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Freelancer (October 2012 - till Present)
Duties:
Graphic design/layout artist
Designing Newsletters, Annual Reports, Brochures, Websites and Logos
CLIENTS:
Nedbank, Annuity, SAICA, National Employment Fund (NEF), SAMSA,
Tashira Management Events, Old Mutual
Ince Agency (S.A) (September 2011 to September 2012)
Duties:
Graphic design/layout artist/Web Design layouts
Designing Newsletters, Annual Reports, Brochures, Websites and Logos
CLIENTS:
Nedbank, Altron, AMAP, Business Connexion, Digicore Holdings, MeduCapital, Ellies, Gijima, IDC, Kelly Group Pty Ltd, Liberty Group, Liberty Holdings, Massmart Holdings, Mpact Limited, Nedbank Group, Nedbank Group Limited, Old Mutual Business, Palabora Mining Company, RMB, Royal Canin, Standard Bank, SuperGroup, Hudaco
Russell and Asociates (S.A) Graphic Designer (May 2008 - August 2011)
Duties:
Graphic design/layout artist
Designing Newsletters, Annual Reports, Brochures, Websites and Logos
CLIENTS:
DRD Gold SA, Harmony Gold, RandRefinery, AngloGold Ashanti, Aquarius Platinum, Royal Bafokeng Holdings, Keaton Energy Holdings, PlatFields Ltd, Northam Platinum, Platmin
Sizanani Perception Consultants (S.A.) Graphic Designer
(September 2006 - April 2008)
Duties:
Graphic design/layout artist/ Desktop Publishing
Designing Brochures, Quarterly Reports and Annual Reports
CLIENTS:
Crew Gold [Canada, Philippines, Masara, Guinea],
Diamond Core Ltd
Think Tank Advertising - Graphic Designer
(January 2006 - August 2006)
Duties:
Graphic design/layout artist
FCB Zimbabwe - Graphic Designer
(January 2004 - December 2005)
Duties:
Graphic design/layout for publications
Ministry of Education (Zimbabwe) - Art Teacher
January 1997 - April 2001
4 Years 3 months teaching experience
Duties:
teaching Art classes
Guidance and Counseling