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I am a creative brand and visual communications professional with more than 30 years of experience helping businesses build stronger, more memorable brands. I bring together strategic branding, art direction, copywriting and purposeful design to create visual communication that connects with audiences and supports business objectives.
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Freelancer at Freelance
December 1, 2014 - PresentProvided strategic branding, art direction and visual communication services to local and international clients. Managed projects from initial briefing through final production, including creative concept development, design, copywriting, photoshoots, supplier liaison, print production, project management and client relationships.
Owner | Creative Brand & Visual Communications Partner at Self Employed
December 1, 2013 - PresentFounded and led an independent creative studio, providing end-to-end creative, branding and marketing solutions to clients across a wide range of industries. Led projects from initial strategy and concept development through to final production, combining creative direction with commercial thinking to deliver effective visual communication.
Responsibilities included brand strategy and identity development, art direction, graphic design, creative concept development, copywriting, catalogue and publication design, packaging, marketing collateral, corporate presentations, social media campaigns, website graphics, photoshoot direction, print production, supplier management and client relationship management. Managed all aspects of the business, including project planning, quotations, budgeting, scheduling and quality control, while incorporating AI-assisted creative workflows to improve efficiency and deliver exceptional results.
Senior Graphic Designer and Studio Manager at Blue Security
October 1, 2007 - December 1, 2014Managed the end-to-end creative process from concept development through final production across print and digital media. Oversaw art direction, photoshoots, branding, social media, publications, presentations, vehicle livery, uniforms and exhibition stands, while contributing to marketing strategy, market research, brand development and visual communication initiatives.
Senior Graphic Designer and Marketing at Blue Security
October 1, 2007 - December 1, 2013Managed the end-to-end creative process, from concept development through to final production, across print and digital media. Oversaw art direction, photoshoots, branding, social media, publications, presentations, vehicle livery, uniforms and exhibition stands, while contributing to marketing strategy, market research, brand development and visual communication initiatives.
Freelancer at Freelance
June 1, 2007 - October 1, 2007Provided branding, graphic design and marketing services to a portfolio of clients. Developed successful client relationships that led to recruitment by a major client to lead its in-house marketing and creative department.
Independent Graphic Designer at Self Employed
June 1, 2007 - October 1, 2007Provided branding, graphic design and marketing services to a portfolio of clients. Successfully developed client relationships that led to being recruited by a major client to head their in-house marketing and creative department.
Senior Graphic Designer and Assistant Marketing Manager at ComputASSIST
May 1, 1995 - September 1, 2007Worked for a pharmaceutical software and point-of-sale company, responsible for design, marketing, photoshoots and department budgets for printing and collateral. Researched industry trends, measured advertising campaign success and organised conferences, expos and point-of-sale exhibits.
Senior Graphic Designer and Marketing at ComputAssist
May 1, 1995 - June 1, 2007A pharmaceutical software and Point of Sale company in South Africa. I was responsible for all design and marketing, photoshoots, department budgets for printing and collateral. As part of the marketing side, I was responsible for finding trends in the industry, measurement of the success of ad campaigns and on occasion organising conferences and expos and Point of Sale exhibits.
Education
Creative Writing at UpSkillist
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026Digital Marketing - Beginner to Advanced at Show Academy
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Social Media Marketing at ITU Social
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016Project Management at eCareers
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Adobe Software Suite - Adobe Dreamweaver and HTML at IT Intellect
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003Adobe Software Suite - Photoshop at Deslink Systems
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Programming and Information Technology at Damelin
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995Matric at Westville Girls High
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1992Qualifications
Industry Experience
Other, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Healthcare
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