I'm Christelle Erina van der Westhuizen, a strategic public relations and communication professional with a robust foundation in digital marketing, AI, social media, and 3D graphics. I help organizations craft clear messages, build a strong digital presence, and deliver engaging visuals that support strategic goals. My multidisciplinary background in PR, marketing, and 3D design lets me design campaigns, create eye-catching visuals, and leverage AI-driven insights to boost brand visibility and engagement across platforms.

Christelle Erina van der Westhuizen

I'm Christelle Erina van der Westhuizen, a strategic public relations and communication professional with a robust foundation in digital marketing, AI, social media, and 3D graphics. I help organizations craft clear messages, build a strong digital presence, and deliver engaging visuals that support strategic goals. My multidisciplinary background in PR, marketing, and 3D design lets me design campaigns, create eye-catching visuals, and leverage AI-driven insights to boost brand visibility and engagement across platforms.

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I’m Christelle Erina van der Westhuizen, a strategic public relations and communication professional with a robust foundation in digital marketing, AI, social media, and 3D graphics. I help organizations craft clear messages, build a strong digital presence, and deliver engaging visuals that support strategic goals.

My multidisciplinary background in PR, marketing, and 3D design lets me design campaigns, create eye-catching visuals, and leverage AI-driven insights to boost brand visibility and engagement across platforms.

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Language

Afrikaans
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Make-up Artist at Napier Amateur Dramatic Society (Moncrieff’s)
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Dramatic makeup for stage productions; contributed as a makeup artist for five years.
Freelance Artist at Various clients (comic artists, award shows)
January 1, 2012 - November 24, 2025
Freelance work for comic artists, award shows and clients.
Freelance 3D Designer / Illustrator at De Heide Primary School
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
3D design and illustrations were done as a freelancer after work.
Freelance 3D Designer / Digital Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - November 24, 2025
Freelance 3D and Digital Designer; Fusion 360 CAD files—redesigns from broken products to strengthen models.
Graphic Designer (Temporary) at PostNet
March 31, 2024 - March 31, 2024
Temporary position as Graphic Designer.

Education

National Matric Certificate at Bredasdorp High School
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Certificate: 3D Blender at ANIM8
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
BTEC Advanced Diploma in Professional Make-up Artistry at Prestige Academy
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Certificate of Creative Writing at INTEC College
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Programme in Grade R Teaching (NQF Level 5) at University of South Africa (UNISA)
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Certificate of South African Sign Language at National Institute For The Deaf (NID)
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
LinkedIn Learning Certificate: 2D, 3D Blender and Traditional Art at LinkedIn Learning
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Udemy Certificate: 3D Sculpting, Animation, Environment, Rigging, Lighting, Unity/ Unreal Engine C Sharp Script for gaming with Blender at Udemy
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Udemy Masterclasses: Strategic Public Relations & Communication Management in Digital Marketing, AI & Social Media Marketing at Udemy
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025

Qualifications

National Matric Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Certificate: 3D Blender
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
BTEC Advanced Diploma in Professional Make-up Artistry
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Certificate of Creative Writing
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Certificate of South African Sign Language
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Programme in Grade R Teaching (NQF Level 5)
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
LinkedIn Learning Certificates (2D, 3D Blender, Traditional Art)
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Udemy Certificate: 3D Sculpting, Animation, Environment, Rigging, Lighting, Unity/Unreal Engine C# for gaming with Blender
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025
Udemy Masterclasses in Strategic Public Relations & Communication Management in Digital Marketing, AI & Social Media Marketing
January 11, 2030 - November 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Other